Guro Dan Inosanto for "The Bladed Hand"

A documentary film about Filipino Martial Arts by Jay Ignacio, "The Bladed Hand" is a documentary about the global impact and current state of Eskrima/Kali/Arnis, otherwise known as Filipino Martial Arts. Here is a special excerpts of how Hollywood was introduced to the Filipino Martial Arts because of FilAm Guro Dan Inosanto from the documentary, "The Bladed Hand".
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[@DoreVibe]

I knew Bruce and Dan were good friends but It's cool to hear Dan say that Bruce was his "BEST friend at that time period". Epic partnership! Great video! Thanks for sharing!

[@jdjohn4360]

They were best friends How lucky for Dan , to be taught and respected by Bruce. Dans the man who continues the Legacy of Bruce and JKD. I don’t think anyone knew Bruce as well as Dan. Dan used to speak about Bruce and their situations at times during classes. Fascinating!

[@andreevejar2228]

Petition to include him in the list of National Artists in the Philippines for promoting FMA. Glad to see him get that award.

[@corywheeldon1538]

Dan inosanto is I think about 84 and he moves like he's 20 no signs of slowness true legend

[@jdoe1988]

FACTS! Even when he says he will demonstrate something slowly, I struggle to catch the details.

[@wilvaro1979h]

May the Gods protect him of COVID.

[@mock61921]

Bruce Lee obviously left way too early. Credit goes to Mr. Inosanto for doing a great deal of the heavy lifting in popularizing Jeet Kune Do. Both are very admirable masters.

[@followbruceleeswhiterabbit3812]

steven huang dogshit

[@IAMGWH1]

@Follow Bruce lee's White Rabbit ? Why that comment ?

[@PropagandaMinister]

@@IAMGWH1 he is a hater of inosanto

[@leshonclausell7806]

If Grand Master Inosanto gives the credit to Master Lee enough is said... But there could never truly be one without the other, this is the system and the way.

[@jdjohn4360]

@@leshonclausell7806 Well put! I think they feed off each other but No disrespect Dan Inosanto is an amazingly talented martial artist but a man. Bruce is a Legend! Thank God we still have Dan his utube info is inspiring as he teaches. The way he explains the time spent with Bruce and how Bruce Lee used to think and how they used to work together it brings Bruce closer ☯️

[@wyliemitchell6442]

As alot of us have commented, I too, had the privilege to train many times with Guro Inosanto, the late Guro Hartsell, Arjon Chi Sarisute, the late Herman Sawanda and a host of other influential martial artist greats over the years. They were for me, informative and inspirational through my own personal martial path within the FMA. God bless them all.

[@MrGTO-ze7vb]

I had the privilege and honor of meeting Dan in the yearly 1980's at West Coast Taekwondo in Milpitas CA. Dan liked my quick boxing and kicking skills and he was happy to show me eskrima and nunchaku sticks. It was fantastic to talk and train with Dan about his teaching Bruce Lee the same techniques. What Dan taught me in just a few days showed me a totally different side of Martial Arts. Thank you Master!!!

[@Kapojos]

Ofcourseeeee he liked your ‘skills’..!! Yeah right

[@futuretrunks9257]

@@Kapojos what do you gain from this

[@jquest43]

@@Kapojos jealous " little" boi?

[@alancat2705]

yep Guro Dan is a great teacher , very informative on all aspects of the fighting arts . It was a priviledge and honour to train with him in the 1980's and with the Late Larry Hartsell on the JKD grappling . I was a judoka then of 17 years experience and Hartsell just threw it out the window by showing me the confines of my art ..and how to expand upon and take advantage of other grappling arts !... really years ahead of the field and time ; the concepts of Lee and Inosanto have projected the arts decades forward towards the reality of combat !.

[@kirbymarchbarcena]

@6:01 If you look closely, Guro Dan is having a light spar without even looking straight to his sparring partner. As if, he already knows where the attacker's hands are heading to.

[@DOI_ARTS]

Yeah, Ultra instinct.

[@LaughLounge11]

that is a technique u need to do over and over again, no extra attacks and he already know the moves so yeah, he does not need to look since his partner isnt adding some extra attack. they r just doing it on a loop to practice it.

