Course Description
Start your basic fundamentals in Filipino Martial Arts with good habit form.
Good habit with good structure creates efficient and faster execution of each technique. Learn the “how” and “why” of each technique while learning the unique FMA offered by Grandmaster Manuel Taningco.
Novice Course Lesson 1 – Salutation
Novice Level 1 Course Lesson 2 – Stances
Novice Level 1 Course Lesson 3 – Footwork
Novice Level 1 Course Lesson 4 – Strikes Single Baston
Novice Level 1 Course Lesson 5 – Blocking Umbrella Drills
Novice Course Lesson 6 – Block and Counter Drills
Novice Course Lesson 7 – Blocking Drills – Kuadrado First Progression
Novice Level 1 Course Lesson 8 – Sinalapid (Sinawali) Double Baston
Novice Course Lesson 9 – Disarm Drills
Novice Level 1 Course Lesson 10 – Dinnanugan (Danugan) – Filipino Boxing
Novice Level 1 Course Lesson 12 – Sinalapid (Sinawali) Single Baston
Novice Level 1 Course Lesson 12 (B) Empty Hand Application of Single Sinalapid
Course Certification

Get your certification in Novice Level 1 after you watch all the videos.
- Complete the course videos
- Make a recording of yourself demonstrating each technique
- Email support@kaliamerica.com with your name and course
- You will be given a link securely upload your video for review