Guro Robert ParkesJan 313 minFusing Form, Flow, and FunctionWhile our training methods have developed over decades of teaching martial arts, they have been particularly influenced in recent times...
Guro Robert ParkesDec 6, 20211 minElusive Hip Slap in College-7When a student first gets into the College curriculum of De Campo 123 Original, it is not uncommon to completely miss a very subtle...
Guro Robert ParkesOct 15, 20217 minYour Movement is Your CertificateThere is a famous Zen story about how long it takes to attain enlightenment that goes something like this: A Buddhist monk approached his...
Guro Robert ParkesAug 29, 20213 minRules of the GameIn this blog post, we will address some of the how and why of sparring. The Importance of Sparring Sparring is an important part of our...
Guro Robert ParkesMar 28, 20212 minThree Ways of Largo ManoIn the Filipino Martial Arts different systems of Eskrima are often defined by their emphasis on Largo or Corto Mano.
Guro Robert ParkesFeb 9, 20213 minThe Fifth Element and the Five Ways of AttackThe ultimate goal (fifth element) is to have all tactical methods at your disposal, keeping your opponent guessing.