The Fundamental Core of FMA
by Louelle Lledo and Andy Sanano Editor’s Note – Research and development of authentic indigenous classical maneuvers within FMA training has given rise to the formation of…
6 Ways to Make Yourself Feel Good
By Lauren Golen Feeling good is one of THE most important things. It drives everything we do throughout the day from how we speak to others,…
1st National Arnis Congress a Success!
by Bambit Dulay Senator Juan Miguel Zubiri called for unity among arnis organizations and practitioners during the opening of the 1st Arnis Congress at the Philippine…
Overcoming Barriers to Wellness
by Dr. Mark Wiley When you’re trying to make changes in your life, especially health and wellness changes, we all know New Year’s Resolutions don’t work.…
From Zero to Hero: Coach Kevin Kearns
Today, Coach Kevin Kearns is a role model for school kids and a top-rated MMA coach and world master fitness trainer. But this was hard won…
The Warrior’s Path to Whole Health
By Dr. Mark Wiley Health is more than the mere absence of disease. To truly be healthy one must be physically fit, limber, possess a full…
5 Tips Make Meditation Fun and Easy
By Lauren Golen I have meditated and I have, even at times, maintained my practice for a few weeks consistently. But, overall, I have also spent…
Maestro Romy Macapagal Expounds on the Way of the Blade
Editor’s Note: Romeo Macapagal and I have been friends for nearly 25 years. He is my senior in the FMA style of the late Antonio “Tatang” Ilustrisimo,…
A Lifetime in Budo and Zen
by Walther G. von Krenner with Ken Jeremiah Originally, the Japanese language did not have a term for green. The word ao referred to both blue…
Apex and MIBOME in Filipino Martial Arts
By Louelle Lledo and Andy Sanano In journalism, the writer is taught to use the inverted pyramid method to cover stories. In the inverted pyramid, the…