The art of the Philippines.
Arnis, Kali, Eskrima — the national martial art of the Philippines and one of the most practical fighting systems ever built. Weapons-first, empty-hand second. Authentic lineage, no franchise fluff. This is what makes MAC unlike any other gym in Calgary.
What you'll actually walk away with.
Weapons-first is faster to learn
A stick teaches angles in weeks that empty-hand takes years to reveal. Once you see the pattern, striking, trapping, and grappling all become variations of the same theme.
Real self-defense, not fantasy
Improvised weapons, close-range problems, and pressure-tested responses. What you learn here works with a pen, a phone, a car key — whatever's actually in your hand.
Reflexes you can feel changing
Stick drills at speed rewire your reaction time. Students consistently notice sharper coordination in every other sport within the first 8 weeks.
Authentic lineage
Guro Lawrence has spent 28+ years preserving and teaching FMA — including internationally coached medalists. This is the real curriculum, not a summary.
Empty hand comes with it
Panantukan (boxing), Sikaran (kicking), and Dumog (grappling) all flow from the same movement patterns. You get a complete system, not a weapon specialty.
A community rooted in culture
For Filipino Canadians reconnecting with heritage, and for everyone else drawn to the art — this room understands where it comes from.
From first class to fluent.
A clear progression so you always know what you're working toward — not a class you just show up to.
Single Stick
Twelve angles of attack, footwork, defense flow. First 3–6 months. This is where the entire system's DNA lives.
Double Stick & Empty Hand
Sinawali (double-stick weaving), disarms, and the first empty-hand translations. Coordination levels up fast.
Blade & Improvised
Knife defense, edge awareness, and how anyday objects become tools. This is where Arnis becomes truly practical.
Sparring & Application
Padded-stick sparring, pressure drills, and — for those interested — competition preparation for local and national tournaments.
Not a franchise. Not a bootcamp.
Every class is taught personally by Guro Lawrence Macaraeg, a 5th Degree Black Belt in Taekwondo. No rotating instructors, no watered-down curriculum, no belt-mill promotions. Just real training with a coach who knows your name and your goals.
About Guro LawrenceOne of the only authentic FMA schools in Calgary.
28+ years of teaching under one instructor.
Weapons and empty-hand as one system — not two classes.
Provincial & National WKC / WKU champions — Team Canada invites.
Authentic FMA is genuinely hard to find in Canada. Lawrence teaches the real thing — lineage, principle, application. No franchise fluff. This is why I drive across the city.
Simple pricing. No sign-up fee.
First class is always free. If it's a fit, pick the plan that matches how often you'll train.
The recommended baseline. Real skill develops with consistency — twice a week compounds fast.
Book intro classPersonalized curriculum with Guro Lawrence. Fastest path to fluency. Great alongside group training.
Get startedBefore you book.
Arnis (also called Kali or Eskrima) is the national martial art of the Philippines. It's built around weapons first — single stick, double stick, and blade — with empty-hand techniques flowing directly out of the same movement patterns.
Ready to try Arnis / Kali?
Call or text Guro Lawrence. He answers every message personally and books your intro class directly.