Kali Martial Arts Classes in Redondo Beach
Kali Classes for Women & Men of All Ages and Skill Levels.
Our Kali class programs were developed by experienced Filipino martial arts instructors to teach practical weapon-based and open-hand combat. Classes cover strikes, grappling, footwork, and body movement, with applications for self-defense, MMA cross-training, and overall fitness. You’ll learn punches, elbows, kicks, sticks, swords, knives, takedowns, and defensive techniques — all designed to improve coordination, strength, and confidence.
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Filipino Kali is the art of stick fighting using hard bamboo sticks to strike and defend. Filipino Kali teaches weapons fighting before bare hand-to-hand combat.
What You’ll Learn In Our Kali Classes?
Safe, structured training for all skill levels
Master weapon-based techniques with sticks, knives, and swords
Build strength, coordination, and situational awareness
Learn both self-defense and practical combat strategies
Classes suitable for adults, youth, men, and women
Kali combines traditional Filipino martial arts principles with modern training methods. Students learn how to use weapons safely, integrate open-hand techniques, and enhance their MMA, Kickboxing, or Krav Maga skills. Our classes emphasize control, timing, and fluidity, making them applicable in real-world scenarios as well as in structured training environments.
Core Training Components for Kali
Our Kali instruction covers all ranges of combat, emphasizing both weapons and empty-hand techniques. Classes focus on coordination, timing, and practical application for self-defense and cross-training. Key components include:
Filipino Boxing (Panantukan): Punches, elbows, and close-range strikes with focus on accuracy and speed.
Kicking (Sikaran): Low, mid, and high kicks using proper hip rotation and footwork.
Grappling (Dumog): Clinches, takedowns, and control techniques adapted from Filipino wrestling principles.
Weapons Training: Single and double sticks, knives, swords, and improvised objects; techniques focus on defense and counterattack.
Defensive Tactics: Blocks, parries, the “wall of defense,” and situational awareness for practical self-protection.
Conditioning and Footwork: Agility, endurance, and strength training to move efficiently in all ranges of combat.
Mindset and Strategy: Timing, control, focus, and situational awareness to respond effectively under pressure.
All techniques are practiced in structured drills, partner exercises, and controlled sparring. Classes are designed to safely progress students from beginner to advanced levels while developing practical combat and self-defense skills.
Frequently Asked Questions About Kali Martial Arts
What is Kali Martial Arts?
Kali is a Filipino martial art that combines weapon-based and empty-hand techniques. Students learn strikes, blocks, joint locks, and grappling, using sticks, knives, and other traditional weapons, as well as hand-to-hand combat.
Do men and women train together in Kali classes?
Yes! Kali is taught to both men and women. The techniques focus on timing, balance, and coordination, making the art accessible to everyone regardless of size or strength.
What will I learn in a Kali class?
In our classes, you’ll start with basic Filipino boxing (Panantukan), kicking (Sikaran), and grappling (Dumog). You’ll also learn stick and weapon drills, defensive maneuvers, and movements that integrate with other martial arts like Kickboxing, MMA, and Krav Maga.
Is prior martial arts experience required?
No experience is needed. Our Kali classes are designed for all skill levels, from beginners to advanced students. Each class emphasizes safe progression, practical skills, and building confidence.
Why should I train in Kali?
Kali develops hand-eye coordination, timing, reflexes, and overall fitness. It also teaches practical self-defense skills that can be applied in real-life situations, while improving focus, discipline, and confidence.
Can Kali techniques be used outside the dojo?
Absolutely. Kali is a practical martial art designed for real-world situations. Training includes both weapon and empty-hand scenarios, giving you skills that can be adapted for self-defense or cross-training in other martial arts.
Kali Today: Training, Techniques, and Benefits in the South Bay
Kali is a comprehensive Filipino martial art blending weapon-based and hand-to-hand techniques. Training improves strength, agility, coordination, and mental focus. At Elite Training Center, classes emphasize safe, structured learning with practical applications for self-defense, MMA cross-training, and overall fitness. Students learn strikes, grappling, weapons use, takedowns, and defensive strategies in a supportive environment that builds confidence, discipline, and real-world skills.
Origins and Evolution of Kali
Kali originates from the Philippines and has been practiced for centuries as a practical self-defense and combat system. It emphasizes strikes, weapon handling, and grappling, developed for survival in real combat situations. Over time, Kali evolved into both a civilian and military training system while influencing other martial arts globally. Today, Filipino martial arts like Kali and Eskrima are recognized for their practical weapon techniques and their contribution to MMA, Kickboxing, and tactical self-defense programs worldwide.
