Part 1

His Journey into Modern Arnis

Behind a martial artist’s titles are years of training, correction and relationships with teachers.

Mr. Peter Tas welcomes Datu Tim Hartman to The Mind Sensei Podcast for the opening episode of a three-part interview series. With direct training connections to Professor Remy Presas and Grandmaster Ernesto Presas, our guest brings a valuable perspective on Filipino martial arts and the people who pass them on.

Part 1 introduces

the practitioner behind the titles, with a focus on his foundations, formative influences and journey into Modern Arnis.

Guest background:

• ​President of the World Modern Arnis Alliance.
• ​Founder of Horizon Martial Arts in West Seneca, New York.
• ​Direct student of Professor Remy Presas in Modern Arnis.
• ​Began Kombatan training with Grandmaster Ernesto Presas in 1998.
• ​Awarded the Datu title by Professor Remy Presas in 2000.
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Whether you practise Kenpo, Arnis, Eskrima or another system, this series offers a chance to reflect on your own teachers and the lessons that have stayed with you.

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