One of the main purposes of Lakas Filipino Martial Arts is to promote the Filipino Martial Arts systems and organizations that we teach, and support our teachers, seniors and brothers & sisters in the arts. There are some truly amazing resources in the area, many of which I myself participate, train or teach with. I … More Training in the Maryland, Washington DC and Virginia Areas
Guro Mike Writes About the Best Sports to Crosstrain In Guro Mike Pana of Bayani Warrior (also an instructor in Atienza Kali and Ambassador for Sayoc Kali) writes about the five best sports for Filipino Martial Arts practitioners to crosstrain in. Guro Mike is a good friend and brother in the Filipino Martial Arts, and … More Guro Mike Writes About the Best Sports to Crosstrain In
USA Today CNN Washington Post The tragic events of the day remind us that violence in any form may rear it’s head no matter where and when we find ourselves. Lakas Filipino Martial Arts sends it’s deepest and most sincere condolences to the families of those that died today. I’m sure many of you have … More Plan and Practice
As we near the end of January of 2014, many of us have had moderate or even great success in implementing our New Year’s resolutions. The gyms are busy, co-workers and friends are watching their diets and martial arts classes are full. For others, this is also a time when these goals and newly established … More Staying the Course
“If I had to choose between technique and conditioning, I’d probably choose conditioning.” – Guro Dan Inosanto As we get into 2014, the gyms are full, people are watching their diets and students are back into training. I started martial arts before I ever really got serious about exercise, and even when I did exercise … More Training vs. Exercise
All posts from Inland Empire Filipino Martial Arts (www.iefma.com) have now been migrated onto this site for a consolidated, searchable reference! Inland Empire Filipino Martial Arts was my group in Southern California, to whose students I am deeply indebted for allowing me to grow as a teacher, martial artist and person.
Happy New Year everyone! I just wanted to remind you all that our first class of 2014 will be on MONDAY, January 6th at 7pm in Hunt Valley. There will be no class tomorrow (Sunday). Due to the cold, we will be training inside again as we had last month. I have recently stepped up … More The Internets
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