Grandmaster Bobby Toboada

Don't miss the opportunity to see the top International Grandmasters in the World teach and demonstrate their arts.

[@cindymananzalamartinez6679]

Many filipinos don't even practice their own martial art. I know more foreigners who practice arnis/kali than actual filipinos. We should start apreciating our martial arts because this is one of the very few that really defines our being filipino.

[@EtomackTV]

Idol kasi nila si Jackie Chan, Bruce Lee at Donnie Yen di nila alam ang daming magagaling na Grand Master sa atin pagdating sa Martial Art

[@free2flow]

I used to teach my kids this but now I prefer wrestling or boxing. Kids will have more fun and more chance to test their skills in a safe but very competitive environment .

[@EtomackTV]

@@free2flow try Panuntukan (dirty boxing) and Yawyan

[@timmckee6247]

If I was to bring a weapon to a fight it would never be a flimsy stick

[@jdgiggity6481]

TiM McKee ignorance kills people bud

[@zeroeightization]

It used to be a closely-held secret among Filipino families that was passed down through generations. Originally used to repel foreign invaders, the skill was kept hidden among clans for centuries, and it was strictly forbidden to share it with outsiders.

[@KraxzLorcan]

Maybe due to the scarcity of the present practitioners, they broke that long time taboo. The elders of these martial arts are, as you see, already grew old and most youths here in the Philippines have no interest in this traditional martial arts of ours.

[@ladymercy5275]

Isn't peace wonderful? Now we can share in each other's martial arts, and appreciate the beauty of human form in motion. It is after all, art.

[@gabrielegenota1480]

@@ladymercy5275 Well said! Super beautifully put

[@JUDE6995]

That's why the Spaniards outlaw Arnis and escrima during their occupation But the natives kept practicing by empty hands through dancing

[@JC0820]

​@@KraxzLorcan It was not because the youth here in the Philippines have no interest in Kali. Kali is not just a martial art, it is an art of killing. A Kali practitioner can kill his/her opponent in a matter of seconds. That's how dangerous this martial art is. As a result, only the military and law enforcement officers in the Philippines were trained in this combat style because they were disciplined to use it. This is also the advantage of our soldiers in the battle field. But now that this is taught around the world, every special force will now have this in their repertoire.

[@josephhague6059]

My son is taking stick fighting here in North Carolina USA. It has built his confidence. He was shy after coming to the US from the Philippines, and the training keeps him in touch with his culture. I have posted videos of his training.

[@noiJadisCailleach]

Again, "stick fighting" lol.

[@noiJadisCailleach]

@Ako si KUYA @ iba pa Idiot. I've been teaching Kali for years. I'm talking about the terminologies being used. Casually using "stick fighting" may seem harmless. But if you take in to account the core implications of words and how the understanding of people are on different levels, true masters who did the work and cultural research will have to be strict with using the right terms so as the core nature of the knowledge you're trying to impart will not fade away and is resistant to modification over time. The goal is to have that solidity, even hundreds or thousands of years after you're gone. Even if the art is updated. And before you get confused, being modified and being updated are two totally different things. Victims of terminological misuse by these fake masters are people who are just on the fence of this world. What's even more sad is that these victims actually think they know what they're talking about. Isn't that right? LOL.

[@boybato2690]

@Ako si KUYA @ iba pa Stfu gago you've been schooled by that guy, you don't need to come back and make yourself even worse..

[@toxophilite6804]

Joseph Hague That's great news. Encourage him as much as possible. For me martial arts have been a weapon I always have, and never leave home for 60 years.

[@gerardrizon8554]

Thats nice..jo..

[@puffdee6403]

Can't believe where watching this 20 years ago

[@kugelschreiber5678]

Had the honor of shortly sparring with this man for a quick, basic demonstration a year and a half ago. It was equal parts terrifying and incredible. The videos don’t do him justice. He is INCREDIBLY fast.

[@tomaram6938]

Wow!

[@MikeeMikeVlog2020]

WE ARE SO PROUD OF YOU SIR BOBBY.. not just for being a true blood Filipino, but being u as a humble human being.. We Filipinos are so proud of You GOD BLESS YOU ALWAYS N YOUR STUDENTS..such A HUMBLE MASTER. 😇🙏

[@joetumlad24]

and Handsome ( angan, Bisaya gud)🤘🇵🇭

[@pixelpastiche]

I wish that there was a movie that GM Bobby Toboada was in where he just walks along with the stick and then fends of people and saves a town or something. I just want more video of this guy.

