by Datu Hartman | Jan 8, 2016 | Thoughts & Rants
So we’re now in 2016. So how well did I keep my 2015 New Year’s resolution? It was a huge success! I’ve decreased fat and increase muscle. I’ve been more energetic during all of my training. I’ve extended my membership in the gym another...
by Datu Hartman | Nov 23, 2015 | Thoughts & Rants
I recently was talking to Dan Anderson about why most of the Modern Arnis world wasn’t getting along with each other. We went back and forth with different ideas. Shortly afterwards while Master Jeff Espinous was visiting my school in Buffalo, one of my long...
by Datu Hartman | Nov 8, 2015 | Thoughts & Rants
GGM Carlito A. Lanada, Sr., Founder and Brain of Kuntaw Martial Arts/International Kuntaw Federation/KNP/MKA/NATO, would like to announce the recent appointment that he made for the Kuntaw Martial Arts and the IKF. Kyud Lakan Guro Tim Hartman, 1st Degree BB, IKF...
by Datu Hartman | Oct 30, 2015 | Thoughts & Rants
As usual like most of my reviews, this one is long overdue. Datu Dieter has already posted a very detailed technical review of the weekend, which can be found on his Face Book page. My review will have a little different twist and discuss the vibe. I was picked up at...
by Datu Hartman | Sep 28, 2015 | Thoughts & Rants
I got a double treat today at “the Gathering”. I got to meet another long time friend of my teacher the late Remy A. Presas. We talked and share some stories about the old man. Just before starting the session I was teaching, Hanshi Juchnik called everyone...