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Filipino Kali and Majapahit Silat represent two living combat systems—rooted in Southeast Asia and refined through centuries of adaptation. Both emphasize efficiency, adaptability, and a direct understanding of violence: not for chaos, but for control.
At Sifu Mitchell Martial Arts, you’ll train in an approach that connects ancient principles to modern application. From edged and impact weapons to empty-hand transitions, each movement develops awareness, dexterity, and intent—skills that extend far beyond physical conflict.
Weapons & Empty Hand Integration: Learn the relationship between stick, knife, and hand-to-hand movement.
Footwork & Flow: Develop the mobility and timing that allow you to adapt under pressure.
Close-Quarter Tactics: Explore the trapping, locking, and off-balancing principles common to both Kali and Silat.
Cultural Context: Understand the traditions and values that shaped these arts, connecting technique to purpose.
Multiple weapon combinations (single & double sticks, blade work, etc.)
Emphasis on practical applications, including improvised defense tools
Focus on footwork, rhythm, and simultaneous attack-defense transitions
Majapahit Silat draws its name and influence from the ancient Majapahit Empire, a melting pot of martial cultures that gave rise to many of Southeast Asia’s combative systems. In training, you’ll study the structure, flow, and philosophy that underpin Silat’s circular power and deceptive rhythm.
This art cultivates adaptive movement—using leverage, redirection, and positioning to overcome force with grace. Silat teaches you to see structure and intent in every motion, making it as much an internal discipline as it is an external skill.
Sifu David Mitchell brings over 20 years of training and teaching experience, blending the functional and philosophical sides of the arts.
Recognized Lineage: Sifu Mitchell is affiliated with the International Integrated Martial Arts Instructors Association (IIMAIA) under Sifu Alan Baker, ensuring your training is part of a respected and verifiable lineage.
Influenced by Tuhon Tim Waid: Direct insights from Pekiti Tirsia Kali, one of the most sophisticated blade-based systems in the world, inform every aspect of training—from movement mechanics to tactical mindset.
Adapted for Modern Application: Your instruction bridges traditional methods with real-world needs, emphasizing skill, awareness, and personal responsibility over sport or competition.
This isn’t choreography—it’s a living, evolving practice designed to make you confident, capable, and composed under stress.
Private training is available in the greater Cherokee County, GA area. Sessions can be one-on-one or small group formats.