Superhuman Hand Speed & Reflexes: Bobby Taboada, A Balintawak Story

At the age of 70 he's still got superhuman hand speed and reflexes. This is the story of Balintawak Arnis/Escrima through the lens of Grand Master Bobby Taboada.
[RECOMMENDED ONLINE TRAINING]
✅ Fight Gear & Training Tools: www.aperturefightfocused.com
✅ Law Enforcement Training: www.tricomtraining.com
✅ Edged Weapons Martial Arts: www.pekiti.university
✅ JiuJitsu for Law Enforcement: www.aperture.university/store...
✅ Jeet Kune Do/Wrestling/JiuJitsu: www.aperture.university/store...
✅ The Most Common Attacks: www.aperture.university/store...
✅ Boxing: www.aperture.university/store...
✅ Shoot Boxing: www.aperture.university/store...
✅ JiuJitsu for Knife Defense: www.aperture.university/store...
✅ Muay Thai: www.aperture.university/store...
✅ Multiple Martial Arts: www.aperture.university/store...
[GET CONNECTED WITH THE TEAM]
✅ Aperture on Facebook: bit.ly/2t1hXGe
✅ Aperture on Instagram: / aperturefightfocused
Thank you for watching our channel. Your subscription is valuable to us. Please consider subscribing or the kitty dies.
[OTHER NOTES]
✅ For business inquiries including video production, social media management, product integration and sponsorship please contact our Operations Director: [e-mail]
All of our videos are for entertainment and educational purposes only. Please do not try anything you see in a Funker Tactical or Aperture Fight Focused video without the supervision of a qualified instructor. These actions are potentially dangerous and may cause injury or death. Always exercise the highest level of safety when handling weapons and firearms.
Please check with your local authorities regarding the lawful ownership and use of any weapons, firearms, kit and gear you see in any of our videos. We are not responsible for the consequences derived from the purchase, importation, possession or use of any items you see in our channel. Once again, it is important that you check with your local authorities first.

[@meaningfulideas]

He asked: "How do you become a Grandmaster?" He ended saying he would scrub floors just to get a lesson. Dedication

[@mererukaraptahall3158]

Wow bring this to madison wi

[@musashi939]

Yeah. I almost thought he would answer that becoming a grandmaster is like in Naruto (from a principle standpoint, not that he would mention it).. Others decide you're a grandmaster now, not yourself. You get to be made a grandmaster because people look up to you. Like the hokage. You can't just decide I'll be hokage, others decide that for you.

[@wazileiyjh]

He is humble, A high quality of a True grandmaster

[@chuckitaway466]

Spirit

[@kyphroshalck21]

thats true to most of the GMs.. they would scrub the floor, massage their master, cook for them, etc. just to get lessons.. its easier to get lessons now than before

[@leanturkey531]

70 yrs old moving like that! He is a super hero! RESPECT!!!

[@romuloambay9624]

everything, every swing, block and parry become internalized. .that's why it can be executed with eyes half or totally closed. .

[@kevincalapiz8152]

"I am the poorest practitioner in Balintawak I'm scrubbing the floor just to get my lesson but I am promoting the art worlwide" It touches my heart

[@pogo55555]

That is perhaps the most impactful statement of this video. Besides. “What is a grandmaster? I don’t know.”

[@Fortunefellas]

Yes beautiful. But he says “give his lesson”. Not get. Lol. Meaning to teach the class he has to scrub the floors. 😉 Thats dedication

[@Heybrewski]

Humble man

[@carlosordillas1253]

Hes right you must serve to be worthy of being thought

[@rodeluskugang2538]

I'm almost teary eyed when GM Bobby almost breaks down recalling his hardships just to learn the art. Yet he calls himself just a practitioner. Humility very worth emulating. Salute...

[@parker7785]

**********

[@undisputedtruth4954]

A true master is always just a practitioner because he knows he's yet to reach the pinnacle of his art. He knows within himself his own shortcomings.

[@user-ov5pf8jv2w]

Indeed Sir… ❤❤❤

[@evilangelist]

"I am not a grandmaster" "I just want to teach and promote the art" - Bobby Taboada. I have so much respect for this person.

[@mukiwabanda2794]

"I am the one who promote the art worldwide" Humble lol

[@juandelata]

@@mukiwabanda2794 because some time before, he did. he's not boasting, it's just the way of how he put up the sentence. he's not a native english speaker after all. he always told about the story of him telling his masters that he'll promote the art worldwide and they just looked at him, full of doubt because of his standing in life. but look at him now, he's fulfilled his promise. in his younger days, no one really can promote the art worldwide because even his masters were just backyard instructors. it just happened that years later, one of his students took him to New Zealand and started spreading the art there.

