Steve Klement

My passion is the Filipino Martial Art of Inayan Eskrima. Here, find my thoughts and observations as they relate to the art and the energy that it promotes.

[Steve Klement @Tagaturo]

Any Mora knife experts out there? Wondering how old this blade might be... #morakniv #knifehistory #familyblade

[Steve Klement @Tagaturo]

Always fun to visit Gunnar’s Anvil and see how the magic is made. Application of linseed oil on a hot piece straight from the fire. Gotta be quick! @gunnars_anvil @robstewart9245 #whynoarmhair? #fatherandsonbladesmiths #bloodsweattearsandlaughter... https://t.co/LWMwrzizBg

[Steve Klement @Tagaturo]

Mr. James Earles leads some Flow sparring fun with the knife. One of the beautiful things about the Art is that when you are flowing or practicing similar drills, nothing else matters. The focus is intense and any... https://t.co/hqEMe4UKY3

[Steve Klement @Tagaturo]

This is Mr. Anderson. He handles all the business and conduct at the Inayan School of Eskrima. He was gifted this Gunnar’s Anvil handmade Viking Axe by the Instructors of the ISE at our dinner party last Fri.... https://t.co/mUvbccs6MB

[Steve Klement @Tagaturo]

Stress relief after work. Heaven and Earth grip combos on Bob. #inayan #inayanschoolofeskrima #labwork #lineofsight #fmaknoxville #KDM #gettingoldgettingslow #showmeyourhands #tooclosetoolate https://t.co/fsIJ2zQxGo

[Steve Klement @Tagaturo]

Inside / Outside Kadena de Mano drill of Inayan Eskrima. #inayanschoolofeskrima #fmaknoxville #adrillwithpurpose #edgedweaponstraining #inayaneskrima https://t.co/vQ1OxDyokF

[Steve Klement @Tagaturo]

Good memory from a great day of training five years ago. #bonewoodsteellead #gunnarsanvil #coverorconcealment #dontshowupemptyhanded #multipletargets #handguntorifle #inayanschoolofeskrima https://t.co/kz9cMPppOz

[Steve Klement @Tagaturo]

What is the best lesson you ever learned in any Martial or defensive tactics class / real life event?

[Steve Klement @Tagaturo]

The difference between good and bad advice can change your life. The difference between good and bad self defense training advice can end your life. I am normally 100% against any standardized... https://t.co/kWgJUb9Pna

[Steve Klement @Tagaturo]

Patterned energy leads to coordination and flow.

#inayan #sinawali #doublebaston #toweave #inayanschoolofeskrima #bonewoodsteellead #handeyecoordination #fmaknoxville https://t.co/5BRLiVi9jA

[Steve Klement @Tagaturo]

Patterned energy leads to coordination and flow.

#inayan #sinawali #doublebaston #toweave #inayanschoolofeskrima #fmaknoxville #handeyecoordination https://t.co/ZEns4ZCeVM

[Steve Klement @Tagaturo]

Patterned energy leads to coordination and flow.

#inayan #sinawali #doublebaston #toweave #inayanschoolofeskrima #fmaknoxville #bonewoodsteellead #handeyecoordination https://t.co/eZwCuxiKrK

[Steve Klement @Tagaturo]

If you do not take your training seriously, how can you take your partners’ training seriously?

If you do not take your partners’ training seriously - you are a distraction at best and no help at all.

It all starts with you.

[Steve Klement @Tagaturo]

Fighting takes a lot of effort where killing does not.

[Steve Klement @Tagaturo]

“Patience is the companion of wisdom.” -- St. Augustine

In this cash and carry society it can be very easy to get sucked into the the idea that money can buy anything. Well it certainly can get us plenty but it... https://t.co/L06ooW4ZCl

[Steve Klement @Tagaturo]

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[Steve Klement @Tagaturo]

If both Student and Teacher are performing their roles appropriately, the Teacher is simply a concierge to the Art, the Student a guest within it’s halls.

[Steve Klement @Tagaturo]

Good training and relaxation. Too bad it was so temporary. Until next time... #inayanschoolofeskrima #therealschool #goodtimes #outdoortrainingisthebest https://t.co/40BAFkDGjd

[Steve Klement @Tagaturo]

Now you see it, now you don’t. Microtech Combat Troodon. Double Edge in OD Green and Black. #microtech... https://t.co/Wd0cOyujCV

[Steve Klement @Tagaturo]

I strongly recommend this technique - for all of my enemies. https://t.co/t31JkVn2VJ