Monthly Archives: March 2009

…..So why do you train?  Personally I have lots of reasons for why I train but at the top it is to feel effective and that equals self defense and personal protection skills.  That is numero uno on my scale.  … Continue reading →

…..While surfing the other day I came across this nicely done artistic demonstration of the Filipino Martial Art of Kali. Enjoy! See You On The Mats! copyright Instinctive Response Training LLC 2008 Brian R. VanCise Note: This Blog is opinion … Continue reading →

…..I am tired…….  No not me personally but I have heard this phrase a couple of times over the last few months from people whom I have known a long time.  In one instance it came from someone and they … Continue reading →

…..Okay so I did a little work yesterday and put together this video clip from the Maharlika Kuntaw sword and shield seminar.  While this clip primarily shows sword and shield techniques with the igorot shield and bolo we also covered … Continue reading →

…..Well yesterday we had a great seminar featuring Brian “‘Buzz” Smith who was also assisted by one of his top guy’s Paul Vitorelli.   Brian covered the Kuntaw shield concept utilizing it both with empty hands and also with a igorot … Continue reading →

…..Well today we will be having our Maharlika Kuntaw seminar featuring Brian “Buzz” Smith!  We will be delving into the sword and shield principles of Maharlika Kuntaw and not only how they apply with a shield and a bolo but … Continue reading →