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maurice gatdula posted a blog entry
The Knuckle as a Weapon
In the Filipino Martial Arts, we sometimes forget that we are all born with a very potent weapon–if we learn to use...
In the Filipino Martial Arts, we sometimes forget that we are all born with a very potent weapon–if we learn to use...
1 day ago
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| Topics: Techniques and Fighting..., Arnis, blog, bloggingmaurice gatdula posted a blog entry
Kuntaw Techniques: Practical Kicking, Pt II
The Running KickIn this post I would like to introduce the technique of kicking in combination. There are many techniques to...
The Running KickIn this post I would like to introduce the technique of kicking in combination. There are many techniques to...
1 day ago
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hAwA posted a blog entry
Hari Tenaga Pengajar SCH 2009/1431H
Ahad lepas, aku diberi peluang membantu mengendalikan majlis ni yang diadakan di GMI, Bangi. Mulanya macam tak mau pegi, tapi...
Ahad lepas, aku diberi peluang membantu mengendalikan majlis ni yang diadakan di GMI, Bangi. Mulanya macam tak mau pegi, tapi...
maurice gatdula posted a blog entry
Kuntaw Techniques: Practical Kicking
I begrudingly write this post, as up to now I have resisted giving any insight to my style–even to most of my...
I begrudingly write this post, as up to now I have resisted giving any insight to my style–even to most of my...
2 days ago
filipino fighting secrets live
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filipino fighting secrets live
| Topics: Techniques and Fighting..., Arnis, blog, bloggingmaurice gatdula posted a blog entry
Take a Favorite Student, Pt II
I was reflecting on this subject, and how I came to be a martial arts teacher, and how my children have no choice but to train...
I was reflecting on this subject, and how I came to be a martial arts teacher, and how my children have no choice but to train...
maurice gatdula posted a blog entry
The “Myth” of the “SUPER Technique”
Martial artists kill me. They remind me of the story of the Fox and the Grapes. Have I ever told you that story? I learned it...
Martial artists kill me. They remind me of the story of the Fox and the Grapes. Have I ever told you that story? I learned it...
3 days ago
filipino fighting secrets live
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filipino fighting secrets live
| Topics: Martial Philosophy in the..., Arnis, blog, bloggingmaurice gatdula posted a blog entry
Take a Favorite Student
Now, before you get all up in arms about how Mustafa Gatdula is advocating favoritism, give me a chance and hear me out.I am...
Now, before you get all up in arms about how Mustafa Gatdula is advocating favoritism, give me a chance and hear me out.I am...
Andy posted a blog entry
Bercuti di ujung tahun…
Kiranya aku nih bertuah gak la sbb masuk dlm psscm...bukan saja ianya sgt baik utk semuanya tp ia juga membuatkn aku selalu...
Kiranya aku nih bertuah gak la sbb masuk dlm psscm...bukan saja ianya sgt baik utk semuanya tp ia juga membuatkn aku selalu...
maurice gatdula posted a blog entry
Learn by Teaching (The Case for Full-time Martial Arts)
I’ve been wanting to write on this topic for a long time, so finally I am getting this one out. I hope you find it...
I’ve been wanting to write on this topic for a long time, so finally I am getting this one out. I hope you find it...
4 days ago
filipino fighting secrets live
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filipino fighting secrets live
| Topics: Martial Philosophy in the..., Arnis, blog, bloggingmaurice gatdula posted a blog entry
One Notch In the Gear
There is an idea called the Flywheel Concept which is an important part of the Good to Great concept.To answer the question...
There is an idea called the Flywheel Concept which is an important part of the Good to Great concept.To answer the question...
5 days ago
filipino fighting secrets live
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| Topics: Teaching..., The Business of Teaching the Martial..., Arnis, blogMMA posted a blog entry
STREET FIGHT-FEAR MANAGEMENT- www.raw-combat.com
This is a request by a local student and also has been brought up in several personal messages recently. So I finally decided...
This is a request by a local student and also has been brought up in several personal messages recently. So I finally decided...
maurice gatdula posted a blog entry
Using Sport Karate to Improve Streetfighting, Pt V
Fighting by InterceptionOften, fighters on the circuit want to prove who is the quickest. In some cases, the fighter knows he...
Fighting by InterceptionOften, fighters on the circuit want to prove who is the quickest. In some cases, the fighter knows he...
6 days ago
filipino fighting secrets live
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filipino fighting secrets live
| Topics: Techniques and Fighting..., Arnis, blog, bloggingmaurice gatdula posted a blog entry
Update: Mustafa Gatdula’s How to Build a Dominant Fighter
Hello everyone, I would just like to give everyone an update on the progress of the book. The book is complete, and is being...
