Datu Gets Gold!!!
July 22 – 28, 2024 – Mandaue City Sports Complex, Cebu, Philippines. Tim Hartman, of West Seneca’s Horizon Martial Arts, also known as “the Datu,” traveled to the Philippines to compete in the 17th WEKAF (World Eskrima Kali Arnis Federation) World Championships. He...
Press Release: Local Martial Arts Leader Tim Hartman Triumphs at East Coast National Tournament
Date: April 13, 2024 Tim Hartman, esteemed local business owner of Horizon Martial Arts and Vice President of the West Seneca Chamber of Commerce, has proudly qualified to represent the United States at the World Championships in the Philippines this August. Competing...
About Datu’s Tribe
Hey there, and welcome to Datu’s Tribe International! We’re at the forefront of Extreme Filipino Martial Arts, with our awesome teams spread across the U.S., Canada, and the Philippines. Our fearless leader, Grand Master “Datu Tim” Hartman, isn’t just a champion on the tournament circuit—he’s also a top-notch promoter and a sought-after referee in places like the U.S., Canada, Scandinavia, and England.
When it comes to competition, we go all out. Whether it’s traditional forms, weapon forms, full contact sparring, or stick sparring, we’re all in. Our teams, from kids to adults, throw down at local, national, and international tournaments all year round. And we’ve got our sights set on bringing the heat to the 2025 World Championships!
Let’s go, Datu’s Tribe!
2024 Tribe Events
Feb 03 @ 2pm: T&K Invitational Tournament (Lockport, NY)
Jun 01 @ 10am: Enter the Arena Tournament (Kenmore, NY)
Jul 13 @ 9am: Pride Martial Arts Tournament (Clarence, NY)
Oct 19 @ 9am: Buf-Nia Laban Laro (West Seneca, NY)
Aug 02 @ 2pm: Home, Field #2 -vs- SF Monarchs
Aug 09 @ 7am: Away, Field #4 -vs- SJ Extras
Aug 16 @ 11am: Home, Field #1 -vs- MTV Blooms
Aug 23 @ 2pm: Home, Field #3 -vs- SF Leads
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