Survivalism as extension of Filipino martial arts
Survivalism or prepping, in its simplest definition, is preparing for emergencies whether personal, national or global. I would say that survivalism entered mainstream consciousness in [...]
Survivalism or prepping, in its simplest definition, is preparing for emergencies whether personal, national or global. I would say that survivalism entered mainstream consciousness in [...]
It takes time to articulate and put into writing the principles and techniques of one’s martial art. Miyamoto Musashi, Japan’s greatest swordsman and author of [...]
Being a weapons-based system, the importance of grip strength cannot be over emphasized in the practice of arnis, escrima and kali collectively known as Filipino [...]
Every martial art carries its own mentality and the Filipino martial arts (FMA) being a weapons based system has a unique one. An escrimador is [...]
Proper breathing is important in the practice of any martial art. You draw your energy from your breath hence it is the fuel of every [...]
The jab boasts of multiple functions; you can use it to bridge the gap, probe your opponent’s defenses, as a set up for a heavy [...]
In training and teaching the Filipino martial arts (FMA), there are instances wherein a teacher must apply minimalism to the way he teaches and expresses [...]
The term attributes within the context of martial arts training refer to the desired qualities of a fighter. Attributes are the foundations that make techniques [...]
There are fundamentally two ways to strike an opponent with your hand – its either you use your fist or your palm. The question of [...]
Filipino knife fighting originated from an ancient blade culture. In the setting where it was originally practiced, every man carries a knife and with few [...]