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Sunday Thoughts:

Martial Training in my opinion is not merely a physical activity, nor is it a glorification of violence for the mere sake of violence.

Martial Training is a spiritual act that forces me to dig deep within myself, step outside of my comfort zone, and forge my body and master my mind into the weapon that God called it to be. It also forces me to contemplate on how to better protect my family, which in turn teaches me to better serve them overall.

I have found that the more ready I am to face a physical battle, the more my soul seems to able to take on spiritual battles. As @fathermikeschmitz recently said in an interview with @mattfradd, “Nothing is neutral to the soul.” It is through Martial Training that we master our bodies, which in turn, allows us to master our minds and souls.
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Posted @withrepost • @atienzakalitx Guro Randy Mapoy teaching Atienza Kali One Count Knife on Knife techniques at November Instructor Weekend.

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Braxton from Texas (on left) practicing Single Stick Palitan Drills with Kuya Dan from New Jersey (on right). #bayaniwarriormartialartsacademy
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Posted @withrepost • @atienzakalitx Putting the newly acquired Atienza Kali Polymer Long Blade trainers to good use in cold weather by the fire, practicing Deflector Attack Recover Sets.

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Fitness Friday: The Steel Club Halo-to-Slasher

There are a ton of fitness tools on the market, but not many of them train the skills of the martial artist like the Steel Club.

Clubs have been used by ancient Warrior classes for thousands of years to develop rock-solid grip and shoulder joint-integrity necessary for wielding swords, maces, and spears. Clubs can be found in the fitness regimes of the Persian and Hindu warrior regimes.
This movement is beneficial for the following reasons:

1) Trains martial-motion: As a practitioner of the Filipino fighting arts, which focus on the use of swords and sticks, this movement is identical to the motions of wielding a weapon. It trains grip and core strength needed to wield a weapon with power. Even if you don’t practice weapons (although you should) this is great for training throwing motions as well.

2) Rotation Equals Power: Moat exercises involve a linear plane of motion. This exercise forces you to drive from your legs and core in a rotational motion in order to execute the movement. Transverse motion is where power lies.
3) A more supple spine and stronger shoulders: I have found this exercise to be great for mobility. My spine and shoulders always feel stronger and more pliable after doing a few rounds of these.
The club I am using here is a 15 lb Steel club from @onnit but I have also done this with a Kettlebell, Dumbbell, and even cinder blocks.

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Posted @withrepost • @atienzakalitx Guro Khris Allen demonstrating Knife on Knife Deflector Attack Recover Set at November Instructor Weekend 2019.

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I turn 34 today. Had to get the Birthday workout in because the birthday pie (yes Pie, not cake) my wife is getting me won’t eat itself.

17 rounds, 2 minutes each...no break in between. Alternated hitting the BOB empty handed, hitting the rope with an Atienza Kali Polymer trainer, and running footwork drills around the backyard with the Atienza Kali Runway exercise. Total Time: 34 Minutes

Had a bit of time to kill so did 34 Kettlebell Swings, 34 Push Ups, and 34 Sit Throughs. All this in 30 degree weather.

Thanks for the birthday wishes!

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Posted @withrepost • @atienzakalitx Tuhon Leo Manalo teaching Long Blade Deflector Attack Recover Sets at November 2019 Instructor Weekend.

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Kuya Ron from Dallas, Texas and Kuya Joe from New Jersey give their testimonials about their training with Bayani Warrior Martial Arts.

Thanks to @braxchat for the footage.

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I speak a lot about fatherhood, but I feel it’s also important to speak about motherhood, and the importance of Mothers.
Watching my wife as a Mom is an inspiring sight to see. No matter how crazy our toddler can be sometimes, she is always able to calm him down with a simple touch of the hand and a few calm words. Despite my ability to command a martial arts room, her ability to calm down our 2 year old is something of Avengers-level-superhero-skill that I cannot even come near to.

While men are called to be providers and protectors of the household, I am learning more and more each day that the women are the ones often holding down the fort and keeping things in harmony for the household.

I realize more and more that I am the natural when it comes to the security and protection of my family, and that my wife is the natural when it comes down to the nurturing and care for the family. Her innate virtues compliment mine. I am finding that this lends to the harmony of our household. I couldn’t do it without her.

For all you Moms and Mom-Figures, your work does not go unnoticed.
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Happy Birthday Tuhon Carl!

Posted @withrepost • @atienzakalitx We want to wish a very happy birthday to our leader Tuhon Carl Atienza. Thank you for your guidance, your wisdom, and your example.
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Kuya Joe from Bayani Warrior South New Jersey practicing Set 7 off of the Bayani 7.

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Posted @withrepost • @atienzakalitx @atienzakali Empty Hand VS Knife Training by the fire, in low-light, in 19 degree weather.

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Today is #VeteransDay

As an American-born Filipino, I take the time today to recognize the role Filipinos played fighting alongside the American forces in World War II.
I also take time today to think about the reason my parents escaped martial law in the Philippines to be in the United States: they wanted their rights and their security to be protected. Our Armed Forces do just that.

Filipino-Americans can be found all throughout the US Military, and I am proud of that fact.

Thank you to all of our Veterans past and present!

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Sunday Thoughts:

Spent an awesome weekend training with the Atienza Kali Tribe this past weekend.

Weekends like this remind me that brotherhood is so essential in this life. Brotherhoods are meant to be challenging and edifying, and are meant to bring out the best in you by pushing you to be a better version of yourself.
Training is one of the few ways men can accomplish this in the modern world.

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Fitness Friday (On FIlipino Time): The Ring Dip (Wasn’t able to post this yesterday. Better late than never.) I was once told that if you could do one pushing motion to develop pushing power and strength, the Dip was the exercise to go to. After walking through a used sporting-goods store, I found these Rings for around $15.00, so I knew I had to put them to use.

While Dips are an amazing exercise that develops strength, flexibility, and balance, doing Dips with Rings are a completely different animal.
Rings force you to stabilize your entire body to prevent yourself from falling flat on your face. This creates more tension on the muscles, improving your strength throughout your body.
This hits the core, triceps, back, and shoulders in a way normal dips can’t. As a martial artist it also develops balance and kinesthetic awareness throughout the whole body.

Grab a pair of rings and give these a go.

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Bayani Warrior Balikan is our annual gathering where are members from different parts of the USA come together for a weekend of training, food, and fellowship.

Thanks to @braxchat for the filming and editing.

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Posted @withrepost • @atienzakalitx @atienzakali Knife on Knife: Jeff practicing the Maul against the Low-Line thrust under Intensity.

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Bayani Warrior Sikaran: Jacob practicing a counter to a front kick, leading into a Carabao Shove into a forearm to the neck.

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Posted @withrepost • @atienzakalitx @atienzakai Mass Attack: Jeff practicing Deflector Attack Recover Set techniques against two opponents with intensity.

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