[@juangarute6918]

Kali doesn't have any Level system before until it was introduce by the Japanese in all aspect of martial arts. For Kali, just spreading/sharing the knowledge & techniques is enough to be at the same level.

[@cardinalwilson8034]

because to be a grandmaster there's an unwritten rule that you have to experience killing someone using the art. according to my father who is a master of balintawak.

[@Ken_Mags]

you mean to say "have" not "had" bro ✌😁

[@garywilliamson1859]

Grand Master Bobby Toboada is not only a Grand Master Martial Artist. He's a Grand Master Teacher and a true Grand Master of life.

[@dermotcorbin6795]

That is a great thing to say about a very humble man.

[@qtbrniis]

He's an excellent teacher! One of the very finest!

[@yesirr6980]

3:14 - 3:33 Although he is considered the best as of right now, he is still humble enough, to admit that he wasn't the best and had to scrub the floors just to get a lesson. So much respect.

[@live2win4freedom82]

You are the richest in your heart that is why the legacy and the mantle was left to you grandmaster Bobby

[@parker7785]

**********************

[@PJCC_BAISH]

I was inside a store looking through the glass at a 20yo guy walking outside that was about to get robbed and worst got killed by two robbers. The event happened so fast in just 15sec and he knocked one of them out unconscious and stabbed the other on the right biceps and both thighs with the attacker's ice pick. Little did i know, that the guy was a common friend of my best friend's cousin and was told that he didn't even know how he did it. According to him, his body just respond that way like an adrenalin rush and run away coz he was so scared. He thought he killed the other guy that was knocked out cold and the fact that he stabbed the other three times. He thought he's gonna get charge of attempted murder and that thug is now paralysed. That nerdy 20yo guy is a kali practitioner since he was 12.

[@marklouissuderio9323]

Eskrima, Kali, Balintawak and Karate has a lot in common... Wow.. exactly why we train.. our muscle memory will act upon surprise with adrenalin

[@1trilliontiktokfollowers691]

Sorry I laughed but this was amazing tho.

[@UNcommonSenseAUS]

Utter bullshit.

[@PJCC_BAISH]

@@UNcommonSenseAUS i do understand how a kali hater reacts to videos and its comments. 🤣 I understand you kid.

[@hobbyistme3005]

As what Doug Marciada(Kali Expert) said "Practice until it'll became your instinct" because in real life encounter your gonna forget all the moves and form that you've learn from the gym.

[@optimumperformance]

I had the honour of training under Bobby Toboada. Incredible teacher and really nice guy.

[@eloygarcia8723]

You trained under this man?

[@optimumperformance]

@@eloygarcia8723 yes. In New Zealand

[@eloygarcia8723]

@@optimumperformance in New Zealand? Isn’t he from the Philippines? Just curious

[@optimumperformance]

@@eloygarcia8723 yes. He lived in Tauranga NZ for some time before moving to US.

[@eloygarcia8723]

That is incredible

[@davidquinningan8352]

Traditional Filipino Martial Arts - fighting with sticks, knives, empty hands and whatever you can get hold on. Modern Filipino Martial Arts - shooting an unsuspecting target with a gun then quickly fleeing in a motorcycle.

[@marklouissuderio9323]

hahahahaha lmao

[@rikunevalainen8154]

Then someone should develop a counter technics against moped attacks like "stay out of roads" or "how to insert your traditional wood stick into helmet"...

[@robsnook4512]

Riku Nevalainen we got master ken for that

[@leandrogonzalez3729]

Answer to modern Filipino martial arts - stay out of roads with a ballesta or an arch hunting those motorcycle drivers with guns. Your arrows are your new fighting sticks.

[@carinobrutal8506]

Fck! lol😂 that is the most traitor way of fighting

[@faycalarioui125]

He is in his 70's and moves incredibly fast. I do not want to immagine how fast he was in his 20's. GOD BLESS YOU GRSNDMASTER.💖

[@parker7785]

******////*******/////************/////!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! canada in a supportive "role"? vz everybody overseas?

[@user-qh7mv8np2s]

He was so fast in his 20s everyone thought he was invisible.

