Inosanto Academy of Martial Arts
written by John & Suzanne Spezzano HE SAID: When I started training at the Inosanto Academy (a while ago…) I never thought I’d meet my wife there; I just wanted to learn how to fight! I came from a traditional Japanese martial arts background of Karate, Judo and Aikido, with over a decade spent in … Read more
written by C.P. Bergman CPB: Dori, what prompted you to begin studying martial arts? DP: Simo Paula Inosanto was the biggest influence, by being such a strong woman and so good in the martial arts. When I first came out to California, I never thought I would be able to do anything, punching, kicking, or … Read more
written by Michael Wise Ministry, law enforcement and the martial arts have been a truly interesting blend of seemingly different pursuits. Yet what appears to be unusual blends together very well. I have had the privilege of studying under martial arts masters Guro Dan Inosanto and Sifu Damon Caro, and following their examples of honor, … Read more
written by Ann Monteclaro “I believe that the very purpose of our life is to seek happiness. That is clear….we are all seeking something better in life. So, I think the very motion of our life is toward happiness.” – The Dalai Lama I know one thing that makes me happy – training at the … Read more
© 2002 By “Pak” Victor de Thouars Maha Guru to the International VDT Academy In my years of teaching and practicing Pentjak Silat Serak, it has been a blessing and an avenue. With so many great people coming to train from me, friends as well as students it has been a rich and rewarding experience. … Read more
written by Wayne Quintyne It was the first day of the Train with the Legends Camp 2006 and I was looking forward to it being over. One segment left, two hours to go! This was not to say that I wasn’t enjoying the training. You see, I had only arrived the day before, having traveled … Read more
written by Diana Rathborne A FEW LISTS OF UNIVERSAL ETIQUETTE, PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT AND MARTIAL ARTS TRAINING REALISMS Working, and/or working out in a gym, is always interesting. There are lots of different people sharing the same environment over long periods of time. A martial arts school is an even more interesting place to be – … Read more
written by Kenny Barry Most people would probably agree that having a swimmer’s build would be really nice. Most people would also agree that it takes a certain amount of work to obtain such a physique, not to mention genetic qualifications. All too often, one may read about losing fat while building muscle, and while … Read more
written by Terence Miller It has been told to us on many occasions that in order to preserve the arts that we study, and to better our individual selves, we must exhibit a particular trait. This trait is more important than all others, because it instills in us a characteristic that is not inherently found … Read more
written by Diana Rathborne Martial artists develop in an infinite number of ways. Our instructors are there to inspire, motivate and give us information. After that, our work begins. There are a few students who, because of their physical and mental gifts and their life circumstances, have gained a high level of skill in a … Read more