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I trained in a Muay Thai gym. It was one of the most dangerous and vicious modes of combat I had experienced. A guy joined the gym for a while. He was toying with all of us. He was well versed in Kali Filipino Arts. I asked him, "Jason, how can you pick apart your opponents attacks so easily?" he said "When you spar with the sticks which move 32mph, and which represents swords/machete's, then everyones hands appear to move in slow motion". So we all appeared to him to move in slow motion, and he knew the hand drills well. He trained every day. He died many years later from Crohn's disease, but I will never forget how calm he was as he picked apart our attacks and countered effortlessly almost with gentleness, but with precision. RIP Jason.
because FMA drills are for the reflexes.. as you can see, the drills may not happen in real situation but can effectively train you to have faster reflexes.. dodging, blocking, countering the master's stick or knife and even barehand at a faster pace can give you insane reflexes because of muscle memory..
Wow. It’s a great self defense tool when you just want to whoop some guys, there was a 40 year old man who like to go to pool sharks Las Vegas in early 2000’s it was a pretty rough time to be filipino going around trying to mind their own business playing pool. A couple of times he’d get picked on but most of the time I seen him lay people out trying to rob him. Even 1v3 sometimes
The subtle strokes are the ones that ppl miss, but the most deadliest. He goes for the arteries and plucks at it with the tip of the blade. This old man is still a walking weapon.
A somewhat related story. Dan Inosanto tells a story about a time he was about to give a demo of Filipino martial arts. He was approached by an old Filipino man with a hardwood cane and a long, sharpened thumbnail who said something like, I'm gonna watch you, and if you don't do it right, we're gonna have a 'talk' afterwards. Guro Dan recognized from his demeanor, cane and thumbnail that he was an old school escrima fighter and not to be messed with. After his demo, the old man said that Guro Dan's escrima was authentic, and they didn't need to have that talk. Never underestimate old men. Especially if they have hardwood canes and eye gouging thumbnails.
That thumbnail thing is true. I have a medical condition that allows my nails to grow thick and nearly unbreakable. I can unscrew with it if the screw is not real tight. I can drive my thumb through a brick wall and my nail won't break. So I used to trim my nail like a small knife and i can cut you with it.
I believe I’ve trained with that old Filipino master a few years back in San Jose California. The thumbnail matches the description and he didn’t play.
You can tell that mans muscle memory is doing everything after thousands and thousands of repetitions. Sir you are impressive and I wish you a long and happy life!
I always think it's interesting that when you watch the older practitioners they have more efficient and shorter more direct movement. It's almost too subtle to see what they are doing if you don't have an eye for it. Where they might have lost power and speed with age you can see tactics, body manipulation and efficient movement more than make up for it.
That's the strengh of Arnis de Mano : As it is a blade oriented art of fighting, you don't loose your capacity in facing a real fight even if your age makes you weaker. Every of those old Masters are so impressive, with a true warrior spirit ! Arnis de Mano really deserve respect .
This is the kind of video I've been waiting for from Aperture. None of the know it all I'm on the cutting edge crap, but respect and love for living tradition and masters like this. Regardless of the art or style nothing's better then seeing an old man's still got it :)
I've had the distinct honor of training with Tuhon at a couple of seminars hosted by Jared Wihongi in SLC. Being left in the dust by a man in his seventies was very humbling.
I never noticed the resemblance before from photos or video, but Leo Gaje looks a lot like my father in his later years. When I was watching the video, some of the angles it looked like it was my dad doing it! Thank you for posting the video.
Awesome. My father was an Arnis grandmaster also. He passed away last 2008. If my father is still alive today he's 82,. So he's just a year older than this grandmaster here who is still in good shape.
teflondrunk Dude is in better shape than most people in general, you would be surprised to see how many ppl in this comment section alone are out of shape.
That's inspiring. I'm a 60-year-old SCA fighter, and plan to still be doing it when I'm 81. (Though it's been a damn year since I've put on armor and fought. Stupid pandemic.)
