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 learn it
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 if a training partner is not available? The solution…a little imagination and innovation. One of my favorite training tool is a highly sophistacted piece of machinery called a door. It’s a great training tool that cooperates and has a true centerline reference feel to it. Check out my video clip for some simple entry exercises. This is how I personally train all of the empty hand principles I have learned from kali, arnis, eskrima, wing chun, boxing, penjak silat, tai chi chuan, aikido, etc, etc…i have slowed down the drill for my students to see, and recognize some of the movements: entries, over riding, jamming, split energy, “peng” energy (fa jing and fa li), low line, linear, and circular patterns to occupy, and control oponent’s space. This is not the complete set, but just a small taste. 🙂 Contact Guro Mike “Tandang” Eugenio to for more information. Tandang Garimot Martial Arts & Wellness2940 N Lincoln Ave Suite # 2Chicago IL 60657www.GATchicago.com773.248.1667 https://youtu.be/ZwwgbxUm9M4?si=EY4V3Jcm7ZzWLBoz
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 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
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 by the Spanish conquistadors.
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
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.