Black Belt is proud to present an in-depth Filipino Weapons Training program featuring two of the world’s most respected instructors: Ron Balicki and Diana Lee Inosanto. This powerful instructional video series is now available on BlackBeltMag.com for all registered subscribers, alongside over 1,000 hours of elite-level martial arts training from top masters across multiple disciplines.

Rooted in the combat-tested traditions of Filipino Martial Arts (FMA), this program delivers practical, efficient, and highly adaptable weapons training designed for real-world application, personal development, and cross-training for all striking and grappling arts.

Inside the Training Program

Balicki and Inosanto take viewers step-by-step through a comprehensive drill-based learning system, emphasizing timing, coordination, flow, and functional combat skill. The series covers both fundamental and advanced concepts, including:

• Redondo – Fluid circular striking for speed and continuity

• The “X” Pattern – Dynamic footwork and attack angles

• The ABC’s (Abecedario) – The essential striking alphabet of FMA

• Stick Drills – Core offensive and defensive movement patterns

• Hit the Hand / Pass the Hand – Target control and counter tactics

• The Cross – Intercepting and countering incoming attacks

• Blocking Opponent’s Strikes – Functional defense under pressure

• Stripping, Leverage & Manipulation – Disarms, joint control, and weapon removal

Each drill is presented with clarity and purpose, showing not just how to perform the movements—but why they work in live combat conditions. The result is a system that builds reflexes, structural integrity, and tactical awareness.

Why This Training Matters

Filipino weapons training is widely regarded as one of the most complete combat systems in the world, influencing modern self-defense, military training, and mixed martial arts. Under the guidance of Balicki and Inosanto—both lifelong practitioners and educators certified under the legendary Inosanto lineage—this program offers students direct access to authentic methodology taught at the highest level.

Unlimited Access for Black Belt Subscribers

This featured program is just one part of the expansive digital training library available to registered Black Belt subscribers, which includes:

• Over 1,000 hours of instructional video

• World-class teachers across striking, grappling, weapons, and self-defense

• Rare archival footage and modern combat-sports instruction

From traditional martial arts to cutting-edge combat systems, Black Belt’s video vault represents the largest curated digital training collection in the martial arts world.