This week at MKG Madison May 22nd

Happy Monday from This week at MKG Madison . . . In Foundations Class and Kickboxing Essentials we are in week 3.  Kyle has a great class ready for you! We are starting Double Stick Abecedario training and Thai Kicking Fundamentals. So, don’t miss it. It’s going to be great! The MKG Kids are in … Read more

This Week at MKG Madison – May 15th

Happy Monday from This week at MKG Madison . . . • In Foundations Class and Kickboxing Essentials we are in week 2. We are rocking with the fundamental boxing combos and double stick kob kob drills. So, don’t miss it. Everyone is really enjoying the work out! • The MKG Kids are in week … Read more

This Week at MKG Madison – May 1st,2017

Happy Monday   “We all have time to spend or waste. It is our decision what to do with it. But once it has passed, it is gone forever.” This week at MKG Madison . . . Foundations Class and Kickboxing Essentials are finishing another rotation. That 6 weeks went by fast! So we will … Read more

The Pilgrimage To Sit At The Foot of a Giant

The Pilgrimage To Sit At The Foot of a Giant Every year, twice a year (in February and September)I make a pilgrimage of sorts. I gather up the tools of my trade, the tools of my passion, and make a 4 hour journey north. I have made this journey for the last 10 years. This … Read more

Kali – Filipino Martial Arts

Kali – The Filipino Martial Arts You may have seen Filipino Martial arts / Kali depicted in many movies including, The Hunted, The Book of Eli, The Bourne Series, and many more, but this art goes so much deeper then the silver screen. It has a real history and legacy of effective martial arts. What … Read more

What’s Happening at MKG Madison!

We just wanted to remind you of some of the exciting things happening here at MKG Madison! First of all, MKG Madison will be closed for the November 24th – 27th for the Thanksgiving weekend! When we return we will be starting our new schedule. Not a much has changed but here a few of … Read more

Jun Fan Martial Arts / Jeet Kune Do Concepts

Jun Fan Martial Arts / Jeet Kune Do (JKD) Concepts Though I am sure everyone has heard of Bruce Lee. For many, it has only been by way of his theatrical credits: Enter the Dragon, Game of Death and so on. Jeet Kune Do, the martial arts legacy that he has left behind, will live … Read more

Panantukan – Filipino Dirty Boxing

Have you ever seen a Jason Bourne Movie? You know, ” Bourne Identity”, “Bourne Supremacy” and so on. Did those the fight scenes make you think, ” Man, that is cool!” ? Well, that is Panantukan, Kali or Filipino Martial Arts” What is Panantukan? Panantukan is an empty hands aspect of the Filipino Martial Arts and … Read more

Does Kali Work in the “Real World”? Read On . . .

  On occasion, I get the question; “Will Kali (Filipino Martial Arts) work in the real world?” That begs another question, “What is the real world?” I know that sounds like a question that Morpheus would ask Neo, but it really is an important question What is the Real World? When people ask that question, I understand … Read more

2 Tips on Being the Best Training Partner you can be!

 Why are training partners important? One of the things that makes MKG International stand apart from other martial arts schools is that we work with a partner from day one! Working with another person right away can help to develop some important aspects of martial arts training; things like timing, spacial awareness, distance regulation, and … Read more