Deadly & Fast, the Martial Art of Arnis with Grandmaster Bobby Taboada

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  • Grandmaster Bobby Taboada Teaching Balintawak Arnis ‪@emptymindfilms‬
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 19 тис.

  • @zack9656
    @zack9656 Рік тому +43034

    He's like 80 and moves like a dam ninja. I gotta get in on some Arnis

    • @MikeRotch23
      @MikeRotch23 Рік тому +1

      Anus ?

    • @DiscoStu3369
      @DiscoStu3369 Рік тому +134

      Matrix like Love to watch some bull F with him and get beat down

    • @JDog_Unchained
      @JDog_Unchained Рік тому +383

      Muscle memory. It's easy to do when you already know where he's going to be. He wouldn't be that fast if he didn't know what was coming

    • @nikhusnul4018
      @nikhusnul4018 Рік тому +40

      ​@@JDog_Unchained only to do film😂

    • @bigmanjoe3603
      @bigmanjoe3603 Рік тому +299

      @Nik Husnul The Military uses this lmao. If it were fake then they wouldn't be using it for combat.

  • @tylermitchell8649
    @tylermitchell8649 Рік тому +8616

    Bro found the perfect stick as a kid and never let it go

    • @polandsprings21
      @polandsprings21 Рік тому +116

      😂😂😂😂this shit is sooo underrated

    • @satyRo-tu1wl
      @satyRo-tu1wl Рік тому +53

      I think that is the reason why we can to earth, to find the perfect stick
      What if we are artist and we come to earth to live in our creation

    • @ConstantLaventure
      @ConstantLaventure Рік тому +22

      There’s a manga similar to this thought of yours you’d love it

    • @High_Key
      @High_Key Рік тому +26

      One of those comments that make me literally laugh out loud 😂😂💀

    • @Chris-X89
      @Chris-X89 Рік тому +5

      😂

  • @myballshurt832
    @myballshurt832 10 місяців тому +1690

    Hes actually showing his skills in real time not in slow mo like others. Truly a man of skill

    • @rafififi2580
      @rafififi2580 10 місяців тому +10

      U forget these moves are learnet right up left up and he know it from the oposite

    • @Zephyr_Weiss
      @Zephyr_Weiss 10 місяців тому +19

      Slow motion is for learning.... Every real martial artist does it.

    • @mac.ignacio
      @mac.ignacio 3 місяці тому +8

      ​@@rafififi2580Those moves are improvise. Arnis has a lot of improvised move. You will only learned this with experienced. Arnis dont have a texbook style movement unlike karate or jijutsu.

    • @potato3018
      @potato3018 3 місяці тому

      To be fair, Philippine martial arts are designed to kill

    • @peparoniiii
      @peparoniiii 2 місяці тому

      ​@@mac.ignacio agree

  • @michaelskasick1560
    @michaelskasick1560 4 місяці тому +310

    Zero wasted movement. Maximum results with minimum energy invested. Absolutely gorgeous to watch.

  • @gaijininja
    @gaijininja Рік тому +3385

    Right at the end, Grandmaster had a slight smile. You could see he was happy at the student’s improvement.

  • @squall2x
    @squall2x Рік тому +2823

    Some masters speak really fast while explaining the quick moves yet this Master was explaining it as if he is just having a conversation while drinking tea. A real master indeed.

    • @aytocarambaaysosiamba9822
      @aytocarambaaysosiamba9822 Рік тому +35

      Bro hes like one of those masters in some disney movies

    • @mr..byamzing.1401
      @mr..byamzing.1401 Рік тому +7

      เขาระดับปรมาจารย์จริง

    • @Gogo-gt6ls
      @Gogo-gt6ls Рік тому

      This is shit old days master. I cant believe that still exists people that believe in this.

    • @Alexander.Raspberry
      @Alexander.Raspberry Рік тому +3

      While drinking tea🤣🤣🤣🤣

    • @bigdirtyfo5658
      @bigdirtyfo5658 Рік тому +2

      That's just goes to show that he's in full control of his heart rate. He's mastered himself before teaching others.

  • @daveh4766
    @daveh4766 7 місяців тому +102

    First thing I thought is, "now that's a real master". So many fakes and here is a man who doesn't just have skill, he has speed and reflexes after a life of mastering his art. I love watching clips like this

  • @240fxst
    @240fxst 8 місяців тому +36

    One of the greatest martial arts teacher of all time. BALINTAWAK. Thank you sir.

  • @CameronkAK
    @CameronkAK Рік тому +3704

    Can we al just appreciate how skilled the other guy was as well. He may have been folded but he still folds all of us.

    • @danielleib7671
      @danielleib7671 Рік тому

      Maybe you all this stick fighting looks like horseshit to a muay thai practitioner like me

    • @kaiy5075
      @kaiy5075 Рік тому +110

      my glock says no
      edit: bro i was joking and why so many ppl took it personally lmaoo and this pfp was years ago yall can chill out

    • @aslanpatience8278
      @aslanpatience8278 Рік тому +11

      So many 69th comments today make me happy haha. Also yes

    • @UlanSays
      @UlanSays Рік тому +106

      @@kaiy5075 bro ur 12

    • @BIackCadillac
      @BIackCadillac Рік тому +84

      ​@@UlanSays his Glock still says no

  • @mrhawkins3777
    @mrhawkins3777 Рік тому +8070

    If his hands move like that at his current age, that man definitely handicapped some folks in his prime 😂

    • @callingyourphone1212
      @callingyourphone1212 Рік тому +104

      reacting to moves they rehearse daily isnt that impressive

    • @benbresnan5325
      @benbresnan5325 Рік тому +3

      @@callingyourphone1212you would definitely be one of the mouthy ones he would handicap

    • @callingyourphone1212
      @callingyourphone1212 Рік тому +67

      @@benbresnan5325 i have a gun, i wouldnt be doing the rehearsed moves

    • @KingM119
      @KingM119 Рік тому +899

      ​@@callingyourphone1212 the edgemaster has arrived 🙌

    • @darkness6575
      @darkness6575 Рік тому +490

      ​@@KingM119 Member of The Keyboard warrior's gang

  • @scottnepereny8170
    @scottnepereny8170 11 місяців тому +100

    It strikes me how calm his voice is during this.

