January 2002

February 2002

February 3, Portland Oregon
Datu Hartman taught Modern Arnis Stick & Knife Concepts.

February 23, Rochester NY.
Datu Hartman taught a one-day on the use of tactical folding knives.

February 24, Buffalo NY.
Datu Hartman taught a one-day apprentice seminar and stick fighting scrimmage.

John Lehmann with the assistance of his student Matthew Stone. The two Arnisadors demonstrated our art and finished with hands on class for all who attended. Afterwards Mr. Lehmann was asked to teach monthly classes for the all Japan Tae Kwon Do Federation. [PHOTOS] Newspaper Article (Warning, large file) 1.18MB . Letter of appreciation Dear Mr. Hartman, I would like to thank your organization for supporting the Philippine Festival last February 1-3, 2002. More than 3000 people attended the event and it was more than what we expected. I am also grateful for Mr. John Lehmann for doing the arnis demonstration. It was very successful. I will be sending a few pictures through Internet by tomorrow. Also, I will be mailing Mr. Lehmann some other pictures and newspaper clippings of the Arnis event. Hoping your organization all the success. Truly Yours, Dennis K. Mabalot

March 2002

March 1-3, London Ontario
Datu Hartman was a guest instructor at the Kenpo Odyssey Camp.

March 23, Philadelphia PA.
Datu Hartman taught a one-day on advanced sinawalis, disarms, trapping, and locking.

March 30, Rochester NY.
Datu Hartman taught a one-day seminar Phase 1 of the Mano Y Daga knife certification program.

Datu Tim Hartman is featured in the March issue of Fighter Magazine. This Swedish magazine interviewed Datu Hartman during his last European tour. This interview asks question about Modern Arnis' future and how Datu Hartman is walking in the footsteps of GM Remy Presas. Photos by ASA Photo. English translation coming soon. [ARTICLE SCANS] .

April 2002

April 6, Buffalo NY.
Mr. Dan Carr taught a one-day seminar on the use of Kubaton (Pocket Stick). This seminar was good for both Law Enforcement Officers and civilians alike.

April 6, 2002 - Buffalo, NY - Dan Carr (WMAA Law Enforcement Training Coordinator) conducted a three-hour workshop on defensive uses of pocket sticks (Kubaton). This was the first seminar hosted by Horizon Martial Arts at their new location, and was well attended. We had both civilians and law enforcement officers participating at this event and look forward to having Mr. Carr teach in the future. It has also been announced that Mr. Carr will be one of the featured instructors at the 2003 WMAA East Coast Camp. [PHOTOS] .

April 13 London Ontario
Datu Hartman taught a one-day seminar. This was a tune up for the WMAA camp and must for any of the Black Belt candidates.

April 19-21, Lansdale, PA.
Datu Hartman was a guest instructor at Mike Cappi's AMERICAN KARATE STUDIO Street Fighting Camp.

May 2002

May 3-5, Buffalo NY.
1st WMAA East Coast Camp.
This three day training camp featured Modern Arnis instructors: Datu Hartman, Guro Jaye Spiro & Guro Rick Manglinong. Special guest instructors: Dr. Maung (GM Bando) & Guro Tom Macaluso (JKD Kali).There was a grading for Black Belts and a banquet.

W.M.A.A. Camp a Success! Greetings, The WMAA is proud to announce the success of our first annual federation training camp! Fifty eight people attended our event. To our knowledge, this was the largest Modern Arnis camp in North America since Professor Presas' retirement. We would like to thank, first and foremost, the instructors who taught at this event: Dr. Maung Gyi, Datu Tim Hartman, Guro Jaye Spiro, Guro Rick Manglinong and Guro Tom Macaluso. Secondly, we would like to thank all the participants for showing their most enthusiastic support of this event. Friday sessions were led by Guros Rick Manglinong, Tom Macaluso and Grand Master Maung Gyi. Following the instruction was a black belt grading. The following were promoted to Lakan/Dayang Isa (First Degree Black): Michael Dawdy Bryson Ingram Vince Markowicz Jennifer Reyes Sal Todaro Also promoted in this test was Cori Talbot to Likah Isa (First Degree Brown). Congratulations to all ! On Saturday, there was instruction from Datu Tim Hartman, Guros Rick Manglinong and Jaye Spiro and Grand Master Maung Gyi. The level of energy throughout the entire day was phenomenal. Following the instruction there was a round table meeting open to all to discuss the future of Modern Arnis and what role the WMAA would play in it. Saturday evening was the banquet. Certificates of participation were handed out to all participants. Dr. Jeffrey Leader and Mr. Paul Janulis were promoted to third and second degree black belt, respectively, for their efforts in promoting the art of Modern Arnis. In addition to this, all the instructors teaching at the event were given plaques of appreciation by Mr. Hartman for their support in making this event happen. Paul Dawdy from London, Ontario received a plaque for his efforts in being the most supportive school. After the awards, Mr. Hartman's Youth Demonstration Team gave an exhibition on the open hand and stick forms. Sunday morning instruction was started off by Jaye Spiro and finished with an hour and a half healing yoga session by Grand Master Maung Gyi. We feel very honored for all the positive energy and support we received this weekend in such a difficult time, while mourning the passing of our teacher. If this camp was an indication of what the future has in store for Modern Arnis, it will aspire to great things. Next years camp will be May 2-4, 2003. Our tentative list of instructors and their backgrounds are as follows: Datu Tim Hartman Modern Arnis & Balintawak Sr. Master Dan Anderson Modern Arnis & American Freestyle Karate Datu Bong Jornales Arnis Sikaran Guro Dan Carr Modern Arnis & Police Tactics Guro A. Paul Dawdy Modern Arnis & Parkers' Kenpo Guro Chad Dulin Modern Arnis & Ryukyu Kempo Guro Jack Latorre Pekiti-Tirsia Special Guest Ed Parker Jr. We will also be adding a Black Belt class on Thursday May 1st.

