I remember once one of my students saying the secret to training is showing up. This sentiment cannot hold more truth, its a simple thing and somehow so simple it seems like a secret. Martial Arts and Self Defense skills are perishable, and they take time to develop, and more time to maintain. If you…
Perseverance and discipline in the face of obstacles is a real test for Martial Artists on their path for self betterment. Self Defense, truly is only possible with absolute Self Control and Self Discipline. The old saying goes: “Neither snow, nor rain, nor heat, nor gloom of night stays these courageous couriers from the swift…
This weekend I got to re-connect with Ata who has been teaching me southern philippine Kali. I feel fortunate, as this art was used by it’s family and village for ultimate Self Defense purposes. It’s depth and capability as a Traditional Martial art towards practicality is undeniable. It’s allot like all the other FMA styles…
Congrats to Reade, David, Chloe, and Mia on their promotions!!! Keep training!
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Whether your training traditional martial arts, self defense, or competitive martial arts, there’s one secret, consistency on your training. The day in and day out work ethic of practice is the only secret to Martial Arts. The saying goes that a black belt is a white belt that never quit. Keep training guys
When we can’t make it to class, what do we do to get better at Martial Arts and Self Defense? I’ve been training in Martial Arts for over 45 years at this point, most of the time here in Los Gatos California. But I’ve also traveled teaching and training all over the globe. Sometimes I…
From a few years ago:: In the last few days I have been fortunate to train and teach a wide spectrum of the Filipino Martial Arts. Today we see such crazy violence, and those who abhor such, as any person should, ask me why I support violence. Really? Martial Arts, and especially my art, is…