2015 Trip to Chile
About a year ago, I had the pleasure of taking Presas Arnis (Modern Arnis & Kombatan) to Caracas, Venezuela. At the conclusion of the event, the president of the VKKS (Kenpo Master Francisco Vigoroux) asked if I would be interested in teaching in Chile. Of course...
Success Trains, Failure Complains.
I started my martial arts journey in 1980 during my sophomore year in high school. During that time like most martial artists, I have sustained a bunch of bumps and bruises. These last three years, I’ve been dealing with a knee injury and a chronic heel spur issue....
Spartan Gear Sponsorship of GM “Datu” Tim Hartman
Spartan Gear Sponsorship of GM “Datu” Tim Hartman It is official. Spartan Training Gear is the sponsor for GM Hartman’s 2013 – 2014 seminar tour! This is exciting news for Filipino Martial Arts getting more exposure in the reality based training community. There will...
Best of the West Modern Arnis Training Camp – Dortmund, Germany
Brief review. This had to be the smoothest camp I have ever had the pleasure of attending or teaching at. Dieter Knuettel and the DAV were excellent hosts. I remarked to Dieter that all of the students here were for one reason only, to train. I have been to seminars...
Datu Hartman was inducted into the Modern Arnis Hall of Fame!
Dr. Gyi and Datu Hartman at the Modern Arnis Hall of Fame. He received then Lifetime Achievement award and I received the“Professor’s Choice” award. Dan Anderson and Datu where the only two of the Professor’s Choice recipients pretend. Other inductees received the...Hartman & Hubbard create FMATalk
Datu Hartman with the help of Bob Hubbard created FMATalk.com. FMAT is a discussion forum devoted to promoting Filipino Martial Arts.Datu Tim Hartman Promoted to 9th Degree
The Board of Advisors of the World Modern Arnis Alliance is pleased to announce the promotion of Datu Timothy J. Hartman to the rank of Lakan Siyam, 9th degree black belt. The promotion was made on 5 June 2005 in West Seneca, NY. The promotion not only recognizes Datu...Datu Tim Hartman presents at the 18th Annual Toronto Trek Convention
Datu Tim Hartman was one of the guest presenters at the 18th Annual Toronto Trek Convention. This star-studded event had celebrities from shows such as Star Gate, Star Trek, Buffy the Vampire Slayer and more. Datu Hartman taught a class on cinematic sword fighting....Datu Hartman forms the WMAA
To the Modern Arnis Community: 10 years ago, Professor Presas appointed me Director of the Can-Am Chapter of the IMAF. That organization existed not to compete with the United States IMAF, but to supplement it. However, the Can-Am Chapter did allow me to use my...Upcoming Events
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2019 World Modern Arnis Alliance...
@ Horizon Martial Arts
2019 World Modern Arnis Alliance...
@ Horizon Martial Arts
May 3 – May 5 all-day
Modern Arnis is the most recognized of the Filipino Martial Arts in the world. This art is the brain child of Grand Master Remy Presas. Filipino martial arts were on the edge of extinction, when[...]
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Can-Am Balintawak Summit
@ Horizon Martial Arts
Can-Am Balintawak Summit
@ Horizon Martial Arts
Oct 26 – Oct 27 all-day
Come join us in Buffalo, NY on the US / Canadian border for this epic event. Train with some of the world’s leading authorities of Balintawak Escrima. These instructors include: GM Rino Balinado – NECOPA[...]