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Kali
Kali is a weapon-based martial arts system of the Philippines
that teaches empty hand after training in weapons. The Filipino
martial arts taught at the academy are Kali and Silat. You may
have also heard the names of Escrima and Arnis, as they are alternate
names of the Filipino arts. Arnis usually has four areas and Escrima
has seven. Kali and Silat within the Inosanto / LaCosta blend
consists of 12 areas. Training includes many categories of
weaponry as well as empty-hand training. The Panatukan is a unique
boxing art that takes the student to another level in empty-hand.
The twelve areas that cover the spectrum of the art are single stick,
double stick, stick and dagger, double dagger, single dagger, staff
and flexible weapons. These are the main weapon areas taught at
Martin Academy. Students will begin training in single and double
stick the first day of class. Filipino martial arts can benefit anyone by enhancing sensitivity,
coordination, speed and timing. Developed for mass attack as well as
single opponent confrontations, the training will heighten the student’s
awareness of their surroundings as well as teach them to utilize
environmental tools in combat. Everyday objects such as umbrellas,
books and bandannas can be used as an effective means of self-defense
in the hand of a properly trained individual. Teaching awareness in
dealing with street weapons enables the student to deal with weapons-based
and empty-handed confrontations in a more proficient manner. The use of
left and right-handed techniques develops coordination. Drills and
techniques are taught in a fluid, nonrestrictive manner that allows
the student to enhance their natural attributes and improve their
sense of timing, speed, awareness, balance, agility and confidence.
Students are encouraged to be creative
Kali is taught and practiced by both men and women in the Philippines
and is a great equalizer for women or men dealing with an opponent
of larger size. The Filipinos have a long history of women fighting
in battles, wars and combat. |