[@PABeaulieu]

To me, Dan Inosanto seems to be a humble and a good guy.

[@marklowe7431]

Dan Inosanto is simply a great man. Glad he's continuing JKD etc. Every time he speaks it has a lot of value.

[@richard0shay718]

Hong-kong n the philippines! Amazing story. FMA is still the most secret art form, Not even on the list....... But slays giants.

[@markingemi1441]

Just three words EXCELLENT ,TERRIFIC FABULOUS

[@corruptsave5937]

Going to one of his seminars later this month. FEELS GOOD MAN

[@mark72141]

Bravo. Proud to be a Filipino !

[@pinky-lz4np]

I'm glad that someone posted this, this would be really a great legacy and proof to people around the world on how they became close friends

[@alexandern3160]

Guru Dan is great. Both of my sifus learn from him. I’m glad to have learned as much as I have.

[@alfredferrarini6781]

i will never forget the seminar i had with him best day of my life.

[@johnnursall408]

Dan worked at Malaga Cove School in Palos Verdes back in the 1960s. He was my physical education teacher and a real positive influence in my young life. I will always remember what a great athlete he was -- one of the fastest people I'd ever seen over 50 yards. We used to say -- "he holds the world record, you know." Great man.

[@andreasludwig9284]

Thank you!

[@lola-og3gh]

the only way to learn is from getting hit and knowing how to defend yourself. I learned because my mom uses a stick for discipline. hahaha

[@mariajuanasativa3379]

bleep bloop And the best defense was to run like hell.

[@johnleoneilcalibuso587]

Hahaha yeah that's true though

[@JAndre-gb3dm]

Be wata mah fren

[@achacs1]

Roberta Flack is better and lethal than FMA Grandmaster Dan Inosanto and Bruce Lee. She popularized "Killing Me Softly".

[@dilasgrau6433]

Totoo yan. The best of us surfaces when we felt the wall behind our back. Unless we're that stupid and dumb.

[@claudedupras2492]

Energy flows for ever. Thanks for all that Positive energy that helps men Create friendship all around the world. Peace

[@CreadorArtistico]

GENIAL . MUCHAS FELICIDADES .

[@cookiesncream25]

There is no fancy movements. Just the right knowledge to protect oneself. Splendid. 👍🍀

[@wongchoohin5207]

Mr. Inosanto.. We love you.. You are the best 👍👏💪🇨🇳🇵🇭

[@robertnewell4054]

Guru Inosanto shows his ability to be a lifelong student in his embracing & training in BJJ .....

[@asianzeusecannon5880]

Dan played a very important role in martial arts,he was unique n skilled fighter n trainer.He spread his skills all over the world.

[@LargestClassifieds]

Master Dan Inosanto: The Bladed Hand with Blazing Achievements

[@markoszoli2185]

I knew that Bruce Lee learned to use the sticks from Dan Inosanto, but until now I just thought he learned it for the movies, I had no idea that they actually sparred a lot using them. Also it was funny to hear Dan say Bruce Lee did not want to learn the basics and just said here try to hit me with it. lol That's one way of learning.

[@joeygonzo]

They sparred with the Kempo gloves Bruce Lee invented. Dan said he was dizzy after sparring with Lee in Long Beach.

[@TheSilence1]

I would even be so bold and say that Dan and Bruce were co-creators of Jeet Kun Do. Bruce took his foundation of Wing Chun and tested it against Dan's Filipino arts, discussing and making improvements along the way. They taught each other.

[@sifushox]

Bravo, well said,respect to you and all martial artist who understand the meanning of the words Jet Kun Do.👍

[@kaiohsmith4952]

@Mark I would like to say that we can learn the basics of jun fan gung fu. But jkd is our knowledge on martial arts that we have studied and researched for years

[@madpenguin9402]

Nobody did more for martial arts than Bruce Lee. Without Bruce the bar wouldn't have been set so high for others to shoot for. He was good for promotion of the Chinese people and brought Chinese cinema mainstream. He motivated many people to learn the art and some of those people are still training students today. He appeared to be an all round good man and gone too soon. RIP

[@Gyrkin59]

Mad Penguin need to give Dan his due. much of what made Bruce so popular was the stick fighting that he learned from Dan.

