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“Discipline is …

March 11, 2014

“Discipline is doing something you hate to do, but doing it like you love it.” – Mike Tyson quoting Cus D’Amato

This week’s Flashback Friday article (as I missed Throwback Thursday) is “Atienza Kali” by Tuhon Carl Atienza. Originally published in the Filipino Martial Arts Digest Special Edition, “Filipino Martial Arts at Ang Daga” from 2006 you can still find it online HERE. Atienza Kali by Carl Atienza The respected Grandmasters from the Philippines developed their … More Flashback Friday

Psalm 144:1-4

March 4, 2014

1. Of David. Praise be to the LORD my Rock, who trains my hands for war, my fingers for battle. 2. He is my loving God and my fortress, my stronghold and my deliverer, my shield, in whom I take refuge, who subdues peoples under me. 3. LORD, what are human beings that you care … More Psalm 144:1-4

Guro Ervin Quintin’s Kali Channel

March 1, 2014

Guro Ervin Quintin’s Kali Channel Guro Ervin Quintin of Impact Martial Arts in VA launched his Kali Channel on YouTube this week. Guro Ervin is a great instructor, and he along with his wife Simo Eloy and their kids have made Impact Martial Arts one of the premiere facilities in the Virginia Beach area. I … More Guro Ervin Quintin’s Kali Channel

The Beacon Light of Asia

February 27, 2014

For Throwback Thursday this week, I have decided to share a larger excerpt of Laubach’s “The People of the Philippines.” Guro Inosanto used to read from this passage quite a bit, and at one time even had Guro Nino make copies of one of the pages to pass around. I find it particularly fascinating that … More The Beacon Light of Asia

Mano, Po!

February 26, 2014

Last night on CBS, millions of viewers around the world watched “Tuhon”, the latest episode in the incredibly successful NCIS: Los Angeles television series. The Sayoc community has been excited to see this episode since NCIS: LA writer and producer (and Sayoc brother) Dave Kalstein revealed it’s title several months ago. As a student under … More Mano, Po!

Motivation Monday

February 24, 2014

Here is your dose of Motivation Monday! Guro Dan training Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu at the age of 76.

Armed, Always Armed

February 23, 2014

Armed, Always Armed “Charmed by the money they received, they came in ever increasing numbers – ‘armed, always armed, stuck all over with daggers and krises.” – Frank Charles Laubach (citing Captain Bullard’s account of the Moros from Atlantic Monthly in March of 1905!) Guro Dan used to frequently quote a missionary named Frank Charles … More Armed, Always Armed

Trident Academy Mixed Martial Arts

February 23, 2014

Guro Inosanto always speaks highly of former Navy SEAL Pat Tray, who owns and runs Trident Academy in Woodbridge, VA.

A Fighting Chance

February 21, 2014

Tomorrow in Glendale, CA ten Filipino Martial Arts Grandmasters, Masters and Guros will be teaching an all day seminar to raise funds for the victims of Typhoon Haiyan/Yolanda in the Philippines. This is a great opportunity to learn or simply see the various systems, styles and individuals propagating the Filipino Martial Arts in Southern California. … More A Fighting Chance