  • @cyruahawkins5289
    @cyruahawkins5289 11 місяців тому +153

    “Imma take it easy on this old guy” -Famous last words

  • @I_HAD
    @I_HAD Рік тому +5510

    Master Oogway really just out here finding the next dragon warrior.

    • @jordanbenjamin1
      @jordanbenjamin1 Рік тому +44

      Master oogway energy 💯

    • @peanutheadrules
      @peanutheadrules Рік тому +10

      Let uncle farmer Ben know

    • @gqfs1023
      @gqfs1023 Рік тому +4

      You will never see Master Oogway teaching his students.
      Plus, I'm sure his training methods are slower.
      That's Master Sifu.
      ..or Jackie Chan "pick up your jacket!"

    • @jdaleb
      @jdaleb Рік тому +3

      Are there any to be found?

    • @gqfs1023
      @gqfs1023 Рік тому

      @@jdaleb Gotta ask the universe.

  • @ThakkMylde
    @ThakkMylde Рік тому +4631

    This is the quiet guy at the bar who never starts anything but will finish your problem for you and then leaves a tip out of respect for the establishment.

    • @youtubecommentator4238
      @youtubecommentator4238 Рік тому +136

      Men that know what they’re capable of will never try to show it off

    • @jerrycostello3813
      @jerrycostello3813 Рік тому +16

      I second that.

    • @Poutine-stratège-maladroit
      @Poutine-stratège-maladroit Рік тому +24

      Yeah.. This bar must be in a free guns area then.

    • @chrissgaines5156
      @chrissgaines5156 Рік тому +27

      Shit won’t work in a fight with someone who knows MMA it looks cute tho

    • @phreaktor
      @phreaktor Рік тому +9

      @@Poutine-stratège-maladroit where do they have guns you don’t have to pay for? I want to go.

  • @jordanplatt2752
    @jordanplatt2752 10 місяців тому +26

    The man is a legend and a master If I am ever able to meet him no words just bow to him out of absolute respect. 👍🙏

    • @Wyomingchippewa
      @Wyomingchippewa 8 місяців тому

      I met a grandmaster from the Philippines when I studied modern arnis I thought I was pretty good 😮 I was not he was 135# I was190 and he threw me like a rag doll

    • @Wyomingchippewa
      @Wyomingchippewa 8 місяців тому

      This was back in the late 1990's

  • @monsterslayer4317
    @monsterslayer4317 28 днів тому +4

    So grateful to see clips of GMT! The real thing. No slow walking in GM Taboda's demos. He takes his senior students apart in real time.

  • @whostolemynick
    @whostolemynick Рік тому +3610

    If star wars needed another jedi master, he's the one

    • @vorpalflamingo7747
      @vorpalflamingo7747 Рік тому +17

      Bro would get his arm cut off lol😅

    • @harvestcanada
      @harvestcanada Рік тому +37

      Dune, mate. They did thier fight with REAL swords and knives, not toys.

    • @jetrickgordo4026
      @jetrickgordo4026 Рік тому +4

      I wonder if short dual wielded lightsabers exist in SW lore just like these Arnis sticks.

    • @thejonrezcontent5213
      @thejonrezcontent5213 Рік тому +1

      ​@@jetrickgordo4026 bruh Ahsoka also wields dual lightsabers in a different manner...

    • @zjedinite
      @zjedinite Рік тому +5

      This is original footage of Yoda’s descendent before they cross-bread

  • @jonbroster
    @jonbroster Рік тому +1712

    I went to a seminar with him about 30 years ago. First person I had ever met who made me think: “this guy could literally kill me whenever he wanted”! Awesome skills.

    • @tylenolbylenol9673
      @tylenolbylenol9673 Рік тому

      Any old Escrima teacher could kill most of their beginner/intermediate students. Same goes for most martial arts

    • @triggap47
      @triggap47 Рік тому +4

      Where is he located

    • @princeanderson8066
      @princeanderson8066 Рік тому +2

      Please how do we contact him?

    • @yobagoy
      @yobagoy Рік тому +4

      Did u tho

    • @saltedegg1234
      @saltedegg1234 Рік тому +11

      ​@@triggap47he is a filipino arnis master

  • @user-sx5ik7se1x
    @user-sx5ik7se1x 10 місяців тому +14

    I’m studying this and practicing everyday. You have to have strong forearms and wrists to handle that stick like he does. Not only is this guy fast but he’s strong as an ox. I really love when grabs the puño and quickly takes the stick. This is one guy you don’t want to fight.

  • @amstlot
    @amstlot 2 місяці тому +1

    Bobby Taboada is a living legend! I wish him good health and a lot of happy years with teaching this very beautiful art! 😇

  • @user-co8uh1qs9y
    @user-co8uh1qs9y Рік тому +710

    I see the master never stopped teaching his young students❤

  • @agentsus9681
    @agentsus9681 Рік тому +2329

    This is the guy that trains Call of Duty operators to use the Kali sticks.

    • @expiredjellybeans
      @expiredjellybeans Рік тому +49

      true but all those operators didnt pay enough attention to always switch to your secondary when your out of ammo

    • @one_eyeddd473
      @one_eyeddd473 Рік тому +5

      YO LMAO

    • @EM1R8T1961
      @EM1R8T1961 Рік тому +6

      WTF is a "call of duty operator" other than someone playing a video game?

