Filipino Martial Arts · Woodstock, GA
Develop Your Timing, Coordination, and Awareness.
Explore Kali through stick, weapon, and empty-hand training. Learn how movement, distance, and timing connect through an engaging martial arts practice.
Whether you’re exploring martial arts for the first time or adding another dimension to your training, contact us to learn about getting started at AMAC.
Kali Class Schedule
Tuesday
8:00 PM – 9:00 PM
New to AMAC? Contact Coach Iris to arrange your introductory lesson before attending.
Explore related movement principles across different training tools.
Practice moving your hands, feet, and body together.
Develop understanding through guided drills and feedback.
What Is Kali?
Kali is a name commonly used for Filipino martial arts, alongside terms such as Arnis and Escrima. These arts include training with sticks and other weapons, as well as empty-hand skills.
Training explores how distance, angles, footwork, and timing affect an exchange. Working with different tools gives students another way to understand those relationships.
What the Training Explores
Movement & Coordination
- Footwork and positioning
- Coordinating both hands
- Recognizing angles of movement
- Managing distance and timing
- Connecting movements into combinations
Working With a Partner
- Following and responding to movement
- Practicing control with training tools
- Developing rhythm through repetition
- Understanding weapon awareness
- Exploring connections to empty-hand skills
Learn Through Guided Practice
Partner drills give students opportunities to practice movement, recognize patterns, and make adjustments with instructor feedback. Repetition helps build familiarity before adding complexity.
Training emphasizes attention, communication, and control. Ask us about the current class format and the equipment you’ll need for an introductory lesson.
Experienced Coaches. A Clear Path Forward.
Train with Coach David Mitchell and Coach Iris Rousseau.
Our coaches provide instruction and feedback to help you understand the material, build connections, and develop your skills.
Questions Before You Start?
Do I need previous martial arts experience?
Contact us with your experience level and goals. We’ll explain how to get started and help determine the appropriate training option.
Is Kali only about weapons?
Weapon training is an important part of Filipino martial arts, but the training also explores footwork, positioning, timing, and connections to empty-hand movement.
Do I need to buy equipment first?
Speak with us before purchasing equipment. We’ll confirm which training tools and clothing are appropriate for your first lesson.
When are classes?
Kali meets Tuesdays from 8:00 PM to 9:00 PM. Visit the class schedule for schedule updates.
Explore a Different Side of Martial Arts.
Have questions about Kali or how it fits your goals? Contact Coach Iris to discuss training at AMAC.
