In the Philippines, combat training methods developed to a level of efficiency that was unsurpassed anywhere in the world. In the Philippine archipelago there are more than 7,000 islands with more than 78 main languages. Filipino martial arts are as diverse as the islands themselves.
Kali Silat - Kali, meaning body in motion, is the martial art of the Philippines. Our Kali program consists of energy training and sensitivity training using eye coordination techniques with or without weapons. Silat is an art form of Malaysia, Indonesia and the Philippines. It is an art to shoot an attacker simply and directly use locks, chokes, and stunts.
Unlike most martial arts systems, both arms and empty hands are taught together, because the principles are common to both and are interchangeable. Armed or unarmed, student-pupils address any situation using the same concepts as inclination, positioning, and body flow.
Depending on speed, legs and skills, rather than brute force, this fluid and practical self-defense method is one of the most complete martial arts systems.
Filipino martial art system
Kali-Silat is a Filipino martial art and it is more than 1200 years old. He is tested on the battlefield and is considered an art that killed the warriors of Magellan when he landed in the Philippines. Kali includes an empty hand and weapon, as well as specialized sections on dumog (battle and body movement), panantukan (Filipino boxing), pananjackman or sikaren (Filipino low level kicking) and flow / energy drills such as hubud and Kunsi (locks and manipulations).
What do they learn in martial arts concepts?
We practice Inosanto-Blend Kali, as taught by Guro Dan Inosanto, a martial arts legend. The combination we teach has a strong knifework element in it, and this usually means a higher level of empty hand skills and techniques due to the range of combat.
Kali has stood the test of time and has become a fantastic martial art that develops mental and physical skills. The philosophy of Kali is based on triangles, and the highest triangle is based on love, compassion and humility. There are many areas of study for Cali, and as a contemporary art it serves the student well as a style of street defense.
Then, American instructors began to Americanize what they learned by adding techniques and new gadgets and combining old systems to create a new breed of exercises and teaching methods. Developed new forms and sets of movements. Mixing Kali with Silat was just the beginning, reducing the need for falling into the hands and sparring full contact. Then the art became available even very young and old. Also now can participate and young girls and women. Also the main difference that marks a particular style is unique and interesting to learn. And the enjoyment of the movements of the stream, and simplicity in the study of art.
Therefore, the advantage of using the best of both systems is an excellent balance, creating a solid foundation for practical methods of self-defense in weapons and empty hands, which are taught in a unique and dynamic way. In Nubreed Kali Silat, no one will ever say that one style is better than the other. They all provide an excellent self defense course with a standard of equal skill.
