Philipine MA Program

Philipine Martial Arts Concepts
Arnis/Escrima/Kali
Blunt & Edged Weapons

The Philipine martial arts place an emphasis on modern blunt and edged weapons (sticks of varying length and knives). However, many Philipine martial art schools such as Essential Martial Arts also teach the translation of these techniques to the mano y mano or empty hand combatives. Students can expect to learn a complete self-defense system.

Students will learn how to defend themselves with sticks of various lengths as well knives (adults only) vs other weapons as well as how to apply these concepts to empty hand defensive situation.

The class is headed up by Instructor Monty Hendrix. Mr. Hendrix trained extensively in Pikiti Tersia with Willis Myers and Kali with Mas Guru Michael Perry. He has also trained with Full Contact Stick Fighting World Champion Felix Roilles in Los Angeles. Mr. Hendrix currently trains directly under Master Julius Melegrito and is a certified instructor with Master Melegrito's Philipine Martial Arts Alliance.

Who Can Sign Up For This Class?

Anyone who is at least 13 years old or any student under 13 who has obtained at least a green belt from Master Hendrix' Essential Martial Arts.

Who Would Benefit From A Philipine Martial Art Class?

* Anyone interested in building strength and coordination. The stick work will give you a new level of useable strength.
* Women and smaller adults. The use of a weapon can be a real neutralizer when dealing with larger and more powerful opponents.
* Older Adults and students with leg injuries. Because the Phillipine martial arts DO NOT emphasize high or fancy kicks, many students with injuries find it to be ideal. Additionally the class is taught in a "Move at your own pace" format.
* Anyone who has trained in other martial arts. The Philipine martial arts complement all arts and students are encouraged to learn the material from this class to add to their "arsenal".
* Adventurous minded students seeking a fun and unique means of fitness and self-defense.

Above: Hendrix & Melegrito

Above Left: Felix Roilles & Hendrix
Above Right: Hendrix & Michael Perry

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