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KARAMBIT BASIC 1-2 ROLL in FILIPINO MARTIAL ARTS | Kuya DOUG MARCAIDA | MARCAIDA KALI
Kuya Doug Marcaida (@DougMarcaida) breaks down the simple applications of using the karambit blade. Breaking away from the fancy drills to discuss what the curved blade is meant to do.
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INTERVIEW with KUYA DOUG MARCAIDA of MARCAIDA KALI
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Kuya @DougMarcaida has been training in various Filipino Martial Arts since childhood. His love for the art made him re-discover his cultural roots and continues to share his knowledge to others. Starting off as a UA-cam sensation, Kuya Doug eventually made his way to History Channel's "Forged in Fire" as one their judges. As a public figure, he is continuing to bring awareness to the art throu...
BACON BUOT BALINTAWAK TRAINING METHODS in FILIPINO MARTIAL ARTS | GURO CONRAD MANINGAS | ESKRIMA
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Continuing the tradition of learning under the late Manong Ted Buot. Guro Conrad Maningas teaches the traditional way of how he learned the Balintawak system. There was no formal curriculum, but trained in various drills and sequences. Basic blocks, counters, traps and disarms are taught as the student progresses. CONTACT INFO for Conrado "Rad" Maningas FB: Rad Maningas TAKE OUR FREE FMA PULSE ...
INTERVIEW with GURO CONRADO "RAD" MANINGAS of BACON BUOT BALINTAWAK ESKRIMA | ARNIS
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Conrado "Rad" Maningas is one of Manong Teodoro "Teddy" Buot's first students in the Michigan area. Ted Buot was one of the early Balintawak instructors that started teaching in the United States. Since his passing in 2013 Rad Maningas is continuing to spread the art that he learned from Manong Ted. CHAPTERS: 0:00 - Intro 1:49 - Meeting & Training w/Manong Ted Buot 3:36 - Manong Ted's Balintawa...
PAGTITIPON | FILIPINO MARTIAL ARTS GATHERING | KALI ESKRIMA ARNIS
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VLOG 025. Jessie Santiago documents the inaugural Pagtitipon event in Libertyville, IL. Pag-ti-ti-pon translates to gathering or assembly. The 2 and a half day seminar featured 5 different instructors of different FMA systems. People from various martial arts backgrounds came together to train and learn more about the FIlipino culture. CONTACT FOR TUHON JESSE CABUYADAO Website: combatwarrioraca...
MAGLAHOK KALI DISARMS AND ENTRIES w/GURO BILLY BROWN | FILIPINO MARTIAL ARTS | ARNIS | ESKRIMA
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Guro Billy Brown of Maglahok Kali explains one of various disarms and entries within his system. Intention but with control, every movement must be trained with a certain level of aggressiveness. DONATIONS for Simo Brittney Brown: GoFundMe link for Brittney Brown Out Patient Medical Care: gofund.me/e355141d CONTACT INFO for Billy Brown FB: Billy Brown Website: www.proactionvideos.com/ Website: ...
INTERVIEW with GURO BILLY BROWN of MAGLAHOK KALI
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Guro Billy Brown has beens studying martial arts since childhood. Starting off learning from his father and eventually Tae Kwon Do, Guro Billy fell in love with FMA after being exposed during his youth. Training in the Inosanto system, Pekiti Tirsia and Modern Arnis, Guro Billy eventually developed his own curriculum in Maglahok Kali. Even now he continues to learn and share with others. DONATI...
PEKITI TIRSIA KALI SELF DEFENSE CONCEPTS with TUHON SAADIQ MUHAMMAD | FILIPINO MARTIAL ARTS
