Build the confidence to move through anything.
Authentic Filipino Martial Arts — Arnis, Kali, Eskrima — taught by Guro Lawrence Macaraeg. For adults and kids who want more than a workout.
More than just martial arts.
Filipino Martial Arts — known as Arnis, Kali, or Eskrima — is one of the oldest and most practical fighting systems in the world. It teaches weapons first, empty hand second: a reversal of nearly every other martial art.
At MAC we don't just teach technique. We pass down lineage, discipline, and a way of moving through the world with clarity and confidence.
Train the way it was meant to be taught.
Adult Arnis / Kali
Build real-world confidence, sharper reflexes, and unshakeable focus. No fitness prerequisite — we start where you are.
Try Free →Youth Program
Kids who train here walk taller. Structured discipline, respect, and coordination — in a safe, small-group setting.
Try Free →Private Instruction
Fast-track your progress with one-on-one coaching from Guro Lawrence. The quickest path from beginner to fluent.
Try Free →Your first class is on us.
Walk in a beginner. Walk out with a new way of moving. Book a free intro with Guro Lawrence.
Guro Lawrence Macaraeg
Founder and head instructor of MAC Martial Arts Club. A 5th Degree Black Belt in Taekwondo, Lawrence has spent his life dedicated to preserving and teaching authentic martial arts — bringing decades of experience, lineage, and practical application to every student who steps on the floor.
We build champions. Our students have won Provincial and National titles in WKC and WKU, and the team has been invited to represent Canada at WMAC. Competition is always optional — but the pathway is real.
Every class is taught personally. No franchise curriculum. No shortcuts.
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Champions are made, not born.
Provincial and National titles in WKC and WKU. Athletes qualified to represent Team Canada. Guro Lawrence — a 2026 WKC Team Canada Finalist — invited to compete under WMAC. This is the pathway we've built.
Inside the club.
Moments from the mat — training, seminars, gradings, and the community that shows up week after week.
Real students. Real progress.
Guro Lawrence built my confidence from day one. I walked in with zero experience and now I train weapons, empty hand, everything. Best decision I've made.
My son has been training here for two years. His focus at school, his respect at home — completely different kid. This place is special.
Authentic FMA is hard to find in Canada. Lawrence teaches the real thing — lineage, principle, application. No franchise fluff.
Common questions.
I've never trained before. Where do I start?+
Right here. Every student starts with a free intro class where Guro Lawrence walks you through fundamentals — no experience needed, no pressure.
What exactly is Arnis / Kali?+
Filipino Martial Arts (FMA) — a weapons-first system built around rattan sticks, blades, and empty-hand combat. Practical, efficient, and deeply rooted in Filipino heritage.
Is it safe for kids?+
Yes. Our youth program uses padded training tools, strict safety protocols, and a curriculum designed to build focus and respect before contact.
What do I need to bring?+
Just yourself, water, and athletic clothes. We'll provide training sticks for your first class.
How often should I train?+
Twice a week is the sweet spot for steady progress. Members can attend as many classes per week as their schedule allows.
Step onto the floor.
DM us on Instagram or call the studio. Guro Lawrence will personally book you in for a free intro session.