Filipino Kali Academy of Martial Arts - Bergenfield, NJ

Filipino Kali Academy of Martial Arts - Bergenfield, NJ We have been serving martial arts to the Bergen County area for kids & adults since 1997. Age specif

Happy Mother's Day to all who have sacrificed and put your children before you. We honor you for your hard work and self...
05/10/2026

Happy Mother's Day to all who have sacrificed and put your children before you.

We honor you for your hard work and selfless love to raise the next generation of Strong leaders.

No one will understand so we humbly recognize you.

(Image of "Mano Po" credit to artist Rubio.)

05/07/2026

FKA Martial Arts in Bergenfield, NJ is proud to announce the well deserved promotion of Kris Ramirez to Mataas Na G**o - Hagdan Tatlo (Senior Instructor- 3rd Degree) by Tuhon Apolo Ladra of iKALI - the Indigenous Art of Blade from the Philippines. This is a branch of the Pekiti Tirsia Kali lineage.

Mataas Na G**o (MNG) Kris has been training various martial arts for 36 years but she has connected passionately to the Filipino Martial Arts.

She has been a full time lead instructor at the Bergenfield Academy for 15 years and teaches group and private lessons for children from 4 years old and up and adults in her morning evening and weekend classes.

Developing and sharing her experience, she has traveled from Canada to Florida and from New York, to California and even the Philippines teaching and spreading the art.

Here at Filipino Kali Academy of NJ (FKA Martial Arts) and iKALI, we are privileged and honored to have her as a leader and to announce her promotion to her well deserved rank.

Thank you Mataas Na G**o for all that you do in changing lives every day.

Maraming Salamat Po 🙏

05/06/2026

FKA Martial Arts would like to announce our newest G**o to the Bergenfield, NJ Tribe of iKALI.

G**o .recano started reaining at the Bergenfield Martial Arts under when he was 6 years old.

Although he paused his training when his family moved, he continued his training at our Filipino Kali Academy in Norwood, NJ for years and now again where it started so many years ago in Bergenfield, NJ.

This is truly full circle.

His dedication to seriously focus on teaching arrived as he started his Nursing Program at Rutgers. A time when most young adults stop their martial arts. In fact, he not only commuted to Rutgers for Nursing and back but he maintained close to full time hours at the academy.

Now as he starts his full time Nursing career, his journey is just getting started as he earned his G**o Rank at Tuhon Apolo's 60th Birthday Celebration at iKALI HQ in Maryland.

We are truly grateful for Tuhon's influence as G**o Maric would not be at this stage without his teachings.

We are so proud of you and know that you will train others to reach their potential while you continue to self develop into an even more World Class Instructor.

Special Thanks goes to Mataas Na G**o Kris Ramirez for countless hours of repping and guidance and loving passion for his success and to Mandala Ace Ramirez for his mentorship and belief in G**o Maric's abilities.

Congratulations, we love you and are excited for your future with us building the next generations of G**os

With Respect
From the Heart

We are incredibly excited to celebrate a very special moment — Happy Birthday, Lakan G**o Julian .recano 🎉🥋This weeke...
05/02/2026

We are incredibly excited to celebrate a very special moment — Happy Birthday, Lakan G**o Julian .recano 🎉🥋

This weekend marks not only another year of life, but also your dedication, discipline, and relentless pursuit of growth in the martial arts continue to inspire everyone around you.
Your passion for helping others shines through in everything you do — from guiding students with patience and care to pushing yourself with unmatched work ethic in every training session. You lead by example, and your commitment never goes unnoticed.

We pray for your continued strength, wisdom, and success in all that you pursue. May your journey keep impacting lives and building a legacy of excellence.

We love you and are so proud of you, Lakan G**o Maric! 🙏🔥

Today, we honor a man whose name carries both strength and respect— Tuhon Apolo Ladra.At 60 years young, you stand not o...
05/02/2026

Today, we honor a man whose name carries both strength and respect— Tuhon Apolo Ladra.

At 60 years young, you stand not only as a master of your craft, but as a living example of what true excellence looks like.

You embody the precision and discipline of a champion, forged through years of dedication and unwavering commitment. Yet beyond skill, it is your heart that defines you—a devoted father whose love is steady, guiding, and deeply felt.

