I met Bobby T in Phoenix, AZ while doing a seminar for Peter Hill in 1987. Peter introduced us and Bobby and his student, Peter Ball, gave me an impromptu demonstration. It blew the top of my head off. Speed, power and precision. Whew. We talked for a little bit afterwards and I was amazed at how nice of a guy he was. I am glad that he has made a terrific impact on FMA in America. Much respect!
@@1trilliontiktokfollowers691 nah i dont think he failed to teach his fellow filipino. its the other way around. they probably dont wanna learn they tradition
I’m Blessed and very thankful..My training starts one on one with Guru Elman Cabotage on Tuesday..After speaking via phone with GM Taboada,I have been accepted as a student....
@@kerbytamares6403 and then more muskets came. You know what beat sticks? Swords. And what beat swords? Arrows. What beat arrows? Artillery. And what beat that? Automatic weapons. But what will always beat a master martial artist? An entry level wrestler, boxer... hell... if it's honesty time.. all of these weapons and techniques were designed to be used against civilians and farmers. So.. yeah it looks cool. But there is a reason modernized cultures dont use any of this theatre in real world scenarios.
I’m glad I found this video. I am practicing escrima myself and some of the things I’ve seen GM Taboada do went against my logic and what I’ve learned. But thanks to this video I see the point and reason for the way it’s done and it now makes perfect sense 😁
Just to be perfectly clear, Miyamoto Musashi killed the overwhelming number of his opponents with wooden swords (bokken) because he came to realize that he could kill in a single blow with either steel or wood, but wood was cheaper & more readily available. To be clearer still, Musashi used boat oars, tree branches, and a scroll binding pole to kill his opponents who were trying to slay him using steel swords. Make no mistake, these are death blows he's dealing out.
@@LIONTAMER3D We're both half right: (per Wikipedia) "The undefeated Japanese duelist, Miyamoto Musashi (c. 1584-1645), triumphed in more than sixty duels during his lifetime, many of which ended in the deaths of his opponents. His first duel (and kill) occurred in 1596, when a wandering samurai named Arima Kihei entered the region of Hirafuku, where a thirteen-year-old Musashi was living with his uncle. Kihei posted a notice that he would duel with whomever was brave enough to meet his challenge. Musashi, though only a boy with a stick, answered the challenge and faced the wandering samurai in combat. Despite all odds, the young Miyamoto Musashi knocked Arima Kihei off his feet and bludgeoned the surprised samurai to death with his stick." There's an excellent biography about Musashi, narrated by renowned martial artist Mark Dacascos (also a host on a cooking show these days) that's excellent. If you can find it it may have been on the History Channel.
Great job belton, going places we dearnt not go, watching you twitch is entertaining and educational, a room full of admiration for gm bobby and nobody wanting to be in your shoes lol thankyou for sharing and inspiring us all train hard and train smart, Mr clive
Wowww!!!...Bobby Taboada......I was one of Bobby's students for over 2 years in New Zealand in the late 80's......What a machine..what a guy. I miss my friend.......I have lost touch with him due to an illness....Brings tears to my eyes watching him on clips like this.....Can anyone tell me his email or a contact, please......cheers..
I don't know why but I find It f*cking scary even with a headgear to stand there and get smashed in the head by Grandamaster Bobby Taboada hihu! He's really intense and quick! Pugay from here in the Philippines 😊
Imagine the poor sap who tries to rob this teacher and how easily he would dominate the attacker. I have no idea how they move so fast yet make it look so "easy'
Grandmaster Taboada appears to remain in a somewhat constant state of Matrix-style bullet dodge mode, perception-wise speaking. Pretty awesome to see his Kali in a more unleashed kind of fashion, thanks to that gear (and to you volunteering). Thanks for sharing👍
I train at Balintawak Cuentada Taboada System N.Y. with Chief Instructor Bob Sullen. COVID messed up our 2020 summer camp. Hope to see you 2021 GM!... I see you on the left there Alex Ormaza! RIP Eddie Velez and Sam Buot
FMA is really different from other martial arts because "the best defense is offense" we are not really taught to block strikes but strike the one that strikes.. The art doesn't manifest in sparring because the goal is simply to kill the aggressor as fast as posible. If the agressor is also a martial artist then you overwhelm him with more deadly strikes.. In real life combat you have to accept the truth that when you engage your enemy you will die too.. That is why there is no back peddal in fma, it is always forward..
