
Many dedicated instructors want to offer authentic Filipino Martial Arts training but struggle to find a system that delivers both professional quality and ease of implementation.
Here’s what you might be feeling:
To learn Filipino Martial Arts (Arnis, Kali, Eskrima) properly and confidently share it with your students.
An organized, step-by-step Filipino Martial Arts curriculum designed specifically for professional martial arts schools.
Detailed lesson plans, video training guides, and drills that make classes exciting and easy to teach.
A proven way for your instructors to quickly learn and teach Filipino Martial Arts without confusion.
A done-for-you Filipino Martial Arts program you can implement smoothly at your school.
Support from experts when you need help - and hands-on feedback to keep growing.
A full system that teaches both practical weapon skills and empty-hand combat applications - not just sticks or blades.
A program created by a martial arts school owner, for school owners - guaranteed to complement your existing programs.
You need a professional Filipino Martial Arts Instructor Certification that delivers real-world, teachable skills - and that's exactly what the Philippine Martial Arts Alliance Instructor Certification Program provides.
Structured lesson plans
Step-by-step drills and videos
Instructor support and live coaching
A full empty-hand and weapon system
Lack of organized training
Difficulty passing it down to other instructors
Programs that don't connect with students
No clear marketing or class launch systems
Students and instructors everywhere are recognizing the power, practicality, and depth of FMA - but few know how to learn it correctly, teach it confidently, and grow a real program around it.
Practical Weaponry for Real-World Self-Defense
Learn and teach the use of everyday tools like:
Flashlights
Small sticks
Pocket knives
Sturdy umbrellas
Give students realistic, accessible self-defense options that are still widely legal today - no fantasy weapons, just real-world survival.
Practical, Pressure-Tested Combat Skills
Filipino Martial Arts provides fast, adaptable combat systems that easily complement any existing martial art.
Your students will develop bladed, stick, and empty-hand fighting skills that are practical, tested, and deeply respected.
Competitive Advantage for You and Your Martial Arts School
Stand out in your community with a rare and highly respected offering.
Attract more serious adult students looking for practical, modern training.
Grow your school's curriculum and retention by offering exciting, advanced options.
Position yourself as a Filipino Martial Arts certified instructor with recognized credentials.
Upgrade programs for kids and adults
Expand Black Belt or advanced training
Run specialty classes and seasonal camps
Add powerful material for demo teams and events
Whether you implement it as a standalone FMA program or integrate it into your existing curriculum, it’s designed to work seamlessly for kids and adults. It will help you grow your school and enhance every student’s martial arts journey.
This program is perfect for you if:
You’re a martial arts instructor or school owner ready to bring a structured, easy-to-teach Filipino Martial Arts system into your school - either as a stand-alone program or to enhance your current offerings for kids and adults. No previous FMA experience is required.
You’ve been training in Filipino Martial Arts for some time but never received formal recognition - and now you're ready to turn that knowledge into respected credentials and start growing Filipino Martial Arts in your area with professional guidance.
You’ve earned FMA certification from another organization but want deeper training, better tools, and a proven system you can confidently grow with - all to serve your students more effectively.
Or you’re simply a passionate martial artist who wants to grow as a teacher and leader - someone ready to deliver serious value to your students and community by leading from the front.
Part 1:
Filipino Martial Arts Fundamentals
Build a Strong Foundation
A strong foundation is the key to becoming a trusted, legitimate Filipino Martial Arts instructor. In this phase, you’ll develop core skills in single-stick, double-stick, and knife fundamentals, along with the empty-hand interpretations that many systems overlook.
You'll learn how these elements form the structural base of a complete and teachable curriculum.
Part 2:
Filipino Martial Arts Core
The Essential Concepts of Arnis, Kali, and Eskrima Every Instructor Must Know
This is where the depth of the art comes to life. In this section, you’ll go beyond the basics and explore the core concepts that define Filipino martial arts, including tactical structure, historical context, and the cultural philosophies behind Arnis, Kali, and Eskrima.
You’ll gain the insights that separate casual practitioners from respected professional instructors.
This is the heart of your instructor journey, giving you the knowledge, language, and leadership tools to present FMA as a complete, professional system confidently.
This is what sets our program apart - we don’t just teach drills; we build real understanding.
You’ll leave this module energized, empowered, and equipped to lead with credibility - as we fill in the critical gaps most people miss when it comes to truly understanding Filipino Martial Arts.
Part 3:
Drills & Skills
Functional Flow Training
Learn how to teach and apply practical flow drills for stick, knife, and empty-hand combat - not just as techniques but as systems of movement and strategy.
These drills are designed to help you decode the art and make it adaptable, relevant, and easy to teach across all student levels.
Part 4:
Instructor Development & Certification Readiness
It's not enough to know the moves - you must also learn how to organize, teach, and lead.
In this final phase, we focus on implementation: how to clearly deliver your FMA program, maximize your impact, and prepare for your instructor evaluation and certification.
You’ll also receive support strategies and planning tools to help you launch successfully and immediately see a return on your investment.
These topics are intentionally crafted to give you the confidence, clarity, and technical depth to grow your school and stand out as a recognized Filipino Martial Arts instructor.
You’ll gain what most systems overlook - including core FMA concepts like empty-hand integration, modern applications, and ready-to-teach strategies you can implement immediately as a martial arts professional invested in growing your students and educating your team.
Official Philippine Martial Arts Alliance Instructor Certificate
Licensing rights to teach Arnis, Kali, and Eskrima at your school
Full access to video training guides, lesson plans, and curriculum templates
Priority invitations to future PMAA workshops, camps, and upgrades
Step 1:
Immediate Access to Your Training Portal
Unlock your Filipino Martial Arts Certification materials and bonuses instantly! Start reviewing video lessons and key concepts the moment you enroll.
Step 2:
Train & Prepare with
Online Lessons
Begin training immediately using our step-by-step video modules.
You can start practicing - giving you a strong head start and deeper preparation for the certification experience..
Step 3:
Join the Live Hands-On Certification Weekend
Attend your scheduled training weekend prepared, confident, and ready to lead. You’ll receive direct feedback, hands-on instruction, and expert support - so you leave equipped to teach, implement, and grow Filipino Martial Arts in your school with authenticity and impact.
Boost your school programs with a structured, easy-to-implement professional Filipino Martial Arts program
Attract new students and retain existing ones with exciting, high-value complementary training routines
Deepen your technical knowledge and elevate your credentials as a martial arts professional
Build your legacy by offering more to your students - more skills, more culture, more opportunity to grow under your leadership
"A warrior who waits for the perfect moment dies in hesitation. The path is built by those who train today - not tomorrow. Procrastination doesn’t delay your growth… it buries it. Start now. Sharpen now. Or fall behind."
— Yourself