May 17-19 Norrkoping Sweden.
Datu Hartman was a guest instructor at the Viking Spirit Kenpo camp in Sweden.

June 2002

June 1, Rochester, NY.
Datu Hartman taught a one-day seminar Phase 2 of the Mano Y Daga knife certification program.

June 8+9 Albany, GA.
Datu Hartman and Guro Al Moore taught a two-day seminar on advanced sinawalis, disarms, trapping, and locking.

June 15, Portland Oregon
Datu Hartman and Senior Master Dan Anderson taught Modern Arnis Stick & Knife Concepts.

July 2002

July 13 + 14, Buffalo, NY.
Datu Hartman was a guest instructor Dr. Jerome Barber's Escrima - Kenpo Summer Camp. Other instructors included Punong Guro Tom Bolden, Shihan Ernie McPeek, Sensei Joe Rebello, Dr. Jerome Barber & Sensei Dawad Muhummad.

August 2002

August 9 – 11, Albany, NY.
Datu Hartman was a guest instructor at the JK Kenpo's 3rd Annual Kenpo Arnis Camp.

August 17, Dallas, TX.
Datu Hartman taught a one-day seminar on advanced sinawalis, disarms, trapping, and locking.

Pictures from Datu Hartmans November 2001 trip to Denmark now available.

September 2002

September 7th, Buffalo NY.
Datu Hartman taught a one-day apprentice seminar and stick fighting scrimmage.

September 14th, Rochester NY.
Datu Hartman taught a one-day seminar Phase 1 of the Mano Y Daga knife certification program.

September 15th - 21th, Denmark.
Datu Hartman taught Modern Arnis Stick & Knife Concepts.

September 16th, Copenhagen, Denmark.
Datu Hartman taught Modern Arnis Stick & Knife Concepts.

September 17th, Koege, Denmark.
Datu Hartman taught Mano Y Daga Concepts.

September 18th, Otterup, Denmark.
Datu Hartman taught Mano Y Daga Concepts.

September 19th, Aarhus, Denmark.
Datu Hartman taught Modern Arnis Stick & Knife Concepts.

September 20th, Aalborg, Denmark.
Datu Hartman taught Modern Arnis Stick & Knife Concepts.

September 21th, Holstebro, Denmark.
Datu Hartman taught Modern Arnis Stick Concepts.

September 22th - 29th, Norrkoping, Sweden.
Datu Hartman taught Modern Arnis Stick & Knife Concepts.

October 2002

October 11-13, Philadelphia, PA.
Datu Hartman taught a three-day Instructors camp.

October 27, London, Ontario.
Datu Hartman taught a Instructors seminar.

November 2002

November 2, Portland Oregon
Datu Hartman taught Modern Arnis Stick & Knife Concepts.

November 16th, Rochester Hills, MI.
Datu Hartman taught a one-day on advanced sinawalis, disarms, trapping, and locking.

December 2002

December 7th, Rochester NY.
Datu Hartman taught a one-day seminar Impact weapons and tactical folders.

December 14+15th, Ferndale, MI.
Sr. Master Dan Anderson taught a seminar on American Freestyle Karate on Saturday and Modern Arnis on Sunday.

December 28+29th WMAA Yearly Holiday & New Years Party and Training weekend.