[@1stvongoejr]

Beautiful display!!!

[@rodikyriakou6044]

A man whom I see as master of a practical system of close quarter eskrima.

[@zakoloputat]

one of the best...

[@Reubengotgame]

this is incredible!

[@schmuelsonsradang4301]

This master is trully humble, and he demonstrates his knowledges with smile full of fun.

[@user-xv4up6oo3p]

Transfer of immense power,at an incredible speed...ya use what you got.... This is where innovation and art collide

[@phoebe3122]

He is a legend from the Philippines

[@ANGPEDRO1]

wow this is may be the most intense demonstration :) just wow

[@willstvvlog9438]

I was so amazed with this kind of Filipino martial arts the speed and power so fantastic.

[@entertaichi]

Thanks for sharing ! Have an awesome day!

[@MA-hd6lu]

The vigilantes of the movie series "Arrow," are also using the FMA as part of their fighting skills. 💪

[@frankiereinares8892]

thanks for sharing.grandmaster taboada is awesome,my fellow compatriot.👍

[@jmhemtp]

I loved meeting this man.

[@manuellozano7171]

GM Bobby is awesome!

[@markingemi1441]

Magnificent here.

[@faizullakhan1556]

Respect! Very skilful.

[@todamoon9187]

The man is a legend

[@puffnightynight]

Beautiful!

[@Random_JapGuy]

Ilang kuku na ang nawala sakin pero proud akong naturuan ng aking lolo Jun kahulyo💯

[@240fxst]

Such finesse & poise. Thank you sir.

[@ellul613]

Just brilliant 🤩

[@jasperjayme3012]

Wow good job Sir, proud here from Cebu Phils...

[@67Mannheim]

'Balintawak' was founded or, initially developed (as a philosophy, really) in my city. The old city 'name tag' is still there! The guy who taught him is (was) also from my city. His characterization of the 'art' as "brutal" hits me with historical references: we grew up with kali/arnis practitioners willing to fight (in the streets!) to prove their worth! Things have changed since...and, GM Bobby comes from that 'historical context'. Real fights using kamagong.

[@kenjin00b]

Which is? Cebu?

[@ramstine3495]

​@@kenjin00byup. I personally got trained by my uncle John Villasin who was trained by his dad Jose Villasin. Haven't done it in years though.

[@rpcado2000]

My head was also moving while watching them striking each other. Lol!

[@andrewvillanueva4222]

beautiful techniques

[@kfliden]

Awesome demo!

[@alemano78]

I've stood in front of both of these men. You'd be tense, too.

[@johnmichaelrollon6922]

During in my 1st year High School we were taught, how to use Arnis as a self defense, it was just the basic, This is the first time I've seen this intense strike and defense.. so great.

[@simpleman8644]

So proud to be part of the Taboada lineage of Balintawak! GM Bobby is the greatest martial artist I’ve ever met in my life!

[@mr.s5523]

THAT WAS AMAZING TO WATCH

[@meya4307]

Woah..this is yet the coolest arnis demo I've seen and was uploaded a year after I was born.

[@GruncleJohn]

Awesome!

[@terrysustarsic2151]

I'm at awe...and beyond proud. No wonder this FMA is dangerous.

[@casseyvalderrama1795]

Tuwang tuwa ang anting mga ninuno sana mas marami pang magbukas na magturo nito sa ating lahi. Ito ay ating kayamanan. Mabuhay ka po guro Bobby maraming salamat kabayan.

[@shrinivaaspillai6327]

Unbelievable,handsome Sir,lovely God bless you.

[@mattbronsil6336]

I watch a lot of videos on Eastern martial art weapons. And they are often just people twirling stuff and throwing things into the air, trying to juggle the weapon like bowling pins. This is how you use a weapon as a weapon. Thank you.

