Ip Man Extra Features

This video was included in the extra features of Ip Man’s release overseas. I have absolutely no idea why both music and movies sometimes differ from Europe and the US, but apparently this was exclusive to the European release. We recently talked about some of the same positions that Guro discusses as he’s demonstrating trapping … More Ip Man Extra Features

Guro Dan Inosanto Demonstration at the Smithsonian

This is a demonstration and lecture that Guro Dan gave for the Smithsonian Institution in 2010. One of the things that I absolutely loved and truly miss about training with Guro on a weekly basis is hearing his thoughts, memories and historical information about the Philippines and Filipino Americans in California. Much of this history … More Guro Dan Inosanto Demonstration at the Smithsonian

Mindset

Kyle Defoor, friend of Sayoc Kali and Sayoc Tactical Group discusses mindset. Lakas students, this is mandatory viewing.

Reactionary Gap

Reactionary Gap Sayoc Tactical Group referenced in Recoil Magazine!  This was a timely article, given our recent discussion on Reactionary Gap.  This concept is both critical and universal, and and both understanding and applying it can be the difference in success or failure. 

Upcoming Classes

Don’t forget! Inosanto Kali Class this Sunday afternoon (tomorrow), 7/28 at 2pm Sayoc Atienza Kali Class this upcoming Monday evening, 7/29 at 7pm Both class days/times have currently stabilized a little bit.  NO SUNDAY CLASSES on 8/4, 8/25 & 9/15.

Guest Instructor Guro Victor Gendrano, Jr.

Guro Victor Gendrano Jr. of Filipino Martial Heritage will be our guest instructor next Saturday, March 31st, teaching sword and shield. This is material that Guro Victor has been developing, refining and working on the last several years and I’m excited to have him present it to us. Based on “long and short” (sometimes described … More Guest Instructor Guro Victor Gendrano, Jr.

Work

Recently ITS Tactical ran an article on their website (originally published on The Art of Manliness, see below) called “The Hard Way”.  Soon after I saw a picture circulating on Facebook of a young Manny Pacquiao putting in his work as a teenager, long before becoming the accomplished boxer he is today.  They were great … More Work