I.M.P.A.C.T. Martial Arts
Filipino & Indonesian Martial Arts
in North Central Arizona
in North Central Arizona
"I.M.P.A.C.T." is an acronym for Integrated Martial Principles And Cross Training. This reflects the fact that Sikal draws from several systems of martial arts and Guru Mike's personal expression of Sikal is influenced by his integration of understanding from his own cross training.
The martial arts of the Philippines and Indonesia are rich with diversity. The system of Sikal draws from several systems from these regions and the head of the system, Guru Ken Pannell, has spent decades organizing the material from these systems into a cohesive whole. The curriculum is designed to accomplish two tasks. First, it teaches the student functional skills for the protection of self and others. Second, it exposes the student to some of the richness of the Filipino and Indonesian martial arts and mindset and, to some degree, the cultures they come from.
Guru Mike Casto, a full instructor in Sikal, brings his 30+ years of martial arts training and experience and 15 years of focused training in Sikal to North Central Arizona. Guru Mike is a seasoned martial artist and instructor and has taught classes, seminars and private lessons all over the United States, in Canada, Europe and China. He has trained military and law enforcement officers and members of Special Operations from the Navy, Army, Marines and SWAT.
Guru Mike also possesses experience in the security field where his training usually enabled him to assess, deescalate and control situations before things got out of hand. When physical restraint was required his training provided him with the tools to handle these situations effectively and efficiently without anyone getting injured.
If you're looking for serious martial arts training with an instructor who has real-life experience with the material he teaches then Guru Mike is a good option and the material taught in Sikal is one of the best platforms you'll find for the development of your own skills.