Talk about De Ja Vu. I feel like I’ve seen both of these two guys here in Maryland. Especially the old guy outside of knowing he was a Grand Master as I recall talking to him about life and him sharing his wisdom with me - on being alone in the DMV area without family and how I should remain focused, and how I’m a good man. Talk about a small world. 😯😯
Dāvis Rieksts Unless the other guy can run faster......Or you’ve got a child with you. If running is your only tool you’re far more limited than you think.
Imagine Mr. Gaje on a London street in the evening with a lightweight cane when a couple of thugs try to rob him and give him a Glasgow smile as a trade for his wallet. He probably wouldn't need the butter knife. I think I'll just sir back and watch that again.
What a great video. The elder teaching the younger and constantly having the upper hand with very little effort... Truly a delight to watch. The efficiency with which this master continuously ‘destroys’ his opponent is rather awe inspiring. The student is quick to realize that he won’t be getting even one shot in throughout out this training session. The fact that the student can laugh at himself and his predicament against this joyful master and that he can’t succeed in slicing or stabbing him, is truly the only way to remain teachable. Truly enjoyed this.
Sure but the same could be said for an alien invasion or zombie apocalypse. Almost all the major injuries i know of afflict friends training martial arts, and those among them whove dealt with knife or gun attacks had to do so because they were imprudent, drunk, or looking for a fight. The ones who successfully defended themselves were a tkd champion and a 5 ft untrained woman, neither of whom had ever trained to fend off knives but just kept their wits about them. Martial arts are just for fun dude. If you want to avoid danger and arent a cop, just study hard and stay alert.
Personally, I would rephrase it as "until you face a knife attack". Something which seems to be a disturbingly common aspect of assault / physical threat. And yeah, learning to work with knives should significantly improve your odds of survival. But as far as dueling with blades goes... if you go looking for that type of action, its all on you and you deserve whatever you get.
he was dangerous with a blade until he met me looked up and saw me for the first time him: one blink me: ran around the corner 1.2189 seconds flat 👀😶🤔🧐
Yeah cause knife fighting is absolutely pointless apart from training reflexes, the majority of the 99.9% you talk about are probably dead from a knife wound 👍🏼
My god,, the skill of this man is astounding! If you ever need an example of timing, motion, control, and art rolled into one then look no further. Art at it's very best.
@Wulf Mcsnizzle do the same. And if you could be so kind as to show me a video where a so called expert beats a mma practitioner. You could help me change my mind doing so.
These older guys come from a time where they did real death matches, not MMA patty cake with a staff of medical personnel in the wing. Go and issue a challenge to the guy if your so tough. He’ll dice you apart with a 2” blade.
Jacques Manz I train as well and MMA isn’t stylized to stop a knife if you think your MMA training will help you against an experienced and also trained knife fighter you’re delusional
Beautiful the older guy sure seems in total control and in superior health. Good show. Let's you know that if you're blessed with good health you can live long prosper as well enjoy life to it's fullest
He looks mad young and still sharp. He is going through sparring. But this man, in his 80s, can pin point the bleeders. Respect....mad respect. Because we are in an age where the elderly are treated sub human. Great video. If the world did more of this we would have longer lives and better quality ones. Why? People need mental stimulation and a feeling of importance. This guy isnt old, he is a well of wisdom...applied knowledge.
You can learn alot from this man!!...Watch and learn from him💯...He's more dangerous now than he was when he was younger......He's had plenty of time to perfect his craft💯
This blade jam is the best... Look how much fun you can have while you're learning and playing and sharpening your skills. Great job Gentlemen. Masters of death and fun! ☠️😆💯
That's why people can train for years. If you really love and enjoy something, you look forward to training. Many people force themselves to train because they want the end result, but don't enjoy the journey. These are the ones that quit.
We have documented a monumental seminar with the Grand Tuhon of Pekiti Tirsia Kali - Over 2 hours of solid tutorial content with a host of distinguished guest instructors. Learn the art of edged weapons here: www.aperture.university/store/FyXFXwWP
I'm in the SF Bay. Where can I learn this?
