“Stealing the lead” is a term often discussed in the context of tapi tapi. “Stealing the lead” means that one player has reversed the momentum of the other player and is driving on the other. In other words, one player
What is ambidexterity? In Modern Arnis, it is the ability to perform techniques with either hand. Every student of mine strives to learn techniques, whether it be cane, knife, or stick with both the right and left hand. The late
One of the fundamental concepts taught in Modern Arnis is the obstruction removal. Removing the obstruction is both an offensive and defensive maneuver. Among the vital obstruction removal skills are the slap off/pull off, clearing, and lifting. As one might
The late Professor Remy Presas said, “The check hand wins the fights!” One can check, defend, remove, and blunt the opponent’s attack. With this concept, one can delay, monitor, lock, and strike the opponent. Examples include the slap-off, clearing, joint
Every attack will have a counter, to which it will also have a counter. One can counter a strike, a lock, or a punch. The late Professor Presas often said “you must counter” or “you must counter the counter.” While
The Hamburg Seminar, hosted by Master of Tapi Tapi Gaby Roloff, was a rousing success. Instructors included me, Master Gaby, Master of Tapi Tapi Ken Smith, Professor Leon Jay, and Shihan Borut Kincl. Master of Tapi Tapi Chuck Gauss was
Last week, I wrote about 3 Ways To Grab The Cane in which I offered ideas on opportune times to grab your opponent’s cane in the context of tapi tapi play. Grabbing the cane is often referred to as “stealing the lead”
Master Chuck Gauss hosted the Annual Michigan Camp on the weekend of June 2-5, 2016 at his school in Westland, Michigan. It was a tremendous event! The Lineup Many were excited when Master of Tapi-Tapi Chuck Gauss announced an outstanding
I have encountered martial artists who like to focus on the differences between martial arts. My perception of these martial artists is that this is done to distinguish their martial art from the “other” martial art. Oftentimes, it serves as
On Saturday March 5, 2016, Master of Tapi Tapi Chuck Gauss hosted the 1st Annual FMA Spring Festival at his dojo in Westland, Michigan. Among those teaching at the Festival were Master Chuck, GM Bong Jornales, Master Rodolfo Poblacion and
