Filipino martial arts and culture in community
Pamana Kali brings people together to learn Filipino martial arts and deepen their appreciation of Filipino culture.
Through classes, shared practice, and cultural activities, we develop skills, build relationships, and learn from the people and traditions that inform our teaching.
Filipino Heritage
Pamana Kali is a community dedicated to Filipino martial arts, cultural education, and appreciation of Filipino culture. We learn with and from one another, respecting the people and traditions that inform our teaching. All backgrounds are welcome.
Meet Guro Alvin
Founder Guro Alvin Catacutan trained under Guro Dan Inosanto and earned certifications in Kali, Silat, and Jun Fan Gung Fu / JKD. His teaching connects martial arts practice with Filipino heritage.
Find Your Class
Build focus and confidence in Kids Kali, or explore practical self-defense in Adult Kali and Silat. Beginners are welcome. Choose a program to learn more.
What we explore through practice
Filipino martial arts gives us practical ways to study movement, self-protection, and adaptation.
We learn to recognize changing conditions, respond with control, and take responsibility for the people we practice with. Receiving feedback and working through challenges together are part of that learning.
These experiences also give us questions to carry into everyday life: What has changed? How can I adjust? What responsibility do I have to others? What can I learn from this?
Can beginners join?
Yes. Pamana Kali welcomes beginners and experienced martial artists. Kids and adults can build confidence, focus, and self-defense skills while learning about Filipino culture.
How do I start? Send a class inquiry with the student’s age and preferred location. We’ll reply within 1 business day with class options and next steps. An inquiry does not reserve a place or register a student.
Different ways to participate
Group classes offer regular instruction and the opportunity to learn with training partners. Explore class details and registration options in Culver City, Long Beach, and Carson.
Cultural activities create opportunities to explore and appreciate Filipino culture together.
Private instruction offers individual attention within Pamana Kali’s teaching approach, with sessions planned around your interests, experience, and schedule.
Not sure which class fits? Tell us the student’s age and preferred location. We’ll reply within 1 business day to help you get started. Programs, venues, and availability vary. Confirm your class location and schedule before your first visit.
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