Grandmaster Dan Anderson
I first met Dan Anderson in 2002 at an Arnis camp in Buffalo NY. He always seems to be smiling and has time to share a story of a technique. It had been a few years since I saw him last so was very glad to see him on the 2011 Modern Arnis Reunion Camp instructor list. I'm pleased to →
Grandmaster Datu Dieter Knüttel
I first met Datu Dieter in 2003 I believe, when he was visiting the states for a martial arts symposium put on by a local instructor. Known for his speed, Datu Dieter is high energy on the floor, pulling disarms out of seeming no where. He also runs a very professional video company, Abinico, so check them out when you →
Grandmaster Ron Van Browning
I met Grandmaster Ron Van Browning in 2009 when he was a featured instructor at a World Modern Arnis Alliance training camp in Buffalo NY. I was privileged to do a portrait of him then, one of my first 4 in fact. Grandmaster Van Browning is an expert trainer for competition fighters, and his knowledge of submission holds and locks →
Master Rich Parsons
I met Master Rich Parsons in 2003. Rich is definitely worthy of the title "Master". Of all the people I've had the pleasure to bang sticks with, Rich was one of the best at breaking things down and explaining them to me. A student of both the late Modern Arnis Grandmaster Remy Presas and Balintawak Grandmaster Ted Buot, Rich's understanding →
Grandmaster Rick Manglinong
I first met Rick Manglinong back in 2002 at a World Modern Arnis Alliance training camp where he was a guest instructor. Billed as an expert with the double stick, Rick freely shared his skills and has become over the years a good friend. In 2007 the late Grandmaster Ernesto Presas promoted Rick to 9th degree and awarded him the →
