Black Belt Immersion V: The Reach of the Warrior

Some weapons teach power.
Some teach precision.
But the Sibat teaches control over distance, timing, and fear itself.

On January 9th, continue the journey through the Black Belt Immersion Seminar Series as we enter the world of the Sibat — the Filipino spear and staff — one of the most underestimated and devastating weapons in the Filipino Martial Arts.

This fifth installment is about reach, leverage, strategy, and commanding space before your opponent ever gets close enough to strike.

Led directly by Datu Tim Hartman, Tribal Chief of Modern Arnis and head of the World Modern Arnis Alliance, students will explore the foundations and advanced applications of the Sibat system through basic templates, advanced drills, and combat-oriented movement designed to sharpen timing, coordination, and tactical awareness.

But the training doesn’t stop there.

This immersive seminar will also include:

• Staff Form 1
• Stick Forms 3 & 4
• Espada Y Daga Form

Each section designed to deepen your understanding of flow, transition, structure, and weapon integration under pressure.

This is not just about learning techniques.
It’s about learning how to move with confidence, purpose, and control.

The seminar takes place January 9th at Horizon Martial Arts — headquarters of the World Modern Arnis Alliance — located at 280 Center Road, West Seneca, New York, in the Wimbledon Plaza.

Whether you attend in person or online, every registered participant will receive a digital copy of the seminar so the training can continue long after the session ends.

And as always, every dollar spent on your seminar registration goes dollar-for-dollar toward your Black Belt testing fees for those preparing for the historic 70th Anniversary Camp of Modern Arnis in 2027.

Every seminar is another step closer.
Every hour on the floor matters.
Every lesson shapes the warrior you are becoming.

Train longer.
Move smarter.
And learn to command the distance.