    • @expiredjellybeans
      @expiredjellybeans Рік тому +9

      @@EM1R8T1961 its the label of in-game character skins

    • @Frederic_104
      @Frederic_104 Рік тому

      👎🏼

  • @danielhood7844
    @danielhood7844 3 місяці тому +1

    A year later, and I'm STILL mesmerized by this! That stick swap in the beginning (really a throw away and a disarm) was a thing of beauty

  • @FallenOfSolaCida
    @FallenOfSolaCida 8 місяців тому +2

    I love thiz sifu..practicing at speed teaches so much better than the standard hold ur arm out and i show u all my ninja moves while you stand still. Respect

  • @Danbaki_ML
    @Danbaki_ML Рік тому +2742

    If my mom had learned arnis from him, I wouldn’t have gone past the age of 5

  • @tsfilms9047
    @tsfilms9047 Рік тому +621

    I love how he keeps telling him to go quicker like it’s nothing to him 😂🔥

    • @DjbozySTL
      @DjbozySTL Рік тому +4

      Quicker!, Quick! Strike me! Lol do I punch you? Lmafo

    • @DjbozySTL
      @DjbozySTL Рік тому +1

      That's laughing my ass fuckin off lol😂

    • @brenbail2000
      @brenbail2000 Рік тому

      I like your pic. Gonna see the new movie?

    • @MrRayDeaz
      @MrRayDeaz Рік тому

      because the man who strike him is only do 2 moves, repeat again and again, sso quicker means faster, then it would not look like it was staged, it would look like he has ability to read other person move, if it slow, it will show us that the young man only does the same 2 moves 😂

    • @966Mako
      @966Mako Рік тому

      All rehearsed over & over like the movies.

  • @nitrusdrexler1189
    @nitrusdrexler1189 8 місяців тому +1

    I've watched this 15 times already and my eyes still haven't caught up. A true Grandmaster!

  • @pixiemom81
    @pixiemom81 9 місяців тому +1

    In the beginning where he is moving and blocking while looking away! Amazing. He's fascinating

  • @Art_factory_from_stoneAge
    @Art_factory_from_stoneAge 11 місяців тому +716

    I don't know much about martial arts but I do know that if I blink even once during a fight with him, I'm getting more than 10 slaps.

    • @OGKloudyLive
      @OGKloudyLive 11 місяців тому +6

      😅😅😅

    • @user-gb1ig6wm2z
      @user-gb1ig6wm2z 11 місяців тому +7

      Or just punch him, they're material arts does nothing when they don't have a co operating enemy

    • @catura123
      @catura123 11 місяців тому

      ​@@user-gb1ig6wm2zi wonder if you can just punch when hes gonna counter your attack

    • @Koyokochotl
      @Koyokochotl 11 місяців тому

      ​@@user-gb1ig6wm2zthis is Kali, you should do research about it. I'm sure you'd be quite humbled by the amount of information you'd find. Very respected practice, even within the U.S. military.

    • @Slameguy
      @Slameguy 11 місяців тому +14

      ​@@user-gb1ig6wm2zyeah no... Martial arts IS martial arts for soldiers and fighters, a street fighter with just gimmicks wont win like that... Unless you have a gun

  • @vincerusselmorales3065
    @vincerusselmorales3065 Рік тому +417

    He truly is a Grandmaster of modern Arnis/Escrima|Eskrima/Kali martial arts, but still a humble man who doesn't see himself as a master. But only a teacher who teaches the value of self defense, life preservation, and sharing his wisdom.

    • @StatusQuo2179
      @StatusQuo2179 Рік тому +7

      He totally sees himself as a master, and it does not imply that he is arrogant. Blind praises are just stupid.

    • @justinmagee2203
      @justinmagee2203 Рік тому

      Oh really so u know the guy personally? Hes humble bcuz hes a bumbling old man who duznt kno the first thing about self defense. No defense only depends bcuz he shits himself. Its the same as when ppl lik u speak shit jus comes out n nobody can stop it from happening unless they were smart of course like me. U internet personalities get more foolish and more fake every day. U should be embarrassed to say the least. U hav no idea who this person is nd u jus kiss his ass bcuz u think he can kik sum ass but ur both incorrect. News flash nobody in the whole world jus stands right in front of another person n has stick battles lik that. They definitely dont call it martial arts either. Hahahahaha so sad u americans will fall for anything and everything.

    • @DjupTown23
      @DjupTown23 Рік тому

      ​@@StatusQuo2179agreed as he should

  • @rahmatutomo5839
    @rahmatutomo5839 7 місяців тому +1

    His movement is fast and also his eye is fast to see the opponent movement. Great Master.

  • @RobertCanceljr
    @RobertCanceljr 2 місяці тому +2

    The master is truly a skilled master at work

  • @jorgequiroz2242
    @jorgequiroz2242 Рік тому +526

    The old man is cold . Tons of respect

    • @fatherlucas7690
      @fatherlucas7690 Рік тому +6

      the real deal

    • @waxdoe115
      @waxdoe115 Рік тому +1

      SUPER COLD SMH.

    • @SleepyJoeisSlow
      @SleepyJoeisSlow Рік тому +1

      In case someone picks up a stick lol
      Greatest of all time🤣🤣🤣🤣

    • @Klm0sabl
      @Klm0sabl Рік тому

      @Rock Metal yeah, without the stick...moron
      Another keyboard warrior lol that wishes he could do this let alone anything else.
      Give respect where respect is due kid, don't look like a try hard on social media, not a great look

    • @Klm0sabl
      @Klm0sabl Рік тому

      @Rock Metal Don't pretend you're not a beta male, you just doubled down on pretending you're a tough guy lol.
      Projecting rubbish on me isn't going to magically stop you from looking like a try hard kid that calls his plastic toys "weapons" lol

  • @ccjohncc1
    @ccjohncc1 Рік тому +418

    This guy is the real deal. Fast as light and the confidence of a giant. Someone who demands respect with ease.

