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    Art of Blade - Indigenous Martial Arts

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What is iKALI?

iKALI is the Indigenous Art of Blade from the Philippines founded by Tuhon Apolo Ladra. Similar combat arts are often referred to as Kali, Arnis, and Escrima, Tuhon Apolo Ladra was inspired to structure this cultural art to honor his Teacher, Grand Tuhon Supremo Leo T. Gaje Jr. the Heir to Pekiti Tirsia Kali. 

As a combat system intended for edged weapons and multiple attackers, it is a comprehensive system including, but not limited to Blade, Impact/Stick, Empty Hand Striking, Bone Breaking, Locking and Ground Grappling...
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Tuhon Apolo Ladra

Tuhon Apolo Ladra has trained the martial arts for over 40 years. Having reached the rank of 7th Degree in several Tae Kwon Do Associations and teaching thousands of students while managing 57 martial arts schools for a leading organization, he is most noted for his pioneering efforts of promoting the Filipino Martial Art of Kali. 

Achieving the Rank of Master under the direct Heir of Pekti Tirsia Kali, Grand Tuhon Leo T. Gaje Jr., Tuhon Apolo has been honored with the Black Belt Magazine’s Hall of Fame as “Weapons Instructor of the Year” for his technical knowledge and spread of the Combat Arts...
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Instructor Program

Learn how to become an iKALI Certified Instructor through our comprehensive development program. You will be recognized by the World Kali Association and with the guidance of Tuhon Apolo Ladra as your mentor, grow through a combination of his live training, virtual interactive classes, private online instructor group community and detailed online resources library.

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In-Person Academies

We travel the world to teach the Philippine Indigenous Martial Arts.

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Seminars

The World Kali Association offers seminars to the general public as well as local academy workshops, corporate/industry events, law enforcement and military training programs.


If you would like to be included in our upcoming seminars and events notification list or would be interested in hosting in your area or for your organization, please find out more by clicking the button below. 


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Online Academy

Tuhon Apolo has shared his methodology of teaching and training of the Filipino Martial Arts to thousands of people from around the world. One of the simplest ways to learn about the training and what it offers is through some of our digital online courses. From the popular 12 Week Course Series on Blade Fundamentals to Seminars on Combat Training, you can view this content from the comfort of your home.


To see all the courses now available, please fill out the form and you will be directed to our ever growing digital online library and receive Free Content, Web Specials and alerts on upcoming products.

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