Fight Dad

Fight Dad

Filipino Martial Arts is both broad and deep.

Sometimes, that can make it confusing and overwhelming!

It doesn't have to be that way.

My MISSION is to help people learn Filipino Martial Arts by breaking complicated things in to simple, logical steps that anyone can follow, train, and improve. FAST!

Hi, my name is Harry and I've been coaching Filipino Martial Arts for more than ten years.

I hold multiple black belts and am an award winning martial arts coach (Kali Sikaran "Instructor of the Year").

I want to use all this knowledge to help YOU learn Filipino Martial Arts*, and feel good about yourself while doing it.

I create videos and courses that help anyone who wants improve themselves and learn Filipino Martial Arts, at home, in the gym, on their own, or with a friend.

Take care and speak soon,

Harry Flexman

Fight Dad

*also known as: kali, escrima, eskrima, arnis, panantukan, panuntukan, sikaran, and FMA

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  • @CocaineCowboyJones
    @CocaineCowboyJones3 күн бұрын

    Side kick to the knee like Rountree's was way more effective

  • @aquiredskill
    @aquiredskill12 күн бұрын

    Good martial arts but i know a better way

  • @ikhwandika9331
    @ikhwandika933114 күн бұрын

    Where are you from

  • @FightDad
    @FightDad13 күн бұрын

    I'm based in the UK 👍. You?

  • @ikhwandika9331
    @ikhwandika933113 күн бұрын

    @@FightDadOh I'm from indonesia my country is near the philipines and the philipines is my cognate country And I Interest to learn arnis and panantukan too because of you sir

  • @FightDad
    @FightDad13 күн бұрын

    Great to meet you, and fantastic to hear you are keen to learn - please enjoy the short and long videos on my channel, and be sure to let me know anything you are particularly interested to learn 🙏🙏🙏

  • @ikhwandika9331
    @ikhwandika933113 күн бұрын

    @@FightDad Yes of course

  • @sanctvsdei
    @sanctvsdei23 күн бұрын

    Good stuff, man. Cheers!

  • @FightDad
    @FightDad21 күн бұрын

    Glad you like it 😁

  • @gurobadger
    @gurobadger24 күн бұрын

    Very smooth transition to lefty-righty on your part, and your training partner was skilled enough that it didn't mess him up either.

  • @FightDad
    @FightDad23 күн бұрын

    Well spotted sir 😎😎 yes, this is after a lot of time drilling the "wrong" attacks/blocks, and so forcing the base cycle is sometimes more challenging than simply reacting with any of the possible responses

  • @FightDad
    @FightDad24 күн бұрын

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  • @Max-Headroom-
    @Max-Headroom-Ай бұрын

    Have you heard of SAMI panantukan concept? Are they a Mcdojo?

  • @FightDad
    @FightDad21 күн бұрын

    Hey Max-Headroom, I've heard of them but never trained it so I'm not sure I can help answer that... What, in YOUR mind, would define Mcdojo?

  • @alanc457
    @alanc457Ай бұрын

    Never got caught out again after watching Rocky V 😆

  • @FightDad
    @FightDadАй бұрын

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  • @raphaeleleinko
    @raphaeleleinko2 ай бұрын

    My man^

  • @FightDad
    @FightDadАй бұрын

    🙏🙏 I hope this (and the full length linked vid 👌) helps

  • @thehastingsdojo2332
    @thehastingsdojo23322 ай бұрын

    great work, thank you for sharing and inspiring us all to train hard and smart

  • @FightDad
    @FightDad2 ай бұрын

    Thank you my friend 🙏

  • @raphaeleleinko
    @raphaeleleinko2 ай бұрын

    Bro you're helping me so much on so many levels Thank you sir 🙏

  • @FightDad
    @FightDad2 ай бұрын

    Thank YOU for saying 🙏 Make sure you watch the full length version of this video on my channel too - there's some more context I couldn't fit in to a short!

  • @FightDad
    @FightDad2 ай бұрын

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  • @curtrod
    @curtrod2 ай бұрын

    great techniques and form

  • @lamelama12
    @lamelama122 ай бұрын

    I know you're showing just elbows but without entry low line kicks to close distance makes it easier to understand

  • @nickrubberboot3673
    @nickrubberboot36733 ай бұрын

    Great to see you in action in wellies / rubberboots!!!

  • @FightDad
    @FightDad3 ай бұрын

    😁 good to practice with different circumstances! 🙏

  • @LeighRemedios
    @LeighRemedios3 ай бұрын

    Agree with the Mitt Master, MMA allows you to grapple and protect yourself from getting hit.