  • @Cosmicconsciousness_1
    @Cosmicconsciousness_1 29 днів тому +1

    This man is the real deal, his skills are off the charts. A true superstar and expert teacher. ❤

  • @KamillGran-ch5sb
    @KamillGran-ch5sb 11 місяців тому +2

    This guy would kick ass no matter real life or not.

  • @smarticus6384
    @smarticus6384 Рік тому +812

    A Grandmaster never stops teaching.

    • @squeakysneakers6685
      @squeakysneakers6685 Рік тому +45

      No. Hes a grandmaster because he never stopped learning.

    • @squeakysneakers6685
      @squeakysneakers6685 Рік тому +17

      Great teacher is always a student.

    • @sharkdeepwater8
      @sharkdeepwater8 Рік тому +5

      Quit it. You know thats Forest Whitaker.

    • @T3SLA69
      @T3SLA69 Рік тому +6

      A grandmaster never stops learning!!

    • @hasanmuhammad3916
      @hasanmuhammad3916 Рік тому +2

      He's very good doing stuff not even looking ip Man it's levels to this ish

  • @jojorobantejr.0528
    @jojorobantejr.0528 11 місяців тому +972

    The original Filipino Martial Arts!! Salute to you Master!!

    • @mauriceellis2512
      @mauriceellis2512 10 місяців тому +8

      Realy, I didn't know that even existed

    • @blacketruscan
      @blacketruscan 10 місяців тому +7

      Yay I guessed right my step mom is Filipino

    • @blacketruscan
      @blacketruscan 10 місяців тому +6

      ​@mauriceellis2512 yeah they teach marines I'm sure atleast back then

    • @karenleeM
      @karenleeM 10 місяців тому +3

      I likes watching the Thai boxing masters they're awesome 👍

    • @gtbigdog3507
      @gtbigdog3507 10 місяців тому +2

      The Filipinos should’ve learned how to shoot guns. Then they wouldn’t have been overrun so many times. The Spanish, the Americans, the Japanese and the Americans again.

  • @DjH201124
    @DjH201124 10 місяців тому +1

    This is great coaching, each set he got a little better, and at the last one he tested him. Lesson completed. Great work. Movements were fast.👌🏽

  • @babiboy181
    @babiboy181 Рік тому +635

    No grandkid will ever disrespect this grandpops. He too quick 😂

    • @AdobeAirpods
      @AdobeAirpods Рік тому +7

      Grandpops definitely had some grandops in his time

    • @fightingblindly
      @fightingblindly Рік тому +3

      Felt a ghost switch when I read this. RIP Big Mama.

    • @mulyadimustamin6377
      @mulyadimustamin6377 Рік тому

      Instant death Guaranteed.

    • @roguej2
      @roguej2 Рік тому +1

      No but for real, he looked a little too much like my grandpa for me to feel safe watching this 😂

    • @DUBLON691
      @DUBLON691 Рік тому

      Imagine all the young guys that pick on old men for fun. Soon they will run into the wrong one.

  • @ronaldgalimore1013
    @ronaldgalimore1013 Рік тому +333

    This is why he's the GRANDMASTER.

  • @ronyr2435
    @ronyr2435 3 дні тому

    First time I actually seen a real time combat video not slow mo and unrealistic as shit like the others this dude is a beast

  • @crizeldayaan-corbita8752
    @crizeldayaan-corbita8752 10 місяців тому +4

    Filipino martial art. Reminds me of my high school days. 😊

  • @KGlenn-qt5by
    @KGlenn-qt5by Рік тому +1141

    I trained with this man years ago when I was a Krav Maga instructor; truly he is not to be messed with. I was humbled by this man.

    • @chrisfeeney3559
      @chrisfeeney3559 Рік тому +22

      I was thinking skeptically believing he was just a circus act until I read your comment!

    • @benrainwater9583
      @benrainwater9583 11 місяців тому +23

      Nah you didn't

    • @theyhateswervo3705
      @theyhateswervo3705 11 місяців тому

      @@benrainwater9583dweeb

    • @brolickscholar3083
      @brolickscholar3083 11 місяців тому +3

      Humbled…..? 🤔 You mean he beat yo dam azz?? 🤭😁😂🤣🫢

    • @usmc03
      @usmc03 11 місяців тому +18

      Krav Maga?......😂😂😂

  • @spam7450
    @spam7450 Рік тому +516

    One pretty solid rule to live by is don't mess with the old guy in a boxing gym or martial arts gym.

    • @OilfieldSmokeEater
      @OilfieldSmokeEater Рік тому +13

      There's a reason they make it to that age....You really don't want to learn that the hard way.

    • @jetpark3743
      @jetpark3743 Рік тому +2

      Will be beaten in mma

    • @FelixlovesGod
      @FelixlovesGod Рік тому +4

      Even if they not a fighter just out of respect rs

    • @charliekaka2903
      @charliekaka2903 Рік тому

      Amen

    • @presidenttnediserp428
      @presidenttnediserp428 Рік тому +2

      ​@@jetpark3743 but not in the street while walking back to your car or out of the store

  • @wilsonestacio7199
    @wilsonestacio7199 4 дні тому

    Our arnis is loved by foreigners, so many of our countrymen dont know it. Hoping we have some more masters like him to popularize this Filipino martial art.

  • @anoobiscooking1193
    @anoobiscooking1193 День тому

    This art sticks with you. True master!🎉

  • @neobangpegasus
    @neobangpegasus Рік тому +551

    He’s literally telling him to go quicker as they’re exchanging blows…truly amazing

    • @mindurbiznez651
      @mindurbiznez651 Рік тому +13

      An telling him where he’s gonna do next - Savage Mode

    • @defaultset
      @defaultset Рік тому +1

      @@mindurbiznez651Wow! It’s almost as if it’s a demonstration.

