WARRIOR RISING
Reconnect with your roots. Awaken your warrior spirit.Â
An 8-week course to reconnect with your Filipino roots and awaken your warrior spirit through Kali, Filipino Martial Arts.
START YOUR JOURNEY
Here's what to expect:Â
CONNECT WITH WARRIOR ANCESTORS
Dive into the rich history of Filipino Martial Arts (FMA) and honor the legacies of the warriors who came before you. Through weekly lessons, you’ll shape your unique path as a modern warrior while reconnecting with your heritage.
EXPLORE THE FOUNDATIONS OF FMA
Learn foundational Kali footwork and striking patterns with 40 concise video tutorials. Progress at your own pace as these lessons build step-by-step, empowering you to grow in skill and confidence.
RECLAIM YOUR STORY
Examine how personal and historical trauma shapes identity, and discover new ways to embody resilience. Weekly journal prompts guide you in tapping into your body’s wisdom for healing and transformation.
AWAKEN YOUR POWER
Challenge yourself with 45-minute guided Kali sessions. Designed to enhance strength, coordination, and flow, these Warrior Flow sessions empower you to step into your fullest potential.
"There was not a single thing I loved most. The entire program was transformational. It was the recipe of new community, clear and skillful instruction, with shared values of practicing and approaching the art informed from a place of ancestral healing and empowerment. The love and care put into this program is inspiring as is the impacts and inspiration for those in the practice."
- Jonathan Nobleza
YOUR WEEKLYÂ JOURNEY
WEEK 1: FOUNDATIONS
Learn the 4 Pillars of Chrysalis Kali and explore how historical trauma and resilience shape identity.
WEEK 2: BLADE CULTURE
Dive into FMA’s history and its role as a living story of resistance and survival.
WEEK 3: WARRIOR WITHINÂ
Explore spiritual dimensions of FMA, including orasyons, anting-antings, and the Sagayan warrior dance.
WEEK 4: PROTECTION ON ALL PLANES
Create your own orasyon, a prayer of protection that Filipino Martial Artists used before training or combat.Â
WEEK 5: PINAY POWER
Honor the extraordinary women warriors who embodied both healer and fighter roles.
WEEK 6: GUARDIANS OF THE ART
Learn about some of the instructors who shaped Filipino Martial Arts and how innovation is at the core of our warrior heritage.
WEEK 7: REDEFINING WARRIOR
Explore your beliefs about what it means to be a warrior and uncover the body’s inherent survival strategies.
WEEK 8:Â EMERGENCE
Define your identity as a modern-day warrior and apply ancestral wisdom in today’s context.
"Chrysalis Kali under the clear and care-filled, deeply insightful guidance of Guro Kristen has been a lighthouse on my decolonial journey."
-Â Kimberly Tate
MEET YOUR GUIDE:Â GURO KRISTEN
“The world still needs warriors, but today’s warriors cannot look or act like those of the past. Our challenges are different, and so our weapons must evolve. Together, we will honor the legacy of our ancestors while building new paths for healing and empowerment.”
"The premise of exploring our ancestral histories through Kali and the warmth of community that was palpable even in an online format."
- Laura Scott
WHAT'S INCLUDED IN
WARRIOR RISING
⚔️ 40 Kali Movement Videos – Learn foundational footwork and striking techniques with bite-sized tutorials.
🌅 8 Warrior Rising Lessons – Explore the cultural and historical roots of FMA through curated weekly lessons and journaling prompts.
🌊 8 Warrior Flow Sessions – Engage in 45-minute guided movement practices that integrate mind, body, and spirit.
📱 Exclusive Chrysalis Kali App Access – Practice anytime, anywhere with our intuitive app.
🌟 Ongoing Access to All Materials – Learn at your own pace and revisit the content whenever you like.
7-DAY MONEY-BACK GUARANTEE
Try Warrior Rising risk-free for 7 days. If you don’t feel it’s the right fit, we’ll issue a full refund – no questions asked.