Seattle Integrated Martial Arts

10/16/2026

Footwork drill for Panantukan

10/09/2026

Different methods of training can enhance skills in other areas of fighting. This is our lineage - Inosanto/mkg/sima. Keep an open mind

10/05/2026

The lineage speaks for itself.

Today we honor the birthday of my uncle, Grandmaster Hélio Gracie.

Some people live a lifetime. Others leave a legacy that continues to live through millions.

Through his vision, knowledge, courage, and dedication, Uncle Hélio helped transform Jiu-Jitsu into something far greater than a martial art. He gave generations of people a way to discover strength through technique, confidence through adversity, and character through discipline.

Today, his son Rickson and I bow not only to his image, but to everything he gave us—and to the path he created for so many around the world.

A true legacy is not measured by how long we live, but by how many lives continue to be changed because we lived.

Happy Birthday, Uncle Hélio. Your teachings live on through all of us. 🙏🥋

With eternal respect and gratitude.

09/25/2026

Sifu Yori Nakamura demonstrating 1-2 counters from the Jun Fan/JKD curriculum.

09/24/2026

Karasak is the Kali War Shield. Using your cover as an offensive tool. Oh yeah...

09/23/2026

"The Frame" is used in boxing as well as other fighting methods. It covers a large area while setting up other strikes.

09/21/2026

Most empty hand fighting systems actually come from weaponry movement. Kali is one of the few that teaches the weapon first as a means to empty hand proficiency.

09/18/2026

Aware & Ready is our women's personal protection workshop and we're excited to be bringing it to Dragonfly yoga studio here in West Seattle! Tuesday, Sept. 7th at 7:00 PM.

This workshop empowers its participants with simple, practical, and effective physical tools, while emphasizing situational awareness, psychology of conflict, and mindset.

09/17/2026

Applying gross motor motion with weaponry concepts is what makes Panantukan so versatile.

09/15/2026

Doesn't matter what style of striking you prefer, you gotta have fundamental grappling skills. IMO