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Pamana Kali: Philippine Martial Arts and Culture

Pamana Kali: Philippine Martial Arts and Culture

4403 Torrance Blvd, Torrance, CA 90503, Torrance, California

+1 310-866-7300
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Tai Chi
Weapons Training

Classes & Programs

Class Types

  • Tai Chi
  • Weapons Training

Age Groups

  • Adults
  • Kids
  • Teens

Skill Levels

  • All Levels

Highlights & Considerations

Highlights

  • Welcoming and inclusive community
  • Small class sizes with individual attention
  • Fun and safe learning environment
  • High instructor engagement and adaptability
  • Family-friendly and online class options

Considerations

  • Not suitable for real combat training
  • Techniques not pressure tested
  • Strict, nitpicky teaching style

Testimonials

Rating Distribution

21 reviews

5 stars

20

4 stars

0

3 stars

0

2 stars

0

1 star

1

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Excellent

"During the pandemic, I was looking for a fun activity that would be good for my health. I was drawn to Pamana Kali because they had online classes and they take a well-rounded approach that includes practical application, art, and culture. Guro Alvin, the founder, is a patient teacher that emphasiz..." Read more

- Jason Von Stietz

via Google

10/7/2024

Very Poor

"This is one of the most non-inclusive places to train. They don’t understand real combat as they are actors and train for the movie screen so you see a lot of techniques that have not been pressure tested. Furthermore they are total jerks and don’t understand how to train people in a fun positive wa..." Read more

- Anthony Navarrete

via Google

7/21/2024

Excellent

"I just completed my month trial last night and to say the experience was worth it is an understatement. Aside from Guro Alvin’s pedigree, you can see that he truly cares about all of his students and creates a welcome environment for anyone who wants to learn. Nick, Nick, and Elijah are excellent te..." Read more

- Cody Carwile

via Google

6/4/2024

4.9

(27 reviews)

Trial Offer

Trial: One-month trial

Business Hours

  • Monday: Closed
  • Tuesday: 5:30-9PM
  • Wednesday: Closed
  • Thursday: 5:30-9PM
  • Friday: Closed
  • Saturday: 11AM-2PM
  • Sunday: Closed

Instructors

A

Alvin Catacutan

Guro, Founder, Head Instructor

Patient teacher emphasizing practical application and neuroplasticity, fine-tuning simple techniques for live scenarios

E

Eli

Kuya, Instructor

Enthusiastic and humorous instructor who makes learning playful and challenging

N

Nick

Instructor

Meets students where they are and provides clear instruction to improve skills

E

Elijah

Instructor

Patiently guides students without hand-holding, adapting instruction to individual level

Location

Amenities

  • Family-friendly environment
  • Online live classes
  • Restorative flow classes

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