Kali Filipino Martial Art Seminars In Tampa, FL
Kali is an ancient Filipino martial art that is best described as a tribal war art, where the practitioner is trained initially with weapons before empty hands.
In a real world application when a tribe has to ensure all it’s members survival the blade is definitely a great equalizer. Though Kali is a bladed art it is also one of the most complete systems as it incorporates kicking or Sikaran, Dumog/Buno or grappling, as well as empty hand or Panuntukan. The art has been popularized by recent movies including Bourne Identity, The Hunted and Taken. Many specialized military organizations & law enforcement agencies utilize the core training concepts of Kali for its effectiveness and efficiency. Kali often is sought out by other martial artists as it does not require the martial artist to abandon his or her core art but complements what they are trained in.
Kali emphasizes a Flow & Beat Pattern, which allows a smooth integration into the mechanics of the practitioner & responses. For anyone seeking to complement their training, this well sought after tribal war art would definitely exceed your expectations.
When: These serious seminars are held every 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month from 8 to 9 pm.
Who: The seminar is for teens and adults only
Cost: $20 per class
What to wear: Comfortable workout clothes
About The Instructors
Dr. Simeon Lao is a ranked Manong & active member with Filipino Combat Systems and trained directly under Tuhon Ray Dionaldo, the founder of Filipino Combat Systems.
His area of interest is in Blade & empty hand applications as well as Buno & Dumog. He is also an inventor & innovator, having designed the Impact Defensive Tool (IDT), Alupihan wrist armor & the Hulog. His back ground in healthcare allows him to better apply martial arts into human anatomy & mechanics.
Dr. Ron Vicencio is a ranked Manong & active member in Filipino Combat Systems. He has trained with Lakan Ray Cole & Tuhon Ray Dionaldo.
His area of interest is application of blunt weapon & stick as well as Espada y Daga or sword & knife techniques. He designed and created the V5 stick for specific Kali application allowing edge awareness and specific concept training methods.
His background in the medical field allows him an intimate understanding of the desired physiologic effects of martial arts application.