Akshay Ali

Years of Experience in Self Defence classes

19

Teaching Experience in detail in Self Defence classes

Self-Defense Teaching Experience (Over 19 Years) With over 19 years of experience in martial arts and self-defense, I have dedicated my life to mastering and teaching some of the world’s most effective combat systems. My core foundation lies in Filipino Martial Arts, including Pekiti Tirsia Kali, Balintawak, and Ilustrisimo. These arts are known for their practical applications in bladed and impact weapons, empty-hand techniques, and tactical movement. I currently train under Tuhon Rommel Tortal, a direct inheritor of the Pekiti Tirsia Kali system, and represent his teachings in India. I am also a certified practitioner and instructor of Bruce Lee’s Jeet Kune Do, combining it with JKD Kali and concepts from Wing Chun, which was the original art studied by Bruce Lee. I continue my Jeet Kune Do development under internationally respected instructors such as Tommy Carruthers, Octavio Quintero, and Abe Santos, a direct student of Taky Kimura and part of the Jerry Poteet lineage. In addition to my Filipino and JKD background, I have trained in Taekwondo, Muay Thai Boran, and Shaolin Kung Fu, each of which has contributed to my understanding of striking, footwork, and traditional martial philosophy. My journey in Shaolin Kung Fu was deepened through my time teaching at Shaolin Temple India for 2 years, under the guidance of Shifu Kanishka Sharma, one of India’s foremost martial arts experts. I trained under him for 5 years, gaining exposure to Kanishka’s Combatives, a highly effective modern combative system rooted in battlefield-tested techniques. My approach to self-defense is focused on real-world application, including awareness, threat management, edged and blunt weapon defense, and close-quarters combat. I emphasize adaptability, fluidity, and understanding timing, distance, and angles—core principles in both Filipino martial arts and Jeet Kune Do. Through workshops, seminars, and personal training, I have taught students from all walks of life, helping them build confidence, improve fitness, and develop life-saving skills. My teaching blends traditional martial wisdom with modern tactical training, creating a practical, efficient, and holistic self-defense system suitable for today's challenges. I continue to grow as a martial artist and instructor, always learning and evolving, with the aim of sharing authentic, effective self-defense with serious students across India and beyond.

Years of Experience in Kickboxing classes

4

Teaching Experience in detail in Kickboxing classes

My kickboxing teaching experience is 4 years. I teach also Pekiti tirsia kali/ Jeet Kune do/ Wing chun/ Shifu Kanishka Combatives/Muay Thai at Shaolin temple india