Hello friends!
In addition to our expanded Kali program and our usual classes...
There are so many amazing seminars coming up I almost don't know where to start!  

Put these dates in your calendar and be there!

JKD and KALI with Sifu Raffi Derderian...

Sifu Raffi will be returning to AFMA for a JKD and Kali Seminar Friday Feb. 9th from 6:30-8:30pm!  
Sifu is a great teacher and always brings fresh new material!

Sifu will be teaching the empty-hand "Bizet Series" some double knife techniques, double stick disarming, as well as a host of other things!

It's not too late to register!!
Discounted price in effect until Friday!  
Reg price [before 2/9] $50.00
Reg price at the door $55.00
Register Here

This seminar is open to everyone at ALL levels. Sifu Raffi is excellent at teaching to beginners and experts at the same time.

Here is a little bit about Sifu Raffi Derderian’s accomplishments and experience….

• Certified Instructor - JKD and Kali under Guro Dan Inosanto

• Senior Instructor (over 20 years under Sifu Kevin Seaman) – Jun Fan/Jeet Kune Do & Filipino Martial Arts

• 7th Degree Black Belt – Shinko-Ryu Kempo (promoted to 7th degree by Master Michael Campos of Zen Do Kai Association)

• 6th Degree Black Belt – Uechi-ryu Karate under Master George Mattson

• 3rd Degree Black Belt – Filipino Martial Art Combatives under Hock Hochheim

• 2nd Degree Black Belt -Oki-Ryu Kenpo

• Ranked “Expert” in Knife Combatives by the Congress of American Knifefighters (Hock Hochheim)

• Recognized “Shihan of Martial Arts” by the International Uechi Karate Association

There will be Kali testing after the seminar for those I have spoken with previously.

NEXT:
On March 3rd and 4th, don't miss the 2018 Saratoga Martial Arts Festival!



I'm also honored to announce that I have been asked to teach at SMAF this year.  SMAF is the premier martial arts festival in the Capital District. 

Join us for 2 days of hands-on workshops featuring a staff of Master Instructors in Martial Arts from around the world covering topics from Striking to Grappling to Weapons, Combat Sports to Self Defense.

In addition to me, this year's instructors include:
George Chaber (Inasanto Blend Kali)
Rudy Duncan (Kemchido Combat Arts)
Jesse Dwire (Kempo)
Erik Harris (Liu Seong Gungfu)
Tim Hartman (Modern Arnis)
Roland Lavigne (Chen Taiji)
Katie Murphy (Krava Maga)
Mick O'Neill (Gishi-Ryu Karate)
Steve Pearlman (Praxis Martial Arts)
Sean Schenker (Kyokushin Karate)
... and more to be announced soon.

Where:
Courtyard by Marriott Saratoga Springs
11 Excelsior Ave, Saratoga Springs, New York 12866

Register Here


UP NEXT: 
Sensei Erik Paulson visits Syracuse again! 

Sensei Erik Paulson will be at Tai Kai Martial Arts in Syracuse on March 16-17th, hosted by Sifu Kevin Seaman and Sensei Ken Cronenberg!
Sensei Paulson is world famous and sought after by many top UFC fighters!
You do not want to miss this great seminar!

This will be an intensive learning experience with Master Coach Erik Paulson. Professor Paulson will cover his unique brand of No-Gi "Killer Leg Locks" on Saturday and on Sunday a Rare session on The Secrets of Gi Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. THIS SEMINAR WEEKEND IS OPEN TO 12 YEARS AND UP.

A Master Of Submission, Erik holds the rank of Black Belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu from Rigan Machado. He also trained extensively with Rorion, Royce, and Rickson Gracie. Erik is a consummate professional and Master Coach, founder of Combat Submission Wrestling CSW, a World Wide Organization, and STX Kickboxing. Whether you want to increase and improve your knowledge base and skills, or you’re preparing for competition, you won’t want to miss this opportunity to train with the legendary Erik Paulson. 

Early Bird Special Discount
January 26 - February 16
2 Days $185 /1 Day $99

Pre-Registration Discount 
February 17 - March 10
2 Days $199 / 1 Day $115

Open Registration At Door
March 11 - March 17 
2 Days $220 / 1 Day $135

Facebook Event

REGISTER HERE

LASTLY [for now]
Sifu Kevin is bringing Sifu Taky Kimura to Syracuse on April 28/29!!!

Sifu Taky Kimura is the only living person who is senior to Guro Dan Inosanto in Jeet Kune Do under Sigung Bruce Lee!
This is a once in a lifetime opportunity!
More details to follow soon.  Put this on your calendar!!!

I look forward to seeing you for all these great events!! 
Sincerely, 
Sifu Stephen