[@phoenixgierra6484]

Beautiful

[@brucealcoriza1606]

Even Bruce Lee himself adopted this Filipino martial arts, you can check it out on his Enter the Dragon and his other movies as well. During the Spanish-Filipino war, this stick fighting style (Arnis in Filipino) was being used by Filipino resistance fighters, along with the Machete (Itak in Filipino) against the enemy...Original Filipino martial arts, and being a Filipino myself I'm so proud of this to be promoted and taught by this amazing Filipino Arnis master throughout the world...:)

[@cezanniemelchor2395]

BRUCE ALCORIZA it was Danny Innosanto his friend who Stated he helped BL to form Jeet Kun Do, that's why Bruce Lee gave him all authority to teach it, and is also the sole keeper to teach JKD and was responsible in introducing and teaching Bruce Lee the Arnis.

[@raymarobedoza3461]

BRUCE ALCORIZA do not use the word "proud" it is fatal.

[@rannevermore7775]

BRUCE ALCORIZA Meeeee meeeee meeeee

[@sergeykuznets8865]

No Bruce got it himself, and after Denny confirm that Bruce got it like Phillipino

[@Allnonym0u5]

Yes I believe so. But I don't think he fully mastered it. But his own art of "JKD".

[@toxophilite6804]

Great job young man. Never quit the Dojo during your lifetime no matter where life takes you👊

[@leanardpoon6219]

Don't mess with older Filipino guys you don't know. The names of legends is way too numerous. Especially in Central California.

[@moisesdeerio6894]

Very excellent show Grand Master Bobby more power to all Balintawak Martial Arts. : ) : )

[@braulionara3684]

Love this video....

[@pascalholecska2396]

wooooow!!!! Fantastic technique!!!!

[@alexyap7323]

Very proud of your pinoy arnis skills. Keep it up!

[@kirbymarchbarcena]

Grandmaster did not even blinked or sometimes never looked at the strikes while parrying.

[@marifellibradilla1524]

This is impressive one day i will meet this man hopefully he still alive.

[@belindagosmo4201]

Wow proud of u sir.love from philippines

[@stevepatrickjarvis]

Okay I am impressed and wouldn't mind seeing this Grandmaster in some action movies.

[@mrpakkmann3607]

what did I just see...wow

[@richardfernandez106]

master bobby is indeed the grandmaster

[@3642130]

I still can't believe I accidentally hit this man in the face with a stick! Only because of his honor that he let me go....he knew i did NOT mean to! A truly Great man, now that i'm older I realize the sacrifices he has made in his life to make Balintawak known to the world outside Cebu! A wonderful man indeed!

[@wickedsick5639]

Damn ... This guy is legend

[@thunderabrau2969]

truly he is.

[@rr8218]

I need this. I live in Canada I want to practice this for so many reasons. I will manifest this.

[@nexqabahg]

Bobby has several instructors in canada, and recently a youtube channel to show his stuff and his own website has excellent training videos you can buy to help assist in learning the art too

[@johnmetzger9410]

Fantastic stick fighting demo

[@justiceforall4628]

I remember my dad and my uncle who use to practice 12 paris...i learn some of it....yes it is,only teach to the closest family...i just wish i could practice more when i was young..but back in my mind its still fresh...

[@keithsj10]

Bobby was discovered and introduced to the world by Peter Ball of New Zealand. Where is he? Bobby didn't speak English, even when he started teaching for Peter in New Zealand. I witnessed Peter and Bobby in Phoenix AZ in 1992 when they came to see Sam Buot. Bobby had hair back then like in this video. Peter moved far faster and smoother than this other guy in the video. However, Bobby has done more to spread balintawak than any other master. Respect 👍

[@joelaujero5896]

That is your gift sir. Education cannot give you gift.

[@teddimulyadita04]

Maganda Master, I follow you from Indonesia

[@roelpinca9824]

ito ang pinakaburito ko sa lahat ng martial arts... kaso wala lang master na tulad mo na nagtuturo dito samin...

[@ryanbikers6551]

Real ART of "stick fighting".... GREAT!!!

[@thunderabrau2969]

to tell you the truth its more an art because its represent a bolo or sword and knife in a stick.

[@CovertGeopolitics]

The original shock and awe warfare!

[@alexyap7323]

Very impressive filipino martial arts!

[@photographixniherbert6289]

I'm proud to be a Filipino

[@christopherwithers1131]

I really miss my escrima days! A lot good training partners. Dog Brothers style.

[@paulolight5145]

Aí não tem enrolação...👏👏👏

[@educators2010]

I encourage my kids in sports. I will support any type of sports. Now they grandmaster of ML.

