Special Mini-courses

Eight weeks, one class per week, accredited courses on special topics such as non-lethal self-defense (pocket stick), Filipino empty-hand, grappling with weapons, and many others.

Class Schedule

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Classes are held at 341 E. Broadway, Vancouver, home of of Capoeira Ache Brasil (near Main St.) - Sundays upstairs and all other classes downstairs.

NOTE: Classes are NO longer available at UBC at this time. Check back later or contact us for updates.

NOTE: Special mini-course are offered as well as the regular classes - see here for details on the mini-courses. In addition, weekend seminars are occasionally offered featuring guest instructors.

Tuesday

6:30-8:00 PM

8:00-9:30 PM

Filipino Kali (Fundamentals)

Empty-hand/Panantukan or special Mini-courses

Thursday

6:30-8:00 PM

8:00-9:30 PM

Filipino Kali (Applications)

Weapons grappling/dumog or special Mini-courses

Friday

6:15-7:45 PM

Advanced Instructors' training

Saturday

11:00 - 12:30
(mornings)

Filipino Kali (Basics)

Sunday

10:30-12:30
(mornings)

Dog Brothers:
equipment training and weapons sparring

NOTE:

Special
Mini-courses

8-week special programs are offered regularly, featuring unique training opportunities
NOTE:   Pencak silat and Krabi krabong are currently offered as mini-courses

Class Details

Filipino Kali

Pekiti-Tirsia System of Kali

Basics (alphabet) - footwork, striking patterns, 64-form, and other basics for single stick for beginning as well as all levels of student. Does not change from week-to-week.

Fundamentals (words) - Essential training in a variety of weapons for beginners and all other students - follows the curriculum for the current term.

Applications (sentences) - Combining fundamental materials in flows and combinations; transitions and bridging; ranging and control. Builds on material from Fundamentals.

Advanced Tech (prose) - Advanced material for senior students and instructors including theory and technique

Sparring (public debate) - Applying the learned materials in a live context; using equipment and careful training methods to approach full-contact fighting

 

Filipino Panantukan and Dumog

Empty-hand (slang) - Weapon fighting without weapons - dirty street fighting.

Weapons grappling (slam) - close range body control and takedowns - in the presence of weapons.

Thai
Krabi Krabong

Buddhai Sawan style
Thai double sword

 

Indonesian Pencak Silat

Pencak Silat Gadjah Putih Jati Wisesa

Pencak Silat Mande Muda

 

Mixed Style - Equipment Training

Dog Brothers Real Contact© Stick Fighting including

  •  Filipino kali
  •  Thai Krabi-Krabong
  •  Indonesian pencak silat
  •  Weapons grappling
  •  Panantukan/empty-hand
  •  Team fight

Fees

Drop In

$15 per class

Ask about drop-in card for discount

Monthly

Cost depends on number of classes/week

Typical - 2 classes per week - $80/month

Privates

Call for rates - hourly with package deals or groups

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