Arnis is the choice of professionals, such as S.W.A.T. police and tactical military like special forces.  Here Master Mike Steenrod demonstrates a defense maneuver dressed semi-formally with student Peter King.

"How One Hour a Week Can Get You Home Safely Every Night, With a Fit Body"

...through the amazing fun of the Filipino Stick Arts

Dear Friend,

What I will reveal to you today is an art of self-defense so potent that you need only one hour per week to be able to handle yourself should the unthinkable happen.

That art, the Filipino Stick Art known as Arnis.

Why is It So Powerful?

Arnis comes from the Philippines.  The Philippines are an island nation located along major trade routes.  Because it had an ideal trade location, the Philippines were repeatedly occupied by different countries.

The Filipino people, well known for their survival ability, took fighting techniques from each of their occupiers and trade partners.  They blended these skills with their own native ingredients and created a potent and very quick to learn art--Arnis.

Even though the Filipinos had little more than sticks and machetes, they were greatly feared by their better armed invaders because of their fighting arts.  After all, the invaders had to face the best fighting skills of every culture that had been there before them!

Built for a Small Body, Any Size Person Can Use Arnis

As recent studies by population geneticists have shown, the Filipinos are the smallest people in the world. 

Naturally, Arnis was built to be usable by a smaller body size.  The training tools are light and easily handled.  The movements are quick.  The art is built around delivering lighter, multiple strikes with a stick or better weapon.

While you become steadily fit through these swift movements, the art does not depend on delivering big, powerful blows.  You don't need to build big muscles.  You also don't need to worry about the joint strain that goes hand-in-hand with powerful strikes.

Master Mike does a takedown on coach David Semanas!

Have At Your Fingertips the Power to Level Even a Bigger, Stronger, Armed Attacker

My wish for you is that you live a safe and happy life.  Dark things do happen, though.  There are thugs in real life.  There are those that love violence and use it out of joy.  There are those that smile on the outside, but have the darkest thoughts on the inside.  If you or your loved ones should cross paths with such a person, you will want to have the power to keep yourself safe.  With Arnis...

• You can keep yourself from being struck by a weapon, like a baseball bat or pipe
• You can free yourself from the superior grip of a bigger man
• You can render senseless a well-trained MMA fighter, kick boxer, or wrestler in seconds
• You can protect yourself effectively against a gunman
• You can disarm a person armed with a knife, and keep yourself safe from a truly vicious assault.

You Don't Need a Stick

 "What if you don't have a stick?"  I often get this question, and it is a very good question.  I have a very good answer.  I teach arnis using sticks, and we practice arnis mostly with a stick.  But...

You don't need a stick! 

Arnis works with any object.  Your shoe.  Your coat.  A pencil.  A knife.  A book.  A newspaper.  A bottle.  A chair.  Even a t-bone steak.  To demonstrate the power of Arnis, I once fought with a submarine sandwich (wrapped in plastic wrap).  I did very well and had a nice lunch afterward!

Arnis teaches motion and something called tactical response.  Both of those things can be done with any object.  A stick is simply an excellent training tool.

The Fun is Kept In!

When dealing with such dark topics like self-defense, it can seem depressing and over-serious.  In many serious martial arts, that is the case.

In the Philippines, Arnis is part of parades, celebrations, and parties.  The reason?  A large part of the art is what are called "display behaviors"  Or good, old-fashioned showing off!

It also helps that the Filipinos are fun-loving and really enjoy a good time.

Let's take a look at some of the fun:

•  Much of Arnis is rhythmic and dance-like.  In fact, during the Spanish occupation the art could only be openly practiced in its dance-like drills.
• Arnis includes intricate, flashy twirls to build wrist and forearm strength and flexibility.  The twirls also make quite a show!
• Partnered, double stick work that would thrill even the best heavy metal drummer!
• Graceful, ballet-like weapons play called Palit-Palit.

Of course, it is always fun to outsmart an attacker that believes he has the upper-hand!

Who Should Not Do Arnis

If you are a mature teen or adult without any history of mental illness, you are a good candidate for Arnis training.  Arnis easily matches different levels of starting physical fitness, and physical disabilities.

Look at What Other People Are Saying About Their Arnis Experience at Water Mountain

"I really enjoy training in Arnis.... it is the most useful in day to day self-defense.  It is great exercise and I have even lost a little weight since I started training!" --Beau Reilly, Smokerise Area, Flagstaff

"I've only been training 3 or 4 months and it's amazing how much I've learned about different types of blocking, striking, bump disarms, releases, how to take your stick back if somebody grabs it--a million things!" --James Dowd, University Heights Neighborhood, Flagstaff

"Kombatan Arnis is actually a multiple weapons discipline.  You learn many weapons--sticks, knives, machetes, empty hands, found objects like phone books, newspapers, even an old-shoe, and you learn to wield any of them with amazing fight-stopping power. I like the fast pace of Kombatan (arnis), and the very quick attainment of skills to defend yourself with.  I've been at it for more than five years and I'm still learning & having a lot of fun!" --David Semanas, University Heights Neighborhood, Flagstaff

A Fantastic Offer to Help You Become a New Student

With excitement and satisfaction like that, you know that Arnis is something you will do well in!  To help you get started, I've developed the Guaranteed Platinum Arnis Starter Package.  Take a look at what's included in this package.

1. Expert instruction on Tuesday from 7-8 P.M. or Friday at 6-7 PM, once a week, each week for 3 months!  By itself, this is a normal cost of $271.
2. The Water Mountain Enrollment fee used to offset the cost of starting new students, and provide you with training insurance, normally $127.
3. 2 Theory classes per week on martial arts, training theory, and success theory.  Normal value of $97 per month for a total value of $271.
4. A stylish, comfortable uniform worth $59.99.
5. Your first belt, a $6.57 value.
6. A pair of 28 inch rattan sticks, thick or thin to fit your hand, a $14.00 value.
7. Our comprehensive curriculum to help you track your progress, a $7 value.
8. A 30 minute, Fast Start Private Lesson, to start off the package and see if Arnis is a good match for you.  Normal value $37.00

The total value of this package is $793.56.  I am going to give it to you for less than half price:  Only $297

But wait, I want to make sure that you are 100% comfortable with training at Water Mountain, so I am going give you a triple guarantee for the Starter Package.

1. I guarantee that if after your Fast Start Private Lesson, Arnis is not everything you imagined it to be, I will refund every penny you have paid.
2. I guarantee that each month of your training you will be thrilled with your training, or I will completely refund the tuition for that month. 
3. I guarantee that should you decide to stop training, for any reason, I'll refund the balance of your tuition, and you get to keep all the items in the package at no charge!

You probably think that I am crazy for guaranteeing a package that is more than half off.  Well, I want you to have a great positive experience.  I am also going to sweeten the deal with three FREE bonuses!