KALI at MIREU

Kali is a Filipino Martial Art (FMA) that focuses primarily on weapons based self defense.

 

Classes start with stick based applications and progress to both empty hand vs. weapon, as well as knife and blade defense.

 

Equipment is provided, though it is encouraged for students to procure their own equipment in time.

• Sticks are 28" rattan; other woods or plastics are not permitted.

• Students may wish to bring their own safety glasses if desired. 

 

Classes are taught by Guro Karen and James Cyndari. 

• Guro James: Instructor: Kali, East West Martial Arts under Guro Kevin Seaman (2012); Instructor: Kali under Sifu Dan Donzella (2012); Orange Sash: Garuda Chuan-Fa Tijmande/Silat under Sifu Dan Donzella (2012); Instructor: Northern Wu Taiji, under Dave Dolbear (2024); Pekiti Tirsia International, student under Tuhon Jack Latorre. 

• Guro Karen: Instructor: Kali, FMA Academy under Guro Chris Thompson (2017); Pekiti Tirsia International, student under Tuhon Jack Latorre.