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...
by Datu Hartman | Apr 23, 2015 | Thoughts & Rants
8 years ago today I traveled to the Philippines for the first time. This was to visit the birthplace of Modern Arnis and the Presas Family. During this visit, the late GGM Ernesto A Presas promoted me to a 9th degree Grand Master in the Presas Family system of Arnis....
by Datu Hartman | Feb 27, 2015 | Thoughts & Rants
So… three years ago I started training in Kuntaw and Sikaran under Kyud Marc De Leon in the metro Toronto area. I’ve been making 4 hour round trips to further my education. Last night, I tested for my belts in Kuntaw and Sikaran. This was the most grueling test of my...
by Datu Hartman | Feb 10, 2015 | Thoughts & Rants
About a year ago, I had the pleasure of taking Presas Arnis (Modern Arnis & Kombatan) to Caracas, Venezuela. At the conclusion of the event, the president of the VKKS (Kenpo Master Francisco Vigoroux) asked if I would be interested in teaching in Chile. Of course...
by Datu Hartman | Jan 8, 2015 | Thoughts & Rants
I started my martial arts journey in 1980 during my sophomore year in high school. During that time like most martial artists, I have sustained a bunch of bumps and bruises. These last three years, I’ve been dealing with a knee injury and a chronic heel spur...
