Martial Arts Archives - Acta Non Verba

Warrior Wisdom: Why You Must Learn to Sharpen Your Blade Appropriately as a Leader

Oct 23, 2024 | Leadership, Martial Arts, Warrior Wisdom

In this episode Marcus explores the theme of leadership enhancement through the metaphor of sharpening a blade.

Guro Alvin Catacutan: On the Filipino Martial Arts, Training Actors for the movie DUNE, Finding Your Path, and the power of Community

Oct 2, 2024 | Community, Hollywood, Martial Arts

In this episode Guro Alvin Catacutan, a cultural educator and acclaimed martial artist, narrates his journey from a challenging upbringing in the Philippines and Canada to becoming a martial arts expert, trained by masters like Guro Dan Inosanto and Guro Mark Mikita.

Lee McKinney on His Second Chance after coming out of a coma, Music, Mastery, Musashi, and Martial Arts

Mar 6, 2024 | Addiction, Martial Arts, Music

Lee McKinney, the talented guitarist and songwriter of the American metal band Born of Osiris recounts his journey from being a seventeen-year-old professional musician to overcoming substance addiction that led to a coma. He offers insightful discussion on developing unique artistic voice, the significance of discipline, parallels between martial arts and music, and the value of quality over quantity in social media.

Warrior Wisdom from Guro Dan Inosanto on Substance, Mastery, Evolving, and Acta Non Verba

Nov 8, 2023 | Acta Non Verba, Martial Arts, Warrior Wisdom

This week on Acta Non Verba I’m discussing the teachings of Guro Dan Inosanto, Bruce Lee’s protege.

Rocky Twitchell: Developing Peaceful Warriors

Jan 31, 2023 | Discipline, Martial Arts, Mastery

This week Rocky Twitchell shares how his career of martial arts mastery is helping others increase their awareness and protect themselves and others from adversity.

Tetiana Gaidar: Tactical Talent and Adversity in Hollywood

Nov 8, 2022 | Grit, Hollywood, Martial Arts, Motivation, Tactical Training, Weaponry

On today’s episode Tetiana Gaidar reveals the winding road of rejection, grit, and personal motivation that became the force behind her career as an actress, dancer, and tactical trainer in Hollywood.