Simplicity
Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication. – Leonardo DaVinci. Simplicity is the key to brilliance. – Bruce Lee. My first formal introduction to Arnis/Eskrima was during a private lesson with Professor Florendo Visitacion, otherwise known as Professor Vee in the fall of 1989. I travelled to…
Book Review: Sonny Umpad’s Eskrima
Recently, I purchased “Sonny Umpad’s Eskrima: The Life and Teachings of a Filipino Martial Arts Master” by George M. Yore. Blue Snake Books (www.bluesnakebooks.com) published this book. First, see this video for those who are unaware of who Maestro Sonny Umpad is. If you are…
The Dance of Pain!
In this video, I demonstrate the dance of pain, showcasing another area of Modern Arnis. As alluded to in this previous post, Modern Arnis is more than stick fighting. We cover stick fighting, empty hands against a cane, joint locks, takedowns, ground controls, trapping hands, knife…
Toronto = Stockton?
Stockton, California has long been known for its’ long and rich history of Filipino Martial Arts, dating back decades. Stockton had a large Filipino community in those days, mostly migrant workers. Often, at night, eskrimadors would train in secret. I remember reading somewhere that Professor…
10 Years in Modern Arnis
In February, I passed the 10th anniversary of my involvement in Modern Arnis. I started with Dan McConnell of the Hilliard Martial Arts Center in Columbus, Ohio. While there, I trained with Matt Burnett, Roger Predieri, Katy Ray, and Amy Snow. It was a good…