  • @ashtheboys8056
    @ashtheboys8056 Рік тому +409

    Now this is a teacher

    • @kiddgemini2068
      @kiddgemini2068 Рік тому

      This doesn’t work in real life fool

    • @Nothing-dm8wq
      @Nothing-dm8wq Рік тому

      Bullshido artist, perfect for Hollywood

    • @cheflife292
      @cheflife292 Рік тому +2

      😊06

    • @GreenGenerationTV
      @GreenGenerationTV Рік тому

      Teacher of what? Bullshido? Name me one MMA fighter who trains the art of whatever tf this garbage is.

    • @maaku0304
      @maaku0304 Рік тому

      @@Nothing-dm8wq imagine being this dumb. You can literally search his name or Martial Art in google. You sound stupid af commenting that lol

  • @kuyabullex7598
    @kuyabullex7598 9 днів тому

    Appreciate that quick def at the end of the vid.

  • @Lu-Beng-Ngap
    @Lu-Beng-Ngap Рік тому +95

    The calmness in his face shows how comfortable he is. Simply amazing !

    • @Gabcikovo
      @Gabcikovo Рік тому +1

      This

    • @ernestharbin7041
      @ernestharbin7041 Рік тому

      THAT OLD MAN WILL WHOOP ANYBODY'S ASS...
      GIVE YOU A TASTE OF THAT
      >YOU F¿€KED AROUND
      & FOUND OUT<
      🥊🥴😵‍💫😵🤣

    • @terrancehackett4369
      @terrancehackett4369 Рік тому +1

      Facts

    • @vibez_kru01
      @vibez_kru01 Рік тому +1

      For real!
      At his level blocks and strikes are natural reflexes…he doesn’t even have to think about what he’s doing or needs to do, he just does it with extreme effectiveness.

  • @nygelwalker9162
    @nygelwalker9162 Рік тому +774

    This the badass old man in every action anime lmao

    • @rizencomics9145
      @rizencomics9145 Рік тому +1

      The inspiration for Isaac Netero lol

    • @percybustamante6644
      @percybustamante6644 Рік тому +1

      y ojo que está a la defensiva, porque realmente el anciano no lo quiere golpear de verdad al joven

    • @iwishiwasthomasshelby
      @iwishiwasthomasshelby Рік тому

      Exactly… anime. Wing Chung only works in anime or movies. That’s why we never see real martial arts fighters in mma or other competitive sports. It’s great for choreography but if you take it to the streets, best believe you’re going to get a beat down.

    • @bolivianbillionaire1349
      @bolivianbillionaire1349 Рік тому

      @@iwishiwasthomasshelby if you think Bobby Taboada wont take you down in the street youd be dreaming. He would take out Kabib .. he is the real deal, bro... would've eaten chuck norris 4 breakfast 30 years ago

    • @iwishiwasthomasshelby
      @iwishiwasthomasshelby Рік тому

      @@bolivianbillionaire1349 not me. I’m saying against a real professional fighter. Chuck Norris is an actor as well. Put this guy in the octagon and any professional mma fighter would give him brain damage. The problem with kung fu is, it’s all pretty, and it’s all slow except for in the movies. Use your brain. In the history of kung fu, it has never ever in the history of any type of combat sports been used in the real world effectively? Yeah, okay. It’s real.

  • @chrisperrins8082
    @chrisperrins8082 5 днів тому

    😮 He has a darn good student to showcase his magnetic skills. Nothing less is enough.

  • @karenleeM
    @karenleeM 10 місяців тому +2

    These masters move like something else ! ❤

  • @infinite5oul578
    @infinite5oul578 Рік тому +274

    His skill!!!! AND He is TEACHING while doing this!! The fact He is literally instructing the CROWD mid-combat is EXTRAORDINARY!!

    • @TheSubpremeState
      @TheSubpremeState Рік тому

      Huh

    • @Boofy_Gastard
      @Boofy_Gastard Рік тому +4

      Yeah, and is actually looking at the crowd at one point point... damn man, even more so !

    • @quirkasaurussaurus2896
      @quirkasaurussaurus2896 Рік тому +2

      it's a drill... in other words, if you watch the sequence, they're doing the same movements each time, over and over. and there's only a few in the sequence.

    • @doinksinthePM
      @doinksinthePM 11 місяців тому +1

      It's practice not combat but still impressive skill, that's why he's the master 😂

  • @blazeharris3326
    @blazeharris3326 Рік тому +551

    He's moving so fast it looks like he's moving slow. His movements are precise & flawless. Not a single wasted motion

    • @jimmyboy2165
      @jimmyboy2165 Рік тому +1

      Practice Practice Practice

    • @RompusJr
      @RompusJr Рік тому +2

      Came here to say the same thing. Imagine getting owned and the guy barely moves lol.

    • @knucklesty
      @knucklesty Рік тому +2

      Exactly, very well said!

    • @errolprice9654
      @errolprice9654 Рік тому

      Now get an opponent who is actually trying to hit him and he'll end up on his arse like all the other foolish masters 😂 that have never actually had a real fight

    • @Lucian_King
      @Lucian_King Рік тому +1

      ​@@errolprice9654*Well except than this one is actually a real master though. I mean if you'd pay close attention then you'd see that each of his strikes are right on point, right on target. He isn't just doing some random movements, but he's actually precisely dodging and blocking em hits coming his way.. And i do get you though, there are tens and thousand fake masters out there who teach nonsense tbh, and claim to be pro at this which in reality they are pure bs and don't have any knowledge whatsoever at how to fight in real life when opposed to true legit opponents and they just fool em students into believing that he's the real deal and that his teachings are legendary 😅 But upon watching this guy right here closely and well, I came to the conclusion that he's legit a true real master and pretty good at it, even better than all the rest that I've known and seen honestly..* 🤗😎

  • @TRE9BLACK
    @TRE9BLACK 2 місяці тому +1

    Impressive speed for his age💪🏾💪🏾💯

  • @generalconsumer9520
    @generalconsumer9520 11 місяців тому +4

    I was sad when Oroku Saki framed him but glad he met the turtles.

