Welcome
Welcome to Phoenix Martial Arts of Connecticut, a private training facility in Enfield, CT specializing in Chinese, Filipino, Indonesian, and the Jun Fan Martial Arts. Our school culture is founded on three beliefs: lineage, tradition, and transmission. We honor the source of our knowledge, preserve the methods entrusted to us, and pass them on through direct hands on instruction and constant dedicated practice.
We are proud to be affiliated with Sifu Greg Pichardo's Phoenix Martial Arts Association and Sifu Cass Magda's Magda Institute Association.
Disciplines
JEET KUNE DO
KALI - ESCRIMA - ARNIS
BUKA JALAN PENTJAK SILAT
Jeet Kune Do is the expression of Bruce Lee’s personal martial arts philosophy. It integrates diverse global combat styles into a singular, fluid system focused on efficiency and adaptability.
A combat-proven art from the Philippines featuring sophisticated weaponry and empty-hand defense. This highly efficient system is renowned for keeping the region unconquered for centuries.
Silat is an intricate Indonesian art known for unique multiple joint locking, sweeping, and throwing maneuvers. It features complex footwork and devastating ground-fighting tactics.
Testimonials
Colleague and Peers praise Phoenix Martial Arts and Sifu Nate for deep knowledge, high-level skill, and dedication to the arts.
"Sifu Nate is a true seeker of knowledge, a superb representative of Serrada Esrima and an phenomenal martial artist. Anyone looking for a quality Martial Artist with incredible skills and great humility should seek him out".
Guro Anthony Disarro
Senior Instructor in Kosho Kenpo and Serrada Escrima
"One of the most knowledgeable Martial Artists I have ever met. He knows so much of so many different styles and more importantly can demonstrate them".
Sifu Greg Pichardo
Chief Instructor of Phoenix Martial Arts
"Nate is without a doubt one of the best martial artists around. He is a true hidden gem with world class talent".
Guro George Chaber
JKD / Kali / Silat Instructor
The "Backyard" Experience
Phoenix Martial Arts is a private training academy where quality instruction takes precedence over class size. Inspired by the traditional martial arts kwoon, training is conducted in a small-group environment that allows for direct mentorship, hands-on coaching, and meaningful relationships between instructor and student. The goal is not simply to teach techniques, but to help students develop a deeper understanding of movement, timing, adaptability, and the principles that unite the martial arts.
