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Nik teaches a Kali Knife Seminar in Elgin, IL. A mix of martial arts veterans and absolute newcomers.

Nik Farooqui is a senior ranking instructor in Jeet Kune Do and Kali. But what makes his training unique from many of the other instructors is that he is able to functionalize his training and relate it to the real world. No magical martial arts training for the secret ninja-society, but solid training for those who want to improve their martial arts and self defense skills.

Nik has owned multiple martial arts academies and is respected as a leading instructor in the Jeet Kune Do and Kali community. His work is often featured in publications, magazines, podcasts and online forums for the martial arts community. It was Nik’s in depth knowledge and expression of JKD and Kali that S2 Strategic Defense began, using his intricate knowledge of the short blade to build a following.

You may be asking why we have placed the Martial Arts page on our S2 Strategic Defense website. The answer is simple, most people look at martial arts as either today’s popular mixed martial arts, or the old traditional martial arts like Karate and Tae Kwon Do. And either of those may be suited for the right person, but martial arts is far beyond any of those two. Don’t forget that the word “martial” comes before the word “art.”  Quality training here is bridged with our tactical courses, edged weapons courses, firearms training. They are all a part of the puzzle.

Do you want to learn martial arts:

  • Bruce Lee’s Jeet Kune Do
  • Filipino Kali and Weapons
  • Striking, Trapping, and Joint Manipulation
  • Ground Fighting (from Brazilian Jiu Jitsu)
  • Instructor Training Available.

There are many benefits to being a martial arts practitioner even beyond the fighting aspect. Martial arts training can help you with fitness, weight loss, confidence, mental clarity, problem solving, coordination, and overall well being. The difference between fighting and martial arts is that only one of them is a lifestyle. You can pick.

Although Nik Farooqui is often booked far in advance for seminars, consulting and other business; he does provide opportunities for people to train directly with him. You can set up a private lesson, private group training, virtual lesson, seminar, or 2 day camps. You will love every second of training with Nik!! That is guaranteed!

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