Accountability Isn’t Being a Hater—It’s About Protecting the Truth
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...
How Do You Define Success?
How Do You Define Success? That question has been bouncing around in my head a lot lately. Success can be measured in so many different ways—attendance numbers, revenue, social media buzz, or how many people walked away from an event with something meaningful. For me,...
DNA of Modern Arnis
The DNA of Modern Arnis I recently saw a screenshot of a post by Dan Anderson critiquing my statement that our students carry Professor Presas’s “DNA” in their movement. Dan thinks that idea is absurd because, as he put it, we all come from different backgrounds and...
Passing of a Kenpo Legend
It saddens me deeply to share that my friend Richard "Huk" Planas has passed away. Huk was one of the foremost authorities in Parker’s Kenpo. He spent his life traveling the world, spreading the art he loved so dearly and impacting thousands of martial artists along...
Misquoted? Let’s Clear the Air on the True Essence of Modern Arnis
Misquoted? Let’s Clear the Air on the True Essence of Modern ArnisBy Datu Tim Hartman As usual, people misquote me and twist what I say to suit their own agendas. Lately, some are claiming I said I teach “pure Arnis,” then try to discredit that by pointing out how...
What’s the Difference Between Presas Arnis and Modern Arnis?
I get this question all the time—what’s the difference between Presas Arnis and Modern Arnis? And while the answer is simple on the surface, it’s also deeply layered. Let’s start from the beginning. Unlike many who transitioned into Filipino Martial Arts from other...
Want to Join The World Modern Arnis Alliance?
The World Modern Arnis Alliance is rapidly expanding as the leading promoter of the Presas Family’s Arnis Systems. Interested in joining our family? Don’t hesitate to contact us via email or phone our main office.