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Tandang Garimot speaks on: Becoming a Martial Artist

Tandang Garimot speaks on: Becoming a Martial Artist

This article is about the frequently asked questions I have received from people, who were curious enough to find out about what I do, what I teach, and can I…

Great Demo and Interview on Filipino Martial Arts

Great Demo and Interview on Filipino Martial Arts

This is such a great interview and demonstration about Filipino martial arts that it must be shared. It’s greatness comes in so many different levels.

Solo Training at Home

As a martial artist, we all know how difficult it can be to find a good training partner. Especially a partner that can be available 24/7, What does one do…

Solo Home Door Training Applications

Solo Home Door Training Applications

Here is the follow up to my Solo Door Training  blog.  Train smart, train safe, and have fun. https://youtu.be/ZwwgbxUm9M4

Sarong Not Just for the Beach, but for Self Defense

Sarong Not Just for the Beach, but for Self Defense

Sarong or flexible training in Filipino martial arts is one of the funnest part of the curriculum

Know Your Roots: White Girl Speaking Tagalog, Filipino Guy Zero

Why am I posting this? Most Filipino-Americans or Filipino expats do not know how to speak their native tongue.

Filipino Boxing: Sikadtukan

Yes, there is such a thing! Although Filipino boxing may look similar to western boxing, especially in the early stages of studying it.

Moro-Moro: Battle Dance of Garimot

Moro-Moro: Battle Dance of Garimot

It is said that Filipinos hid their martial arts of sword fighting in their cultural dances when the practice of swordsmanship, and the carrying of swords in public was banned…

Bunot Armas: Way of the Sword…The Filipino Way

Bunot Armas: Way of the Sword…The Filipino Way

I’m sure a lot of martial artists are familiar with the Japanese way of the sword: Batto Jutsu, Kenjutsu, Kendo, Iaido, and Tameshigiri.

Temple Style Tai Chi Chuan: The First Thirteen

Temple Style Tai Chi Chuan: The First Thirteen

The Tai Chi learned by most people for health is usually a series of forms combined together to form a long, single, slow, meditative, continues movement.

Seated Self-Defense

Seated Self-Defense

Physical altercations usually happen when you are standing up. Certainly, most martial arts prepare your training standing up and then maybe going down on the ground.

From Bullies to Zombies

From Bullies to Zombies

t was a beautiful warm Friday. My girlfriend and I decided to visit and hang out with my son, her niece, and nephew. We asked them what they wanted to…

Kids and Teens Self-Defense. How About Parent and Child Self-defense Instead?

Kids and Teens Self-Defense. How About Parent and Child Self-defense Instead?

One must only look through Google why learning martial arts is so beneficial for your children. I am not going to bore you with that. After all Google is your…

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