Friday Recommendation #15
It’s time to return to FMA videos. To this end, I recently found an interesting interview with GM Rodel “Smoking Sticks” Dagooc. He talks about his journey from karate to Filipino Martial Arts. While the interview is not in-depth, it does provide interesting information about…
A Great Michigan Camp
This weekend, I attended the Annual Michigan Modern Arnis Camp in Southgate (outside of Detroit). I had a phenomenal time reconnecting with old friends and making new ones, and of course, the training was phenomenal. I went into this camp wondering how my hip would…
The Benefits of Solo Training
What are the benefits of solo training? Well, read on! Martial arts training can improve physical fitness, mental focus, and self-defence skills. While many prefer to train with partners or in class, solo training offers numerous benefits. In this blog post, I’ll explore four reasons…
The Downside of “Going With The Flow”
Happy New Year!
Happy New Year to all of you! I know that it’s been a while since I’ve blogged. As some of you know, my wife and I moved into my mother-in-law’s house three years ago. While she is still quite independent, she occasionally needs our assistance….
Randomly Breaking The Rhythm
This past weekend, I conducted a three-hour grading for several students. All of them are private clients. That is, they all have trained with me one-on-one since March 2020. For many, this was the first time they had seen each other since the beginning of…
Change of Direction For My YouTube Channel
Before I discuss the change of direction for my YouTube Channel, I should mention that this will be a short post. I’ve been busy lately setting up my fall schedule. I will teach self-defence classes at Durham College for the first time since March 2020….
Back From A Long Needed Vacation!
A Relaxing Week! This will be a short post as I just returned from my vacation a couple of days ago. If you are not able to view this video, click here. Honestly, I needed the break, and this location is perfect. I read a…
A Freaking Blast at the Michigan Camp
I attended the annual Michigan Camp in Monroe, Michigan this past weekend. To say that I had a blast is an understatement. I had not seen many of my friends since the 2019 Arnisfest in Chicago. The US-Canada border was closed from March 2020 until…
The Importance of Experimentation
If you are not able to view this video, click here. A couple of weeks ago, I published a video called “Hunting for Disarm #2.” In that video, I identified six spots to execute disarm #2. I tell you that this was a fun experiment!…