This is why I don't really see FMA being developed as a sport or at least it's not going to get popular. Unlike other martial arts, it is still being used in combat.
Actually...Balintawak training focuses on being defensive and blocking before being offensive. In the words of GM Nene Gaabucayan "Anyone can hit. But how well can you defend?"
Question from someone who knows nothing about FMA: why does the student always deflect the attacks and the posts his stick forward and leaves it there?
Developing more speed reflexes for defense and counter and the feeder then recounters. Otherwise the drill can just end. That hit back can end the drill as a full swing. But it’s more a reference point.
Random Living as another BJJ dude. All martial ranges have their place. BJJ is not the answer to everything. Please stop being arrogant. It Makes us other practitioners look bad.
@@martialharpistmatthew1837 nah stop explaining things to them. Just laugh it out, they wouldn't understand "range" and "moments", all they understand is "kick-ass." I practiced BJJ too but i didn't apply for a belt so all i know are the basics. This fellas don't know which is "hand-to-hand combat" and "armed combat."
I can guarantee you Guro Taboada just rekindled his love for Filipino martial arts when he was allowed to go full strike in demonstrations. I can see how much he truly enjoyed that.
Ow ..this old man using speed while moving circullar hand technique..he use soft and hard to his opponent now i know why he can hit ...i know his teaching now....how brilliant ..good job
i have always wondered how would it feel if he would "agak" me. I have always trained with my father who is also a grandmaster of balintawak arnis, and have also experienced one time to train with his master who had passed away. I wonder if the experience is the same. I missed the sound and sensation when my "garote" hits the other. I didn't get to master the art only completed level 5-6 kinda. and have mostly forgotten it.
I'm watching this like 4 minutes and I check the time and no... It was 1 minute only! He is so quick. ':D The guy in the back with the scarf on, was he in some of Master Wong's videos?
@@beltonlubas4120 Thanks man. I appreciate your answer and enjoyed your demonstrations. And Mr Rubio's demonstrations as well. He kept super-friendly mood in those Master Wong's videos. Not easy task at all. ':)
Yup, even the master looks like he got some new toy. He can finally strike with intention, and not worry about hurting partner.
yep intend to demonstrate what is all about when you get strike by those sticks. on how devastating could an attack or strike might brings you.
Even if i had a helmet on i would be scarwd shitless if he were me in the head
Yeah if your willing to learn prepare the pain.. Like NO PAIN NO GAIN SIMPLE
GM definitely loving it!!!! 😆
@@josephramos980 1111111
I met Bobby T in Phoenix, AZ while doing a seminar for Peter Hill in 1987. Peter introduced us and Bobby and his student, Peter Ball, gave me an impromptu demonstration. It blew the top of my head off. Speed, power and precision. Whew. We talked for a little bit afterwards and I was amazed at how nice of a guy he was. I am glad that he has made a terrific impact on FMA in America. Much respect!
@Super Dan Anderson Wheres Peter Hill now? I'd like my kids to learn a few things from him.
@@Native_love As far as I know he's still in Phoenix.
As Filipinos would say, "Pugay!"
And failed to teach his fellow Filipinos.
@@1trilliontiktokfollowers691 nah i dont think he failed to teach his fellow filipino. its the other way around. they probably dont wanna learn they tradition
-What's the situation?
-Well initially we thought it was just an old man with a stick.
hahaha deadly oldman rather
I’m Blessed and very thankful..My training starts one on one with Guru Elman Cabotage on Tuesday..After speaking via phone with GM Taboada,I have been accepted as a student....
Congratulations brother.. take courage. God bless you...
Not "GURU"
Instead use
" GURO"
imagine he's your dad and you bring bad grades home
My right butt cheek is way larger than the other
Lol 😂 be sure to comeback home wearing this gear then.
nhuj esacatnep filipino's are weird... even tho i'm one😅
I remembered my mom(filipino) smack me with my toy gun, she broke that hitting my leg.
@nhuj esacatnep I'm a filipino, but what you said is true. I hate white supremacist too.
Now imagine him using a machete. Thats what these Filipino warriors were like back in the days. They took heads clean off.
@stanly stud actually Magellan used muskets and cannons against the Filipino natives, the natives chopped his head off eventually.
