This program provides an in depth foundation of knowledge for participants to become a confident instructor in brain based movement methods. Review materials in your own time, complete assignments & activities as you wish and engage with our community.

  • Learn Kali content from both our online courses & the Inosanto Method curriculum..

  • Explore & translate the science with easy to follow videos & presentations.

  • Learn from multiple teaching styles & systems..

CHOOSE YOUR PLAN

We offer various ways to get involved. From monthly subscriptions to pay in full access.

Program Structure & Details

This course is based around three main modules; Kali Ability, Teaching Ability & Scientific Knowledge.

  • Modular Self Paced Program

    Once enrolled you gain access to ALL Cognitive Kali virtual programs & ALL previous recordings for 1 year. Participate when you can, review what you like & build your knowledge & skill sets in your own time. We have moved to this method to accommodate all time zones & schedules due to increased international interest.

  • Complete Requirements

    Throughout the year you can complete the requirements to become eligible to be assessed to become a Certified Cognitive Kali Instructor. From posting videos of yourself practicing & teaching to short written & question based assignments each module has its own minimum requirements for completion.

  • Instructor Assessments

    This certification is not the quite same as other certifications often seen in the martial arts or wellness industry. Completing this course does NOT make you a Certified Instructor, but prepares you for testing. Once all program requirements have been completed you apply to become certified & complete the instructor assessments.

Program Leaders

Founder & Head Instructor Paul McCarthy

Paul McCarthy, has been studying movement for over 25 years, from coaching a variety of sports & running children's sports camps in the UK to studying Kinesiology at Indiana University & providing customized movement consulting for various clients in the US. His qualifications include two Masters degrees, a Brain Health Trainer certification & he is currently a Level 2 Functional Movement Systems coach. He has been the Director of the UCLA Martial Arts Program since 2009, is a Senior Associate Instructor & Black Belt in Kali with the Inosanto International Martial Arts Instructors Association & has been studying multiple martial arts for over 25 years.

NeuroCognition Advisor Adam Taggart

Adam is a Senior Research Specialist for the University of Michigan, primarily working for the Gateway to Global aging project. He completed his PhD in Kinesiology, focusing on the neuro-cognitive effects of exercise, specifically martial arts, in June of 2023. Originally training in Kung Fu & Kickboxing from a young age, Adam met founder Paul McCarthy during his first visit to the Inosanto Academy in 2012, where he also discovered a passion for Kali & Jeet Kune Do.

Meet some of our current certified Instructors...

Guest Instructor Javier Corral

Javier Corral combines his work as a health psychologist with his doctoral research in clinical psychology, and his work as a martial arts instructor. His martial arts background includes Filipino martial arts, civilian and professional self-defense systems, and Historical European Martial Arts. As a link between his interests, he found Cognitive Kali, and began training in this method with Paul McCarthy. He currently teaches Cognitive Kali workshops at the University of Burgos in Spain.

Apprentice Instructor (Level 1) Glenn Swindlehurst

Glenn is currently a university lecturer in initial teacher training in the UK, specializing in Physical Education. He has been studying martial arts for over 30 years and holds instructor qualifications in Filipino Martial arts (FMA/Kali), Jun Fan Gung Fu/JKD and Japanese Ju-Jitsu.

Guest Instructor Greg Hainer

Greg's passion for martial arts begins with the philosophies of Bruce Lee in particular. He regularly trains in & holds ranks across a multitude of disciplines such as Jeet Kune Do, Muay Thai, Kali, Savate, Kickboxing, Shooto-MMA, Ju Jitsu, & Silat. He has had the opportunity to learn from such legendary martial arts instructors as; Yorinaga Nakamura, Dan Inosanto, Salem Assli, Taky Kimura & many others. Currently, Gregory is a Martial Arts Instructor at UCLA and is an Apprentice Level 2 Instructor with Cognitive Kali. Gregory’s other passions include music & sound. He has been an award winning professional in the music, audio, & post sound industries for over 30 years & as an educator for over 10 years. He has worked for & with many of the top entertainment studios in Hollywood & now has his own boutique recording, post sound, & music facility (SCORPIO SOUND) in Los Angeles.

PROGRAM CONTENT

Below are all of the resources provided to you while a candidate in the Instructor Development Program.

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MAXIMIZE YOUR LEARNING...

Whether in Kali, Kinesiology or general martial arts training, private 1:1 (or small group) coaching sessions will provide you with the training needed to ensure success! Also check out our bundled Certificate Programs for those looking to boost their knowledge in specific areas.