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Grandmaster Julius Melegrito

Filipino Weapons Defense Class

Our Filipino Weapons Defense program at the Martial Arts Academy of Southern Pines teaches the Philippine Combatives™ system - a unique blend of traditional Filipino Martial Arts (FMA) including stick fighting, knife defense, and empty-hand techniques. This curriculum, officially presented by the Philippine Martial Arts Alliance (PMAA), is designed to be easy to follow, practical, and effective for real-world self-defense.

What Makes Philippine Combatives™ Unique?

  • Combines single stick, double sticks, knife, and empty-hand techniques

  • Focuses on practical self-defense, not sport competition

  • Works seamlessly with any martial arts style to enhance your training

  • Simple to learn, yet powerful and effective in real-life situations

Why Train in Filipino Martial Arts?

The Filipino Weapons Defense Class in Southern Pines is perfect for adults and martial artists who want to:

  • Develop realistic self-defense skills with or without weapons

  • Learn one of the world’s most practical and respected martial arts systems

  • Gain a deeper understanding of Arnis, Kali, and Eskrima traditions

  • Train in a safe, structured, and supportive environment led by expert instructors

A Complete Self-Defense System

The Philippine Combatives™ curriculum is more than just weapons training — it’s a comprehensive martial arts system that develops coordination, timing, awareness, and confidence. Filipino elders describe it best: “It’s just like the stick he holds, simple yet deadly.”

Ready to Experience Filipino Martial Arts?

Join our Filipino Weapons Defense Class in Southern Pines, NC and train in one of the most effective self-defense systems in the world.

Filipino weapons class

The Philippine Combatives™ style of Martial Arts is consists of both weapons (practical weaponry) and empty hand training (practical self-defense). Its style is based on the different systems from the Philippine Fighting Arts all combined to help you better understand the wonderful world of Filipino Martial Arts (FMA).