How do I register for classes?
First select classes by age group, and then register online or in-person by scheduling an appointment with an instructor at that local dojo. These are the information required to register online as follow. 1. Student's full name, 2. one primary contact, 3. email address, 4. emergency contact. Thereafter, on the first day of class, see the admission office to complete your enrollment by providing the following information. 1. Student's ID or birth certificate, 2. primary contact's photo ID, 3. sign and complete waiver and consent forms.
How much is it?
Registration fee for the Basic Membership© is as low as $65/yr -- specific classes might require a few protective gear, trainers, and uniform. Call now. Tuition fees are $175 for each 30 days of unlimited classes. Not valid for any other offers or discounts. (Note: these prices can change without notice, see terms and conditions.) Start-up packages are available-- includes, a one year Basic Membership©, karate belt (if needed,) and a Kali USA tee-shirt. Autopay Discount Program© is available for bigger tuition payment savings. See savings, CLICK HERE.
Do I need to sign up to the Autopay Discount Program©
No, but enrolling in this Autopay Discount Program© frees up time with Paypal's convenient auto-payment processes. Participation in the Autopay Discount Program© enables students to receive giant savings on tuition payments. Pausing or cancelling enrollment in this program will have a direct effect on your discounted rate, necessitating payment at that current standard rate.
What does the 5 - 8 Ninja Class offer?
The 5 - 8 Ninja Class offers a child to develop independence and courage. The classes are in a safe environment and offers a student to learn social and communication skills, while through it all still learn to defend themselves. This class requires a student to wear protective gear such as, sparring foam sticks, sparring gloves, foot pads, and headgear to participate in this program. Purchase approved sparring gear at Kali USA.
What days are pratices?
Practices may vary and can change at anytime upon the discretion of the Instructor. Kali USA is committed to provide an updated calendar and a copy of the class schedule through this website. See class schedule. CLICK HERE.
What does Kali USA teach?
We primarily teach our karate-do curriculum with the inspiration of Filipino Martial Arts. We've tailored our training program specifically with the following age groups, 3 - 5 youths, 6 - 8 youths, 9 - 17 teens, and adults. Our goal is to create outstanding citizens in our community through martial arts culture and traditions.
What age can I start training?
The recommended age to start training is 5 years old for karate classes. However, a few classes are required a minimum age to participate, like the Filipino Martial Arts that usually introduces bladed weapons. Generally, most classes are conducted by age group -- 5 -8 years old, 9-17 years old, and adults. See the Group Training page, CLICK HERE.
Can I try a free class to see if I will like the program?
Yes, you can try it for free with the permission of the Sensei or instructor in charge of that specific class. Visit a Kali USA Martial Arts school for details.
Can I enroll in the Karate Leadership class?
No, the Karate Leadership training is a program tailored for advanced students holding a minimum rank of green-belt to purple-belt, (equivalent to a 5th kyu/gup ranking in karate-do. Must show proof of rank to participate in this program.
Can I register for only Balintawak?
Yes, you can register separately for Balintawak -- Kali USA requires an active annual Basic Membership© $65/yr or Advanced Membership© $124/yr to access their facilities. (Membership fees can change without notice, and does not include tuition or Pay-As-You-Go© session(s) fee for Parayno Balintawak classes. Payment options -- Pay-As-You-Go©, and take control of your training. Or save time through our Autopay Discount Program© -- estimated cost, $145 every 26 days for unlimited classes.
I'm a black belt, can I help teach?
No, we offer our CMAT training aka Certified Martial Arts Teacher, a Prep program for teachers/ instructors. You can earn a title named Certified Black Belt Instructor Level 1 in styles of karate-do, eskrima, or jujitsu. Our CMAT training helps align your martial arts experience with our USMAO martial arts curriculum. This process is usually a one-on-one training with the chief instructor and participation in quarterly clinics or workshops. (estimate duration: 17 weeks program.)
My child is a black belt, will they start over?
No, there is usually an age requirement to receive a USMAO Karate-do/Jujitsu or K.A.M.A. FMA certified black-belt instructor license through our system. However, we will help your child align their martial knowledge with the USMAO YAKP Karate-do curriculum. In the meantime, your child will wear a white-belt in class, and we will continue to help fast-track their journey.
What other expenses should I expect?
Exam fees are separate from your tuition and conducted every four months on a trimester format. Usually a typical student are registered in two or more classes for each trimester. Here are some example of exam fees. (i.e. Estimated, $75 (first exam), $25 (second,) $15 (third,) and $5 (fourth.) These fees are dynamic and can change for each trimester.
Do you teach DeCuerdas?
Yes, and DeCuerdas eskrima is a Filipino Martial Arts that focuses on blade methods. Kali USA is a chapter of the Kada Anan Martial Arts Association -- K.A.M.A., based out of Phoenix, Arizona. An appointed K.A.M.A. associate at Kali USA is licensed to teach EDC-FMA© aka SLD ±Serrada, ±Larga Mano, and the ±DeCuerdas system. All EDC-FMA© students require an annual K.A.M.A membership to participate in this class. Visit edcfma.com for more information.
Do you teach BJJ?
No, and Kali USA teaches the old style jujitsu training and curriculum that was taught by Professor McKenzie of the Salinas Kodenkan Jujitsu. Kali USA has branched out and created Sensei E Jujitsu© -- SEJ© with a curriculum that meets minimum expectation. SEJ© certifies jujitsu students up to the rank of 1st degree black belt. A student is required to hold annual Basic Membership© or Advanced Membership© to earn a jujitsu certificate.
