They Call It Worship – We Call It Family: What Critics Don’t Understand About FMA
This is Episode Three of Season 6 of FMA Talk Live, and we’re not easing into this one - we’re stepping straight into the heat. “They Call It Worship – We Call It Family.” That phrase alone makes some people uncomfortable. Good. It should. In Filipino Martial Arts, the bond between student and Grandmaster isn’t transactional. It’s not casual. It’s not “show up, pay dues, leave.” It’s deeper than that. It’s forged through sweat, loyalty, correction, growth, and sometimes hard truths. From the outside, critics roll their eyes and label it idol worship. From the inside? It feels like family. So which is it? Is it blind devotion - or earned respect? Is it hero worship - or a culture outsiders simply don’t understand? Join Datu Tim Hartman and Punong Guro Tye Botting as they dig into the tension without flinching. No soft language. No safe clichés. Just a real conversation about loyalty, lineage, mentorship, and the difference between reverence and mindless following. We’re not here to attack anyone. But we are here to challenge assumptions. And sometimes that means saying the quiet part out loud. 🔥 Live February 16th at 8:40 PM on Facebook and YouTube. Don’t just watch - be part of it. This isn’t a monologue. It’s a dialogue. And whether you agree, disagree, or sit somewhere in between, your voice makes the discussion sharper. If you can’t make it live, catch the replay. But if you can show up - show up. Because conversations like this matter. 🌟 Need standout stickers or labels? [Sticker Mule's got you covered](https://www.stickermule.com/unlock?re.... 📌 Connect with Datu Tim Hartman: [Official Website](https://datuhartman.com/) [Facebook](https://urlgeni.us/facebook/Uiyc) [Instagram]( / datuhartman ) [TikTok]( / datutimhartman ) [Twitter]( / datutimhartman ) 📌 Stay updated with Punong Guro Tye Botting: [Official Website](https://www.kungfu.cc/instr.shtml) [Instagram]( / tyeskf ) [Twitter]( / botting ) Take your podcasts to the nest level with StreamYard! https://streamyard.com/pal/d/61447322... #FMATalk #FMADiscussion #FilipinoMartialArtsTalk #filipinomartialarts #modernarnis Take your podcasts to the nest level with StreamYard! https://streamyard.com/pal/d/61447322...