[@silentwatcher1455]

Gyrkin Do you know Bruce Lee movie that showed him using stick fighting?

[@cronicsmoke1]

Enter the Dragon

[@aaronbrinker3325]

silent watcher Game of Death I think

[@dreamtravel3535]

#Mad Penguin... when BRUCE came to US he only know wing chun but DAN already in a higher eduaction of several martial arts like judo, jiu jitsu, okinawan karate and kenpo where he holds a shodan degree. he taught bruce how to use NUNCHAKU, arnis and other weapons.

[@mikev8585]

Dan Insanato is legend of the blade.

[@ph3r109]

Dan Inosanto is a living legend and true Master of Filipino Martial Art

[@DaxXadify]

Diana Lee Inosanto sensei played The Magistrate in the season two of The Mandalorian. Her fight scene with Jedi Knight Togruta specie Asohka Tano was a delight to see.

[@drunkanonymous4756]

Great to see GRANDMASTER GIRON and DAN INOSANTO

[@beverlylacrone6316]

My husband studied in Stockton from Grandmaster Leo Giron in the early and mid 80's. A young Marine learning from the Grandmaster. Leo was a wonderful man! Dan, you are as well. God Bless

[@mynamesjeffhardly]

Bruce Lee introduced me to Dan Inosanto who'd introduced me to the existence of Kali and Eskrima. I hope to lean more about he arts and the culture a lot more in the future.

[@916indamixsactown2]

It’s Great To Hear 👂🏼 Dan-Inosanto (Filipino-American) and Bruce-Lee (Chinese-American) Hit it off almost Instantaneously.. More than Less these 2 Great Martial-Artists #RESPECTED each-Other even Tho There Cultural Background We’re Seperated by Oceans...!!!

[@wongchoohin5207]

Mr.Inosanto you are my hero..👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@mikev8585]

All fencing is awesome especially when you practice live with sticks or unsharpened blades

[@asianzeusecannon5880]

Dan was in his prime age when he meet Bruce Lee,they became best friend n family.Bruce Lee life was on martial arts.The man the legend lives on.

[@mda_0214]

When I was a child, my dad already have the DVD of Enter The Dragon for a long time, I believe. He told me that Dan Inosanto is a Filipino and a friend of Bruce Lee and that's why I'm so surprised. Both of them are a good friends. Rest In Peace, Bruce Lee. 🕊️

[@mr.RAND5584]

Salamat sa info.

[@josephramos980]

one of the true Legend a grandfather of Martial Arts aside to the late Master/Sifu Bruce lee. long live to you Kabayan Mr.Master/Shifu Dan Inosanto.🙏🙏🙏

[@salvadorcarinan1054]

Proud pinoy Martial Arts ARNIS/KALI/ESKRIMA/KON TAO/SIKARAN/TRACMA/YAW YAN and MONGOOSE. The best self defense iin the World. MABUHAY!!!👊👊👊

[@jquest43]

My teacher at the Filipino Kali Academy.and Richard bustillo too.

[@jdjohn4360]

I trained at the Torrance school. With Dan and Richard too What years were you there? I may know you?

[@jquest43]

@@jdjohn4360 were you at the Kali? And if so who was teaching in a normal school day?

[@jdjohn4360]

@@jquest43Yes, Kali Academy that was in Torrance California Richard Bustillo most everyday. Dan too at times. I could never thank Richard and Dan enough for what I learned.

[@jquest43]

@@jdjohn4360 what days did you go? Be specific please.

[@jdjohn4360]

@@jquest43 it’s been a while and to my best recollection my scheduled classes were on Tuesday and Thursday nights but not limited to only two days per week . . Do you remember a black brother who was about 5’5 but amazing physique, .I believe he could bench press 400 lbs I forget his name it’s been so long but he was a good friend!. My classes were a bitch. Richard was thought on us. I can truly say that what I learned there save my life more than once and prevented a lot of bad things from happening. Can never thank them enough! Full contact is the way No pain no gain ☯️

[@bolandogalaywinvan612]

We are proud to be a Filipino.

