Your son will never fight anyone with a stick or sword, but we don't train Kali, Escrima, Arnis Kids to be able to defend against a weapon attack.
" This is why Kali, Escrima, Arnis kids classes is great in building children's hand & eye coordination "
The real value of Kali, Escrima, Arnis Kids class is the empty hand coordination that it imparts to your child.
"The changes in her life have been nothing but positive."
Thank you for your help with Ani.
The changes in her life have been nothing but positive. In the beginning, we weren't too sure whether she would like it or not. Well since then, she has developed such a passion for the art of kung fu, that she looks forward to it every training session. Not to mention that she can't stop talking about it as well. She has also mentioned that one day she hopes to be like Lucy Liu. Thank you so much for everything the two of you have done for her The honor is ours... "
Jeff & Vanessa Quenga
"I have never felt safe leaving my child anywhere but with the Kawada's, there's never a question. "
To: The Kung Fu Academy,
He has learned a wonderful new sport and something he will cherish with love, passion, and dedication for a lifetime. I always would worry, as a typical mother does, if my son were to come against danger how would he defend himself?!
He has learned more in 7 months than I have learned in a lifetime. He loves that it's simply not just martial arts or Kung Fu, there's more to it than that. I could go on and on about the skills forever! I can't wait for him to teach me. How wonderful! BUT.. even more than this we gained a family and friends.
I have never felt safe leaving my child anywhere but with the Kawada's, there's never a question. I am so sorry we had to move but if and when we ever reside, here again, I know where my son will be.
Thank you from the bottom of our hearts!
Rob, Tawney, & Sammy Hawke-Bernard
Kali, Escrima, Arnis Kids
The other day, a parent of one of our students came up to us asking about our recommendation on what class his son should attend.
We started to tell him about the Kali, Escrima, Arnis Kids classes when he interrupted us and said "I don't really want him taking that class because I would rather he learn something practical.
This is totally understandable.

You see...
In the kids Kali, Escrima, Arnis kids classes, we have students start by learning to use two rattan sticks at the same time. He thought that this was very impractical in terms of useful self-defense, Yet he failed to realize that double stick work teaches both rhythm and coordination.
Filipino Martial Arts -Kali, Escrima, Arnis Kids Class
If you have not had any experience with the Filipino martial arts sometimes called Escrima, Arnis or Kali, you might think that it is a worthless skill to be proficient with weaponry in today's society.
After all, no one is ever going to attack you with a sword, right?
I replied to the father of our student "Your son will never fight anyone with a stick or sword, but we don't train in weapons to be able to defend against a weapon attack.
So why train in kids with weapons?

3 Years Of Incremental Progress
Seeing your progress in martial arts is like seeing your kids grow. You don't realize how much they have grown until you look back on some old video footage.
Here we have my daughter Kaitlyn who as you can see was a beginner in Kali, Escrima, Arnis kids class way back in 2011.
You can then see her 3 years later.

Consistency Is Key In Kali, Escrima, Arnis Kids
Since 2011, my daughter Kaitlyn has been training CONSISTENTLY every Friday and Saturday in Serrada Cabales Escrima Class at our school called the Las Vegas Kung Fu Academy. In case you missed it, the main word in that sentence is consistently
So often students quit before having made any progress in Kali, Escrima, Arnis kids class. Or sometimes they deceive themselves into thinking I got my first belt, now I can quit. It is only through rigorous and ongoing training that people see the benefits in their lives. Gaining benefits like self-discipline, flexibility, and focus is part of gaining skill in martial arts. You gain these things incrementally over time. If you just improve 1% per day you are well above average and on your way to becoming a phenomenal martial artist.
This particular drill from Kali, Escrima, Arnis Kids class is called Lock and Block. It uses defenses vs. the (Espada y Daga) or stick and knife attacks. The fluidity and striking ability came with many repetitions and is now part of her overall style.
The Value Of Kali, Escrima, Arnis Kids Class
The real value of Kali, Escrima, Arnis kids class is the empty hand coordination that it imparts to the student.
When children are forced to hold sticks in their hands and strike with the correct rhythm, timing and distancing it forces them to have high levels of hand-eye coordination.
In addition to all of these benefits, Kali, Escrima, Arnis Kids class also develops their overall arm strength. It is the equivalent of shadowboxing with 1lbs. weights wrapped around your child's wrists.
When they start in boxing or kung fu I've noticed that the kids who have done weapon work have twice the hand speed of other kids. In fact, I myself noticed a dramatic increase in my own hand speed when I started working with weapons.
If you are interested in having your child learn to be highly coordinated, the Kali, Escrima, Arnis kids classes you have been searching for.

Did We Mention That Kali, Escrima, Arnis Kids Class Is Fun?
Some Of The Things Your Child Will Learn In Kali, Escrima, Arnis Kids Classes Are:
About Us
Here's the story:
I started training in martial arts as a teenager. At that time in my life, I was getting into a LOT of trouble. I was hanging out with the wrong crowd.
But wait, it didn't stop there...
Unfortunately, I was staying out late without calling. Basically, I was a juvenile delinquent. In truth, I was my parent's worst nightmare come true.
Astonishing, isn't it?
Suffice to say I owe my parents a BIG apology!
Anyway, at this time, I wasn't actively looking for the benefits that the martial arts had to offer.
Honestly, I just thought it was the coolest thing in the world to be able to actually learn this stuff. However, it was only after a few months of training that I became aware of all of the benefits that training in martial arts had to offer.
My name is Kevin Kawada and my wife’s name is Renee Kawada. Martial arts training had a remarkable positive impact on my life.
Because of this, we decided to open our own martial arts school in March of 2004. At that time we made a promise to improve the lives of all our students. Truly, we want you to experience the life-transforming experience that is martial arts.
Please come in and see our school in person! We would love to have you as our next student!