• 5 hours of Kali action with Manila’s authority on Kalis Ilustrisimo (KIRO): Coach Arnold Narzo

• Learn with the current head instructor for the ilustrisimo style under Tony Diego and Tatang

• Be there for the Coach’s first appearance in Canada!

• Culture Toronto's signature martial arts atmosphere - fun, open, playful, focused and respectful to your previous knowledge

• a chance to build upon previous Kali with other like-minded enthusiasts

• chance to purchase authentic Kali equipment on-site at the event

What's happening?

Fan of Dune, John Wick, Jason Bourne, Kickass, Book of Eli, Mission Impossible, or Hanna? All the knife fighting they demonstrated was from the Filipino Martial Arts systems commonly known as Kali, Arnis and Escrima.

To guide us in this journey, Culture Toronto showcases Coach Arnold Narzo, the head instructor for Kalis Ilustrisimo (KIRO) in Manila. He will deliver a riveting seminar from his extensive knowledge as a practitioner and teacher of Filipino Martial Arts. The knowledge of the masters will be passed July 27th from Antonio “Tatang” Ilustrisimo, through Tony Diego, through Arnold Narzo, to you.

Coach Arnold Narzo of KIRO

Culture Toronto's martial arts events are characterized by their inclusion of real-deal experts, the creation of a space where nobody is pressured beyond their desire, yet where participants can test their skills safely (as long as you listen and respect what you're learning) and everybody has fun.

In this event, our exploration of martial arts is taking us to the Philippines, a crossroads of religions, philosophies and fighting arts from around the globe.

Under Spanish Colonialism, practicing the art of kali was forbidden. The Filipinos maintained their understanding of sword and knife work through practicing with sticks under the guise of dancing. Some styles of Filipino Martial Arts (Kali, Escrima, Arnis) stem from stick work. However, Kali illustrisimo has always been renowned a bladed system whether you use a blade or a stick you will always face the edge or the tip of the weapon.

Do you practice HEMA or Kali already? This is a perfect next stop for you!

When: 

Saturday July 27th, 10am - 4pm (1 hour lunch)

Where:

Striking tactics

64 Prince Andrew Pl #2, Toronto, ON M3C 2H4

With limited spots, please book online below asap!

EARLY BIRD: $120 per person before June 1st

REGULAR PRICE: $140 per person from June 2nd to event date

Every ticket purchase enters you into a random raffle to win 1 of 3 prizes:

1) authentic Kali sticks

2) an authentic wooden kali sword or

3) Tatang Ilustrisimo T-Shirt

DEALS:

• $20 off with early bird ticket pricing below

• $20 off if you buy 2 tickets and come with a friend!

Culture Toronto’s Past Kali Adventures