[@mestizoboy]

As stated in the vid, I'm of the Filipino-American persuasion. I've never understood (and my family always does the shoulder-shrug when asked) why some Filipinos (I don't hear this with old-school Ilocanos) pronounce the English and/or Spanish letter "c" in the Italian manner (not in the Spanish manner), as English "ch" ( @ 0:26 Ignacio = "Ignacho" ) or English "sh" (Hacienda = "ashienda"). Secondly, too many people mention Stockton as if it's the only place in the SJ Valley where Filipinos lived; There were many thousands of Filipinos all along the Central Valley and coastal ag-towns. Remember: The UFW's table grape strike was basically started by Larry Itliong in Delano -Hours away from Stockton.

[@fredino6584]

....

[@mondop27]

The legends lives on in Dan inosantos, and bruce lee taught him before he pass and use what he learn from bruce and mix with his and became a very good martial arts. 🤜💥✋🤼‍♂️ Great Job Masters. 👍👍 BE WATER 💧MY FRIEND .

[@renchi6989]

Imagine what he could do when he just 32 ? , what level he is? and if he still alive, the world of martial art will never be the same but anyway god always love good people the most.

[@Henrix557]

Bobby Taboada and Dan Inosanto are great Grandmaster of Filipino Martial arts

[@gosoku2771]

Angel Cabales was the best!

[@Erick-ev5zt]

No doubt his the greatest of all time FMA instructor. Just knowing he worked out with Bruce Lee, man, 4 thumbs up!

[@ilvsha4872]

So this is where nanays(moms) learned how to use a stick/tsinelas/broom for discipline 😂😂

[@e22378]

Holy shit Danny and Bruce go hand in hand

[@hillroberts1311]

...and he was so handsome in his day, the Guro Inosanto

[@joompylicious]

If everyone that was a legend or professional in martial arts, karate, kali etc. I would wish for them to be alive still and I would want to see them all compete in a Tournament and see who will win.

[@bayurocky1326]

Dan inosanto..he also master of Indonesian Silat...Iko Uwais inspired by him.

[@rickpadgett9351]

I was honored to attend many Dan Inosanto seminars throughout the 80's, all across the East coast from Chicago to Florida. I also attended the first Silat seminar in VA, (when Dan brought in Pendekar Paul Detours and his bother Victor). Pendekar Paul also was a humble gentleman, and I call it an honor to say the least to have met and trained with them both. They are the sum of what I call Masters, not just in technique and or application, but with their lifestyle and influence on those around them. Sad to hear of the passing of Pendekar Paul a few years back, so if you are lucky enough to meet and train with Sifu Dan, I hope you can appreciate him for the man he is and for what he has done for the Martial Arts, and the impact he has had on so many lives. It simply doesn't get any better than that.

[@rudylopez8503]

I was 10 when I first seen Game of Death . Also Way of the Dragon was the second film showing . Bruce Lee just blew my mind way.. You and him going at it those nunckus. Then In Way of the Dragon... Bruce n Chuck Norris... I just want to say Thank you.. Bruce Lee. Thank you... Dan Inosanto.

[@markind_007protocol7]

They both great master developed the jkd..they learn each other while their sparring

[@TOREIKAN]

Trés bon.

[@joeygonzo]

Remy Presas deserves a mention.

[@jquest43]

Yes!! I had his pink book! And angel

[@gosoku2771]

Also Angel Cabales

[@samuraisteve2775]

Why? This video is about Guro Dan specifically. There are many talented people that might deserve their own video. The truth is Guro Dan has done the most to spread the art. What a silly thing to say.

[@fucu41]

Ossss guro

[@tonyashaikmohamed4438]

❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@rarajedflores9667]

filipinos should make movie about dan inosato

[@JaM-fd7eq]

Only martial art masters could do this without looking.. 6:00 just wow....

[@leanardpoon6219]

Family.

