What’s in a Logo? The Meaning Behind Modern Arnis & World Modern Arnis Symbols Over the years, I’ve had a lot of conversations with people about our logos—both the Modern Arnis emblem and the World Modern Arnis logo—and I’m always surprised by how many folks...

The Blueprint of Modern ArnisA structured look at the complete curriculum of Remy Presas’s legacyBy Datu Tim Hartman, CEO, World Modern Arnis Alliance Modern Arnis, developed by the late Grandmaster Remy Amador Presas, is far more than a collection of stick drills or...

25 Years Ago Today – A Turning Point in My Martial Arts Journey In every martial artist’s path, there are defining moments—turning points that reshape how we train, how we teach, and how we see the art. For me, one of the biggest happened exactly 25 years ago: I...

Stick It to Hunger 2025 – A Smashing Success! This weekend, Horizon Martial Arts hosted the 2nd annual fundraiser for the West Seneca Food Bank, and this year’s theme said it all: Stick It to Hunger!  This was an official event of the World Modern Arnis Alliance, part...

No Lineage? No Legitimacy. I’ve been seeing a lot of people lately—especially in the MMA, BJJ, and even FMA communities—saying that lineage doesn’t matter. And here’s my honest take: when someone says that, it’s usually because they don’t have one. Yes, doing the work...

Accountability Isn’t Being a Hater—It’s About Protecting the Truth Let’s clear something up—especially within the Modern Arnis community—accountability is not the same as persecution. When I speak up to correct something, it’s not about attacking anyone. It’s not...