What you'll train

Kali, broken down and built around you

棍

Single & double stick

Strikes, blocks, and the angles of attack — then sinawali and flow drills that build ambidextrous coordination.

刃

Knife & blade

Knife offense and defense, tapping, and the empty-hand-to-blade connection FMA is known for.

手

Empty hand (Panantukan)

Filipino boxing, trapping, and limb destruction — how the weapon principles translate to your hands.

流

Flow & footwork

Hubud, sensitivity drills, and footwork that rewire your reactions through repetition.

The path

Skill levels & instructor grades — no belts

Level 1→Level 2→Level 3→Level 4→Level 5→Instructor

FMA doesn't use belts — you advance through skill levels and instructor grades.

Who it's for

Maybe you

No FMA school within driving distance — the most common reason people start here
A striker or grappler who wants weapons and sensitivity in the toolbox
Self-defense-minded and want practical weapon awareness
A Bruce Lee / JKD practitioner adding the FMA piece

Keeping it real

An on-ramp, not a shortcut

Train smart: FMA is best drilled with a partner and proper training tools — use padded or training sticks and a safe space. Shadow in Motion gives you the system, the drills, and the progression so your solo reps and partner sessions actually build toward something real.

Train at home

Gear that helps you drill

A pair of rattan sticks and a training knife are all you need to start. Drill your angles, sinawali, and flow patterns solo, then add a partner for the sensitivity drills (hubud) and disarms — that's where FMA comes alive. Never train with a live blade — use a rubber or aluminum trainer. A tire on a stand or a padded post makes a great solo target for power and accuracy.

How it works

Your path in three steps

Tell us your background. Your experience, any rank, how much you remember, and how many days you can train.

Get your custom Kali path. A personalized starting level and a plan paced to your life — no wasted time, no skipped foundations.

Train with your sensei & test when ready. Guided sessions, a video reference for every drill, and on-camera testing against real criteria.

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