Modern Arnis Is NOT “The Art Within Your Art” — Stop Selling It ShortBy Datu Tim Hartman, Remy A. Presas Modern Arnis “Hate” might sound strong, but I’ve got real issues with the phrase “Modern Arnis, the art within your art.” Modern Arnis is not a garnish you...

24 Years Without Professor Remy Twenty-four years ago today, we lost one of the most influential men in Filipino Martial Arts—Grandmaster Remy Amador Presas. He wasn’t just the founder of Modern Arnis; he was the man who saved Filipino Martial Arts from disappearing....

To Shoe or Not to Shoe? A Martial Artist's Perspective That’s the question I’ve been asked a lot lately—and honestly, it still baffles me. For some reason, people assume you’re either less of a martial artist or being unreasonable if you wear mat shoes on the training...

Was Modern Arnis Created to Defeat Balintawak?I’ve heard this rumor for years, and it’s simply not true. Before making any claims about either art, you really need to have trained—or at least seriously studied—both. Modern Arnis and Balintawak share a deep...

Presas Arnis vs. Presas Legacy – Understanding the Difference I’m often asked about the difference between Presas Arnis, which I teach, and the Presas Legacy organization in the Philippines. The explanation is simple: I represent the family systems directly. I was...

Why People Said I “Left” Modern Arnis – And Why They’re Wrong For years, I’ve heard the same rumor: “Tim left Modern Arnis.” Some even claim it happened while Professor was still alive — years before his diagnosis. And I’ve always wondered… where on earth does that...