  • @jasondyer811
    @jasondyer8113 ай бұрын

    Turning defence into attack

  • @FightDad
    @FightDad3 ай бұрын

    Exaaaaaaactly 😎🙏😁

  • @chrisbera7952
    @chrisbera79524 ай бұрын

    More of a leg obstruction than a hard kick.

  • @FightDad
    @FightDad3 ай бұрын

    Sure, if it's easier for you to think of it that way 👍

  • @CocaineCowboyJones
    @CocaineCowboyJones3 күн бұрын

    Khalil Rountree broke his opponent's knee with side kick

  • @bernhardzipfel1489
    @bernhardzipfel14895 ай бұрын

    I have trained martial arts for 42 years (karate, kobujutsu, Tai Chi and eskrima), most of this time with a single teacher, who I 'followed' from one system to another. I guess it was a matter of trusting his journey and wanting to join him on it. In 2020 he passed away. It was not as if I left him, but I guess he involuntarily left me. It left a huge gap in my life, and I felt that it was time to end all formal training in the systems we had been doing for so long. At this point, we were also no longer affiliated with any larger organization and there was no succession plan. I have since taken the final step in my martial arts career, and started Japanese swordsmanship (a koryu) and been doing that for just over three years. Even though I still feel the loss, this feels like a natural progression.

  • @mrhallman64
    @mrhallman645 ай бұрын

    Hmmm, if his student made much progress doesn't mean that much was accomplished

  • @MaddogKernan
    @MaddogKernan5 ай бұрын

    I was talking to a friend a few days ago because our old tkd instructor moved away to start the club again close to where he lives, and my friend who was the same as me we couldnt get to the club was very angry with him with words i wont say here he said all the black belts he taught left him minus 1 thats not good for an instructor, the head of the organisation said the old instructor was the worst instructor in the country i was shocked because he was a 5th dan, so it looked to me like even though i felt like i wasted my time this was a godsend me leaving this club because he kept holding me back just wanting money not caring bout his students...

  • @FightDad
    @FightDad5 ай бұрын

    Sometimes it's much easier to spot that kind of situation from the outside rather than when you're deep in it yourself - I'm pleased it's worked out for you 🙏

  • @MaddogKernan
    @MaddogKernan5 ай бұрын

    @FightDad thankyou it has worked out right for once and others have noticed how much of a shitshow it was, onwards and upwards is the saying..

  • @markperry222
    @markperry2225 ай бұрын

    Good video, but when I saw the subject of the video was 'marital arts' I thought it was an Only Fans video

  • @FightDad
    @FightDad5 ай бұрын

    I hadn't even seen that! 🤣😅😅😅 Thanks! But do I correct it, or leave it as a talking point?.. 🤔

  • @user-ox5py6gb3u
    @user-ox5py6gb3u5 ай бұрын

    If only my uncle feels the same way I was so dedicated studying self defense with him then he just throw me away saying he doesnt want to teach me anymore it hurts alot if i was that guy student I would worship that instructor in Martial arts

  • @FightDad
    @FightDad5 ай бұрын

    That's not a nice feeling to get, from a family member or not 😕 I hope you manage to find a good teacher who you can have a healthy relationship with - one-sided worship is not a great position to be in either! All the best for your training my friend 🙏

  • @georgegoodyear9631
    @georgegoodyear96315 ай бұрын

    Good advice. I’ll try to follow it.

  • @EnriqueF.4
    @EnriqueF.45 ай бұрын

    Nice Video, huges from México !

  • @FightDad
    @FightDad3 ай бұрын

    Much appreciated my friend ☺️🙏

  • @LeighRemedios
    @LeighRemedios5 ай бұрын

    It takes some balance. I've seen instructors go completely the other way and not have any passion because students invariably leave. "Why should I make an effort if they aren't going to stick around?" Because that's the role you signed up for.