Anyone of you can challenge RADEN RUNGKANG? Don't be scared of him.
I trained in a Muay Thai gym. It was one of the most dangerous and vicious modes of combat I had experienced. A guy joined the gym for a while. He was toying with all of us. He was well versed in Kali Filipino Arts. I asked him, "Jason, how can you pick apart your opponents attacks so easily?" he said "When you spar with the sticks which move 32mph, and which represents swords/machete's, then everyones hands appear to move in slow motion". So we all appeared to him to move in slow motion, and he knew the hand drills well. He trained every day. He died many years later from Crohn's disease, but I will never forget how calm he was as he picked apart our attacks and countered effortlessly almost with gentleness, but with precision. RIP Jason.
Wow
Yeah, WOW, can see your respect for that man! RIP
because FMA drills are for the reflexes.. as you can see, the drills may not happen in real situation but can effectively train you to have faster reflexes..
dodging, blocking, countering the master's stick or knife and even barehand at a faster pace can give you insane reflexes because of muscle memory..
Osss
Wow. It’s a great self defense tool when you just want to whoop some guys, there was a 40 year old man who like to go to pool sharks Las Vegas in early 2000’s it was a pretty rough time to be filipino going around trying to mind their own business playing pool. A couple of times he’d get picked on but most of the time I seen him lay people out trying to rob him. Even 1v3 sometimes
"In battle, stay away from the old men" -- Chinese martial arts saying
"fear old men, in a profession where men die young"
@@Tyhros yep. They still Alive and kicking ass for a reason
@@snazdogdbfan251 , strongly agree!!
lol😅
Yah that's a saying in a lot of places.
The subtle strokes are the ones that ppl miss, but the most deadliest. He goes for the arteries and plucks at it with the tip of the blade. This old man is still a walking weapon.
A somewhat related story. Dan Inosanto tells a story about a time he was about to give a demo of Filipino martial arts. He was approached by an old Filipino man with a hardwood cane and a long, sharpened thumbnail who said something like, I'm gonna watch you, and if you don't do it right, we're gonna have a 'talk' afterwards. Guro Dan recognized from his demeanor, cane and thumbnail that he was an old school escrima fighter and not to be messed with.
After his demo, the old man said that Guro Dan's escrima was authentic, and they didn't need to have that talk.
Never underestimate old men. Especially if they have hardwood canes and eye gouging thumbnails.
I was at a guro Dan's seminar the stories he told where great like how he first leant it all the struggle he had to endure just for them to teach him
That's an awesome story.
That thumbnail thing is true. I have a medical condition that allows my nails to grow thick and nearly unbreakable. I can unscrew with it if the screw is not real tight. I can drive my thumb through a brick wall and my nail won't break. So I used to trim my nail like a small knife and i can cut you with it.
I believe I’ve trained with that old Filipino master a few years back in San Jose California. The thumbnail matches the description and he didn’t play.
@YT Flava I was 18 at the time training with the sharpened thumb guy at a seminar . I am over 40 now.
81 years old, and lightning fast..😮
Don't mess with this old man😁
RESPECT 🙏
son: "Hey pops, you think you still got it?"
dad: "Aaahhh... So you have chosen death"
Mom: respect your elders
Me: YES
" beware of an old man in a profession where men die young"
My father in law from Manila taught my wife this martial art. Don't ask me how I found out. Lol.
Dont get drunk anymore😂
😂🤣lmao
Let me guess. She asked you to take out the garbage and you refused.
How did you find out?.😁
Magoo,I bet it was the night you turned a deaf ear to her,'I got a headache tonight dear'.
You can tell that mans muscle memory is doing everything after thousands and thousands of repetitions. Sir you are impressive and I wish you a long and happy life!
yeah and that's how FMA works.. muscle memory ... insane reflexes
@@ecilatnecniv
I could take em all out with one finger !
My trigger finger.
Ur comment is on point...yes sir...and having a good feel and matching reflexes.
I always think it's interesting that when you watch the older practitioners they have more efficient and shorter more direct movement.
