2019 NAFMA Nationals

2019 NAFMA Nationals

by | May 26, 2019 | Uncategorized

NAFMA Nationals May 24 & 25, 2019Datu’s Tribe took a road trip to Atlantic City, NJ to compete in the NAFMA Nationals on May 24 & 25, 2019.  The competition was tough, but the team stepped up to the challenge of a Nationals tournament and many showed personal...
Defence Lab US Conference

Defence Lab US Conference

by | Jun 7, 2015 | Uncategorized

Last summer while teaching in Italy I got to meet a man named Andy Norman. He ran this organization called Defence Lab. I didn’t know much about him other than he had choreographed some of the fight scenes from Batman Begins.  After talking and working with him...
New Black Belts in the house!

New Black Belts in the house!

by | May 9, 2015 | Uncategorized

This past weekend (May 8th & 9th) I had six of my students test for their junior Black Belts. They have been with me for years. I’ve seen them all grow and mature. In addition to becoming good martial artists I’ve seen them even better people! I’m proud of them...
My 1st trip to the Philippines

My 1st trip to the Philippines

by | Apr 23, 2015 | Uncategorized

8 years ago today I traveled to the Philippines for the first time. This was to visit the birthplace of Modern Arnis and the Presas Family. During this visit, the late GGM Ernesto A Presas promoted me to a 9th degree Grand Master in the Presas Family system of Arnis....
Kids’ Night Out

Kids’ Night Out

by | Mar 7, 2015 | Uncategorized

We had a great time at our Kids Night Out party. Nerf Wars was a smashing success! Next month we’ll be combining our Easter party with Nerf Wars II. Hope to see you there!        
Datu Hartman goes to Chile!!!

Datu Hartman goes to Chile!!!

by | Feb 9, 2015 | Uncategorized

About a year ago, I had the pleasure of taking Presas Arnis (Modern Arnis & Kombatan) to Caracas, Venezuela. At the conclusion of the event, the president of the VKKS (Kenpo Master Francisco Vigoroux) asked if I would be interested in teaching in Chile. Of course...