@@kerbytamares6403 facts. HAHA
@@kerbytamares6403 it's always about the man first, the weapon second.
Nah, try to change with carambit, that will be awesome.
@@kerbytamares6403 and then more muskets came. You know what beat sticks? Swords. And what beat swords? Arrows. What beat arrows? Artillery. And what beat that? Automatic weapons. But what will always beat a master martial artist? An entry level wrestler, boxer... hell... if it's honesty time.. all of these weapons and techniques were designed to be used against civilians and farmers. So.. yeah it looks cool. But there is a reason modernized cultures dont use any of this theatre in real world scenarios.
I’m glad I found this video. I am practicing escrima myself and some of the things I’ve seen GM Taboada do went against my logic and what I’ve learned. But thanks to this video I see the point and reason for the way it’s done and it now makes perfect sense 😁
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Just to be perfectly clear, Miyamoto Musashi killed the overwhelming number of his opponents with wooden swords (bokken) because he came to realize that he could kill in a single blow with either steel or wood, but wood was cheaper & more readily available. To be clearer still, Musashi used boat oars, tree branches, and a scroll binding pole to kill his opponents who were trying to slay him using steel swords. Make no mistake, these are death blows he's dealing out.
youre right mate.. i cant imagine the damage if that guy doesnt wear that helmet.
Interesting. Didn't know all of this but if I remember Musashi killed his first man at age 11 with a stick.
@@shevetlevi2821 first kill was with a sword, age 13
@@LIONTAMER3D We're both half right:
(per Wikipedia)
"The undefeated Japanese duelist, Miyamoto Musashi (c. 1584-1645), triumphed in more than sixty duels during his lifetime, many of which ended in the deaths of his opponents. His first duel (and kill) occurred in 1596, when a wandering samurai named Arima Kihei entered the region of Hirafuku, where a thirteen-year-old Musashi was living with his uncle. Kihei posted a notice that he would duel with whomever was brave enough to meet his challenge. Musashi, though only a boy with a stick, answered the challenge and faced the wandering samurai in combat. Despite all odds, the young Miyamoto Musashi knocked Arima Kihei off his feet and bludgeoned the surprised samurai to death with his stick."
There's an excellent biography about Musashi, narrated by renowned martial artist Mark Dacascos (also a host on a cooking show these days) that's excellent. If you can find it it may have been on the History Channel.
@@shevetlevi2821 wikipedia is wrong, he used a sword his first duel
So proud to be a balintawak practitioner in Cebu, KGB-MAGGS chapter. Met GM Bobby 7 years ago and had a tattoo in my thumb as branding.
I got to watch this clip a year ago and popped up again. After a year passed he still hits with lighting speed.😁
Great video! Grandmaster Bobby Toboada is still as fast and deadly as a Panther. Amazing to watch his techniques. Thanks for the video!
I would love to study his moves in slow motion.
Never saw that first head-shot coming.
Love it Bobby still bad which is why I love fma even as we get old it's a art you can do forever
The definition of blinding speed. You'd be out cold before you even realized what hit you
That's why i love martial Arts because your constantly learning different styles an techniques
He's old but still so fast. Even slow-motion flash is still there
Great job belton, going places we dearnt not go, watching you twitch is entertaining and educational, a room full of admiration for gm bobby and nobody wanting to be in your shoes lol thankyou for sharing and inspiring us all train hard and train smart, Mr clive
Ahh the stick replacing the Filipino Bolo, still a deadly weapon in the hands of anyone trained by this Grand Master.
0:06 that hit to the back of the head is one of a kind. That would really mess you up, man.
Who else watched it like 4 times lol
I did... Haha
Wowww!!!...Bobby Taboada......I was one of Bobby's students for over 2 years in New Zealand in the late 80's......What a machine..what a guy. I miss my friend.......I have lost touch with him due to an illness....Brings tears to my eyes watching him on clips like this.....Can anyone tell me his email or a contact, please......cheers..
Bolivian Billionaire or email me. And I can forward info to him. Email your contact info
Go to his website. Gmbobbytaboada.com
One of the best! So humble
He is LETHAL at that medio/corto range-I would love to learn the Balintawak style!
