10/06/2026
Iāve started filming myself practicing warrior clubsānot to judge every movement, but to notice what I canāt always feel in the moment.
Where am I holding tension? Am I rushing the movement? What changes when I slow down and breathe?
The practice shown here is Didya Mudgara Warrior Club Calisthenics, developed by Virgil Apostol, whose work brings together Philippine Indigenous Knowledge, traditional healing, cultural history, and Filipino martial traditions.
Iām approaching it with an empty cup. Iām still learning, observing, and refining my form while noticing how the practice is changing me: stronger shoulders, deeper breathing, greater focus, and a closer connection to my Filipino heritage.
What I learn while holding the clubs doesnāt stay there. It carries into how I listen, how I work, and how I care for the people who trust me to support them.
What practice helps you return to your body before caring for others?