Impact Martial Arts Academy

Getting stronger by 1% everyday

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Filipino Martial Arts. Some people call it Kali, Eskrima, or Arnis. It started in the Philippines and trains you with sticks, blades, and empty hands. Here it is up close.

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You don’t become a black belt. You become someone who kept going. It starts with a white belt and a decision to show up. The belt simply happens along the way.

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Motivation is a terrible training partner.

Most beginners think they need to feel motivated before they show up. The ones who stick around figured out pretty fast that it works the other way.

You show up. Then you feel it.

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FMA doesn’t start with fighting. It starts with training.

Two people. One drill. The fighting comes later. This is how you get there.

Filipino Martial Arts at Impact | Virginia Beach

Who did it better?

This is the work that happens between the milestones.

Most people who train here had no idea what they were getting into when they started. Now they can’t imagine not training.

First class is on us. Link in bio.

Hello my name is Landon Burmaster from and I’m competing on May 16th in Maryland. My goal is to represent my family, gym and coaches. This opportunity means a lot to me.