I don't know why but I find It f*cking scary even with a headgear to stand there and get smashed in the head by Grandamaster Bobby Taboada hihu! He's really intense and quick! Pugay from here in the Philippines 😊
@jacob picorro .... smooth, precise & effortless...... oh ya, HELLA QUICK.... much respect
Sayang konti lang ang tumangkilik nito sa pinas. 😔
Imagine the poor sap who tries to rob this teacher and how easily he would dominate the attacker.
I have no idea how they move so fast yet make it look so "easy'
I would love to study his moves in slow motion.
If he survived
Real masters hit hard. That's how you learn. You reach he teaches.
I trained with Bobby back in the 90’s in New Zealand. Not only is he a great martial artist, he’s a great person.
Awesome, thanks for sharing. Kind regards to all brothers & sisters of martial arts.
Now you know why Bruce Lee is so fast. He learned FMA from Master Inosanto before Bruce Lee became so fast.
A real master teaching real skills, awesome!!
eskrima the most effective self defense ever made and im proud that it came from my home town Cebu...
Grandmaster Taboada appears to remain in a somewhat constant state of Matrix-style bullet dodge mode, perception-wise speaking. Pretty awesome to see his Kali in a more unleashed kind of fashion, thanks to that gear (and to you volunteering). Thanks for sharing👍
GM Bobby said he wants to use his kamagong stick next time :)
FMA Pulse bwahahahaha. Riiiiiiggghhhht
Ray Anthony Brady yeah. I’m that guy. And I wouldn’t want that. Lol. Kamagong. Nope.
Tried using kamagong during a practice session. It was brutal on my wrists.
@@beltonlubas4120 is there any empty hand technique like panantukan in escrima?
They'd have to add a "Extreme Violence" warning before the video if he used a kamagong stick.
Proud to be full blooded visayan
Here
Honoring our martial arts
I would love to study his moves in slow motion.
avigator find an instructor. I’m a Guro under him.
Thank you Grandmaster.
Im from kenya africa .do u have online learning pliz
Grandmaster of Philippines
The Master is already scary with a stick. Imagine a barong, dahong palay or bolo.
I train at Balintawak Cuentada Taboada System N.Y. with Chief Instructor Bob Sullen. COVID messed up our 2020 summer camp. Hope to see you 2021 GM!... I see you on the left there Alex Ormaza! RIP Eddie Velez and Sam Buot
Never ever show this to a Polynesian Parent... our whippings would be scary haha
Semisi Nau lol!!!
Semisi Nau slippah
Feels like Star Wars Prequels lightsaber combat, and that’s a compliment!
Is it just me or is GM Bobby still holding out in power with the head strikes?
barry pacis yeah he is.
Daaaamn, that is some impressive headgear bro... Lol, was worried about you for a minute there.
FMA is really different from other martial arts because "the best defense is offense" we are not really taught to block strikes but strike the one that strikes.. The art doesn't manifest in sparring because the goal is simply to kill the aggressor as fast as posible. If the agressor is also a martial artist then you overwhelm him with more deadly strikes.. In real life combat you have to accept the truth that when you engage your enemy you will die too.. That is why there is no back peddal in fma, it is always forward..
Thank you!
This is why I don't really see FMA being developed as a sport or at least it's not going to get popular. Unlike other martial arts, it is still being used in combat.
Actually...Balintawak training focuses on being defensive and blocking before being offensive. In the words of GM Nene Gaabucayan "Anyone can hit. But how well can you defend?"
Very fast for his age faster than the young ones I'm proud of him
Stick fighting rule
Every blows is intended to stop your opponent
Or kill them if necessary. Right?
michael dev #truth
Sometimes you have to one for the team ! You’re a fortunate man
I love seeing GM Bobby in action
Nice, kali.
"Tay, I fail my math subject"
Father: 0:02
He makes you wear a helmet and he smacks you around with a stick for a while?
Seems like fun if he's not pissed off.
Thank you so much for sharing.
Question from someone who knows nothing about FMA: why does the student always deflect the attacks and the posts his stick forward and leaves it there?
Developing more speed reflexes for defense and counter and the feeder then recounters. Otherwise the drill can just end. That hit back can end the drill as a full swing. But it’s more a reference point.
@@beltonlubas4120 Got it, thanks!
Thanks very much for this video
My lolo's and uncles will never teach out sider even our half filipino cousins is prohibited to learn this art.
I'm sure they are missing out.
i can't stop watching this 😱😱😱
Hahaha. I’m glad you enjoy it.
This can beat any martial art I guarantee you. U don't want to be hit by a stick.
