Heavy Hitters – The Impact Tools of Kelly Worden By Michael Benjamin

Kelly S. Worden demonstrating the Travel Wrench INTRODUCTION As the Grandmaster of the Worden Defense System combat system and the Founder of Natural Spirit International, Kelly S. Worden is perhaps most renowned for his mastery in close-quarters-combat (CQC), and in particular, edged weaponry. He’s the creator of some of the most successful self-defense and knife instruction videos on the market...

January 11th, 2010 by IslandWarrior 

JKDU: Burton Richardson’s method for Goal Achievement.

It’s that time of the year again where we all make resolutions and promise to do our best to uphold the promises we make to ourselves and others.  Guro Burton Richardson shares his methods Goal Achievement so that others may achieve the goals they have set for themselves. Original link: http://jkdunlimited.com/forums/index.php/topic,2482.0.html GOAL ACHIEVEMENT New Type Of Goal Setting – Set...

January 11th, 2010 by IslandWarrior 

Filipino Martial Arts in the United States By: Marc Lawrence

Filipino Martial Arts in the United States By: Marc Lawrence This article was put together originally as a way to share with my sons a way they could be proud of their Filipino-American Heritage. I am sharing this article based upon facts, written and oral history that I have been collecting on this subject for many years. There will be some that wish to dispute facts with me. Being...

January 8th, 2010 by IslandWarrior 

Boxing in HI 1893-1929

Orignally posted at http://ejmas.com/jcs/jcsart_svinthetal_0303.htm Journal of Combative Sport, Mar 2003 Western Boxing in Hawaii: The Bootleg Era, 1893-1929 By Joseph R. Svinth, with Curtis Narimatsu, Paul Lou, and Charles Johnston Copyright © EJMAS 2003. All rights reserved. On January 17, 1893, American settlers led by Sanford B. Dole overthrew the Hawaiian monarchy. Dole and his friends then offered...

December 19th, 2009 by IslandWarrior 

JKDU: Battfield Kali and Zulu Stickfighting.

Guro Burton Richardson started his Battlefield Kali System and here are a few video clips from his YouTube Channel. Share and Enjoy: //
November 23rd, 2009 by admin 

Re: Did Filipino Martial Arts Revolutionize Boxing?

The following is a response to the post “Did Filipino Martial Arts Revolutionize Boxing?” @ http://ito.inayan-eskrima.bi Filipino Martial Arts Influences Modern Boxing Thu, 11/19/2009 – 13:14 — SuroInay It is often said that modern boxing owes much of its beginnings to Filipino Martial Arts. In the Philippines, where fighting in the streets of Manila is still common today, fights...

November 23rd, 2009 by admin 

Snookie Sanchez: Demo at Derobio Celebration.

I finally added some clips from a demo from Snooky Sanchez that was performed at a celebration in honor of Great Grand Master Braulio Pedoy. Share and Enjoy: //
November 23rd, 2009 by admin 

Did Filipino Martial Arts Revolutionize Boxing?

With the upcoming fight between Manny Pacquiao and Ricky Hatton I thought I would post something boxing and FMA related.  The article even mentions Lucky Lucaylucay who lived on Kaui. Did Filipino Martial Arts Revolutionize Boxing? This was originally published in Inside Karate. Did Filipino Martial Arts Revolutionize Boxing? The stunning footwork of today’s greatest fighters, including Muhammad...

April 30th, 2009 by IslandWarrior 

Battlefield Kali

Guro Burton Richardson has released his Battlefield Kali program. Check out the video clip and visit the Battlefield Kali site for detailed info! http://battlefieldkali.com/ Share and Enjoy: //
April 28th, 2009 by IslandWarrior 

Goodwill Tournament Results

Results and some pictures have been posted at http://hfmaschool.com/ Winners of the Mens Light Weight Division 2009 Goodwill Eskrima Tournament Men LW Novice 1st Isaiah Saballa     HFMAS 2nd CJ Cabanting     Del Mar School 3rd Lorenzo Tadena     Puluhan Tribe MW Novice 1st Preston Baligad     Del Mar School 2nd Samuel Corpuz     Hawaii Stick Fighters Assoc 3rd Jessica Ebisu     HFMAS HW...

March 29th, 2009 by IslandWarrior