“Be strong to be useful.” – Georges Hebert, founder of the Natural Method   Thank you to Guro Willie Laureano for putting me on to his work.

UPDATE: Previous announced tournament this Saturday, January 14th is now cancelled.     The Inosanto Academy of Martial Arts in Marina del Rey will also be hosting a seminar with Guro Dan Inosanto and Sifu Francis Fong.  For anyone interested in Filipino Kali, Maphilindo Silat or Wing Chun Kung Fu this is an event not … More Upcoming Events

“You have to have your heart and mind ready.  In our nation, the military is not coming to save your kids. You are the Delta Force. It’s your job to go in like thunder when they come to kill your kids and destroy your way of life.  Get training, all you can. Advance steadily along … More Quote of the Day

Required reading for Sayoc Atienza Kali students: Kevin Reeve posted a new article at On Point Tactical entitled “Are you preparing for MIRACLES or TRAGEDIES?”  Kevin is the founder and lead instructor at onPoint Tactical, a tracking, scout & survival school that runs courses across the country.  I had the privilege of training with Kevin for … More New Blog Post from On Point Tactical

“Grandfather Tells” An old Grandfather said to his grandson, who came to him with anger at a friend who had done him an injustice, “Let me tell you a story. I too, at times, have felt a great hate for those that have taken so much, with no sorrow for what they do. But hate … More Quote of the Day

IEFMA Sayoc Atienza Kali Class Schedule for January & February Saturday, January 7th at 0900 Friday, January 13th at 2000 Saturday, January 21st at 0900 Friday, January 27th at 2000 Saturday, February 4th at 0900 Saturday, February 11th at 0900 Friday, February 17th at 2000 Saturday, February 25th at 0900   City of Claremont Filipino … More January February 2012 Schedule

“Know the ways of all professions.” – Miyamoto Musashi, from “The Book of Five Rings”

Guro Jon and I worked Sayoc Kali “Skill Sets” today and I was reminded of this clip of Sammy Davis Jr.

“You’ve had your whole life to prepare for this moment.  Why aren’t you ready?  Do you wish to quit?  If your mission is to quit, there is no better time than right now.” Spartan (2004)