  • @FightDad
    @FightDad5 ай бұрын

    Exactly - it can be painful to be at the 100% passion end of the pendulum swing, but can be self defeating to swing to the 0% passion end too. Some self regulation, the ability to detach the initial emotion, the rationalised emotion and any action, the ability to keep a consistent core identity, and having a more internal locus of control can all help the instructor... Easier said than done though 🤣🤣😅

  • @seculardojo7738
    @seculardojo77385 ай бұрын

    I am 45 years old, and have been training in Martial arts since 1985, my first being Judo, then Shotokan. I have trained in quite a lot of styles due to moving around a lot, nowadays I train in styles that will improve my all round game, as well as out of interest. I appreciate and understand why people will stay with an instructor , and I feel that I could have possibly stayed with an instructor, but other variables get in the way. Many things being taught from any instructor will always exist in my Martial arts practise. Due to Bruce lees jkd philosophy, and the modern creation of mma, this has created the idea of being and all round Martial artist. I am sure that predominately most Martial arts instructors are appreciated by most students, but there are always other reasons why people move away, and it doesn't always have to do with the standard of teaching abilities

  • @FightDad
    @FightDad5 ай бұрын

    Yes you're exactly right - most often stopping training is a result of changing circumstances, but it's a natural (knee jerk) reaction for the instructor to feel that it's their fault... ...even when it's not! Thanks for your comment, and your impressive training so far 🙏🙏🙏 All the best, Harry

  • @skoog7091
    @skoog70915 ай бұрын

    I left after 17 years because I was moving 625miles for job. I use everything I’ve learned every day. And I miss the training with the others so bad. It’s the only thing I miss from my home town. Watching my training mates progress from afar is like watching a ex partner with a new one.

  • @FightDad
    @FightDad5 ай бұрын

    i COMPLETELY get what you mean - about 15 years ago I moved 300 miles from the best instructor I ever had and it was a significant reason NOT to move... I still miss training at his gym, but I'm also happy of the growth which has happened since then 🙏. I hope you've managed to find somewhere to train at your new location? 🤞

  • @skoog7091
    @skoog70915 ай бұрын

    @@FightDad thanks for the support. I moved from Gothenburg and was at Skålberg friend Magnus club. Finding an instructor that matches their standard is hard to find. But im still looking. Until then I do stuff in the garage

  • @FightDad
    @FightDad5 ай бұрын

    Yes this is the PROBLEM with having a great teacher (Johan and Magnus are both great 👌) - all others afterwards aren't as good! This is exactly what I found moving away from Matt Teasdale (who's in Newcastle), I haven't found anyone nearly as high quality... ...so I started a training group of my own... Maybe that's a route for you? Could you find a few training partners to explore together?..

  • @skoog7091
    @skoog70915 ай бұрын

    @@FightDad Maybe thats the way. There is no "self-defence" club here in umeå/sweden (only sport martial arts). So maybe I should put some friends together and start one. :)

  • @FightDad
    @FightDad5 ай бұрын

    Sounds like an awesome plan 😎 And if you start as a "training group" or "study group" there's less pressure/it can be informal (if you want to do it that way). And then (again, if you want to) you could upgrade to a class / club / school as you want to None of these choices are irreversible, and if try something and like it - GREAT! If you don't like it - GREAT, now you know, and can try something different 😊

  • @tammi_willis
    @tammi_willis5 ай бұрын

    Love this!

  • @FightDad
    @FightDad5 ай бұрын

    Thanks Tammi, for good instructors and coaches it's almost never their fault the student stops training, but the immediate (internal) feeling is "what did I do wrong???"

  • @tammi_willis
    @tammi_willis5 ай бұрын

    “Its the price you pay for giving a shit” ❤

  • @Nikhil-Bhagat
    @Nikhil-Bhagat5 ай бұрын

    Can you make a playlist of this lessons in detail?

  • @pankapelusz
    @pankapelusz5 ай бұрын

    😂

  • @jacobharris954
    @jacobharris9546 ай бұрын

    Who gives a shit about superficial awards, Can you fight and can you teach?

  • @FightDad
    @FightDad6 ай бұрын

    You're right, those questions are usually the most important for martial arts instructors (Or maybe: 1 - can you fight or coach others to fight? 2 - can you teach / share your knowledge in a compelling way?) I guess an award is significant to those who understand the criteria - either quantitative (e.g. ADCC or olympic podium), or qualitative based on the reputation of the person/people who awarded it (e.g. Full Dog Brother* or Black Belt etc etc) Although Full Dog Brother is known more widely to be fairly high standard 👌 Also, it reinforces something I believe in - can you prove something you claim? Sometimes, too, awards convey a nice feeling to the person receiving them which can add motivation to keep going... (Woah that was a ramble! Thanks for the comment Jacob 🙏)

  • @christianyellic3394
    @christianyellic33946 ай бұрын

    Follow you on all platforms and always found you encouraging. Johan too so it’s really a boon him acknowledging your efforts. It’s very much appreciated by everyone training in the art. Thank you 🙏

  • @FightDad
    @FightDad6 ай бұрын

    Thank you so much for saying, I REALLY appreciate it 🙏 I hope you're having a great week 👊

  • @Quantum3691
    @Quantum36916 ай бұрын

    Looks very similar to the Muay Thai elbow strikes. The question is, who influenced who? And which art is older and original? It looks to me that Thai Boxing has less striking techniques than Panatukan Boxing. Thai Boxing has been described to be a more spiritual art form.

