How do I sign up my student?
You can enroll your student online or send a message through this website to schedule an appointment. The required information needed to enroll your student online are 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?
For only $124.99 to start -- 15 days FREE, and few products needed per specific class. Thereafter an estimated $145 tuition payments for every 26 days that is valid for unlimited classes. Not valid for any other offers or discounts. (Note: these prices can change without notice, see terms and conditions.) Start up package include, 1 year USMAO or KAMA membership, karate pants (if needed,) karate belt (if needed,) a Kali USA tee-shirt. Autopay Discount Program© is available to all passes. See Checkout for details.
What does the 3- 5 youth karate offer?
The 3-5 Youth Karate Program 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 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?
Primarily we 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 though martial arts culture and traditions.
What age can I start training?
The recommended age to start training is 3 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 -- 3-5 years old, 6-8 years old, 9-17 years old, and adults. See calendar for class schedule. 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 K.L.P. Karate Leadership?
No, also known as KLP is a program tailored for advanced students holding a rank of green-belt to purple-belt. Must show proof of rank to participate in this program.
Can I enroll in Balintawak only?
Yes, and $124.99 to start -- Kali USA requires an active 1 year USMAO membership to participate inside their dojo. This fee does not include tuition fee for Parayno Balintawak‡. Tuition payment options -- for walk-in, register to our Pay-As-You-Go© program, and take control of your training. Or take advantage of our Autopay Discount Program© -- $145 every 26 days for unlimited classes.
I'm a black belt, can I help teach?
No, we offer our Certified Black Belt Program or C.B.B. that helps align your martial arts experience with our USMAO Karate-do curriculum. This process is usually a one-on-one training with the chief instructor and participation in quarterly clinics or workshops.
My child is a black belt, will they start over?
No, there is usually an age requirement to receive a USMAO certified black-belt instructor license through our system. However, we will help your child align their martial knowledge with the USMAO YAKP 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 are there?
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 USMAO membership to earn a jujitsu certificate.