@bhauger1 melee user wont pick a fight from long distance
@@VinceZeo very wrong
He knows the business
Boy 1: I bet my dad can beat your dad.
Boy 2: I bet my grandpa can beat your dad.
Boy 1: What?
"You must be willing to accept the pain."
Random bjj dude: Can he do this while in a kimura?
It wouldn't get to the kimura. He already would have tagged you in the back of the head, you're either dead or unconscious. .
Random Living as another BJJ dude. All martial ranges have their place. BJJ is not the answer to everything. Please stop being arrogant. It Makes us other practitioners look bad.
@@martialharpistmatthew1837 nah stop explaining things to them. Just laugh it out, they wouldn't understand "range" and "moments", all they understand is "kick-ass." I practiced BJJ too but i didn't apply for a belt so all i know are the basics. This fellas don't know which is "hand-to-hand combat" and "armed combat."
I wish he had a USB port I could plug into to download all that knowledge and vision. Sick!
imagine he's your dad and you crash his car😢
He's Man, you don't want to mess with. Even in your dreams
One small stick and he could take down Brock Lesnar in his prime..... Easily
Hahaha that's if he doesn't decide to double leg your soul into the afterlife
Sure he could... Because in the real world, in fluid life and death situations, such things are known with such absurd certainty.
That stick is pretty big
I can guarantee you Guro Taboada just rekindled his love for Filipino martial arts when he was allowed to go full strike in demonstrations.
I can see how much he truly enjoyed that.
I slowed the video down to 25% and still had trouble keeping up with some of the old man's moves. And he's smiling through must of it.
that smile is what you will see as you fall to the ground before blacking out.
Nice work sir Bobby👍👍👍
poor guys ears still ringing.
MUCH RESPECT
Just beautiful!
That's wholesome techniques there.
This old man is the master of kurtis stryker i think.
Bobby Taboada is in his 70s. You still have no chance. He’s an inspiration.
Can he dodge bullets ?
@@loopylou7813this is martial arts not super power gtfo
@@loopylou7813well no fucking human can
Good job, sir
Wow, impressive 👍
That man is faster and more accurate than a striking pit viper!
Respect guru !!!!
Just amazing.
i love this kind of matial art... but sad to say no one know this in our place...
Where are you located
Man, he is fucking super dangerous with a stick. So awesome!
When you fight Bobby in the park and he picks up a twig, run
I felt that first hit in my soul
GM Bobby impressive as usual....and am impressed with the head gear, glass visor don't break easily.
sgtjoe2008 spartan gear. Well built.
Dam hes good .. excellent gm.. he didnt hurt him & he did it with just enough power to make him feel it. Awesome..
Ow ..this old man using speed while moving circullar hand technique..he use soft and hard to his opponent now i know why he can hit ...i know his teaching now....how brilliant ..good job
What is the brand model of the headgear being used?
Salute!
i have always wondered how would it feel if he would "agak" me. I have always trained with my father who is also a grandmaster of balintawak arnis, and have also experienced one time to train with his master who had passed away. I wonder if the experience is the same. I missed the sound and sensation when my "garote" hits the other. I didn't get to master the art only completed level 5-6 kinda. and have mostly forgotten it.
He's enjoying that a little...
Legendary master
Wow amazing
Master 👍👍👍
Keep in mind that GM Taboada is in his early 70's!
my man be playin the drums
Bobby taboada,,, Grandmaster that is not fake.,,
What kind of head gear is that
It’s in the description. Spartan head gear
I'm watching this like 4 minutes and I check the time and no... It was 1 minute only! He is so quick. ':D
The guy in the back with the scarf on, was he in some of Master Wong's videos?
Tomas Frybl yes. He was. He also put on the same helmet and tried it out too. That’s Paulo Rubio
@@beltonlubas4120 Thanks man. I appreciate your answer and enjoyed your demonstrations. And Mr Rubio's demonstrations as well. He kept super-friendly mood in those Master Wong's videos. Not easy task at all. ':)
Except Karate, I want to learn Kali, it's very practical and deadly.
I wouldn'tmind seeing him in an actual sparring
They do spar with soft, padded sticks. Sparring with the rattan sticks is way, way too dangerous.
Where can I find that head gear?
Spartan head gear
@@beltonlubas4120 Thank you sir! It looks high quality.