A friend recently asked me an interesting question: Can you become a great martial artist without ever competing? My answer is yes—but not necessarily for everyone. Competition is not the only path to becoming a great martial artist. However, what competition does...

I originally wrote this as a response to someone's post, but after thinking about it, I felt it was worth sharing with everyone.The question was simple:What’s the Biggest Problem in Martial Arts Today?The answer isn't simple at all. That's a dangerous question because...

Life has changed. The world is more chaotic than ever, and that chaos has found its way into the martial arts community as well. I see it every day, especially within the Modern Arnis world. Twenty-five years after Professor Remy Presas passed away, there are still...

One thing people don’t talk enough about when it comes to social media is the fallout that comes with visibility. Everybody wants success… until they see what sometimes comes with it. People ask me all the time if I’m worried about losing friends because of the...