Hello everyone, I would just like to give everyone an update on the progress of the book. The book is complete, and is being...
maurice gatdula posted a blog entry
How to Use the “Old One-Two” and the “Old One-Two-Three”
This came from an email exchange between Guro and a martial arts competitor he had met and given advice to. I thought it was...
This came from an email exchange between Guro and a martial arts competitor he had met and given advice to. I thought it was...
7 days ago
filipino fighting secrets live
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filipino fighting secrets live
| Topics: Techniques and Fighting..., Arnis, blog, bloggingmaurice gatdula posted a blog entry
What Makes an Art a “Filipino” Art?
This is a question that seems to reappear every once in a while… but can an art be truly or purely a...
This is a question that seems to reappear every once in a while… but can an art be truly or purely a...
maurice gatdula posted a blog entry
Prepare a Successor
Today, I had a nice surprise, as my baby brother (who is 25 years old) stopped by to visit while I was working out. I had...
Today, I had a nice surprise, as my baby brother (who is 25 years old) stopped by to visit while I was working out. I had...
9 days ago
filipino fighting secrets live
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filipino fighting secrets live
| Topics: Martial Philosophy in the..., Arnis, blog, bloggingMMA posted a blog entry
Learn to STREET FIGHT in 1 day! Xtremely Violent CQC
This is some out takes of a DVD filmed entirely yesterday and is currently in the production phase. This is part of a course...
This is some out takes of a DVD filmed entirely yesterday and is currently in the production phase. This is part of a course...
nurannisaa7 posted a blog entry
Osh!!
Akhirnya, setelah menunda-nunda sekian lama.. saya pun kembali ke dunia persilatKARATEan. yaa.. sebuah dunia yang sudah saya...
Akhirnya, setelah menunda-nunda sekian lama.. saya pun kembali ke dunia persilatKARATEan. yaa.. sebuah dunia yang sudah saya...
maurice gatdula posted a blog entry
Careful When You Teach Your Arts
I have a couple of things to worry about when I teach, and all martial arts teachers have to think about this.One of the...
I have a couple of things to worry about when I teach, and all martial arts teachers have to think about this.One of the...
maurice gatdula posted a blog entry
Why the FMAs Aren’t THAT Popular
A question was posed: What can be done to get the Filipino arts to be as big as the more mainstream arts of Karate, Tae Kwon...
A question was posed: What can be done to get the Filipino arts to be as big as the more mainstream arts of Karate, Tae Kwon...
maurice gatdula posted a blog entry
Using a Skill-Based Fight Strategy
There are many ways to approach fight training, and one of my favorite methods is a skill-based fighting style. Some fighters...
There are many ways to approach fight training, and one of my favorite methods is a skill-based fighting style. Some fighters...
13 days ago
filipino fighting secrets live
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filipino fighting secrets live
| Topics: Techniques and Fighting..., Arnis, blog, bloggingmaurice gatdula posted a blog entry
Suffer Silently
One of our sayings in Kuntaw is, “Suffer Silently”. There are several meanings to this philosophy.The martial arts...
One of our sayings in Kuntaw is, “Suffer Silently”. There are several meanings to this philosophy.The martial arts...
15 days ago
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filipino fighting secrets live
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me51n posted a blog entry
Silat dillema
Go and learn silat from your teacher or anybody expert in the field. In silat, there are a lot to learn. Believe me, the more...
Go and learn silat from your teacher or anybody expert in the field. In silat, there are a lot to learn. Believe me, the more...
maurice gatdula posted a blog entry
Searching for Ama Guro Billy Bryant
I have sometimes mentioned on the boards that I am good friends with a gentleman named “Ama Guro Billy Bryant”, a...
I have sometimes mentioned on the boards that I am good friends with a gentleman named “Ama Guro Billy Bryant”, a...
maurice gatdula posted a blog entry
Can the Filipino Arts Sustain a Full-Time School? (Part II)
There are those who believe that the Filipino arts are not aesthetically pleasing enough to attract students. At least, not...
There are those who believe that the Filipino arts are not aesthetically pleasing enough to attract students. At least, not...
maurice gatdula posted a blog entry
Sample Empty Hand Training Session
I was asked for a typical workout for my students by a potential student, so I thought I would share what we do here.The...
I was asked for a typical workout for my students by a potential student, so I thought I would share what we do here.The...
19 days ago
filipino fighting secrets live
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filipino fighting secrets live
| Topics: Techniques and Fighting..., Arnis, blog, bloggingmaurice gatdula posted a blog entry
Can the Filipino Arts Sustain a Full-Time School?
Let me answer this question with the short version, and then the long version.The Short Version: YES.The Long Version:I have...
Let me answer this question with the short version, and then the long version.The Short Version: YES.The Long Version:I have...
maurice gatdula posted a blog entry
How Long Does It Take to Learn How to Fight?
