May 2009 Modern Arnis Technique of the Month
In the May 2009 Modern Arnis technique of the month, I demonstrate an old-style tapi tapi sequence. Techniques included in this sequence are the same side bait and a center lock. The elements of this sequence include: Typically, one training partner will practice this technique…
A Great Seminar
Master Chuck Gauss taught a fantastic seminar this past weekend! During the seminar, he emphasized the 2 vs. 1 drill while incorporating several concepts. For instance, he taught armbars, passing, hitting, sweeping, body manipulation/management, and disarms. The material was eye-popping for the participants involved. There…
Recent Visit By Master Chuck Gauss
Last month, Master Chuck came to town to hang out for the weekend and to train me. After coming in on Friday night, we went out to eat. Post dinner, we trained in the basement for a couple of hours. Very eye-opening training and lots…
Bamboo Spirit Martial Arts
A New Year and Welcome to Bamboo Spirit Martial Arts! The inspiration for the new name comes from Terence, one of my students, who suggested using the word “Bamboo” in some form. Thanks, Terence! The bamboo plant is culturally significant in many parts of Asia,…
Master Chuck Gauss Seminar Review
Master Chuck Gauss’s second seminar took place on Saturday, November 8th. It was a fun-filled and energetic time. Master Chuck arrived in Oshawa on Friday night with his good friend and student, Steve. We went out to eat and then to the basement for intensive…
First Master Chuck Seminar In Oshawa
The first Master Chuck Gauss seminar in Oshawa held on Saturday, June 28th, was a rousing success. Welcome to Oshawa, Master Chuck! What a great Modern Arnis seminar it was! Chuck did a superb job of teaching various aspects of Modern Arnis, such as joint…
Jeet Kune Do Books
In addition to books on Filipino Martial Arts, I have also noticed that Jeet Kune Do books fit in well with an Arnisador’s library. These books offer insights very similar to the underlying concepts of FMAs. I recommend reading Jeet Kune Do books with Filipino…
FMA Books
Anytime I go into a bookstore, I head for the Sports Section, where martial arts books are located. In particular, I look for FMA books. The first thing I look for is books on Filipino Martial Arts. Unfortunately, they are challenging to find and are…
Book Review: “Martial Power” by Steven J. Pearlman
I just finished reading “The Book of Martial Power” by the aforementioned author, published this year. A synopsis of this book, located on the back binder, states: “Different styles of martial arts offer contradictory information, philosophies, and techniques for the body in combat. A practitioner…
2008 Toronto FMA Workshop
Kudos to Mike Cooper for a great job in putting this together! I enjoyed the 2008 Filipino Martial Arts Workshop, which was very well organized by Mike Cooper and featured myself, Sean Tyler of FCS, and Punong Guro Rudy Cosico of Arnis Canada. I kicked…
