Reprinted with permission from “Diversified Combat Systems” Monthly Newsletter April 2007 Photos Courtesy of John Maidment Despite years in the martial arts, I never visited Asia during my active years. My motivation for finally going was a girl, of course – my friend, Saki Inoue – and my new found passion, photography. Saki was attending … Read more

written by Bryan K. Mossey Guro Dan Inosanto always has said that you can tell more about a man in 5 minutes of training than you can from 5 years of conversation. What do others see when you train?  What do you see in the mirror?  More importantly what are you going to do about … Read more

written by Dan Inosanto Review:  Grandmaster Tony Somera Workshop March 9, 2007 My wife Paula and I, along with the Inosanto Academy, thank Grandmaster Tony Somera and the Bahala Na Martial Arts Association for a fantastic workshop on March 9, 2007 examining key concepts from the Giron System of Arnis Escrima. I think of Grandmaster … Read more

written by Charles Chi Having good leadership skills can insure success in almost any field of endeavor. Whether you are a small business owner or in the military, how far you go and how much you grow can be directly attributed to your leadership abilities.  Certainly not everyone can lead nor is every leader destined … Read more

written by Nalani Reish Three kali sticks Solid, straight, new bamboo Black tee shirts Gold lettering, triangle, symbols Inosanto Academy Strong, competent martial artists Adjusting self talent to basics Inspiring instructors Mentors Inosanto Academy Clacking sticks, joyful voices Warm eyes, gentle corrections Laughing acceptance, patience. Trust, confidence blends Inosanto Academy Awareness Respect for self, others … Read more

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