It's almost too subtle to see what they are doing if you don't have an eye for it. Where they might have lost power and speed with age you can see tactics, body manipulation and efficient movement more than make up for it.
yup, you can see that with all combat sports athletes too, the older they are the more they rely on techniques and tactics rather than athletisism.
That's the strengh of Arnis de Mano : As it is a blade oriented art of fighting, you don't loose your capacity in facing a real fight even if your age makes you weaker. Every of those old Masters are so impressive, with a true warrior spirit ! Arnis de Mano really deserve respect .
That's all due to years of experience throughout time it's just second nature
that's because ancient people are smart and talented😂
It is an efficiency of movement that comes with experience. No wasted energy or momentum, only effective and efficient action.
Love the smile on his face when fun and danger combine.
Its always good to see the og badass kali master in action good stuff as always G.N.
This is the kind of video I've been waiting for from Aperture. None of the know it all I'm on the cutting edge crap, but respect and love for living tradition and masters like this. Regardless of the art or style nothing's better then seeing an old man's still got it :)
What's the name of the song?
This was amazing
Lord can I be half that fast at 81
He looks faster than me
now at 42 lol
I'm 42 too, and I feel the same as you
Because it isn't pure speed, it's timing and intent, my old man was the same.
Imagine him at 42
Facts
• No wasted movements.
• No wasted energy.
If only his blades could speak the tales of being in the hands of the Master. *In awe*
Somewhere in America, there is a 20 year old laying on the couch, complaining about some ailment...
Lol😅
Nope! It's everywhere in the world ...
yeah losing at fortnite complaining at the world...
Somewhere in the world theres a 20 year old laying on a bed dying of cancer. What will you say to them?
@@IainAWard well obviously that’s very sad but nothing to do with an inspiring motivational video.
I've had the distinct honor of training with Tuhon at a couple of seminars hosted by Jared Wihongi in SLC. Being left in the dust by a man in his seventies was very humbling.
I can only imagine the dedication this man put into his life ... simply amazing!!
THE OLD MASTER IS A BAD ASS ,GOOD FOR HIM MAY HE PASS IT ON TO OTHERS & MAY HIS LEGACY LIVE FOREVER ,SHALOM 🕎☯️🕎☯️🥋🕎
I never noticed the resemblance before from photos or video, but Leo Gaje looks a lot like my father in his later years. When I was watching the video, some of the angles it looked like it was my dad doing it! Thank you for posting the video.
I love knife drills, and to watch someone who has obviously done it for decades is a joy.
Awesome. My father was an Arnis grandmaster also. He passed away last 2008. If my father is still alive today he's 82,. So he's just a year older than this grandmaster here who is still in good shape.
0:40 when you thought stealing this old man's cane was fun.
He looks like he's more spry and in better shape than some people who are 30 years his junior.
teflondrunk Dude is in better shape than most people in general, you would be surprised to see how many ppl in this comment section alone are out of shape.
@@wingeddragonofra Unfortunately, I would not be surprised.
@@wingeddragonofra Considering im out of shape I might as well consider your words to be truth
May The Creator Bless This Man With 80 More Years Of Greatness And Life Love And Respect..On Real"..
That's inspiring. I'm a 60-year-old SCA fighter, and plan to still be doing it when I'm 81. (Though it's been a damn year since I've put on armor and fought. Stupid pandemic.)
If Uncle Iroh from the last airbender was real. He'll be that OG!!
Talk about De Ja Vu. I feel like I’ve seen both of these two guys here in Maryland. Especially the old guy outside of knowing he was a Grand Master as I recall talking to him about life and him sharing his wisdom with me - on being alone in the DMV area without family and how I should remain focused, and how I’m a good man. Talk about a small world. 😯😯
Knives can be scarier than guns:>( this man is a Master of the blade.
Nice! He’s got that swagger too! I want to be like him when I’m in my 80s lol
A Grand Master will always be a " Grand Master " SALUTE !
That's what 80 years of training will do for you...props to that
His economy of motion is phenomenal. His hands pretty much never need to leave a 12" box.
