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The Graceful Loser (Strongest FMA, pt III)
In the search for the “Strongest” FMA, you must not pass over the loser. Let me tell you a story. I arrived in California in January 1999 from Washington, DC. I was very fit, aggressive, a… more →
"Secrets" of the Filipino Fighting Arts
The Graceful Loser (Strongest FMA, pt III)
wrote 2 weeks ago: In the search for the “Strongest” FMA, you must not pass over the loser. Let me tell you … more →
Improving Your Master's Eskrima (Exceed, pt V)
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wrote 2 weeks ago: So, I said all of that to say this… And this will be the shortest article of the series. Today … more →
If I Taught Seminars and Made Instructional Videos...
wrote 2 weeks ago: I’m really not a jerk. If you ask people who know me personally, they will attest to that. I w … more →
Exceed the Master, pt IV (The Door)
wrote 2 weeks ago: Two things: I’ve relocated this part of the series to “Philosophy”, and I am about … more →
The Tempering (For Pia Cainglet)
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wrote 3 weeks ago: I had to interrupt my plan for a quick article. I have a student, Pia Cainglet, who has been studyin … more →
When Two Brothers Fight...
wrote 1 month ago: There is an African proverb a friend read to me years ago: When two brothers fight, a stranger inher … more →
Learning the Art While Teaching (No Cornerman, pt II)
wrote 1 month ago: Today’s article will be short and sweet. This may seem like a contradiction from much of my pa … more →
The Forgotten Side of the Filipino Fighting Arts, pt VII (The Assassin)
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wrote 1 month ago: I knew the title would get your attention. Let’s get to business. The Filipino Martial Artist … more →
How to Be the Student of a Mean, Old Cranky Master....
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wrote 1 month ago: In other words, “Mean and Nasty Old Master, pt II“. But this really isn’t “p … more →
On Martial Arts "Royalty"
wrote 2 months ago: This article is written for two groups of people: Martial Arts “Groupies” Martial Arts R … more →
Importance of Cadence in Training
wrote 2 months ago: Something we don’t see much of in today’s Eskrima class is the use of cadence during tra … more →
The Need to Be a Big Fish
wrote 2 months ago: This article will be posted in the “Teaching Philosophy” section of the blog because it … more →
The Mean and Nasty Old Master, pt II
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wrote 2 months ago: I want to talk a little more about one of my favorite people in the world: Old people. I was partia … more →
Taste EVERY Ingredient (Skipping Grades, pt IV)
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wrote 2 months ago: By the time we get done with this series, you will notice something. I’m not going to explain … more →
The Novice Student (Skipping Grades pt III)
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wrote 2 months ago: This is a continuation of my series on How to Study the FMAs. The last installment is located here. … more →
Can't Steal This Glory
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wrote 3 months ago: Recently I have had some conversation with a young teacher who is hoping to open his own school and … more →
Beware of the Orphan
wrote 3 months ago: The Quran warns us to be kind to orphans and treat them justly. These are the most vulnerable of us: … more →
The Mean and Nasty Old Master
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wrote 4 months ago: This will be really quick. I am sure I’ve posted on this subject several times before, but I f … more →
Forgotten Key to Dominance in Street Self Defense, Pt I
wrote 4 months ago: One of my frequent debates is over the subject of self-defense. In this series, I’d like to in … more →