[@ecilatnecniv]

he's straightforward.. "it won't work for me" "of course this is just a drill" that is the real essence of FMA muscle memory.. it will train you to have fast reflexes at a split second thinking.. oh yes you can be a master of kung fu, aikido, muay thai, even BJJ.. you can be good to those martial arts.. but in real life, can you do your kung fu if someone pointed you a gun or swing a knife instantly? no, most probably you will be in shock and petrify.. but the FMA really taught the muscles to move "involuntarily" at alarming situation.. when i was a child i remember my grandfather's friend who taught arnis in the neighborhood .. an old man maybe around 60-70yrs old at the time, when one of his student (my father's friend) intended to make fun of him from the back tried to tickle the unaware old man on his (master) waist with his (student) forefinger.. but instantaneously regret it!!! as soon as his forefinger touches the old man's waist.. the master reacted so fast he as he quickly turn in front swiping the arm of my father's friend with his one arm while the other arm slapping the face all in one moment followed by a quick kick at rhe back of the knee.. before he noticed that it was his student... my father's friend, stunned on bended knee and had a bloody nose 😅😅😅 my father's friend , i called him "uncle boy" when he was still alive, i always remind him of that epic fail and we laugh about that 😅 that moment i admired the art but unfortunately never been a practitioner..

[@Shadow-bx8ri]

When he said that I don't think I am a grandmaster....he really showed who he is.....a real gentleman, humble and down to earth and simultaneously skillful and fast like a tiger!!! Huge respect from India

[@apoorvmishra7875]

Sir Booby, I am a Martial Artist too but you are truly a legend and sure deserve the title of WARLORD instead of Grandmaster. If I ever get a chance I would like to meet you in person for valuable lessons. I sincerely bow down my head and soul to your feet.

[@cyrusdelacruz1235]

70 years old & he move like a 20 years old,wow this guy is awesome.

[@vbandvet1862]

Dang gn. That was raw and real. I felt as though I was cleaning something from a grandfather. Holy cow. Great awareness raiser, great video and editing and great story to let out

[@ApertureFightFocused]

thank you brother. I am glad you enjoyed it.

[@240fxst]

A true living legend.....There is always that finesse that separates the teachers from the preachers. A Grand Master spreading his wisdom. May he live many more healthy years to truly enjoy what he does. Salute.

[@yf222000]

Now this is someone I’d pay to learn from. The training is as realistic as it can be. Unlike those other crap that demonstrate slow movements. Real fights in reality ain’t going to anywhere that slow.

[@DOI_ARTS]

In other words Kung Fu shit

[@weebwhodoesntloveanime6955]

@@DOI_ARTS Kung Fu is a good art. There are just many amateurs promoting it.

[@heavyfuckingmetal9769]

kungfu animal style? now what? worm style lol...

[@stevenschneider3297]

Very cool!!! Much respect!! That is exactly why he is a grandmaster!!

[@drhkleinert3245]

What a really really nice and warm guy...i wish that more Masters were that kind. Too many are not nice and such arrogant dudes, and so its great to see really Masters like Taboada or Dagooc. Masters of Arnis and Masters of humanity.

[@ChrisKsan]

This lifted me right out of bed. Besides giving me a boost of motivation in general, I am also a young teacher of combat sports and martial arts and I am doing my best to share what my senseis have instilled in me while also trying to be the best I can be. This short video is an inspiration and it adds to the package of knowledge and mindset that I wish to share. Thank you!

[@courtjester6408]

Wtf where's the twist

[@anthonyallen8916]

True master, very humble man.

[@anibalzen]

OMG!! I really bow to this gentleman....a true Master in life, and in his art.

[@inventgineer]

*SO* much respect, for *EVERYTHING* about this man: From the way he clearly flows in (has a DANGEROUSLY capable connection to) "The Dance", to the way it is quite apparent just how much speed and violent energy is calmly maintained within in ready to explode outwards as needed, to the way he is so zen and understands that teaching -ESPECIALLY teaching of connection to "The Dance" needs to be personal and one-on-one....yet he still acts in a manner he feel slightly profanes the art as he sees is ultimately necessary to preserve it, to the way he remains humble and peaceful. What a man * bows in veneration & respect *

[@1gulbutt]

Grand master, you are a great human being, Peace and blessings of God on to you

[@djeflee7326]

We are learning balintawak from algeria north africa... thanks to you sir and master MOHAMED ABAOUB

[@darthclone7]

A true Human Grand Master.. he controls himself not to be taken by ego like most masters..very refreshing to see

[@wisdomchannelphilippines2760]

TO those who are lucky enough to learn from him and on his martial art technique, please spread and promote it in a good way as he did. No matter who you are, either a Filipino or an American or whatsoever, use it in a right way and most possibly for self discipline and for any good reasons.

[@liamfletcher5554]

Humble in excellence, if knowledge is wealth, you are a very rich man.

