Modern Arnis-What it is and it isn’t
First and foremost, Grandmaster Remy A. Presas designed Modern Arnis as a self-defence system. While Modern Arnis and many Filipino Martial Arts (referred to as FMAs) have origins in bladed weapons usage, Professor Presas preferred not to teach the bladed aspect of the art. Over…
“There Are No Superior Styles, Just Superior Fighters.”
Many in the martial arts community have paraphrased the above quote. At the outset, I would have to say that the quote about martial arts styles is essentially on target. However, a closer examination of this quote reveals a more nuanced understanding of just what…
My Martial Arts Biography
I know that it’s been a while since I last posted……I’ve been busy settling into Canada, starting a job search and networking. In addition, I have been working with two eager Modern Arnis students in Mike and David. Also, I have been teaching my wife,…
First Post From Ontario
I have been in Ontario for less than 4 weeks and I have been teaching/training in Modern Arnis with a couple of great guys already. Mike and David sure have made my transition to life in Ontario much easier and it’s great to have a…