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Tuhon Saadiq Muhammad from Baltimore, Maryland breaks down basic self defense at the Pagtitipon event in Libertyville, IL. Coming from a Kung fu and FMA background, Tuhon Muhammad brings it all together for different levels of self preservation. CONTACT INFO for Tuhon Saadiq Muhammad FB: Saadiq Muhammad Email: Located at 9:50 TAKE OUR FREE FMA PULSE ONLINE COURSE: Fundamentals of Stick Blocks a...
INTERVIEW with TUHON SAADIQ MUHAMMAD of PEKITI TIRSIA KALI | FILIPINO MARTIAL ARTS
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Tuhon Saadiq Muhammad hails from the East Coast in Baltimore, Maryland. After being introduced to the Filipino Martial Arts by his roommate while in the Air Force, Tuhon Saadiq decided to venture into finding out more about FMA, which led him to Pekiti Tirsia Kali. As a growing martial artist, he continues to learn other systems. CHAPTERS: 0:00 - Intro 2:42 - Martial Arts Journey 5:26 - Earning...
ATILLO BALINTAWAK DRILL with GURO MARC HALLECK of North Shore Academy Martial Arts | JKD & FMA
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Guro Marc Halleck breaks down a training sequence used in Atillo's Balintawak. It builds off the block and counter basics that develops into a free flow once both practitioners develop the coordination and control. CONTACT INFO for Guro Marc Halleck and North Shore Academy Martial Arts Website: nsama.com/ Facebook: North Shore Academy of Martial Arts IG: northshoreacademymartialarts Facebook: M...
Interview w/GURO MARC HALLECK of NORTH SHORE ACADEMY of MARTIAL ARTS | JEET KUN DO | INOSANTO KALI
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Guro Marc Halleck has been studying martial arts since his youth and teaching martial arts for over 25 years. Starting off in Tae Kwon do before transitioning into training JKD and Kali. His passion has led him to opening his own school North Shore Academy of Martial Arts, and continue teaching the next generation. CHAPTERS: 0:00 - Intro 3:58 - Inspiration and Success 6:07 - Better Example for ...
Hang out session with Taboada Balintawak New Jersey, North Carolina and Pennsylvania | Seminars 2024
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Hang out session with the representatives of Taboada Balintawak in various states. Talking about our stories and how it ties into GM Bobby Taboada and learning the Balintawak system. Contact info New Jersey Balintawak and registration: Web: www.newjerseybalintawak.com IG: @newjerseybalintawak@newjerseybalintawak YT: @newjerseybalintawak Contact info Winston-Salem North Carolina Balintawak | FQI...
PUNYO CORTO MANO in ABANIKO TRES PUNTAS | FILIPINO MARTIAL ARTS | GM RENE TONGSON
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Recorded while in Hinigaran, Philippines. GM Rene Tongson breaks demonstrates a close range drill utilizing the check hand and punyo while maintaining close range. FOLLOW GRANDMASTER RENE TONGSON Website: www.abanikotrespuntas.com/ Facebook: Rene Tongson FOLLOW FMA PULSE Website: fmapulse.com Facebook: fmapulse/ Instagram: fmapulse TAKE OUR FREE FMA PULSE ONLINE COUR...
OPTIONS USING the LIVE HAND in ABANIKO TRES PUNTAS | FILIPINO MARTIAL ARTS | GM RENE TONGSON
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Recorded while in Hinigaran, Philippines. GM Rene Tongson breaks down various approaches of how you can use your checking or live hand when in medium range. FOLLOW GRANDMASTER RENE TONGSON Website: www.abanikotrespuntas.com/ Facebook: Rene Tongson FOLLOW FMA PULSE Website: fmapulse.com Facebook: fmapulse/ Instagram: fmapulse TAKE OUR FREE FMA PULSE ONLINE COURSE: Fun...
KNIFE APPROACH in ABANIKO TRES PUNTAS | FILIPINO MARTIAL ARTS | GM RENE TONGSON
