At Rising Sun Martial Arts, we train students of all ages in Filipino Martial Arts, also known as Kali or Eskrima—a powerful, fast-paced system rooted in real-world self-defense, discipline, and focus. So the question is… Is this karate? Or is it something else? And does it really matter?

In a world filled with distractions, fast-paced schedules, and constant screen time, more and more parents are turning to martial arts as a powerful tool to help their kids and teens focus, build confidence, and grow into strong, respectful young leaders.

Wait—really? You don’t want your child or teen to be more confident? You don’t want them to handle pressure with maturity? You don’t want them to be stronger—inside and out? Of course you do.

Confidence doesn’t come from comfort. It comes from overcoming. That’s why the best gift we can give our kids isn’t a shortcut. It’s a place where they can face hard lessons—safely—and come out stronger. At Rising Sun Martial Arts, that’s what our program is built for.

You’re not looking for a trophy. You’re not 16 anymore (thankfully). You’re not here to impress anyone with flashy kicks or brutal workouts. What you are looking for is probably something a little deeper. That’s what our Adult Filipino Martial Arts program is all about.

What would you say if your son or daughter comes home, telling you that there is a kid in their class who regularly pushes them, pokes them or trips them in the yard at school?

Hey Jupiter, Florida parents! Today, I wanted to give you a tip about our martial arts training process that our kids and teen students go through, and a tip for them to practice martial arts grit.

It sounds like a paradox – the idea that participating in aggressive sport can make people less aggressive. Yet this belief forms a core basis of many martial arts dating back thousands of years, and many famous practitioners (real and fictional) have preached the importance of self control.

So, it’s a nice day and the kids are outside playing. The parents were inside cleaning or doing whatever they could now that the kids aren’t in the house. Everything looks peaceful and wonderful.