Adult Classes: Tuesday & Thursdays at 6:45pm & Saturdays at 11:30am
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Get fit & level your own focus up! Learn real self defenses with out all the ‘traditional’ hang ups. No Karate Gi or belt.
It’s not just a workout — it’s a life-saving skill. Learn how to protect yourself and your loved ones, even if an attacker is bigger and stronger than you.
You can achieve so much more than you think. In Kali Martial Arts, you will prove that to yourself! When you do, you’ll see that the sky is the limit.
Find us in North Phoenix at the Southwest corner of 40th Street and Thunderbird
Kali is a Filipino Martial Art that will work your body in totally new ways. You’ll build muscles you never even knew you had and also be working your mind!
Kali has been proven to improve cognitive skills! Check out some of the benefits at this great Ted Talk!
Most frequent questions and answers about our Adult Program
Kali is actually known as Pekiti Tirsia Kali and it is from the Philippines. It is an indigenous art that was originally passed down through family members. There are almost 8,000 islands in the Philippines and so there are many variations of the art. It was traditionally taught as a ‘backyard art’. It was taught in small groups in a very casual atmosphere like a back yard.
Kali is well known for its strength in weapon training, but includes empty hand training too.
Kali is also referred to as Arnis & Escrima. There are many other styles as well, such as Balintawak, Doces Pares, Inosanto, Lameco and more.
The same principles are taught in both classes, except that we do not teach blade to the kids.
When kids are old enough to train the blade it’s a super simple transition. The way they use the stick will be the same way they would use the blade.
This makes it so easy for everyone! Instead of learning a different technique fore empty hand, stick and knife. They all move the same and reinforce each other!
Definitely not! You will get fit, you will burn off unwanted calories, you will find it an awesome stress relief. But BORING, it is NOT!
The variety, challenge and the feeling of accomplishment when you master a self defense skill or technique is why students love our North Phoenix adult martial arts classes at Paradise Valley Karate.
But we find it’s the friendships and fun that keep students coming back. It’s like their second family. Why not find out for yourself. Book in for our limited time offer on this page!
Not at all. In fact, many students starting in our adult martial arts classes would describe themselves like that before they started. So you will fit right in!
Give yourself some time, and you will be astounded at how much you improve! You’ll find that our very experienced martial arts Instructors, are trained to keep their teaching simple. So even the most uncoordinated person will develop ‘ninja-like’ skills! Come see for yourself!
Kali is an old martial art but differs in some of their training rituals & techniques.
You will need a uniform shirt, a pair of sticks, a training blade, and a padded stick.
You will receive a Tee when you sign up for a 2 Week Trial, Sticks & Blade are included in your Registration & you will receive a Padded Stick when you complete Module 1.
Kali is all about personal improvement. There isn’t a black belt in Kali, but there are levels of skill you will attain.
If you like to push yourself, you can work to be an instructor! This is a special journey to become a Guro!
We do only have a certain amount of space in our martial arts training area. To take advantage of our limited time offer…. The fastest way is to fill in form .
Additionally, you can always call us, we would love to chat with you about what we do, and if our North Phoenix martial arts classes would be a great fit for you and your family!