Self Defense, Integrated EDC Skills and Legacy FMA / JKD
in OR & WA since 1987
Private, personalized training in Filipino Martial Arts, JKD, Silat, and Muay Thai. One instructor. One client. No shared classes, no rotating schedules, no compromise. Whether you want real-world self-defense capability (Praxis) or the complete martial arts curriculum from foundations to instructor rank (Legacy) — training is built around you.
Currently accepting a limited number of new private clients.
Both tracks are taught privately, one-on-one, by the same instructor, with the same standard of quality. The difference is your objective.
A concise, outcomes-focused curriculum distilled from Kali, Panantukan, JKD, Silat, and Muay Thai. What works, why it works, and how to access it under pressure.
The authentic phase curriculum of the Inosanto lineage — all of it, not a condensed version. Filipino Martial Arts, JKD, Maphilindo Silat, and Muay Thai, taught progressively and safely.
An instructor in the Inosanto method of FMA / JKD since 1987, Sifu/Guro Clarke opened the first Kali / JKD school in Portland, OR under the Inosanto lineage — and the first commercial Muay Thai school in Portland. In 1998 Sifu Clarke was awarded the rank of Full Instructor under Master Inosanto. For decades he has assisted in teaching all levels of law enforcement throughout Oregon, Washington, and California.
Functional techniques, not drills for their own sake. Skills suited for real-life situations, refined until they are yours.
Striking, conditioning, movement, drilling, and the full-body demands of partner training produce real physical change. Training is the workout.
The arts taught at NW Kali convey philosophy and ethos, and a way of engaging with challenge that extends far beyond the training floor.
Every session is built around your specific goals, your current level, and your schedule. No shared classes. No rotating instructors. No filler sessions.
Submit an inquiry. No commitment — just a conversation.
We talk. Understand your goals, assess your starting point, confirm fit.
Begin. Your first session is an assessment. Everything after builds on it.
"I have trained FMA for 20 years. The instruction at NW Kali is the best and Sifu Clarke is someone who genuinely is committed to sharing the art and transmitting the Inosanto Legacy."
"As a law enforcement officer, I know I need to consistently train to be safe and effective in the street — that's why I continue studying at NW Kali."
"Private instruction means the training is built around my schedule and progress, not a class. The progress has been faster than anything I experienced in a group setting."
NW Kali accepts a limited number of private clients at any time. If you are ready to develop real capability, the next step is a brief conversation.
Apply for Private TrainingSerious inquiries only.