  • @thabangmotloung2031
    @thabangmotloung2031 Рік тому +753

    It's better to be a warrior in a garden ,than a gardener in a war.

    • @trowavibes8589
      @trowavibes8589 Рік тому +15

      Until vagabonds come crash your roses

    • @x0955863233
      @x0955863233 Рік тому +4

      Even better to be a gardener in a a warrior during a war.

    • @desi2031
      @desi2031 Рік тому +2

      That's real.

    • @CHEOK_JUN_KYUNG
      @CHEOK_JUN_KYUNG Рік тому +2

      Si Vis Pacem, Para Bellum

    • @princeoffigaro
      @princeoffigaro Рік тому +1

      ​​@@CHEOK_JUN_KYUNG It's the same crap that our Marine corps drill sergeants used to drill into our heads day in day out. Bravo sir.

  • @chatchaichaikeeree9104
    @chatchaichaikeeree9104 Рік тому +838

    This is a true Grandmaster. Not deceiving, teaching so fast like this, real demonstration, explaining the battle as well

    • @danielleib7671
      @danielleib7671 Рік тому +12

      Grandmaster of what? Playing with sticks? That speed is the same type of bullshit kungfu masters do with hand fighting yeah it looks cool but its functionally ass for self defence or fighting since if they really went full speed and power old guy would get his ass sat bffr

    • @lestertarranza
      @lestertarranza Рік тому +37

      @@danielleib7671 not until you realize why they’re holding the sticks like that because in real combat situations you just replace the stick with a knife or any short bladed weapon.

    • @danielleib7671
      @danielleib7671 Рік тому +5

      @@lestertarranza I already know that again the problem with this or stuff like kali is that no realistic knife fight would go like that with actual ressistance thats why classical european swordfighting kendo iaido arts that teach u to two hand a weapon are superior because u learn distance management defence how to carry ur weight and swing biomechanically most w
      Efficient way in a situation where an agressor is coming at you thats the difference between traditional kung fu and muay thai - pressure testing

    • @lestertarranza
      @lestertarranza Рік тому +15

      @@danielleib7671 you carry a 2 hand sword all the time to defend yourself? Lol.
      The beauty of kali is you can use a stick, a knife, anything you can grab and defend yourself. Kali is adaptable. You can defend multiple attackers. Carry a shield or dual wield.
      But really, carry a 2 handed weapon all the time?

    • @lestertarranza
      @lestertarranza Рік тому +3

      @@danielleib7671 two handed disciplines are obsolete and are purely ceremonial nowadays without real world applications. Kali can be used for training in hand to hand combat, CQB, etc.

  • @darque1860
    @darque1860 6 днів тому

    A true master of his art. Much respect sensei.

  • @Cacophony314
    @Cacophony314 10 місяців тому +1

    Why can't people like him be in movies, I'd love movies again.

  • @chrislopez7395
    @chrislopez7395 Рік тому +388

    While he's displaying technique, he's pausing mid strikes to coach his students. This is a real teacher. Making sure even though he knows you got it that you still got it

    • @OpinionatedPeach
      @OpinionatedPeach Рік тому +2

      Lol

    • @srinfinity5587
      @srinfinity5587 Рік тому +5

      People will still think this is practical implementation and get to a conclusion that this doesn’t work if it’s not boxing 🤣

    • @chrislopez7395
      @chrislopez7395 Рік тому +8

      @@srinfinity5587 I always think that's funny that they use that, but for some reason all forms of military including our own teach martial arts for close quater hand to hand combat... But boxing is superior supposedly

    • @srinfinity5587
      @srinfinity5587 Рік тому +8

      @@chrislopez7395 boxers have a frame of mind that’s bordering with arrogance. Not all but majority

    • @chrislopez7395
      @chrislopez7395 Рік тому +5

      @@srinfinity5587 That is true but for me it doesn't matter what style you use to fight with, it all breaks down to how well you have your technique and how hard of it hit you can take and get back up. Me, I'm a traditional bear knuckle Street fighter. At least I was as a kid. Hands and feet and the environment around you. Whatever it took to win. I won fights I should have lost and I lost fights I should have won. That's just how it is

  • @MrAcescore
    @MrAcescore Рік тому +600

    His eyes and his hands movement its amazing, truly a master

    • @phillylarkin.s1930
      @phillylarkin.s1930 Рік тому +8

      Yes but I've never ever in my life seen a situation were this was used or needed

    • @crnackasmeca
      @crnackasmeca Рік тому

      He is grandmaster off bullshit😂😂😂

    • @thelastrebelshow1627
      @thelastrebelshow1627 Рік тому +4

      Ya those bamboo sticks look real deadly. 😂🤣😂

    • @xenphoton5833
      @xenphoton5833 Рік тому +8

      ​@@thelastrebelshow1627 that guy will tear your sack off and presented to you in a gift box before you knew what happened 😁

    • @thunderboltpenetrator8498
      @thunderboltpenetrator8498 Рік тому

      his opponent was showing signs of optimal offensive strike 🤔

  • @louistescum2018
    @louistescum2018 11 місяців тому

    Age is just a number. This man is ageless. Moves like he's still in his youth. He makes me look slow at half his age. ❤

  • @larrykenner8095
    @larrykenner8095 Місяць тому

    Bobby has such a humble vibe

  • @mikeludlow
    @mikeludlow Рік тому +353

    “Striking here, going here, boom, that’s it there” I’m dead 💀😂

    • @butchwacker24
      @butchwacker24 Рік тому +1

      😂

    • @darrisstransou
      @darrisstransou Рік тому +1

      Crying 😂

    • @hoosier_dad
      @hoosier_dad Рік тому +5

      And that's todays lesson 🤣

    • @toomeyeh1
      @toomeyeh1 Рік тому +2

      YOU GOT THAT CLASS. write that down. WRITE THAT DOWN

    • @connortaylor
      @connortaylor Рік тому +1

      This how most og coaches from any backend gym talk. You either kind of know the flow and just hear them teaching the cues or can't understand shit and just find another gym

  • @LIE4ME
    @LIE4ME Рік тому +276

    The expressions he makes, approving and smiling, encouraging. What a powerful responsibility it is. 🙏🏼.