[@ianlowieandagan1084]

Ngayon ko Lang nalaman na pinoy pala c Dan inosanto

[@deanwinchester6496]

pilipino xa bro..nsa game game of death xa..xa lng ang pilipinong pnk close ni bruce lee..hnd ung trovador ramos n yn

[@julioaranton461]

Neverending growth.

[@joaodefe]

TOPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPP

[@jazz-de9nv]

I never knew this.

[@tropocal2343]

*ScrewTube finally got it right, in recommending this video to me. (it only took 7 years)* *This is the lineage of my karate.* *Thumbs up # 4.9K+1*

[@HiepNguyen-jz7if]

I would like take his class.

[@ronskelton3753]

It just occurred to me who Dianna is. I used to go to Dans seminars and i remember him and his wife pushing a baby in a baby stroller into the gym. Dam i feel old now lol

[@kozukioden9184]

I am also an art teacher and i call it the way to intercept the sandals. Because my mother always throws sandals at me.😅😂😂

[@tagitabtimanwa8898]

sir, yung iba wala pa ring head gear kung mag sparring ...

[@gn.epyonlass22]

kasi nga DI KA LALAKI KUNG NAKA HEAD GEAR KA

[@belkys120]

( DAN INODANTO ) , WAS , LIKE A FAITHFUL , BROTHER OF ( BRUCE LEE 😎) .!!!!!!!! . HE NOT ONLY TRAING , WITH HIM , HE KNEW HIM PERSONALLY .!!!!!! AND THE FAMILY .!!!!! . SO HIS COMMENTS ARE FROM THE HART 🌹💖🌹.....SEE HIM IN , ACTION , IN : ( IN THE GAME OF DEATH 💀 ) ...... 👍☯️👍....

[@alilazhar3764]

Respect Ali Lazhar Friend the Bruce - lee hesperet

[@adriannarciso7341]

we are not the best fighter in the world..but filipino most dangerous oponent...

[@silentwatcher1455]

Adrian Narciso Anybody is dangerous especially with weapons. Only a dead person is not dangerous

[@damonrichardson3607]

And why is that? Sheer heart and will!!!! When u tell yourself you won't lose, you have a way better chance to win!!!

[@gn.epyonlass22]

its not about will its simply because FMA is simply ferocious this is because as said ancient filipinos doesnt have protective gears so it was either you take down your opponent first or you get beaten or killed and getting beaten will surely hurt so yeah ferocity was basically a requirement i mean who needs protective gears if you could overwhelm your opponent

[@Drew_Thompson]

Why does dan inosanto look like papa Franku?

[@urjnlegend]

SPOILER ALERT: Papa Franku IS Dan Inosanto, the proof is in the YEASSSSSSSSSSSS!

[@Sputin]

no

[@rickocconnell9056]

Bruce looks 1 inch and a half taller than inosanto who's 5ft6. Which makes Lee 5ft7 .5

[@lronheart6660]

I love u G.Tongi😊

[@97warlock]

Am I the only person that thinks Diana Lee is hot.

[@nittydalion]

She is super hot...she's also married to Ron Balicki

[@samuraisteve2775]

Yeah, and Ron is a disrespectful asshole who used Sifu Larry Hartsell. I knew his arrogant a s s from his days in Chicago and I would still like to fight him. Sifu Larry did not go to their wedding and apologized to Diana for it, because it was Ron. I had over 100 hours of Private Lessons with Sifu Larry and stayed with him and his widow Debra many times. FU Ron.

[@lmbrstuff4727]

dans my great uncle no joke

[@scottyamauchi8273]

You introduction is drowned out by what is suposed to be background music. Remember: less is more.

[@mestretigretrindade7127]

Porque não traduzem para o português? Não somos apenas uma nação, somos um continente. Se liguem!

[@fretournoriazoro1165]

Saan po ba matatagpuan ang filipino martial arts club gusto ko matuto paguwi ko po

[@michaeltyson6665]

Fretourn Oriazoro dose pares cebu, yawyan adrigma cebu

[@mariajuanasativa3379]

Fretourn Oriazoro Get in touch with Kit Acenas, He'll show you how.