[@michaeldelacruz516]

Grand master bobby tabeoda im a filipino ,,,frome my country i know and i can how to fight because i learned everything about all the ancient ticnics of filipino martial arts my porpuse someday i can preserve filipino martial arts...blood of filipino cunnot sorender and connot be defeated easely

[@albertdeleon6437]

Great video

[@dadyervill0]

Muy buen sparing... 👏👏👏

[@xiaolaoshu520]

the other guy is so tense.. "need to be relax but ready"

[@shalloyo]

Salamat Master ! This was guapo practic .

[@meishartal4545]

I love how he did that strike there

[@nashdelapena2190]

This must be included in Philippine Educational Curriculum!

[@jaymarkkabo2626]

Please be reminded that the flexible wooden stick is for practicing only. But in real life, we use real swords or knifes.

[@abdullahibnrinibnpoat2059]

Laaa e Laaha ill lal law ( there's no God but the God) blessing for you

[@ronjacobsen3264]

No education but the man is a professor. What a cool guy.

[@josephjavellana5030]

Perpetual glory incedental glory

[@Ratt611]

“I grew up with no education but i was still handsome.” 😄 this guy is a gem.

[@lilysummer3394]

Wow! so quick moves...

[@joeldelantar9727]

Sa lahat ng napasukan ko ng martial arts para mag paturo salahat dito ako napahanga sagaling ng arnis

[@noliablania5269]

Paturo nga ako lods

[@XITIJTHOOL]

NICE PREPARATION.

[@cefdugs7986]

master bobby gusto ko sana magbalik ulit sa laro nang balintawak dati ako nag laro noon sa cebu ang master nmin c narding taga wireles cebu. 1987 pa yon

[@Inquiring_Together]

very dangerous and relaxing.

[@dirtybrownfilipino7641]

My lolo taught me iskrema,the First stage is everytime it gets dark or blindfolded. It is more on using your own opponents strength back.

[@James-wd9ib]

The weird thing about Arnis and Eskrima is that you start with weapons and then progress into bare hands. The highest level is barehanded. Totally backwards compared to systems like Kobudo.

[@petrolmonkey8339]

thats how all martial art develop, remember martial arts were taught assuming that a farmer has pole/sickle/hoe, fishermen have oars and hooks back then... but youre absolutely right, hence the saying "Heart is a Spear" which translates to something like anything can be the spear(if a spear user)

[@lendoncata6944]

try to fougth me ur kudodo

[@irvineduliantes2823]

An arnis instructor told me that they do it like that in order to have the students develop the instinct of looking for any kind of weapon first, and if there is none, then that's the time to fight with barehands. If a Karateka for example gets attacked by a person who has a knife, his first instinct would be to punch or kick since that's what he's trained to do, and he'll be at a huge disadvantage if the guy with the knife actually knows how to use it properly. Take Jason Bourne for example. He used a pen against a guy who has a knife instead of fighting with barehands :)

[@user-tb6pe1qj8x]

Бомба! Привет из Узбекистана!

[@jackhammer5683]

Какая бомба? Показывают дерьмо. Заученные комбинации. Партнёр делает, что было заранее оговорено. Мастера дутые. Деньги гребут с людей.

[@babydeath8486]

Big ass dude..and very humble.

[@DuplicitousDark]

this is b4 he had the surgery I guess. he's breathing kinda hard here.

[@theunknownman8751]

Awesome

[@wilfredocalinawan2042]

Wow he mentioned about kamagong..if im not mistaken there was a movie entitled kamagong and it was about arnis de mano

[@beadlekentot6231]

This is the basic in PE then the single then double sinawali, redonda and other below the belt move then the 3 crusadas We just did not learn the counters.

[@thunderabrau2969]

dapat mabalik yan sa elementary at high school PE para ma explain ng mabuti ang halaga ng filipino martial art.

[@ken24400]

I am proud of my relative...

[@jimmynorco9916]

Proud kalang pag sikat plastic amp

[@luarcobal3127]

i had a spar with him once. and he lost. then i go back to sleep. its just a dream😂😂😂😂

[@elpediojr.anacaya9849]

hahaha

[@great9302]

Sakto. "In your dreams." 😂

[@great9302]

Sakto. "In your dreams." 😂

[@jmart4166]

LOL too funny

[@sahaluvakkas3420]

I couldn't beat him in my dreams too