Strategy Over Force: Lessons from the Masters macs masters strategy Aug 11, 2025

I've been thinking lately about what separates real martial artists from people who just know how to hit hard. Over forty-four years of hosting The Gathering, I've had the privilege of training with masters who understood something most never learn: strategy always beats force.

Let me share some st...

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The Collector's Mindset: Learning from Everyone hanshi learning macs masters Aug 02, 2025

Let me tell you about Dan Inosanto. I've never formally trained under him, but I've watched him for years, and he's taught me more about what it means to be a student than most people realize.

I first met Dan through his cousin Pas Fidel, who came up alongside me in the early days. Dan had just sta...

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The Warrior Scholar
The Hall of Legends - update 7/29/25
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The Hall of Legends - update 7/29/25 hanshi history macs philosophy Aug 09, 2020

Overview

In this in-depth discussion, Hanshi Bruce Juchnik shares insights from decades of experience with legendary martial artists at The Gathering events. Rather than focusing solely on techniques, he explores how studying the character, demeanor, and principles of great masters reveals the deep...

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The Martial Arts Collective Society macs Apr 22, 2020

A discussion with Hanshi Juchnik regarding the development of the Martial Arts Collective Society and recognition of participants of The Gathering events over the years. Unfortunately, The Gathering has been cancelled this year. Other Regional events to be announced soon.

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