This isn’t just a seminar…It’s a gathering of warriors, teachers, and legacy. For one unforgettable weekend, Salem becomes the meeting groundfor those who carry Filipino Martial Arts in their blood—and those ready to discover it. Featuring: Datu Tim Hartman – carrying...

It’s May 4th. The mats are quiet again. Just yesterday, they were filled—alive with movement, laughter, sweat, and something deeper… something harder to put into words. The Remy Presas Memorial Training Camp has come to a close. I had the honor of holding the first...

Not a Magic Wand: The Honest Truth About Cane Self-Defense Recently I posted a short demonstration video on my social media platforms. Within just a few days it gathered more than four million views between Instagram and YouTube. As you might expect, with that much...

Some Memories You Don’t Share… Until It’s Time It’s strange how time works. Something that feels like it just happened… suddenly you realize it was seven years ago. Not last year. Not recently. Seven. That memory popped up in my feed today. Seven years ago, I was in...

The System or the Practitioner: What Actually Makes a Martial Art Legendary? We all hear the hype - these “legendary” systems: Balintawak, Modern Arnis, Pekiti-Tirsia. They’re supposedly the best. But let’s cut through the noise. Are these arts truly legendary - or...

Modern Arnis, Kombatan, Arnis de Mano: The Brothers Who Shaped FMA Let’s cut through the noise. Lately, people have been arguing about the Presas brothers - who created what, who “owns” which name. But here’s the reality: when we talk about history, especially living...