Modern Arnis: More Than Just “The Art Within Your Art”
Modern Arnis: More Than Just “The Art Within Your Art” By Datu Tim Hartman I’ve always had an issue with how Modern Arnis gets reduced to just a catchphrase—“the art within your art.” That line has been repeated so often, and so casually, that it’s led to a widespread...
From Ashes to Arnis: Reconstructing a Legacy with 70 New Black Belts
As we approach the 70th anniversary of Modern Arnis, it's important to reflect on the journey we’ve taken and the challenges we’ve faced. When Professor Presas passed away, we experienced a significant loss, with 80-90% of our community disappearing. This highlighted...
WMAA 25th Anniversary Camp
? What an incredible weekend! ?We just wrapped up the World Modern Arnis Alliance’s 25th anniversary camp, and it was a huge success! Over 70 participants from the US and Canada joined us in West Seneca, NY, to celebrate our silver anniversary and the 60th birthdays...
“Controversy, Growth, and the Mission to Elevate Filipino Martial Arts: My Journey in the Social Media Spotlight”
Controversy, Growth, and the Mission to Elevate Filipino Martial Arts: My Journey in the Social Media Spotlight For those of you who've known me for a while, you probably know I've always had a solid online presence. I started out on the early discussion forums like...
Datu Gets Gold!!!
July 22 – 28, 2024 – Mandaue City Sports Complex, Cebu, Philippines. Tim Hartman, of West Seneca's Horizon Martial Arts, also known as "the Datu," traveled to the Philippines to compete in the 17th WEKAF (World Eskrima Kali Arnis Federation) World Championships. He...
Being the Best!
The esteemed Professor Remy A. Presas once stated, “You can not be the best if you only have a few students. I want to spread out the art.” This perspective clearly illustrates why he was unparalleled in his field. His global travels, engaging with tens of thousands,...
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