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Coach: Scott Petri

Kali is the native art of the Philippines, it consists of both weapons and bare hand skills. The Art Mainly Uses Synchronized Stick Training Drills Along With Body Angling And Fluid Movement, Gearing A Person Toward Better Hand And Eye Coordination And Being Stable In Almost Any Position During Confrontation, Along With Phasing Out The Factor Of Fear Associated With Being Confronted With A Weapon.

While it may seem that this art is more of a man’s art, that is deceiving thought. Due To The Timing, Balance, And Rhythm Involved , a woman has just as much of a chance of becoming proficient at this as she has of becoming a proficient dancer. Along with all the great stories of the Philippines, the blind Princess Josephine stands out. Because no one could beat her in a fight, she would always lead her warriors into battle.

It is said among Eskrimadors that" By Understanding The Weapon First, You Come To Know The Bare Hand”. There are an uncountable number of styles in the Philippines among them, there are known by other names such as Arnis De Mano, Arnis Lanada, Escrima, Sikaran, Silat, Kuntao, Kalibadman, Kalirongan, Pagkkalikali, and Tjakalele also described as Indonesian fencing. Each style having methods and synchronized techniques to set it apart from another , Yet All Being Together By A Common Thread, Concentrating On The Basic Angles Of Attack.

We encourage a person to experiment with all the concepts and principles of as many systems as possible. This type of liberal attitude Is what make a free-thinking individual. One Who Make A Style Their Own, and who use their wits and instincts to the best of their ability.

To quote the late Bruce Lee who advanced this concept beyond anybody else: “A Style Should Never Be Like A Bible In Which The Principles And Laws Can Never Be Violated".

Classes meet at the Bloomington YMCA
602 S. Main St.
Bloomington, IL  61701
309-827-6233