Have had some time today to start practising the Sumbrada- Solo 10 Count Pattern. Thoroughly enjoying a line pattern to sink myself into. Looking forward to more like this.

I just want to say a massive THANK YOU to every single one of you for being part of this community. When I started this, I honestly didn’t know how many people would be interested in training, learning, sharing ideas and helping grow the Filipino Martial Arts together… and now we’ve hit over 100 members. That’s 100 people from different backgrounds all connected through Eskrima, Kickboxing and martial arts. What makes this community special is the interaction: 🥋 Training clips 🥋 Questions and discussions 🥋 Sharing drills and combinations 🥋 Supporting each other’s progress 🥋 Keeping the arts alive and growing Whether you’ve been here from the beginning or only joined recently, thank you for coming on this journey with me. We’re only just getting started. There’s a lot more coming: ⚔️ More live training ⚔️ More breakdown videos ⚔️ More drills and combinations ⚔️ More community interaction ⚔️ And eventually some bigger plans for the future… I’d love to know: 👉 What has been your favourite part of the community so far? 👉 What would you like to see more of going forward? Thank you again everyone. Onwards to the next milestone 👊”

The last few days I’ve been dealing with sciatica — sharp pain running from my lower back down my leg. Not the “oh that’s uncomfortable” kind… the kind that reminds you how much you take movement for granted. As someone who trains, coaches, and preaches consistency, this stuff is humbling. But it’s also a reminder of a few important things: • Training isn’t about being invincible • Rest and rehab are part of the process • Listening to your body is a skill, not a weakness I’m still moving. Still showing up. Just adapting — mobility work, gentle movement, breathing, and patience (the hardest part 😅). If you’re dealing with pain, setbacks, or frustration right now — you’re not broken. You’re just in a different phase of the journey. Forge isn’t just built in the hard rounds… It’s built in how you respond when things don’t go to plan. 🔥

Just uploaded a new training video to the community. This one links 3 key drills together into a flowing line/walking drill: Downward X-strikes Upward X-strikes High Low High strikes We’re not staying static… this is done moving across the hall using footwork forwards and backwards. The goal is to build coordination, rhythm, and the ability to strike while travelling — not just from a fixed stance. Start slow. Focus on structure and timing. Then let it flow. Give it a watch, try it out, and let me know: ➡️ Which section feels smooth? ➡️ Which bit needs more reps? Consistency builds flow. Let’s get to work. https://youtu.be/wShKF1EbPdM?si=lkySby8Am6O_xtoO

I’d love to get a feel for everyone’s experience level in the community so I can create content that helps you most 👊 I know we’ve got a real mix here: • Complete beginners who are keen to learn • Experienced martial artists new to Eskrima • People with a few years of Eskrima under their belt • Veterans with 20+ years of training Where do you fit in right now? Drop a comment below and let me know: 1️⃣ Total beginner 2️⃣ Martial arts experience but new to Eskrima 3️⃣ Eskrima for a few years 4️⃣ 10+ years experience Bonus question: What’s ONE thing you most want to improve right now? (flow, basics, sparring, footwork, drills, teaching, etc.) This will really help me tailor future videos, drills, and courses to the community 🙏