Done in Sixty Seconds

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This article marks the half way point in our ten part blog post series chronicling the use of Eskrima for self defense in scenes taken from famous films. The various clips have been handily compiled here for quick reference: This post focuses on the shortest scene on the list; a minute of footage from The Bourne… Read more »

Concrete Jungle Warfare

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This article takes the fifth position in a sequence of ten blog posts analyzing the use of Eskrima or Kali in famous films. The top ten Filipino Martial Arts fight scenes have already been compiled here:  This article will examine number six on the above list, an adrenaline filled duel taken from The Bourne Ultimatum…. Read more »

NWFA August 2014 Newsletter

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Dr. Yang Jwing Ming   Sifu Jeff just returned from a week-long push hands seminar with the world renowned Dr Yang Jwing Ming. Dr. Yang is the author of over 30 books on the martial arts, and was recently elected by inside Kung Fu Magazine as one of the 10 people “who have made the… Read more »

Strength Training for Boxing

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Strength Training Boxing Routines for Building More Muscle Strength training for boxing is just as important as building cardiovascular endurance. After all, punches with power are better than punches without power. If strength is your main goal at the moment, feel free to use the following Portland boxing training routines to help increase muscle mass… Read more »

A Weapon is a Weapon

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This marks the fourth in our ten post series examining some of the best Eskrima fight scenes out of Hollywood. Each article will analyze and explain the roots of Filipino Martial Arts in a different movie sequence. The list of the top ten scenes is compiled here:  In The Pen is Mightier we met the… Read more »

Jiu Jitsu Philosophy 101

Jiu Jitsu in Portland: Triangle Choke

Traditional Gracie Jiu Jitsu philosophy dates back some time, and has played an avid role in the grappling community ever since. Back then, major areas of focus included joint locks, throws, strikes, immobilizations, and chokes- all of which were equally effective. Gracie Jiu Jitsu is more than just a hobby- it’s a way of life…. Read more »

The Pen is Mightier

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This is the third in a series of ten articles encapsulating and explaining the use of Eskrima combat in world famous films. Each blog post will examine an individual movie scene, drawing on the list of the ten best Filipino Martial Arts scenes. The character of Jason Bourne as portrayed by Matt Damon in his… Read more »