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Recorded while in Hinigaran, Philippines. GM Rene Tongson breaks down one approach when training with the short blade. Movements are similar to the stick, but done at a closer range. FOLLOW GRANDMASTER RENE TONGSON Website: www.abanikotrespuntas.com/ Facebook: Rene Tongson FOLLOW FMA PULSE Website: fmapulse.com Facebook: fmapulse/ Instagram: fmapulse TAKE OUR FREE FM...
SANGGA PATAMA in FILIPINO MARTIAL ARTS | ABANIKO TRES PUNTAS | GM RENE TONGSON | Modern Arnis
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SANGGA PATAMA in FILIPINO MARTIAL ARTS | ABANIKO TRES PUNTAS | GM RENE TONGSON | Modern Arnis
KNIFE DRILLS TO APPLICATIONS in FILIPINO MARTIAL ARTS | SUNDANGAN and PEKITI TIRSIA KALI
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KNIFE DRILLS TO APPLICATIONS in FILIPINO MARTIAL ARTS | SUNDANGAN and PEKITI TIRSIA KALI
INTERVIEW TUHON BALDWIN T. "NONOY" GARRUCHO of SUNDANGAN and PEKITI TIRSIA KALI | Bacolod
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INTERVIEW TUHON BALDWIN T. "NONOY" GARRUCHO of SUNDANGAN and PEKITI TIRSIA KALI | Bacolod
LAGAS TAPADO CENTER LINE ATTACKS in Filipino Martial Arts | Negros Occidental
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LAGAS TAPADO CENTER LINE ATTACKS in Filipino Martial Arts | Negros Occidental
INTERVIEW with LAMPOS NEGROSANON LAGAS TAPADO LAYAW PANGAMUT | Filipino Martial Arts | Bacolod
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INTERVIEW with LAMPOS NEGROSANON LAGAS TAPADO LAYAW PANGAMUT | Filipino Martial Arts | Bacolod
SINGLE STICK and ESPADA Y DAGA with GM ROMEO POSTRANO of MANDATUS ARNIS SIKARAN KALI
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SINGLE STICK and ESPADA Y DAGA with GM ROMEO POSTRANO of MANDATUS ARNIS SIKARAN KALI
INTERVIEW with GM ROMEO POSTRANO of MANDATUS ARNIS SIKARAN KALI | Filipino Martial Arts in BACOLOD
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INTERVIEW with GM ROMEO POSTRANO of MANDATUS ARNIS SIKARAN KALI | Filipino Martial Arts in BACOLOD
FAKE OUT and BAIT in FILIPINO MARTIAL ARTS | SUNGKUDAN MULIT SYSTEM | GM FELIX GUINABO | ARNIS
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FAKE OUT and BAIT in FILIPINO MARTIAL ARTS | SUNGKUDAN MULIT SYSTEM | GM FELIX GUINABO | ARNIS
BLOCK HIT in FILIPINO MARTIAL ARTS | SUNGKUDAN MULTI SYSTEM | PIGA PIGA | GM FELIX GUINABO
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BLOCK HIT in FILIPINO MARTIAL ARTS | SUNGKUDAN MULTI SYSTEM | PIGA PIGA | GM FELIX GUINABO
TRAINING METHODS of SUNGKUDAN MULTI SYSTEM | GM FELIX GUINABO | FILIPINO MARTIAL ARTS | ARNIS
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TRAINING METHODS of SUNGKUDAN MULTI SYSTEM | GM FELIX GUINABO | FILIPINO MARTIAL ARTS | ARNIS
INTERVIEW with GM FELIX GUINABO of SUNGKUDAN NEGROS MULTI SYSTEM | Filipino Martial Arts | Kali
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INTERVIEW with GM FELIX GUINABO of SUNGKUDAN NEGROS MULTI SYSTEM | Filipino Martial Arts | Kali
FILIPINO MARTIAL ARTS in NEGROS OCCIDENTAL | BACOLOD | HINIGARAN | PHILIPPINES | RHP 2023
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FILIPINO MARTIAL ARTS in NEGROS OCCIDENTAL | BACOLOD | HINIGARAN | PHILIPPINES | RHP 2023
EMPTY HAND SELF DEFENSE with GM DANNY CASIO of RED BALINTAWAK | Filipino Martial Arts | Eskrima
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EMPTY HAND SELF DEFENSE with GM DANNY CASIO of RED BALINTAWAK | Filipino Martial Arts | Eskrima
ROLL OVER DISARM in RED BALINTAWAK | GM DANNY CASIO | Filipino Martial Arts | ARNIS | ESKRIMA
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ROLL OVER DISARM in RED BALINTAWAK | GM DANNY CASIO | Filipino Martial Arts | ARNIS | ESKRIMA
RED BALINTAWAK STRIKING PATTERN and ONE BEAT COUNTER | GM Danny Casio | Filipino Martial Arts
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RED BALINTAWAK STRIKING PATTERN and ONE BEAT COUNTER | GM Danny Casio | Filipino Martial Arts

КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @pamelajoyner1240
    @pamelajoyner1240 День тому

    My Brother from another Mother!! I love this man!! He is such a caring Man!! I have known Saadiq since 1996!! The Air Force brought us together!! This Man is blessed beyond measure!! Amen!!

  • @LarryHerbias-mm4hf
    @LarryHerbias-mm4hf День тому

    Its my first time to see this video, Its a treasure for me.. proud to see our fellow Filipino, a dedicated martial artist still teaching, most of our children didn't knew that we have our own.. hope this will be promoted to our present generation.. thanks for this video bro

  • @billypoe3703
    @billypoe3703 2 дні тому

    I grew up learning Arnis. My philosophy is equal to Kuya Doug Marcaida. Filipino martial arts have been battle proven over centuries of action in and out of the Philippines. The 41 years that I have been practicing, I have seen a continuous development of Filipino martial arts.

  • @mariojeromechavez6663
    @mariojeromechavez6663 2 дні тому

    Despite its name, I see this as artistic in a great way, like there is beauty in the brutal forms of the discipline, and I understand its purpose with respect. Thank you for this showing of Dirty Boxing 🥊.

  • @mortgagefinancing5558
    @mortgagefinancing5558 2 дні тому

    Where can you these these knives ?

  • @D--man
    @D--man 4 дні тому

    Thanks again for the video!

  • @Ukmmafighter
    @Ukmmafighter 5 днів тому

    The most bullshit system of arnis

  • @Ukmmafighter
    @Ukmmafighter 5 днів тому

    That doesn't happen, that's bullshit

  • @Ukmmafighter
    @Ukmmafighter 5 днів тому

    Bullshit moves

  • @johnmunoz3043
    @johnmunoz3043 6 днів тому

    AWESOME INSPIRING & INSIGHTFUL

    • @FMAPulse
      @FMAPulse 4 дні тому

      Always learning, not just the art but insightful wisdom as well.

  • @robertmiller8110
    @robertmiller8110 7 днів тому

    Awesome interview 👍🏻

    • @FMAPulse
      @FMAPulse 4 дні тому

      Glad you enjoyed it! 8 months in the making.

  • @moontidemartialarts915
    @moontidemartialarts915 8 днів тому

    My question was legit, but you took it as a personal attack. You are making a claim of a technique that works, I simply asked to see it in action. But instead of showing that it works, you make a personal attack. In "30 plus years" of sparring like that, surely you must have a video of this in action. As for me learning, I'm trying to learn things that work, but you can't show me that this works.

  • @salsazenzei
    @salsazenzei 8 днів тому

    One true ambassador of FMA. He doesn't need to put people down in order to get known. He doesn't step on other people's toes to get himself across. Highly respected.

    • @FMAPulse
      @FMAPulse 4 дні тому

      True, he tells it how it is honestly without being rude or tasteless. An example to learn and lead by.

  • @user-ip4se5mg7w
    @user-ip4se5mg7w 8 днів тому

    Impressive interview🔥

  • @iloveaviation-burgerclub-a8145
    @iloveaviation-burgerclub-a8145 8 днів тому

    Silat is pretty interesting. The flow accelerates your counteraction pretty awesome.

  • @TheChristzouve
    @TheChristzouve 9 днів тому

    Why?

