Martial Arts Research Institute

01/14/2026

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Self-confidence through Martial Arts training!

11/24/2025

The Martial Arts Research Institute would like to thank everyone who attended this years 2025 "FMA Collaborative Event"
Without the practitioners/participants who show up year after year we would not be able to bring in such a talented group of Instructors who again, this year, made it a fantastic event.
Thank you again participants and Instructors. Hope to see you again next year. Stay tuned for updates. 2026 should be exciting.

02/18/2025

The Martial Arts Research Institute would like to express our appreciation for being able to share the Chinese New Year celebration once again in 2025 with our good friends and family at Woo Ching White Crane Kung Fu. We were truly honored to be a part of the celebration.

01/21/2025

We want to share some memories from last year's events and express our gratitude to the Masters and Grandmasters for their dedication to hosting and collaboratively promoting martial arts.

A special thank you goes to all the participants who often travel great distances to attend these events. Your presence is deeply appreciated by the hosts.

Additionally, we would like to extend our appreciation to the following individuals and organizations: Bob Lamatina from New Hampshire; Jing Woo and Adriana Li, from Chinatown Boston; Christine and Terry Dow from New Hampshire; Mark Cardona from Saratoga, New York; Durand Howard and Tony McGregor from Maplewood, New Jersey; Tim Hartman from Buffalo, New York; Willem DeThoaurs from Denver, Colorado; Walt Lysak from Springfield, Massachusetts and Stafford Springs, Connecticut; Christine and Don Rodrigues from Warwick, Rhode Island; Judy and Buzz Durkin from New Hampshire; Peter Freedman from New Hampshire; The New England Women's Martial Arts Federation; The Filipino American Festival in Cambridge, Massachusetts; Diana and Peter Dangelmayer, Helena, Montana and our Martial Arts Research Institute family. Your contributions and commitment to the martial arts community have been invaluable, and we are truly grateful for your support.

11/16/2024

11/16/2024

11/08/2024

10/24/2024

09/09/2024

Uechi-Con is just around the corner, and we're super excited for this fantastic event! The best part is getting to hang out with amazing people. We can't wait to see everyone. Also, a huge congratulations to Buzz and Judy on their 50th Martial Arts anniversary.

09/07/2024

Save the Date!
The Martial Arts Research Institute would like to invite everyone to our "Third Annual" 2 -Day FMA Collaborative Event.
This year our second day will feature The" Modern Arnis New England Camp"
Our Event will be taking place on November 9 & 10, 2024
Featured Guest Instructors ;
Datu Tim Hartman, PG Tye Botting, G**o Tim Gillett, PG Craig Mason, Master Ben Justo Hernando, GM Frank Shekosky, G**o Dean Franco, G**o Steve Lefebre, Sifu Alix Lavaud and of course your hosts, G**os Michael and May Williams.
Basic Outline of Events;
Saturday;
Start time 9:00 am to about 3:30pm
Featured Systems being taught;
Modern Arnis, JuegoTodo Eskrima, Dekiti Tirsia Siradas Kali, Kalis Illustrisimo via Ricketts Lineage, Oido de Caburata Arnis.
a "Complimentary Lunch" will be served compliments of the Martial Arts Research Institute.
Sunday;
Start time 9:00am to about 1:00pm
This Day will Exclusively Feature the 2024
Modern Arnis New England Camp
Take this opportunity to hang and mingle with this premiere group of Advanced FMA Instructors in a relaxed culturally stimulating atmosphere.
The Location of the event will again be at our school,
Martial Arts Research Institute (MARI)
53 Mason Street
Suite 201
Salem, MA
To Register Online:
https://square.link/u/1lbhFVIf?src=sms
Stay tuned for upcoming details
Questions about the event?
Contact May at: [email protected]
website: CombatKaliSilat.com

08/18/2024

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Basic 12 Strikes, Dekiti Tirsia Siradas