Complete beginners
No experience needed. You start with Phase 1 and build coordination, reflexes and confidence step by step.
Martial Art · Community · Personal Development
Kali Silat
Evolution
A modern martial art combining Filipino Kali, Pencak Silat and Urban Self Defence – for empty-hand and weapon-based combat.
- Schools
- 28schools
- Countries
- 10countries
- Sub-styles
- 10sub-styles
- Grades
- 14grades
Who is KSE for?
Your skill matters – not the time you spend
Kali Silat Evolution is a martial art community built around personal development – practical, efficient and deeply personal.
Draft – please reviewMartial artists from other styles
Karate, boxing, BJJ or Krav Maga: KSE adds weapons, trapping and new ranges to what you already know – “look over the fence” was Jeff’s principle.
Self-defense
Practical training with and without weapons – including Urban Self Defence and Sparring Games that build up pressure step by step.
The system
Ten sub-styles. One martial art.
Each sub-style is trained in its own right and woven back into the whole – from stick and knife to boxing and wrestling.
How to start
Three steps to your first class
Find a school
28 KSE schools in 10 countries – pick one near you.
Request a trial class
One short form. Your request goes straight to the school.
Train & grow
14 grades from Phase 1 to Punong Guro – your skill sets the pace.
Experience KSE live
Upcoming events
KSE Instructor Camp
· Polizeisportverein Karlsruhe e.V.
Filipino Martial Arts, Pencak Silat Beladiri, Dirty Boxing
Details
KSE Seminar - Guro Jeremy Derenne
· Family Karate Centre
Kali Silat Evolution Seminar - ON.London - Guro Jeremy Derenne.
Details
KSE Seminar - Karlsruhe January 2027
· Polizeisportverein Karlsruhe e.V.
🔥 Start 2027 with KSE! Train with Amaury & Simon in Foundations or Advanced. Honor the tradition. Evolve together. Everyone’s welcome!
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Legacy
Dakilang Guro
Jeff Espinous
1963 – 2026 · Founder of Kali Sikaran and Kali Silat Evolution
“I’m thankful to all the Masters who have influenced me. They have touched me as a Martial Artist but also as a Human being. I will never forget what they gave to me…”— Dakilang Guro Jeff EspinousHis story
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What is Kali Silat Evolution (KSE)?
Kali Silat Evolution is a modern martial art and international community built around personal development. It combines Filipino Kali, Pencak Silat and Muay Boran into one system for empty-hand and weapon-based combat — for self-defense and competitive fighting alike. KSE was created by Dakilang Guro Jeff Espinous, who renamed his system Kali Sikaran to Kali Silat Evolution in 2016.
Do I need martial arts experience to start?
Draft – please review
No. Complete beginners start with the Phase 1 curriculum, and people with experience in other styles are welcome too. Many KSE events — such as the January Seminar with its separate Foundations and Advanced tracks — are explicitly open to newcomers.
How do I start training?
Find a KSE school near you on the schools page, then send a trial class request through this website. Your request goes directly to the school you selected, and the school will contact you to arrange your first session.
What does training cost?
Draft – please review
KSE schools are run locally — often as part of sports clubs — so fees and membership terms are set by each school. Ask your school directly; they will tell you about trial classes, fees and contracts.
Ready for your first class?
Find a KSE school near you and request a trial class – no commitment.