To those of us fortunate enough to stand beside you, you are more than a leader. You are a brother in spirit and a friend in truth—loyal, steadfast, and present in both triumph and challenge.

Your leadership is not commanded; it is earned—through humility, integrity, and the quiet strength that inspires others to rise.

On this milestone, we celebrate not just your years, but your legacy—one built on Honor, Courage, and an enduring Commitment to those you lead and love ❤️

⚡️I SEEK for KNOWLEDGE...

⚡️I GIVE my RESPECT...

⚡️I GIVE my LOYALTY...

⚡️I am READY...

⚡️I EXECUTE ...

Loyalty - Wisdom - TUHON!

Happy 60th Birthday,
Tuhon Apolo Ladra

04/27/2026

Our Kids Program in Bergenfield, NJ starts with our Future Bayani (Hero) Course for 5 to 7 years old.

We Focus on:
✅️ Self Defense
✅️ Character Development
✅️ Self Discipline
✅️ Confidence
✅️ Social Skills and more!

As a Future Warrior, they grow from a Filipino Martial Arts Weapons centered program to Kickboxing and Grappling categories to allow them to understand their body mechanics so they can enhance attributes further.

Schedule a free class for your child at our Academy and see how much fun they will have while learning life skills through are unique curriculum

Visit www.fkafreetrial com to schedule today or text us at 551-265-5321

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Perhaps their toy was Thor's hammer and they are not worthy?Enroll your child and may they be worthy one day. Or at lea...
04/16/2026

Perhaps their toy was Thor's hammer and they are not worthy?

Enroll your child and may they be worthy one day.

Or at least learn how to have
✅️ Eye Focus
✅️ Body Focus
✅️ Mind Focus

www.FKAFreeTrial.com

Book your free class for your child today!

🇵🇭 FILIPINO CULTURE 101The Filipino Kali Academy and Art of Blade do not just teach Filipino Martial Arts but spread the...
04/14/2026

🇵🇭 FILIPINO CULTURE 101

The Filipino Kali Academy and Art of Blade do not just teach Filipino Martial Arts but spread the Philippine culture to the world also.

We would like to share with everyone, PAGMAMANO/MANO.

Every culture has its way of showing respect to elders. In the Philippines, the traditional gesture is called “Pagmamano.”

Pagmamano is similar to hand kissing. The younger person asks for the elder’s right hand and presses it on their forehead; this means that they’re asking for the elder’s blessing and acknowledging their wisdom. It’s typically done before entering an elder’s home or as a greeting when you meet them.

✅️ If you want to read more about Pagmamano/Mano - you can simply check out our latest blog post: https://www.artofblade.com/pagmamano

🚨 To train in our Academy in Bergenfield, NJ

Filipino Kali Academy of New Jersey - https://www.fkamartialartsnj.com

Today April 9, 2026 is Araw ng Kagitingan (Day of Valor) 🇵🇭It commemorates the 1942 fall of Bataan and thr "Bataan Death...
04/09/2026

Today April 9, 2026 is Araw ng Kagitingan (Day of Valor) 🇵🇭

It commemorates the 1942 fall of Bataan and thr "Bataan Death March".

Originally known as Bataan Day, 76,000 Filipinos and American soldiers walked toward concentration camps.

We reflect and honor the patriotism and sacrifice that fought for Philippine democracy.

04/07/2026

Mataas Na G**o Kris Ramirez is Head Instructor of and teaches kids 4 years old and up as well as amazing technical classes for Adults.

She is ranked as a KRU in Muay Thai and has a Black Belt Ranking in Tae Kwon Do. She has training with the Philippine National Judo team and experience in Combat Submission Wrestling under Erik Paulson.

She is a Mataas Na G**o under Tuhon and is available not just at her classes in Bergenfield, NJ but for workshops and seminars worldwide.

Please follow her at

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53 S Washington Avenue
Bergenfield, NJ
07621

Opening Hours

Monday 12am - 7pm
Tuesday 9am - 8pm
Wednesday 12pm - 7pm
Thursday 9am - 8pm
Saturday 9am - 3pm

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+12017842411

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