Rising Phoenix Arnis / Kali

04/04/2026

Agree 100%. If I didn’t think like this, then I would’ve never found Datu and Modem Arnis and I’m so glad that I did 

01/25/2026

Free Valentine’s Day Self-Defense Class 💘

This Valentine’s Day, give yourself the gift of confidence.
�Come to Rising Phoenix Filipino Martial Arts & Wing Chun for a FREE Self-Defense Class and learn practical, real-world skills.

📅 February 14�⏰ 1:00 – 2:30 PM�📍 Geaux Play�👥 Ages 14+�💲 FREE
⚠️ Space is limited. Reservation required.�📱 Text (205) 800-4004 to reserve your spot today! ❤️🥊

01/25/2026

Free Valentine’s Day Self-Defense Class 💘

This Valentine’s Day, give yourself the gift of confidence.
�Come to Rising Phoenix Filipino Martial Arts & Wing Chun for a FREE Self-Defense Class and learn practical, real-world skills.

📅 February 14�⏰ 1:00 – 2:30 PM�📍 Geaux Play�👥 Ages 14+�💲 FREE
⚠️ Space is limited. Reservation required.�📱 Text (205) 800-4004 to reserve your spot today! ❤️🥊

12/25/2025

Merry Christmas! Did you forget to ask Santa for a present for yourself? Call today and ask us about signing up for Filipino Martial Arts or Wing Chun 205-800-4004

11/25/2025

Happy Thanksgiving Week! We are having all our regular classes this week

11/12/2025

Mixing Wing Chun and FMA techniques to break boards!

11/08/2025

We are Rising Phoenix FMA, proudly teaching Modern Arnis in Pelham, Alabama!

10/19/2025

🥊 **Panantukan — Filipino Dirty Boxing!** 🇵🇭
Sharpen your reflexes, footwork, and striking with **Filipino martial arts training**.
Taught most Saturdays — perfect for adults who want powerful self-defense and a great workout.

🔥 Limited spots each week — message us to reserve your class!

09/03/2025

100% agree. Also dojos need to stop saying they teach Arnis when they only teach 10%-15% of the Modern Arnis system. 

Modern Arnis Is NOT “The Art Within Your Art” — Stop Selling It Short
By Datu Tim Hartman, Remy A. Presas Modern Arnis

“Hate” might sound strong, but I’ve got real issues with the phrase “Modern Arnis, the art within your art.”

Modern Arnis is not a garnish you sprinkle on top of karate, taekwondo, jiu-jitsu, or kung fu. It’s a full martial arts system — built in the Philippines by Grandmaster Remy Amador Presas and brought to the U.S. in the ’70s. He taught that art, whole and complete, until the day he passed.

So where did the slogan come from? A misquote in the early ’80s. The original article pointed out similarities between Modern Arnis and other arts, encouraging people to train — not compete. Somewhere along the way, that turned into “the art within your art,” and it stuck as a marketing tagline. But here’s the thing: calling it that implies Modern Arnis isn’t strong enough to stand on its own.

That couldn’t be further from the truth.

I trained directly under the Professor — in his full-time R&D school, at his seminars, at his camps. Never once did I see him teach Arnis as an “add-on” to karate or taekwondo. He taught the art. Period. If students went home and blended pieces into their system, that was their choice. But he never presented it that way.

And let’s be clear — this was no weekend workshop material. Our black belt tests were five to six pages long and could last three hours. We covered locks, throws, weapons, and forms. The Professor left behind three books and 25 videos. That’s not a cross-training program — that’s a codified martial art system.

When you call it “the art within your art,” you’re saying Professor’s life’s work was nothing more than cross-training. And that’s flat-out wrong.

Those who only dabble will never see the depth. And some don’t want to admit it can stand alone, because it undermines their position as cross-trainers. But I’ve spent decades teaching and training worldwide, and the more I compare, the more I realize how vast Modern Arnis truly is. There’s nothing I’ve encountered that the Professor hadn’t already prepared me for — just packaged differently.

Yes, Professor drew from many influences. But his synthesis is complete. His art doesn’t need patchwork from other systems. It’s strong enough as it is — and it deserves to be recognized that way.

So here’s the truth: if we want Modern Arnis to have a future, we can’t keep treating it like an accessory. It was never meant to ride shotgun.

Modern Arnis doesn’t just fit into your art. Modern Arnis is an art. And it stands on its own — with or without you.

Mic dropped.

Respectfully,
Datu Tim Hartman
Remy A. Presas Modern Arnis

08/12/2025

🛡 Women’s Self-Defense Workshop
For Teens & Adults
Learn. Prepare. Protect.�In this workshop, you’ll gain real-world skills to help you feel safer, stronger, and more confident.
✅ Simple, effective techniques anyone can use�✅ Learn how to break free from grabs and holds�✅ Build awareness to prevent dangerous situations�✅ Boost confidence in your ability to defend yourself
No experience needed — just come ready to learn!
📅 Date: Saturday, August 30th�🕒 Time: 1:30-2:30�📍 Location: Geaux Play, 2790 Pelham Parkway, Pelham, AL 35124�💲 Cost: $15
Space is limited — reserve your spot today!�📞 Call or Text 205-800-4004
💻 [email protected]

07/03/2025

Come check us out, but only if you want a fun and truly effective martial art. We’re focused on self-defense and real life situations not tournaments.