[@shadowglass4074]

Balintawak

[@DOI_ARTS]

Iloilo city: Tinagan Martial Arts club, Arnis and escrima practitioners.

[@1sunstyle]

My influences were Bruce Lee and then Jackie Chan. I practiced a lot with weapons.

[@jazerinosanto5838]

his my uncle

[@Ls3guy]

bruce is not from hong kong

[@philosopher0076]

bcdhifi Bruce lived in the USA until he was a year or so old...before his parents took him back to Hong Kong. Not three months.

[@oliveeisner8964]

He grew up in HK. First language Cantonese secondary English.

[@ronneltornato5485]

bruce lee actor director danny inosanto the real martial arts expert

[@LTW530]

Dan Inosanto was a student of my Arnis teacher Mr. Fred Lazo.

[@samuraisteve2775]

Having trained with someone and being their students is very different. Guro Dan stopped taking pictures with a people because they would later claim they were his teacher. I do know that I have been with Guro Dan 1991 and this is the first time I am hearing your guy’s name. Guro Dan us know. For giving credit to his Instructors, so my guess is you were lied to. Doubt it. Guro Dan is known for his patience and allowing others to show him their stuff. That is very different than being Guro Dan’s TEACHER. Sorry to break the news to you. Everyone likes to claim they taught Guro Dan to elevate themselves. I would bet one of my fingers You were lied to or are lying yourself.

[@fightscienceanalytica778]

check out fight science on face book it has all this stuff

[@antoniojasonfabe227]

The original master and creating the system of that is from Cebu Philippines, it was evolved in the streets of Cebu

[@samuraisteve2775]

The art is practiced all over the islands, so thanks for trying to teach. Useless comment.

[@triskelionkilla7255]

The old eskrimadors didnt use headggrar because it wasnt manly enough, deym, huge respect for the old OGs of eskrima, its Juego Todo by the way, the gearless sparring between clubs, and you had to sign a waiver coz u might die...

[@rzgomez4744]

My man Chiquito on the wall.

[@donnie1238]

Wait he taught Bruce Lee amazing!

[@LargestClassifieds]

Guro Dan Inosanto, a reputable, respectable martial art master in his own right.

[@rkbreja]

Bruce Lee the Legend martial art🥰🥰

[@zaberfang]

One of the deadliest martial art in the world.

[@berlandohadley6522]

i been taking phliphineo figthing stick with two weeks and i challenge one of the black belt boy same as my age and he lose becuz i was fast .

[@RiverCityWarriorsPortland]

Then train elsewhere because they don't know what they are doing. A beginner only gets lucky if the training is lacking quality

[@berlandohadley6522]

No its not lack of quality but he's so nervous ..

[@terryllawson8214]

At times a talented person or quick learner will do well. Also perhaps the other didn't practice enough. When a former dancer or gymnast is a on she welcome to teach because ,for example, they are already flexible therefore kicks and a lot of techniques come faster even in grappling.. train hard y'all.

[@Gyrkin59]

Berlando Hadley you just keep on telling yourself that , Mister 2 weeks. Maybe he lost because you were studying something very good. It's really not at all about you

[@berlandohadley6522]

i wish i was praticig with bruce or insanto becuz i believe in ma own self that i can create something else of calm of mind that can get u to know what ur doing

[@reginamariegabutan7781]

flying plato ni mama pag.galit... tska yung flying baso, tinidor, kutsara, kaldero.. the art of evasion? hahaha.. sinong nakaka.relate dito? heheheh

[@denzcasi1263]

Is it true that bruce lee fought ramos sir ?

[@deanwinchester6496]

its a haux dude..even steven seagal claiming he also beat in a fight..dan innosanto is the only filipino that bruce lee closest friend..

[@samuraisteve2775]

No. Only his lying students make that claim. They talk about “hundreds” of witnesses, which is a clue right there.

[@SeanFC74]

I was got hit many times with my mom’s stick and yet I haven’t learn to defend myself. Well, what Ive learned is to say nothing and stay still so not much stick hits will be taken. 😂

[@richard4135]

don't know anything about martial arts, who was Ben Largusa?