As you head down the stairs, the hypnotic clack-clack rhythm of the rattan sticks gets louder. Once your eyes adjust from the dark stairwell into the basement studio, you can make out several pairs of ...

MANILA, Philippines — “Kali originated in the Philippines!” an American cast member of “Marvel Universe Live!” proudly declared to Philstar.com prior to the opening of the international touring ...

IF YOU TAKE A LOOK AROUND THE FILIPINO KHALI ACADEMY, YOU’LL NOTICE IT DOESN’T LOOK LIKE YOUR TYPICAL MARTIAL ARTS STUDIO. THE MURALS AND PICTURES ON THE WALL, THE BAMBOO LINING, THE FLOORS ALL TELL A ...

MANILA, Philippines — Filipino martial arts Kali is the star of international show “Marvel Universe Live!,” running in SM Mall of Asia Arena until June 16. The Philippines marks the Asian debut for ...

It goes by several names: Kali. Escrima. Arnis de Mano. But Filipino martial arts might be best known as that fighting style Jason Bourne uses to dispatch his opponents. But there’s a difference ...

Growing up in Bergenfield, Ace Ramirez recalls being picked on due to his small stature and his Filipino roots. As a latchkey kid — his immigrant parents worked multiple jobs — Ramirez would watch ...