  • @abbushidokan1446
    @abbushidokan1446 11 місяців тому

    Loved the vine at the end!!

  • @f...yafeelins
    @f...yafeelins Місяць тому

    My guy is demonstrating how bad ass he is by instructing a class while also turned all the way up with the best student 💯
    Muscle memory is a real thing

  • @nooobody
    @nooobody Рік тому +299

    Twice my age and twice as fast? He seems so comfortable and smooth. Totally amazing!

    • @deangeloarmwood
      @deangeloarmwood Рік тому +6

      Been doing it all his life. Muscle memory it’s like breathing to him

    • @scienceshowuk1859
      @scienceshowuk1859 Рік тому +6

      Thrice my age and thrice as fast 😉

    • @aaronrory5175
      @aaronrory5175 Рік тому +2

      4thice my age and 4thice as fast 🥸

    • @farawayskies
      @farawayskies Рік тому +2

      I’d say twice as fast would be an understatement

    • @schompification
      @schompification Рік тому +1

      He perfected that twice your age

  • @IonizedComa
    @IonizedComa Рік тому +432

    He makes you feel slow telling you to go quicker, but the fact is he is just too fast

  • @microproxify
    @microproxify 3 місяці тому +1

    Feels like I'm seeing a live adaptation of a laid back but overpowered old character in Anime.

  • @jordanseddon4398
    @jordanseddon4398 Рік тому +129

    Young apprentice: 'I'm fast"
    Old master: "Not fast enough"

  • @dreamcastdc
    @dreamcastdc Рік тому +105

    Man this old man is clearly a master, he is fast.

    • @saintinnluvsew8813
      @saintinnluvsew8813 Рік тому

      This guy is a savage…the type of guy who’ll steal your soul n then help you look for it!!!

  • @TheGroovemovie
    @TheGroovemovie 11 місяців тому

    That muscle memory reflex is extraordinary.

  • @stormborn03
    @stormborn03 22 дні тому

    when I was young, my grandpa and my uncle used to fight, and they were really good at this art. Sometimes, they use nunchuck, RIP to them ,

  • @emptymindfilms
    @emptymindfilms  Рік тому +140

    In the next two weeks we will be publishing an interview with Grandmaster Bobby Taboada in 3 parts... subscribe to receive a notification

    • @melhorton5051
      @melhorton5051 Рік тому +5

      In MY 50 yrs of Martial Arts, I Am in Awe!! Very Humbling for me to observe!!

    • @JustAVibe111
      @JustAVibe111 Рік тому +1

      Who’s Bobby that’s Master Oogway put some respect on his name

    • @blackhammer4205
      @blackhammer4205 Рік тому +1

      Cool can't wait.

  • @sssssnakeeeee1
    @sssssnakeeeee1 Рік тому +72

    This is so phenomenal that you could play this in slow-mo and still have a hard time figuring out what he is doing

    • @gotsnuffify
      @gotsnuffify Рік тому +5

      That’s because he has no idea what he’s doing either.

    • @ItsCortez.V
      @ItsCortez.V Рік тому +3

      You gotta watch it a couple times. All he’s doing is blocking and using opponents force against them I think

    • @BernieUndErt
      @BernieUndErt Рік тому +2

      Both are very fast!

  • @lydonharriparsad2236
    @lydonharriparsad2236 11 місяців тому +1

    Excellent, absolutely excellent

  • @zaberguait
    @zaberguait Місяць тому

    Arnis was our special subject in school. We were taught in one whole year.

  • @jayswrld666
    @jayswrld666 21 день тому

    Seen a lot of videos like this and I always think it’s dope to think there’s people out there that really can do this

  • @sirhawkjames
    @sirhawkjames Рік тому +504

    I am no longer concerned about losing reaction time getting older. This dudes got the SAUCE

    • @Mifiboi
      @Mifiboi Рік тому +13

      Maintenance is key to keeping whatever you want with you until the grave. I think.

    • @menziesa
      @menziesa Рік тому +6

      Yeah I wouldn’t make the assumption that you’ll have good reflexes when you’re old because you watched a video showing someone with exponentially more dedication than you still demonstrating great reflexes. Especially not a grand master 😂😂😂😂😂

    • @sirhawkjames
      @sirhawkjames Рік тому +15

      @@menziesa You don’t know my level of dedication. KIYAAAAWWW

    • @jonasbindslev9894
      @jonasbindslev9894 Рік тому +6

      Use it or lose it 😊

    • @ItachiUchiha-jv3rf
      @ItachiUchiha-jv3rf Рік тому

      ​@@sirhawkjames 🤣🤣🤣

  • @wakonda43vafortnite60
    @wakonda43vafortnite60 Рік тому +208

    Two weeks later and I'm still watching this on repeat

    • @SthenosTV
      @SthenosTV Рік тому +1

      LoL 😆😂

    • @anthonyaristo9482
      @anthonyaristo9482 Рік тому

      I know right! Trying to pause as well

    • @D3vilman95
      @D3vilman95 Рік тому

      Need dis in slowmotion

    • @HipocratesR
      @HipocratesR Рік тому

      I just saw It and can't stop watching it, is an addiction I just got

    • @josephlee4337
      @josephlee4337 Рік тому +2

      Wakonda43va... you weren’t just awed by the elder Shifu, you was trying to cop some free moves as well. 😂

