Instruction is currently offered in the following arts:
We have compiled information for you on each art and we invite you to contact us if you have any questions about a particular art.
Pekiti Tirsia Kali
This is a combination of the fighting arts that originate in the Philippine Islands. There are many names for the various Philippino systems, and flavors of these various arts are taught at the academy, such as Pekiti Tirsia, Vee-Arnis, Lameco Escrima, and the Lacoste-Inosanto Kali. All of these arts have sections on stick fighting (escrima), which is extremely beneficial for learning footwork, hand-eye coordination, and self defense techniques for dealing with weapons. The arts are historically connected to families and tribal groups that lived in the region for several hundred years.
Pekiti-Tirsia Global Organization: this site contains very good information on the nature and philosophy of the art.
Pentjak Silat Serbatik
Pentjak Silat is a term to describe the fighting art of Indonesia. As with the arts of the Philippine Islands, the area of Indonesia and the surrounding islands use many names to describe different arts, but this is the most common way to describe this fighting method in the United States. The greatest difference between the art of Kali and the art of Pentjak Silat would probably be the historic attachment or connection with the older Indian arts. There is a much greater structure in the way that Silat was taught in the older times and a much greater focus placed on the culture, traditions, dances, and other native aspects. It should not be thought, however, that this art is not extremely effective.
Santa Cruz Silat
Jun Fan
The art of Jun Fan Gung Fu was conceived by the late Bruce Lee (1940-1973). Bruce Lee is generally considered the greatest martial artist of the twentieth century, however the art that he developed is still only known by a few individuals compared to many other arts that are public today. The art focuses on the four ranges of conflict and relies on the appropriate mixture of attributes (conditioning, agility, speed, timing, etc.) to obtain victory. Jun Fan is broken down into two sections, Jun Fan Gung Fu and Jun Fan Kickboxing. This art has everything needed to become proficient in the realm of self-defense and is a great way to begin the journey to Jeet Kune Do.
Jeet Kune Do
The late Sijo Bruce Lee and Sifu Dan Inosanto developed this concept. the basis of this art is the concept "absorb what is useful, reject what is useless". This is part of one of the main philosophies of Jeet Kune Do. The statement sets up a method of training that explores a person's ability to absorb the mental, physical, and conceptual views of an art, then once the art is understood, reject aspects of that art that are not acceptable for your physical make-up or mental point of view. Some of the arts which are commonly used for this training are:
Other arts can be used. This list represents only a few that are commonly studied by Jeet Kune Do practitioners today.
Inosanto Academy
Jun Fan Jeet Kune Do Grappling Association
Tai Chi Chuan (Yang Style)
The art of Tai Chi is known around the world for its beautiful and graceful movements and its ability to be performed by both young and older enthusiasts alike. However, there are many things about this art that are commonly overlooked. The most misunderstood aspect of Tai Chi is its martial properties. This art is very effective and is a complete art in its ability to be used for self-defense - if the person practicing the art wishes to use it in that way.
The History of Tai Chi: a short synopsis of Tai Chi history.
The Styles of Tai Chi Chuan: Yang Style: another synopsis of Tai Chi history focused on the Yang style
Boxing
This art was named the "sweet science" by the great Muhammad Ali and is still seen as one of the most effective methods of standing combat known today. This art is taught only as a sport, but this fact does not diminish its ability to train a student to have excellent speed, timing, balance, and coordination. These are the main qualities any artist needs to be effective on the street or in the ring. This art is highly recommended at the academy.
Hickok Sports History: Boxing: a very detailed history of the sport of boxing.
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