[@prasanthlfad6172]

his dedication and love to this art form is incredible.Really it brought tears .....because iam trying to promote indian traditional flute music.Iam the only one....Salute to u sir. i lives in india other wise i would come to u and learn this ...salute to ur dedication

[@docsunga]

That last statement got me. Onions everywhere darn it... Mabuhay ang Balintawak Arnis!!

[@egxmac7658]

It seems to me as summarize of this vid, that most real Grand Master are those who are humble.

[@dustymiller65]

I don't merely see a man teaching; I also see a Grandmaster passing on decades of practical knowledge, proven through passionate personal devotion and perseverance to master the techniques of his art. And he is humble enough to share his precious wisdom and pass it on, without reservation, to those who show the same desire to eagerly learn with the same fervor and passion he has had all his life for the art. Well done, sir.

[@charlieben3672]

Very Humble and genuinely speaks from the Heart. May you live long and continue to share the Filipino Martial Art.

[@simpleman8644]

I have been a martial artist 35 years and this man is my hero! I would rather meet GM Taboada than anyone in the world!

[@michaelhorner4011]

Good for you, you know how to pick them!

[@roceliojunto8347]

I am FILIPINO i really like this man he is so humble. That is why GOD give him chance to promote the art of ARNIS worldwide.

[@Anthony_Francisco_Art]

wow that was surprisingly emotional for me, thank you for sharing his story and promoting the art

[@nyirorokidul2207]

His the humble practioners person.. the way he teach and communicate to his students so smooth.. love it keep it up grand master😘😘😘

[@PaulCoffeeNMe]

I'm crying while watching this. My heart is full of pride knowing that we're both from Philippines and from the Central Region in Visayas. I wish I'll get to meet him in person.Kudos to you, sir. I pray you'll live longer. 👊

[@Mark-sc4bu]

A wonderful man, and a privilege to see skill at this level. " It is not a fight, it is about control.". In that one statement lies the essence of true martial arts.

[@hendrickacostaortiz7885]

Wow! You really are another kind of person...A big Master of Martial Arts but at the same time so simple...great for you Man.

[@bradbenedetto4175]

I met and trained under GM Taboada in the late 00's. He is a very genuine person. His ability always astounds me. I cherish the time I trained under him.

[@TopNotch770]

The world needs more like him. God bless him! May he find a true successor.

[@tylerjohnson1696]

A true grandmaster don't call himself a grandmaster he's very humble man huge respect 👌

[@jakeydog1969]

He is a humble man I would gratefully call "Master". "God Bless You Sir".

[@mjseals73]

thank you very much Sir...with lots of respect from the UK

[@koalaukania9486]

Automatic like... Completely wholesome 🙏🙏🙏

[@jons6834]

What great, humble man. It would be such an honor to learn from him. His students are very lucky.

[@jeffrypalagar5101]

Hes faster than the blink of an eye. Strong body, strong mind you can really see the dedication of a true master to preserve his strength and pass the knowldege on to those who are willing to learn wholeheartedly....................godbless you Master Taborada

[@MultiTictock]

This is beautiful, he never thought I was going to be Grand Master and he is the one promoting the art now. He was like poorest kids in class. Some snot nose, wide eye, eager kid and now he is leading the charge at age 74

[@cooperharvey6624]

A very humble man teaching his life experiences

[@michaelbatts7149]

This is an art you can dedicate yourself to. This is a Grandmaster teacher you can respect over the limit. He keeps it 110%! Much respect to Grandmaster Taboada!

[@JDubz303]

how could there even be 28 people who dislike this video? this guy is amazing!

[@ongging2]

Maybe with of tears in their eyes hit the wrong button :)

[@rodolfobaliga7577]

Those people who dislike are those people who doesn't know the art of self defense......lol!

[@dermotcorbin6795]

Those 28 are jealous fools and no understanding of how to be humble.

[@ilantobianah]

Phili Arts is amazing, and this master too. Total respect. Hug from Brazil.

[@BZEROMR]

Bobby, i hope you can teach and promote this martial art around the world, world need to know about this beautiful martial art.

[@Kodesai]

I've had the privilege of training under BT extensively. He's beyond incredible.

[@sergioromero2181]

thats the reason you are a grand master , your humility speak to my soul... thank u for sharing .. ossss

[@jackgabalski2492]

I got to train in a workshop he taught a few years ago. Amazing to be in the same room as Bobby Taboada and witness that speed and skill live.

[@bayurocky1326]

when I first saw this video, I knew that this guy was a good and talented teacher.

[@fothify]

What an absolute legend, this is what martial arts should be about. Humility.