That made me smile, my dad is 83 and still moves like that guy and teaches me a thing or two every time I go to his house.
i will always choose most powerful skill in knife fight - run as fast you can
Dāvis Rieksts
Unless the other guy can run faster......Or you’ve got a child with you.
If running is your only tool you’re far more limited than you think.
Doesnt work if the attacker is persistent. Besides most of those who run still got stab
Don't run,always stand your ground👌👍🔥😊
Honorable to post this. Much respect to you. 🙏
Imagine Mr. Gaje on a London street in the evening with a lightweight cane when a couple of thugs try to rob him and give him a Glasgow smile as a trade for his wallet. He probably wouldn't need the butter knife. I think I'll just sir back and watch that again.
What a great video. The elder teaching the younger and constantly having the upper hand with very little effort... Truly a delight to watch. The efficiency with which this master continuously ‘destroys’ his opponent is rather awe inspiring. The student is quick to realize that he won’t be getting even one shot in throughout out this training session. The fact that the student can laugh at himself and his predicament against this joyful master and that he can’t succeed in slicing or stabbing him, is truly the only way to remain teachable. Truly enjoyed this.
Preparing for a knife fight may sound comical...
Until you're in a knife fight.
Sure but the same could be said for an alien invasion or zombie apocalypse. Almost all the major injuries i know of afflict friends training martial arts, and those among them whove dealt with knife or gun attacks had to do so because they were imprudent, drunk, or looking for a fight. The ones who successfully defended themselves were a tkd champion and a 5 ft untrained woman, neither of whom had ever trained to fend off knives but just kept their wits about them.
Martial arts are just for fun dude. If you want to avoid danger and arent a cop, just study hard and stay alert.
@@subsonic9854 until youre into a knife fight
@@tnh723 lol good argument.
“....Until you find yourself in a knife fight.”
Personally, I would rephrase it as "until you face a knife attack".
Something which seems to be a disturbingly common aspect of assault / physical threat. And yeah, learning to work with knives should significantly improve your odds of survival.
But as far as dueling with blades goes... if you go looking for that type of action, its all on you and you deserve whatever you get.
Amazing! The master still has speed and timing. He's still has the ability to pass on his knowledge as well wisdom to the younger martial artist.
He got that no nonsense look about him at 80. How amazing is he 👍
This is so awesome. I love the beauty of it.
This is Grand Tuhon Leo Gaje. More power Sir.
From an FMA/Judo/BJJ nerd Filipino in Japan.
I never thought seeing how quickly I could get diced up by this man would be so satisfying to watch.
Awesome! Wish I had a grandfather like GT Gaje.
Me and my brother when we pass by the toy aisle in target and see the lightsabers
Respect. That man would slice and dice you like a thanksgiving turkey. So fluid. Amazing.
he was dangerous with a blade until he met me looked up and saw me for the first time
him: one blink
me: ran around the corner 1.2189 seconds flat 👀😶🤔🧐
Style,grace, flow, simplicity,accuracy, tenacity, deadly. Am humbled
That man has forgotten more about knife fighting than 99.9% of the world will ever know
Yeah cause knife fighting is absolutely pointless apart from training reflexes, the majority of the 99.9% you talk about are probably dead from a knife wound 👍🏼
Never too old. Man is dangerous!! 😂 👏🏾👏🏾🇯🇲🇬🇧🙏🏽❤️ Anybody trying to mug this dude is in trouble!! 😂
I salute the Grand Master & seek his blessing too....
Dangerous and deadly at any age.
Harree Adorable preach brother preach
I love seeing elderly people live life like theyre still in their youth 🔥 the eternal flame never goes out!
So much proud of this grand master legend. A pride of filipino martial arts enthusiast. Pugay to all FMA Grand Master!
Love the relationship they share, awesome video
All the secrets are in the old man's sling bag.
That man earned his old age. You go Old Timer, very cool. 👍👍
A true gem of a video - wonderful to see this.
Lots of respect, thank you for sharing!