  • @FightDad
    @FightDad6 ай бұрын

    Yes there's a lot of similarities 😁. I'm not sure which influenced which but there's bound to be multiple cross-pollination... Particularly as I train Muay Thai as well as Kali (although Kali is definitely my "core" art 🙏) I guess there are only so many ways to elbow someone 😊

  • @Quantum3691
    @Quantum36916 ай бұрын

    @@FightDad I agree.

  • @bauer-29
    @bauer-296 ай бұрын

    Tyson would one punch you 😂😊

  • @FightDad
    @FightDad6 ай бұрын

    Lol probably. Thanks for watching and commenting 👌

  • @rokuknife3859
    @rokuknife38596 ай бұрын

    I made myself a Dummy knife just to learn tutorials because I am completely isolated from martial arts practitioners in my village, maybe you would be willing to give me a step by step tutorial, please.

  • @FightDad
    @FightDad6 ай бұрын

    Your desire to train and learn is great! There are several solo training videos on my channel, and a free course on my website - I hope they help 🙏

  • @georgegoodyear9631
    @georgegoodyear96316 ай бұрын

    Thanks for the demonstration; I’ll practise the moves tomorrow.

  • @FightDad
    @FightDad6 ай бұрын

    Excellent! Good training attitude

  • @donaldmackerer9032
    @donaldmackerer90326 ай бұрын

    Well, l learned 2 different stricks that l did not learn in Bando. One of them was because l missed class that day l think.

  • @FightDad
    @FightDad6 ай бұрын

    Excellent! I'm so pleased you learned something 😊

  • @floor5173
    @floor51736 ай бұрын

    😂😂😂

  • @georgegoodyear9631
    @georgegoodyear96316 ай бұрын

    A good, improvised training technique. I will copy your idea. Thank you.

  • @FightDad
    @FightDad6 ай бұрын

    Awesome! I hope it goes well for you 🙏

  • @jamesmunroe6558
    @jamesmunroe65587 ай бұрын

    Monster (feline) on fence at 5:21

  • @FightDad
    @FightDad7 ай бұрын

    Nicely spotted 😁

  • @TomFurman
    @TomFurman7 ай бұрын

    Very, very good. You are a wealth of solid information.

  • @FightDad
    @FightDad7 ай бұрын

    Thank you Tom, I appreciate the comment 🙏

  • @FightDad
    @FightDad7 ай бұрын

    bit.ly/FD-solo-single-stick ⏪Free stick fighting solo course

  • @SpaceMrMan
    @SpaceMrMan8 ай бұрын

    🤘😎

  • @FightDad
    @FightDad8 ай бұрын

    😁🙏

  • @user-cl8bj2eg2i
    @user-cl8bj2eg2i8 ай бұрын

    weirdo

  • @FightDad
    @FightDad8 ай бұрын

    Thanks so much for noticing! 🙏👍

  • @user-cl8bj2eg2i
    @user-cl8bj2eg2i8 ай бұрын

    ​@@FightDadthis stick freaks me out

  • @FightDad
    @FightDad8 ай бұрын

    Ok, why is that?

  • @ihateturtles905
    @ihateturtles9052 ай бұрын

    @@FightDad i dont think ur weird, just remember youll never find a hater stronger than you

  • @FightDad
    @FightDad21 күн бұрын

    I appreciate the comment my friend 🙏

  • @oldtimeoutlaw
    @oldtimeoutlaw9 ай бұрын

    I think it’s always best to have a good instructor. He can observe you and correct your mistakes

  • @FightDad
    @FightDad9 ай бұрын

    Definitely makes progress faster! 🙏

  • @oldtimeoutlaw
    @oldtimeoutlaw9 ай бұрын

    Very interested in learning Panantukan. Great vid. Thank you. Peace

  • @FightDad
    @FightDad9 ай бұрын

    Much appreciated 🙏

  • @ManiacMediaDirector
    @ManiacMediaDirector9 ай бұрын

    "This is the way you are doing it: (showing) I´m not saying it is wrong. This was the way I learned how to do it: (showing)"

  • @FightDad
    @FightDad9 ай бұрын

    Nice approach, and includes reflecting back what they ARE doing - sometimes people can't tell without seeing it (video or coach showing them) 👍