About Sifu Jared:
Dr. Jared Ramsburg, a senior representative of Sifu Cass Magda, started training in Jeet Kune Do, Silat, Kali, and Wing Chun in 2001 with Sifu’s Wayne Jackson and Ron Hebb. He continued training with them and Sifu Tylus Quan Do until 2005. His first exposure to Sifu Cass Magda was at Henderson Hall MI seminar in 2002. This was followed by many seminars and a visit to Magda Institute in 2004.
He moved to Santa Clarita to train with Sifu Victor Del Rosario at Academy of South East Asian Martial Arts in the summer of 2005. Sifu Jared trained and taught classes there for several years before shifting to training primarily at Magda Institute with Sifu Cass Magda when he moved to Northridge, CA in 2009. He later moved to Chicago in 2011 to pursue a doctorate and opened a martial arts school–Combative Arts Academy as a representative of Magda Institute. Sifu Jared maintained the school for 5 years before moving to Silicon Valley in 2016 with a newly acquired PhD in Cognitive Psychology.
He continued to teach martial arts workshops, some martial arts classes, private students, and continued to come back to Magda Institute over the years. Sifu Jared is currently teaching workshops in the greater Chicagoland area, pick-up classes in the Joliet/Plainfield area and serves as a guest instructor in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii during visits to the Island.
Kali Weapons Workshop:
Join us for a 3-hour Kali Weapons Workshop focused on the practical principles of Filipino Martial Arts (Kali / Escrima / Arnis). This immersive training experience introduces participants to weapons-based movement, strategy, and real-world application, making it valuable for martial artists of all backgrounds.
Kali is widely respected for its efficiency, adaptability, and emphasis on timing, angles, and distance control. Training with weapons enhances coordination, awareness, and decision-making under pressure — skills that transfer directly to self-defense, empty-hand fighting, and competitive martial arts.
What You’ll Learn
Participants can expect hands-on instruction covering:
- Kali stick fundamentals
- Core footwork, angles of attack, and range management
- Offensive and defensive weapon mechanics
- Reaction drills to improve timing and control
- Weapon transitions and adaptability
This workshop is designed to be accessible for beginners while still offering depth and refinement for experienced martial artists. Training progresses from foundational drills to structured partner work, all conducted in a safe, controlled environment.
Who This Workshop Is For
- Martial artists of all styles and experience levels
- Students of Kung Fu, Wing Chun, Karate, Taekwondo, MMA, and self-defense
- Anyone interested in learning Filipino Martial Arts or weapon-based training
- Ages 10 and up
- No prior Kali or weapons experience is required.
Why Train Kali Weapons?
Kali develops:
- Faster reaction time and hand-eye coordination
- Better distance awareness and movement efficiency
- Improved adaptability under pressure
- A deeper understanding of weapon and empty-hand integration
This Kali weapons workshop is an excellent opportunity to expand your training, experience a highly effective martial art, and learn practical skills that translate across multiple combat systems.
Limited spots available. Pre-registration recommended.
📅 Sunday, March 1⏰10:00 AM – 1:00 PM💲$90 per person👥Open to the public👦Ages 10 and up
*All workshop tickets are non-refundable, please confirm your availability before completing your purchase.