“How long before I am able to defend myself?”If you are a Martial Arts teacher, you are probably asked this...
“How long before I am able to defend myself?”If you are a Martial Arts teacher, you are probably asked this...
maurice gatdula posted a blog entry
Using Sport Karate to Improve Streetfighting, Pt IV
This is a small set of rules that is universal to fighting styles and formats, and I hope you can use them.Limit yourself to...
This is a small set of rules that is universal to fighting styles and formats, and I hope you can use them.Limit yourself to...
23 days ago
filipino fighting secrets live
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filipino fighting secrets live
| Topics: Martial Philosophy in the..., Arnis, blog, bloggingmaurice gatdula posted a blog entry
Putting Food on the Table (For the Martial Arts Master)
I’m having a dilemma right now.I have been discussing what it takes to make a decent living as a martial arts school...
I’m having a dilemma right now.I have been discussing what it takes to make a decent living as a martial arts school...
maurice gatdula posted a blog entry
Using Sport Karate to Improve Streetfighting, Pt III
This installment is dealing mostly with the martial arts student/fighter, rather than the teacher.While I believe in following...
This installment is dealing mostly with the martial arts student/fighter, rather than the teacher.While I believe in following...
26 days ago
filipino fighting secrets live
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filipino fighting secrets live
| Topics: Martial Philosophy in the..., Arnis, blog, bloggingmaurice gatdula posted a blog entry
Teaser: Some Teaching Tips
I found this notebook in my school, belonging to one of my senior students. The date of this page I will quote from is August...
I found this notebook in my school, belonging to one of my senior students. The date of this page I will quote from is August...
maurice gatdula posted a blog entry
The Case for Full-Time Martial Arts, pt II
I’m going to introduce something very radical to the western martial arts student. Open your mind to what I am saying,...
I’m going to introduce something very radical to the western martial arts student. Open your mind to what I am saying,...
27 days ago
filipino fighting secrets live
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filipino fighting secrets live
| Topics: Martial Philosophy in the..., Arnis, blog, bloggingmaurice gatdula posted a blog entry
The Case for Full-Time Martial Arts
As I write this, I am involved in a disagreement with several martial artists over on MartialTalk. I am going to spare you the...
As I write this, I am involved in a disagreement with several martial artists over on MartialTalk. I am going to spare you the...
28 days ago
filipino fighting secrets live
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filipino fighting secrets live
| Topics: Martial Philosophy in the..., Arnis, blog, bloggingmaurice gatdula posted a blog entry
Improve Fight Performance with Base Hand Techniques
Fighting almost never goes down like you plan it in training. One of the reasons is that there is often too much emphasis on...
Fighting almost never goes down like you plan it in training. One of the reasons is that there is often too much emphasis on...
30 days ago
filipino fighting secrets live
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filipino fighting secrets live
| Topics: Techniques and Fighting..., Arnis, blog, bloggingmaurice gatdula posted a blog entry
Don’t Be a Wannabe
There is a problem in the Filipino Martial Arts, that I have noticed seems to be a very dangerous one.The arts we practice are...
There is a problem in the Filipino Martial Arts, that I have noticed seems to be a very dangerous one.The arts we practice are...
31 days ago
filipino fighting secrets live
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filipino fighting secrets live
| Topics: Martial Philosophy in the..., Arnis, Empty Hand..., Escrimamaurice gatdula posted a blog entry
Using Sport Karate to Improve Streetfighting, Pt II
Point Karate to help develop streetfighting ability? Now, there’s a radical theory!Reminds me of a joke:Guy...
Point Karate to help develop streetfighting ability? Now, there’s a radical theory!Reminds me of a joke:Guy...
33 days ago
filipino fighting secrets live
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filipino fighting secrets live
| Topics: Martial Philosophy in the..., Arnis, blog, bloggingmaurice gatdula posted a blog entry
Can a White Guy Teach the FMAs?
As I’ve mentioned before, martial artists are some of the biggest assholes.Many of us got involved in the arts because...
As I’ve mentioned before, martial artists are some of the biggest assholes.Many of us got involved in the arts because...
Lelo posted a blog entry
Kakek Berumur 100 Tahun Kuasai Kungfu
Wang Mingde yang tahun ini berusia 103 tahun adalah “tokoh terkenal” di berbagai sektor di sekitar Institut Teknologi Xian,...
Wang Mingde yang tahun ini berusia 103 tahun adalah “tokoh terkenal” di berbagai sektor di sekitar Institut Teknologi Xian,...
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Why Today’s Warrior Can’t Compare to Yesterday’s
I know I’m going to leave a few people upset behind this. But give me a chance to explain.Today’s martial artist...
I know I’m going to leave a few people upset behind this. But give me a chance to explain.Today’s martial artist...
40 days ago
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