  • @MarylandJeetKuneDo
    @MarylandJeetKuneDo 9 днів тому

    Good stuff from Kuya Doug as usual!

  • @omartech110
    @omartech110 9 днів тому

    Pugay po 💪🏾💯❤️🇵🇭🥋

  • @albertgallanosa8600
    @albertgallanosa8600 9 днів тому

    this ain’t really the martial arts to be taught like this , maybe for Womens self defense , ( because they truly need it and will most likely be found innocent in the court of law ) but also probably just Tier 1 Commandos , who lost their Rifle and Pistol

  • @ruiseartalcorn
    @ruiseartalcorn 9 днів тому

    Excellent instruction!!!

  • @Katrin-Ke.1
    @Katrin-Ke.1 9 днів тому

    I listened to this interview with great interest. Your background knowledge, your philosophy of life - oh, I could listen to you for hours. More of that, please!👏👍👏

  • @thfot
    @thfot 9 днів тому

    One of the best modern GrandMasters and best friend

  • @kaimano4657
    @kaimano4657 9 днів тому

    🔥🔥👍💥

  • @SS8NINPO
    @SS8NINPO 9 днів тому

    This blade can KILL 😂😂😂😂

  • @omartech110
    @omartech110 9 днів тому

    Maraming salamat po sa flow💪🏾💯❤️🇵🇭🥋🙇🏻

  • @carlosdlonga6507
    @carlosdlonga6507 9 днів тому

    5:26 Facts Master.. somedays ive practice "isolatedly" each thing but I dont even talk about it because ive mixed it so much with what it works for me of other styles, only people who knows me knows "my signatures" 14:16 Truth always defends by itself, people who lies is who needs 22:00 THATS exactly the main "thing" over here, many assholes pushing buttons for fun and provoke..

  • @willwoods5080
    @willwoods5080 9 днів тому

    Christmas for Tatang

    • @FMAPulse
      @FMAPulse 4 дні тому

      That would be a nice shirt.

  • @nathalielanoir4246
    @nathalielanoir4246 9 днів тому

    Awesome, thank you Kuya Doug 🙏 💪

  • @1crywolf1
    @1crywolf1 9 днів тому

    nearly 1.5 years into pekiti, nice to hear this is gaining ground!

  • @waxhead63
    @waxhead63 9 днів тому

    Great to hear someone explain the uselessness of robotic training ... train for real

  • @pandaman1677
    @pandaman1677 9 днів тому

    💪💪💪

  • @mikeneidlinger8857
    @mikeneidlinger8857 9 днів тому

    I started training Silat and Escrima in 1993, when I was 16 YO. I switched to Tai Chi in 2008. I no longer practice fighting. I am trying to raise the cash to study Traditional Chinese Medicine in Shanghai China.

  • @D--man
    @D--man 9 днів тому

    Thanks for the interview!

    • @FMAPulse
      @FMAPulse 4 дні тому

      Who's Dr. Dick?

    • @D--man
      @D--man 4 дні тому

      @FMAPulse LOL. Sorry, I wrote the comment and I think it was at the end of an FMA Discussion video, so it must have switched it to your video because yours was probably the next in my list to watch.

  • @BigTone713
    @BigTone713 10 днів тому

    I totally love and agree with what he said about teachers giving students the blessings to create and move forward. To many instructors have too much ego and are so selfish that they forget about why they teach in the first place, so systems disappear or no one bothers to continue the legacy they were taught.

  • @herbalwarrior4512
    @herbalwarrior4512 10 днів тому

    Thank FMA Pulse and Doug M. This interview helps me to understand what's important training in Kali and learning that your also putting apart of yourself into the art. And also that it's ok to learn from other instructors or systems and making your own.

  • @carllubrin8518
    @carllubrin8518 10 днів тому

    I have a spoon and fork wooded one in my room from the Philippines

  • @YOURMATD
    @YOURMATD 10 днів тому

    awesome interview! He is a stellar kaliman!

