For the time being uniform code will not be strictly enforced and sox or (tennis shoes that are not worn outside) may be used on the mats. “mat sox” are still for sale at dojo. When classes are held outside shoes are required. Headbands are recommended to keep sweat off the face and help the hands from touching the face.
Seating is provided inside at correct social distancing. It is recommended that non-students remain outside or in their cars during class times. This will help us purge the air in the building quicker keeping the environment safer. Please practice social distancing when entering the building to pay for classes.
Those who paid for March will have a 2 week credit and will only pay ½ the usual amount for June. Those who paid for 2 months (March and April) will receive full credit for one month and ½ for the other month.
Refunds will stay as stated in the student handbook.
We are following the Governor mandates for gyms and recreation centers and also those practiced at Cleveland Clinic, University Hospitals, and Metro Health. We apologize for any inconvenience, but the safety of our students is of the up most importance to us.
Golden Pyramid Martial Arts Center/TMA Cleveland Kali
Kali is a martial art derived from the weapons based systems of the Philippines. Also known as Arnis or Escrima it has its roots in the native fighting techniques between warring islands. However, unlike many weapons-based martial arts, Kali has not stagnated with the rise of firearms. Kali is still the national sport of the Philipines and is still used in active combat. The Philippine Force Recon Marines still carry and use bladed weapons in combat relying on their Kali training.
Mr. Morgan has over 30 years in martial arts. He has a broad background having studied Niihon Ju Jitsu, Longfist Kung Fu, Praying Mantis Kung Fu, Brazilian Ju Jitsu, Capoeira and Kali. Under the Tutelage of Guro Martin Johnson, Mr. Morgan received his instructor’s certification in Kali. With his extensive martial arts background, Mr. Morgan is able to teach the many practical applications of Kali.
While Kali historically was a weapon based martial art, it has a strong unarmed component as well. The angles used for weapons fighting can be directly applied to hand to hand combat. Weapons training also gives advantages to unarmed fighting. A strike with a stick can be traveling in excess of 150mph, the footwork and reflexes learnt to block and dodge such a strike can give an advantage in empty hand combat. We combine the weapons work with Panukatan and western style boxing to create a system that gives us a definitive edge in a combat situation.
Use the form below, call us at (216) 475-1880, or stop in to ask any questions and setup your free trial lesson.