Special Programs
Various special programs are offered by maelstrom Martial Arts. They are open to both regularly training members and the general public. In most cases, they are offered as 8-week mini-courses composed of one 1.5 hour weekly class. Cost of each mini-course varies - call for details.
Class sizes are kept small for optimal learning. There is a limit and reservations are recommended, especially for the more popular courses.
Topics that may be (re)offered in the near future:
- intro to empty-hand kali for the street
- non-lethal self-defense: Pocket Stick
- exotic weapons of southeast Asia
- grappling with weapons
- 25 jurus of pencak silat Jati Wisesa
- intro to Filipino music, drummming, and dance
- Pekiti-Tirsia Seguidas (first and second set)
- Harimau - "Tiger System" pencak silat
Customized private mini-courses are available for groups or individuals - ask for rates.
NEXT MINI-COURSE:
STICK GRAPPLING:
Stick Fighting meets the Ground Game
July 8 - August 26, 2010
Guro Jacy Wright
Brazilian jiu-jitsu meets Filipino stick-fighting with surprising results in the full-contact game known as Dog Brothers Martial Arts. Bred for no-rules, full-power and limited protection, stick grappling has become ultra-efficient at applying the 28" rattan weapon to submit and finish the opponent. Whether standing or on the ground, the stick gives you a mighty lever which makes all the difference.
In the standing grapple or on the ground, the stick changes the rules of the clench. Unique techniques have been developed and proven by full-contact stick fighters including the fang choke, the vampire, the nut cracker, and many others. Other familiar techniques like the X-choke and figure-4 become dramatically more effective. The difference between surviving a street fight and being overwhelmed by a stronger or superior opponent can easily be defined by your knowledge of the stick grapple.
This mini-course will teach stick-fighters how to defeat the grappler with superior stick skills, and teaches grapplers to extend their craft to the stick. While the material derives from Dog Brothers, participants will be learning the stick grapple at a measured pace with control. Focus will be on technique with only limited attention given to conditioning and grappling basics. For those who are keen, there will will be optional rolling at end of classes.
One 1.5 hour class per week, for 8 weeks
Starts Thursday May 6, 2010 -
Call or email or details and to reserve.
Open to all levels of experience. Limited space available (maximum 12 people).
Email: info(at)maelstromCore(dot)com
Phone: 604.908.5833
Get the flyer here
UPCOMING MINI-COURSE:
The Pekiti-Tirsia Seguidas
of Espada y Daga (Sword and Knife)
Grand Tuhon Gaje
Espada y daga is one of the most sophisticated and elegant of the weapons forms of the Pekiti Tirsia System of Kali. Using both knife and stick/sword simultaneously, it demands great concentration and subtlety. Strongly influenced by the Spanish who commonly fought with dagger and rapier, the Filipino approach brings a sharp edge to the fight as both hands become vectors for attach and counter-attack.
The Seguidas are specially developed combinations movement that help students learn, develop and apply the intricate and effective movements that are unique to knife and stick/sword. Not only does it make the fighter more deadly, but it also teaches the student how to use the "third hand" better even when there is no knife - the use of Espada y Daga technology applies to empty hand, single stick, and single/double daga as well.
One 1.5 hour class per week, for 8 weeks
Starts Thursday May 6, 2010 -
Call or email or details and to reserve.
Open to all levels of experience. Limited space available (maximum 12 people).
Email: info(at)maelstromCore(dot)com
Phone: 604.908.5833
Get the flyer here
PREVIOUS MINI-COURSES:
Intro to Indonesian Pencak Silat:
Harimau / "Tiger System"
Jan. 21 - Mar. 11, 2010
The Bourne Legacy:
Intro to Empty Hand Kali
Sep. 10 - Oct. 24, 2009
Intro to Empty Hand Kali
Sep. 10 - Oct. 24, 2009
The Solo Baston SEGUIDAS:
The Living Heart of Pekiti-Tirsia System of Kali
May 21 - July 7, 2009
pencak silat Gadjah Putih Jati Wisesa:
the 25 Jurus
( Feb. 26 - Apr 23, 2009)
Weapons Grappling:
Sticks and knifes in the ground game
(Oct. 19-Dec. 4, 2008)
featuring Gracie BJJ blackbelt, Stephan Kesting