  • @user-iy9lj3mx2u
    @user-iy9lj3mx2u 10 днів тому

    Is like went bruce lee arive to usa he want to teach what he know but the chines consolt dont whant the outside asia teach the secret notlech 😮

  • @user-iy9lj3mx2u
    @user-iy9lj3mx2u 10 днів тому

    Nices interwiew i will like the hea in PR the teach somenthing like this 👍

  • @lycandefensive
    @lycandefensive 10 днів тому

    Awesome video!! Thank you for sharing!!🙏

  • @user-ov5pf8jv2w
    @user-ov5pf8jv2w 10 днів тому

    Big Cheers to you Sir🍸🍸🍸 and to all the fellow Escrimadors❤❤❤

  • @JoelHuncar
    @JoelHuncar 10 днів тому

    Love his attitude. He is a great example to other instructors.

  • @FMAPulse
    @FMAPulse 10 днів тому

    0:00 - Intro 1:04 - Pride & Identity 3:13 - Start of Marcaida Kali 6:17 - Being Yourself in Martial Arts 10:12 - Traditions & Culture 11:20 - Approach to FMA in US and Philippines 13:07 - Pet Peeves in Martial Arts 15:05 - UA-cam to TV 16:03 - Public Figure Promoting FMA 16:59 - Blade Designs 18:24 - Plans and Goals 20:22 - Inspiring Others 22:02 - Credits

  • @user-tm3nr1qc2n
    @user-tm3nr1qc2n 10 днів тому

    Beautiful

    • @FMAPulse
      @FMAPulse 10 днів тому

      Thank you! Cheers!

  • @christopherpavkovich4995
    @christopherpavkovich4995 10 днів тому

    I’ve been to 4 of his seminars. What you see here is what you get. Very humble and nice family. His students are just as nice. 👍🏻

    • @FMAPulse
      @FMAPulse 10 днів тому

      Well said! Exact person you see in front of the camera when you meet him in person.

  • @filipinocombatpraha
    @filipinocombatpraha 10 днів тому

    7-15min I'm glad someone finally said it. Thank you

    • @FMAPulse
      @FMAPulse 10 днів тому

      A lot truth and insight without being brash about it. It's all about how you present the information respectfully.

  • @ddragon1235
    @ddragon1235 11 днів тому

    What a wonderful interview. Thank yoiu for sharing.

    • @FMAPulse
      @FMAPulse 10 днів тому

      Glad you enjoyed it! We actually went with the flow with this one. Had a rough script and questionnaire but eventually went off script.

  • @johnl2648
    @johnl2648 11 днів тому

    Inspiring words and great insight on colonial mentality as well as multi-generational issues

    • @FMAPulse
      @FMAPulse 10 днів тому

      It's something that needs to addressed not just within the Filipino community but all immigrants that experience the same issues. Always be proud of where you come from.

    • @johnl2648
      @johnl2648 10 днів тому

      @@FMAPulse In certain demographics even right here in the homeland we end up being a "diaspora" in our own country because of the mindset, getting so detached and distant from the roots that are... right there all around us. So I appreciate how you guise out there are trying to preserve and grow and appreciate these things, for me it is also inspiring for us back here.

  • @ruiseartalcorn
    @ruiseartalcorn 11 днів тому

    Awesome!!! Very wise man! Many thanks :)

    • @FMAPulse
      @FMAPulse 10 днів тому

      One of few instructors that said, "...the final test is for you and start your own system, don't carry my name..." I've only heard a couple of GM's that said that to a select few. And many of them are known now.

  • @RalBalintawak
    @RalBalintawak 11 днів тому

    This is good stuff, especially coming from our system.. something I’ve pondered myself. Good job bro!

    • @FMAPulse
      @FMAPulse 10 днів тому

      Glad to hear it! In the end, we're all different people, even GM Bobby Taboada's childhood friend GM Nick Elizar said, "...the curriculum is the same...but there has to be a progression, we are not a xerox copy (of our teachers)..."