What are Filipino Martial Arts?
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Filipino Martial Arts known as Arnis or Escrima in the Phillipines and Kali or FMA in the United States is a sweet science similar to Western Boxing. Boxing and FMA are compatible in footwork, defense, striking and counter philosophy. As training systems, both offer similar one-on-one mitt training and various cardio-intensive drills which are essential to building a fighter’s accuracy and rhythm. The rounds of sparring are a blast and will get you in great shape.
About Central Kickboxing & Arnis
FROM MY HEART YOU ARE WELCOME AND WITH RESPECT...
Welcome to our new website. Formerly Columbus K&A, we at Central K&A continue teach and expand the Filipino Martial Arts in Columbus, Ohio and beyond. We promote the arts by sharing and networking with martial arts professionals and martial arts enthusiasts. Reaching out and connecting with the community has always been my goal and there is no better or more fun way for me to connect with people than sharing the arts of my homeland.
Central Kickboxing & Arnis, or CKA, is where the finest FMA athletes train and hone their skills, and it is where our fans go to experience authentic Filipino Martial Arts. Founded in 2006, CKA has quickly evolved to become Ohio's largest and most recognized authority in FMA. We teach armed and unarmed tactics and defense with stick, blade or weapon. We also offer Filipino Style Kickboxing and fighter conditioning. We believe in honest training with an instructor in small groups. Empty your cup, leave your ego at the door and you will get your money's worth. Please contact us at 614-800-5165 for further information. Or email us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .
Elmann Cabotage QI IB, WEBAF
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- Published on Saturday, 18 February 2012 15:58
Meet Instructor/Karate Mom Sharon LoParo
I started Martial arts training when my children began an after school program at their school. My youngest was just entering kindergarten (he is 21 now). I watched as they were training and after a couple of weeks I was recruited to help with the class. The last "karate Mom" had moved away and there was a need for some more hands on help in the class. I had no...