  • @55Quirll
    @55Quirll 8 місяців тому

    He’s been practicing all his life, that’s why he’s so good

  • @lllllillllllllillll
    @lllllillllllllillll 9 місяців тому +1

    I didn’t blink & I still missed everything

  • @pdelsaint4223
    @pdelsaint4223 Рік тому +138

    Man, this dude’s a legend. Look at the movement of his eyes sequencing the hands movements

    • @fgeorge7434
      @fgeorge7434 Рік тому +5

      Best comment ,he don’t need to look at the tip because the speed is fast but the hand to have clue for the direction of cutting

    • @Jimmy-1919
      @Jimmy-1919 Рік тому

      Guys wasted his time on something useless

  • @Rstidanny_
    @Rstidanny_ Рік тому +38

    Love how he’s teaching the class, blocking in full speed & coaching his sparring partner 👏🏾😭🔥

  • @NorthwayMotors
    @NorthwayMotors 11 місяців тому

    What a lovely smile at the end.

  • @BryantWhittaker-rr8wk
    @BryantWhittaker-rr8wk Місяць тому

    You can tell the much older man keeps himself fit. He will put a young man to shame. As fast as he moves

  • @jacksonrolles2706
    @jacksonrolles2706 Рік тому +137

    His reaction time for his age is actually insane

  • @jayceecombs6887
    @jayceecombs6887 11 місяців тому +65

    This Man is a legend! So casual speaking as he tells you his next move... teaching you. Can you "REALLY IMAGINE" the strength & speed the size & knowledge this man could/can inflict upon you so quick, & devastatingly? Such calm intensity! Thank you, J

  • @pedromedina5881
    @pedromedina5881 6 місяців тому

    I love his face at the end like "you saw that?"😏

  • @edilbertofaner4778
    @edilbertofaner4778 23 дні тому

    Excellent skill! Arnis is truly a Filipino martial arts!

  • @littleman938
    @littleman938 Рік тому +176

    His eyes never lose sight of the stick and he’s already analyzing where to throw his punch, where it’s not only accurate but inflicts pain to your enemy. Grandmaster 🙏

    • @dyllangreen5688
      @dyllangreen5688 Рік тому +1

      He literally looked away & still did that shit perfect.

    • @nomoru6451
      @nomoru6451 Рік тому

      He don't need no eyes..

    • @swakeereid8403
      @swakeereid8403 Рік тому

      Ill beat his A--

    • @hereticlife2546
      @hereticlife2546 Рік тому

      Y'all are clowns. When you've been playing the same make believe game of tap sticks over and over again for 60 years of course you don't need eyes or to look where you're going.Flash of Furious 5 fame is more of a "Grandmaster" than this guy.
      Fake ads martial arts. What a joke

    • @dajb90
      @dajb90 Рік тому

      Been doing the exact same routine for years..

  • @senpaichazak
    @senpaichazak Рік тому +1115

    I am so happy to see Filipino Martial Arts is getting attention :)

    • @muhammadsyafik8404
      @muhammadsyafik8404 Рік тому +9

      welcome to Thailand, here is the real fight 🙂

    • @BustahK
      @BustahK Рік тому +9

      ​@@muhammadsyafik8404Philippines not Thailand

    • @combatpredictions9671
      @combatpredictions9671 Рік тому +6

      @@muhammadsyafik8404 filipino martial arts defeated all their colonizers with superior armies/weapons, including: Japan, America, and Spain were the greatest. Muay Thai is for street fights/sports. Huge difference when FMA is meant to kill fast

    • @combatpredictions9671
      @combatpredictions9671 Рік тому

      especially since ur apparantely a Thai fighter with no respect for other artforms is crazy to me. Must be new generation@@muhammadsyafik8404

    • @combatpredictions9671
      @combatpredictions9671 Рік тому

      also if u do ur research FMA has deep roots. Even in movies like Star Wars inspired by Kali@@muhammadsyafik8404

  • @celesticforce2367
    @celesticforce2367 9 місяців тому

    You know I’d really love to have a teacher like him, I think I need the discipline, and I’m the kind to learn the hard way

  • @frederickastilla3614
    @frederickastilla3614 6 місяців тому

    The genuine balintawak master!!

  • @thatfriggingbathroom2656
    @thatfriggingbathroom2656 Рік тому +317

    The sparring partner is fast as hell himself but Grandpa is running rings around him

    • @drysabre2242
      @drysabre2242 Рік тому +1

      Sparring partner is slow like shit.

    • @BH-85
      @BH-85 Рік тому +9

      Practice the same thing 100 times a day for a year and see how fast you are at doing it. The sparring partner is moving how the master wants him to move so it's not hard for him to counter everything.

    • @floridaman6643
      @floridaman6643 Рік тому +2

      @@BH-85 bingooooo. Shit is still impressive, specially for his age.

    • @drysabre2242
      @drysabre2242 Рік тому +2

      @@BH-85 I was a competitive olympic sabre fencer. I practiced three times a day totalling for 7 hours during the week days. On Saturdays and Sundays we had 6 to four hours of sparrings. I am coaching sabre fencing for 42 years, since 1981. We used this type of drills just as a gymnastic. Actually, I borrowed this from my fellow Wushu coach. It is a gymnastic drill, very well performed and has nothing to do with actual bouting. Yes, sparring partner moves the way as master wants him to move because otherwise this video wouldn't be possible. As for hundreds time for day - this makes me laugh. You are a real expert for sure. You need thousands of repetitions in order automate movements. Go talk to your grandmother, dude.

    • @BH-85
      @BH-85 Рік тому

      @@drysabre2242 lmao I'm 37 but nice try. You are trying to tell me you can't do hand movements 1 hundred times in 1 day? Boxers do that crap in 30 mins. Go ask your great great grandfather.

  • @edgarguzman2071
    @edgarguzman2071 Рік тому +132

    It's always awesome to see when a Master demonstrates why he is master to all students...