[@WeldingForJesus]

What a man! Watching this makes my eyes wet of pure joy! The world needs more men like GM Bobby! ♥️

[@joeJoe-pb3su]

Soo much respect. What a awesome martial art. I wish I can get training like this to teach my granddaughters.

[@kungmarkatta2000]

What a legend he is, and still so humble and wise!

[@nadnavlis240]

Amazing man. I have met a few Grandmasters, real ones, not the self promoted ones. All the true Grandmasters I have known have a deep wisdom that applies to life and living, not just martial arts. I think that is one of the things that defines a Grandmaster: Great wisdom.

[@QuiChiYang2]

My mom's family is from there, and I recognize that pattern. It's one my grandpa showed me.

[@dermotcorbin6795]

Your grandpa was a smart man I'm not a pinoy but spent a long time in the PH, love the country the people I call my friends.

[@hoofheartedicemelted296]

He's a real gentleman, and humble too. What a combination.

[@JohnDoe-xm9ql]

Humility and respect. Honor and depth. Consistency and wisdom. You can see it in the eyes of his students. I'm thinking if had more people like this. We wouldn't be going through alot of what's happening today. 🙏🇺🇸👏

[@nicogreco6665]

Beautiful GN.!🙏🙌🙌👍✨. Thank you for this!!

[@kronos01ful]

So much respect for humility, a true martial art spirit.

[@andressapper5752]

Thank you for sharing this.

[@effceesvideos]

70 and still that fast. Wow. Respect to GM Taboada. Thank you for sharing

[@liamsolo2097]

I love to see once again a lost techniques of arnis, when I saw the movement I was cried, thinking that I was seeing my grandfather doing binaluga technique, thank you very much sir.

[@johannalcaraz7401]

Much Love admiration and Respect to our legendary kabayan Grand Master Bobby Taboada, you are waving our Filipino Flag around the globe with our True Filipino Heritage, in the Martial Arts, and everything comes along with it the good values and more, we Salute you made us all proud to be a Filipino with a genuine humble heart like you.

[@chris2lyon]

not only a great master but also a very good person .. sincere heart :-)

[@1917cutlass]

I can't wait for the full video!!!

[@streetsoundselectro124]

Just a humble human being teaching his art, respect to you sir

[@Reason1717]

Humble and highly skilled, thus we produce respect. Grand Master yes for sure.

[@baz9438]

Lovely, humble, grand master!

[@joeboracay4031]

The man is incredible! "Watching and listening to him is very bumbling".

[@harizummer3233]

See how he express his words from his hearts as a master very kind man.

[@eduardogarciamata3823]

Cuanta humildad en sus palabras. Un verdadero maestro

[@eastwind6572]

True Masters and Grand Masters of Martial Arts are always humble people.

[@Kruger187]

Loved it!

[@aixelent]

So real, so good. THANX!

[@jonathansohkokwah269]

Wow great respect for this master.what a blessing to be able train with him.God bless him

[@hanchobarbi8266]

Down to earth guy. Excellent example for martial artist!

[@johnnytampocao7671]

Much respect to the Grand Master at that age and speed it's unbelievable. SALUDO PO KAMI SA INYO. How I wish I'm still young I would have study this type of Martial art. I hope he can promote it in schools as part of a physical education, it will be very useful in every life specially now a days that there's so many bad elements everywhere.

[@williamcolombo3169]

I've met this man doing demos in NY, my instructor studied under him. He is as humble as humble can be, and MAN can he move quick.

[@justgone123]

My late teacher was a one on one teacher as well, I based my whole defense on a handful of stick drills he taught me so it t is safe to say that I appreciate the art which you promote as well!

[@patmccaffery1543]

You can just tell this man has a good heart..!!

[@sdsrhdl6290]

Salute Filipino...I cry... touch of this video... One of my dream.. Hope my son can learn that Art...

[@dermotcorbin6795]

70 years old ! This great man has incredible speed accuracy and yet is a very humble! What a great roll model for humanity. Saludo kay grand master.💪

[@juliusrojo5369]

So humble, so proud of you Tatay...Tatak Pinoy....During my Elem, I used to learn basic arnis. It's a self defense martial arts....Proud to be a Filipino....Mabuhay....

[@James-jz1vd]

Blessings to your sharing with worth while students.

[@brucebarnes9138]

Thank you for the video it was amazing

[@maymoralescedres5924]

Great! Focus on the soul and proyecting good energy! Congratulations!

[@jftorbsie6457]

im very proud to GM Bobby his come from queen city of the south ... which is Cebu City Philippines..

[@teo108]

Thank you for passing it on

[@eapc44]

great man ,we need more like him