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...
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...
