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Larry Tatum Interview

February 4th, 2012 | Add a Comment

Insights from Larry Tatum on “El Negocio” the Movie! Larry shares his experiences on the set, the crew, fight scenes and much more. … Read entire article »

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Martial Art Schools – The Good and Bad By John P Newport

An estimated two-million martial art schools are in operation in the United States alone. Some are small and operated out of the instructor’s garage while others may be franchise chains. Some of these are honest operations taught by highly skilled martial artists while others are outright scams. How is a person who has no knowledge of the martial arts industry supposed to sift through and find a great school without getting ripped off? The answer is quite simple if you are willing to go on a little journey. … Read entire article »

How to Defeat Dudes: Useful Stuff for the Non-Martial Artist- Episode 3: Front Naked Choke

Martial Arts Master, former bodyguard, and action film actor Chuck Johnson discusses self-defense for non-martial artist. This episode offers a simple solution to a frontal choke. Chuck’s website: www.chuck-n-action.com Follow chuck on twitter at chuck_n_action … Read entire article »

How to Defeat Dudes: Useful Stuff for the Non-martial Artist: Episode 2- Bear Hug Escape

Martial arts master, former bodyguard, and action film actor, Chuck Johnson discusses self-defense for the non-martial artist. This episode focuses on escaping from a bear hug…while representin’ Buch Lee. … Read entire article »

Balintawak Eskrima Enhances Fluidity and Creativity With Shadow Fight Practice By Louis V Lim

It should be mentioned that each practice associated with Balintawak Eskrima and shadow fighting enhances balance, precision, concentration, coordination, and endurance. Shadow fight training, nevertheless, has the more useful qualities because it also evolves fluidity and creativeness in its enthusiasts. Fluidity is the capability of a practitioner to be able to shift and change form without breaking under pressure just like water that can alter rapidly with less effort. Put water in any container and it would take the form of the container. Squeeze it in your hands and it would slip through your fingertips without fighting off. … Read entire article »

Egyptian Kopesh

Mike Loades discusses the Egyptian Kopesh Forum: Egyptian Kopesh … Read entire article »

How to Defeat Dudes: Useful Stuff for the Non-Martial Artist Episode 1: Same Side Wrist Grab

Martial arts master, former bodyguard, and action film actor, Chuck Johnson discusses self-defense for the non-martial artist. This episode focuses on the same side wrist grab. Forum:How to Defeat Dudes: A Self Defense Web-Show for the Non-martial Artist … Read entire article »

The Fighter – Teacher in the Filipino Martial Arts By Mustafa Gatdula

The fighter/teacher is a man who has pursued the martial arts in hopes of becoming a superior fighter. He is often the student of a relative, or a long-time student of a local teacher. He may not necessarily belong to an established school, but his goal is for skill rather than rank. More often than not, a fighter/teacher relies on his skills as a fighter or on his students’ fighting skill to build his reputation as a Master. As a student, the fighter/teacher is literally under the wing of a master, and lends his loyalty to the training and is cultivated as a fighter, rather than promoted. … Read entire article »

Balintawak Eskrima Enhances Speed and Pace By Louis V Lim

The importance of pace and speed is best indicated in the subsequent phrases: “When the opponent cuts you through the skin, cut him through the bone.” Samurai Saying A fragment of a second would mean the difference between life or death in an actual mortal combat. This is the reason why the attacks, counter attacks, and defensive moves of Balintawak Eskrima go with gravity. By no means sacrifice pace and speed for strength or power. If there is speed or pace, there is strength and power; not the other way round. Speed is a vital element in the specialized execution of offense, optimum defense, and counter-attacks. … Read entire article »

The Somewhat Controversial Filipino Martial Arts History by John H Brown

The Philippine Martial Arts have somewhat of a controversial history. The following are from history, research, and also knowledge passed on from experienced eskrimadors. Do your own research and come to your own conclusions. Eskrima- the art of fencing; fighting with swords in a skilled. Arnis- Filipino sword fighting martial art. The Philippines warrior arts are deeply rooted in the history and culture of the Filipino people. They are the products of a highly developed civilization which flourished long before the arrival of the West upon its shores, and of centuries of warfare against a variety of oppressors. Both these factors are responsible for the highly technical and pragmatic outlook of the Filipino Martial Arts. … Read entire article »

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