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SPECIAL MINI-COURSES

Eight weeks, one class per week, accredited courses on special topics such as non-lethal self-defense (pocket stick), Filipino empty-hand, grappling with weapons, and many others.

 

 

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Classes are held at 341 E. Broadway, Vancouver, home of of Capoeira Ache Brasil (near Main St.) - Sundays upstairs and all other classes downstairs.

NOTE: Classes are NO longer available at UBC at this time. Check back later or contact us for updates.

NOTE: Special mini-course are offered as well as the regular classes - see here for details on the mini-courses. In addition, weekend seminars are occasionally offered featuring guest instructors.

Class Schedule:

Tuesday

6:30-8:00 PM

8:00-9:30 PM

Filipino Kali (Fundamentals)

Thai Krabi Krabong (primarily double sword)

Thursday

6:30-8:00 PM

8:00-9:30 PM

Filipino Kali (Applications)

Special Mini-courses

Friday

6:30-8:00 PM

Filipino Panantukan (Empty-hand and street defense)

Saturday

11:00 - 12:30
(mornings)

Filipino Kali (Basics)

Sunday

10:30-12:30
(mornings)

Dog Brothers:
equipment training and weapons sparring
     

NOTE:

Special
Mini-courses

8-week special programs are offered regularly, featuring unique training opportunities

Class Details:

Filipino Kali

Pekiti-Tirsia System of Kali

Basics (alphabet) - footwork, striking patterns, 64-form, and other basics for single stick for beginning as well as all levels of student

Fundamentals (words) - Essential training in a variety of weapons for beginners and all other students

Applications (sentences) - Combining fundamental materials in flows and combinations; transitions and bridging; ranging and control

Advanced Tech (prose) - Advanced material for senior students including theory and technique

Sparring (public debate) - Applying the learned materials in a live context; using equipment and careful training methods to approach full-contact fighting

 

Filipino Panantukan

Empty-hand (slang) - Weapon fighting without weapons - dirty street fighting.

Thai
Krabi Krabong

Buddhai Sawan style
Thai double sword

 

Indonesian Pencak Silat

Pencak Silat Gadjah Putih Jati Wisesa

Pencak Silat Mande Muda

 

Mixed Style - Equipment Training

Dog Brothers Real Contact© Stick Fighting including

  •  Filipino kali
  •  Thai Krabi-Krabong
  •  Indonesian pencak silat
  •  Weapons grappling
  •  Panantukan/empty-hand
  •  Team fight

Fees:

Drop In

$15 per class

Ask about drop-in card for discount

Monthly

Cost depends on number of classes/week

Typical - 2 classes per week - $80/month

Privates

Call for rates - hourly with package deals or groups