Tim Hartman (born 1965) is a practitioner of the Filipino martial art of modern arnis and balintawak eskrima, and the president of the World Modern Arnis Alliance (WMAA).[1]
In 2000, he tested for his 6th degree black belt and Datu at the Michigan summer camp, making him the highest tested rank in the U.S.[citation needed][2] under Remy Presas,[3][failed verification] founder of modern arnis.
Hartman gives seminars and camps across North America and Europe.[4] In June 2005, Hartman was promoted to 9th degree by the WMAA Advisory Board.[5] This promotion reflected his leadership position within the WMAA, and was not meant to replace the rank that he earned from Presas.
Hartman is a competitor in Nafma, where he holds state, national and a world title.[citation needed] His most recognized success in tournament fighting is in stick fighting,[citation needed] where competitors compete against one another sparring with two padded sticks to score points. He is also a notable practitioner in kata, specifically Filipeno kata, which is the event for which he currently holds the world title.[citation needed]
On April 23, 2007, Hartman's martial arts achievements were further recognized when he was promoted to 9th degree in Kombatan and awarded the Grandmaster title by Presas.[citation needed]
Overall, Tim Hartman's career in martial arts is marked by his dedication to teaching, his skill in competition, and his leadership in promoting Filipino martial arts globally.[citation needed]
Hartman resides in West Seneca, New York, and teaches at Horizon Martial Arts, the school he founded.