Datu’s Corner

Featured Instructor: Punong -Guro Sam Wolf Wolfpak Martial Arts Mount Gilead, Ohio USA When did your journey in martial arts begin? I began practicing martial arts in 1981 when I was 6 years old. I took a brief hiatus and resumed training at 19, and I've been...

Unraveling the Essence of a Grandmaster: A Perspective on Leadership in Martial Arts  Understanding the concept of a 'grandmaster' can often be challenging. However, one shared quality among all grandmasters is undeniably their innate leadership skills. Taking Modern...

Reflecting on Remy Presas: More Than Just an Instructor It's been three years since I began hosting the FMA Talk podcast. Throughout this time, I've delved into many topics, including discussions about the late Remy Presas and the kind of instructor he was. However,...

Featured Instructor: Guro Robert Guida; North Tonawanda, New York, USA When did your journey in martial arts begin?At the age of 17, I successfully persuaded my parents to enroll me in Praying Mantis Kung Fu classes, which I diligently pursued for approximately one...

Datu Hartman presents at The Calling 10? Recently, I had the opportunity to return to Exeter for the 10th anniversary of “The Calling,” an annual kenpo event hosted by the charismatic Damian Abbott. This was my second visit, and what I love most about this gathering...

Featured Instructor: Prof. Tales from Rio de Janerio, Brazil When did your journey in martial arts begin? My martial arts journey began as a child with Judo. During adolescence, I had the opportunity to train in Karate and Tae Kwon Do, and around the age of 20, I...