Vagabond Martial Arts Society

The Filipino Martial Arts (FMA) known as KALI, ARNIS, and ESKRIMA are the indigenous WARRIOR ARTS of the Phillipines, honed over centuries on the battlefield and in some of the most dangerous urban environments on Earth. FMA are syncretic, unique and utilizing methods of combat from Filipino, Chinese, Indonesian and even European influences. Many of the major public martial arts created in the last 30-40 years are based on or heavily influenced by the Filipino martial arts. Learn these pragmatic arts undiluted as they were intended.

This unique Southeast Asian Combat Art is both beautiful and brutal. Understanding leverage of the body, simultaneous attack and defense, use of weapons. Perhaps one of the oldest martial arts on Earth it came historically from India to Indonesia and may have been influenced by Chinese martial arts. The pleasing aesthetic nature of this Art combined with the development of Internal and External power makes this an Art for a lifetime of study and self improvement.

The national sport of Thailand. This ring sport sets the standard for kickboxing throughout the world. As self defense, Muay Thai is used by military and law enforcement professionals.

Judo is a martial art, competitive sport, and a system of self-defense. It is a physical discipline utilizing throws, armlocks, pinning and grappling techniques. As a mental discipline the maxims "Maximum Efficiency" and "Mutual Welfare and Benefit" can also be used in our dealings with others in life.

A traditional Japanese Martial Art tracing it`s history back to the Samurai. This is an art for dedicated long term students, there are no short cuts in this complex discipline. The focus is on off balancing, controlling and manipulating your opponent. Striking is also involved, with pressure point techniques and attacks to vital areas. Traditional weaponry may be taught to advanced students.

This sophisticated Chinese art is focused on Self Defense. It is comprised of kicking, punching, throwing and joint locking techniques. It is an art that requires serious study and allows great creativity to experienced practitioners. Kempo (fist law or principles of the fist) is about the science of motion and pragmatic skill development. Advanced practitioners learn internal power and pressure point techniques.