Bruhhhh, he is still that fast and precisely. Highly skilled and beautiful scene😉👌
My god,, the skill of this man is astounding! If you ever need an example of timing, motion, control, and art rolled into one then look no further.
Art at it's very best.
You still got it old timer. God bless you. I hope I can do that in twenty years.
When you've trained most of your life and you continue to exercise your art, you never really lose that speed.
Those were the deadly martial arts, that ended Ferdinand Magellan
Thats a fucking myth
I didn't stop smiling while watching this video . . very good content .. Keep training.
I will only believe if he does this in a real fight.
@Wulf Mcsnizzle i actually would. Mma has been debunking this guys for so long that I am not afraid
@Wulf Mcsnizzle do the same. And if you could be so kind as to show me a video where a so called expert beats a mma practitioner. You could help me change my mind doing so.
These older guys come from a time where they did real death matches, not MMA patty cake with a staff of medical personnel in the wing. Go and issue a challenge to the guy if your so tough. He’ll dice you apart with a 2” blade.
@Wulf Mcsnizzle learn to read. Mma has been debunking. Present perfect continuous. Go educate yourself on your language first
Jacques Manz I train as well and MMA isn’t stylized to stop a knife if you think your MMA training will help you against an experienced and also trained knife fighter you’re delusional
the dude always smile
cold blooded assassin
Espada y daga, I do miss those training with grand Master Presas years ago
Very impressive for a man with that edge, he is very good, my respect
The Oldman is real good, Rick I Hope you'll be like him in the future
Beautiful the older guy sure seems in total control and in superior health. Good show. Let's you know that if you're blessed with good health you can live long prosper as well enjoy life to it's fullest
He was so relaxed and precise. Beautiful.
Experience, consistency through time your skill gets better.
He looks mad young and still sharp. He is going through sparring. But this man, in his 80s, can pin point the bleeders. Respect....mad respect. Because we are in an age where the elderly are treated sub human. Great video. If the world did more of this we would have longer lives and better quality ones. Why? People need mental stimulation and a feeling of importance. This guy isnt old, he is a well of wisdom...applied knowledge.
Man is awesome! Quick mind and quick respond.
This just felt good! Thank you. 🙏
Thank you so much for sharing this brotha!
You can learn alot from this man!!...Watch and learn from him💯...He's more dangerous now than he was when he was younger......He's had plenty of time to perfect his craft💯
Awesome when we can still learn from the Masters, great vid, thank u for posting, lil bro, 👍😎👍
Only those who continuously train and keep it in their soul are the ones who become like that great old Elder. Much respect
Damn... Reminds me of my grand dad... God rest his soul...
Grand tuhon! Virginia two day training, 2000s. "the blade is pure, it never changed since the beggning of man"
Blessings on this 81 year old
This blade jam is the best... Look how much fun you can have while you're learning and playing and sharpening your skills. Great job Gentlemen. Masters of death and fun! ☠️😆💯
That's cool that you can still have a good time laugh while you are training . That makes it more enjoyable and can inspire people more to train more.
That's why people can train for years. If you really love and enjoy something, you look forward to training. Many people force themselves to train because they want the end result, but don't enjoy the journey. These are the ones that quit.
Absolutely Incredible ....Much Respect ..... I bow to you sir ...
That elder is amazing. Much respect
I'd love to train with ether one of these dudes.... lessons for life...it's not the search for power but the will to find it for when it is needed.
Thank you for posting this!!!! What an absolute inspiration!!!
This made my morning, freaking awesome! Props to the man who still got it! 👏
Glad you enjoyed it!
Devotion and time! The only way to sharpen your skills like a knife! Respect.
Tuhon has always had it and prolly always will!
Lol, got this on my recommended feed. Took me roughly 2 secs to see it was FMA in one form or another. 🤣
Now this is just beautiful to watch!
Amazing, Grandpa
that was really beautiful. to move and have fun like that is priceless
Grandmaster Leo Gaje you are a legend..from pamantukan pugay..
You must respect over 70 years of muscle memory! Awesome keep at it