by Datu Hartman | Jul 31, 2015 | Thoughts & Rants
This was when I was interviewed during the Triad of Martial Arts weekend. Hopefully its not too controversial....
by Datu Hartman | Jul 19, 2015 | Thoughts & Rants
I’ve been practicing Filipino martial arts for over 30 years. When I walked in to my first Arnis lesson I had no clue what journey I began. Last weekend I taught at the Balintawak Legacy Gathering and this weekend I’ve visited White Tiger Taekwondo in North Carolina,...
by Datu Hartman | Jun 7, 2015 | Thoughts & Rants
Last summer while teaching in Italy I got to meet a man named Andy Norman. He ran this organization called Defence Lab. I didn’t know much about him other than he had choreographed some of the fight scenes from Batman Begins. After talking and working with him...
by Datu Hartman | May 28, 2015 | Thoughts & Rants
This issue of “The Modern Arnis Minute” is on the “Drop Block”. The subtleties to take your blocking to the next level. #modernarmis...
by Datu Hartman | May 9, 2015 | Thoughts & Rants
This past weekend (May 8th & 9th) I had six of my students test for their junior Black Belts. They have been with me for years. I’ve seen them all grow and mature. In addition to becoming good martial artists I’ve seen them even better people! I’m proud of them...
