EMPOWERING LIVES

through the martial arts
of the Philippines and
trauma-informed self-defence
since 2003.
OUR SCHOOL

Established in 2003, Combat Science: Warrior Arts of Asia is a Filipino martial art (Arnis/Kali/Eskrima) and trauma-informed self-defense school located in Toronto, Canada.

Combat Science’s core curriculum includes training in: skill building (personal safety/self defense, traditional forms, impact and edged weapons, and hand to hand combat); cardiovascular development, strength enhancement, flexibility and agility; and Filipino culture and heritage.

Our FMA classes consist of warm-ups and stretching, cardio enhancement, coordination drills, power development and set curricula from various styles of Arnis, ensuring participants experience both skill building and physical conditioning. Beginners are welcome and all classes and instruction are adapted for students at all skill levels

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Trauma-informed self-defense is an approach to self-defense that takes into consideration the potential impact of trauma on individuals and seeks to create a safe and supportive environment for learning and practicing self-defense techniques.

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Empowerment self-defense refers to a set of strategies, skills, and techniques designed to empower individuals, especially marginalized groups such as women, to protect themselves physically, emotionally, and mentally.

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OUR MISSION

To foster and promote the understanding of Filipino culture through dedicated practice of its native martial arts, the FMA (Filipino Martial Arts) or Arnis/Kali/Eskrima, along with practical self-defense skills through a trauma-informed lense.

Combat Science also aims to help develop students skills in personal safety, and self-defense techniques through the FMA along with trauma-informed teachings. Since our inception in 2003, Combat Science has proudly assisted numerous community groups who have benefited significantly from their exposure to Filipino Martial arts and culture and trauma-informed self-defense.

OUR INSTRUCTORS

Grandmaster Laura Armstrong

School's Founder
Grandmaster Laura Armstrong, the esteemed founder of Combat Science in Toronto, boasts nearly three decades of dedicated training and teaching experience. Her journey commenced with the study of Aikido, the revered Japanese art of self-defense, before branching out into the diverse realms of Filipino Martial Arts (FMA), encompassing both hand-to-hand combat and weaponry.

Senior Master JB Ramos

Head Instructor
Senior Master JB Ramos is the esteemed head instructor at Combat Science: Warrior Arts of Asia, located in Toronto. With a martial arts journey spanning over 25 years, JB has cultivated a profound expertise in various disciplines, boasting a background in Okinawan Shorin-ryu karate and a black belt in Taekwondo.
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For more information on fees, scheduled class dates and times
please contact us. Private lessons are also available by appointment.
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