Welcome to the home of Akinyemi Fighting Arts, formerly Mandala Mandirigma, founded by Master Brandon Jordan in 2004. Akinyemi Fighting Arts is an ultra-compatible Filipino-Indonesian based martial art-science linking old-world practice with new world application.
Who are we? We are you, me, the weekend warrior looking for a rush, the seasoned martial artist looking for not only further refinement of martial skills but also more than just techniques, the stay-at-home mom looking for skills to feel safe when going out with her children, the doctor who is looking for a good way to relieve the stress of a busy workload, the woman looking for personal empowerment in her life; we are everyone with an interest in bettering their lives through martial arts…
What are we about? We are both a distance-learning and a local institute of personal development. Our tools include martial arts training, alternative healing methods, mind science and much more. We believe that the martial arts are more than just learning how to kick and punch and gain additional rank. It is about giving people tools that help them live more enriched lives, armed with the confidence and knowledge that what they are learning has unlimited life applications. At the same time, we also realize that it not only takes a community to realize this goal, but more importantly, it takes good character to make this possible. With that said we are selective with whom we teach, and we do require a background check. This is to ensure than the knowledge we are sharing is given to those most deserving rather than those with the most amount of money to spend. You benefit from this by knowing that those you are training with have a similar background and shared goals to yourself, and that the environment you will be training in is safe and free of unnecessary politics and other such distractions. At the end of the day training should be not only fun but also personally enriching with lasting friendships built along the way.
Where are we located? We are located globally, you can find us training in garages, recreation centers, martial arts studios, parks, in our living rooms and backyards, and based out of Seattle, WA as a headquarters. What brings all of us together is a shared vision. This vision says that training should and can be about more than just collecting techniques; it is bigger than any one person, and beyond the barriers of culture, ethnicity or even gender. We are gathered together because of what we believe this can be, and because we are committed to do our part to elevate the practice of martial arts to more than just false bravado, machismo, ego, control, cultism, and fear. We are gathered around one single vision, which is this: Unity Through Diversity, Freedom Not Fear, and Empowerment Over Entrapment. The truth is that the art and its practice and preservation is bigger and more important than any one individual. This is a single goal that can and is being achieved each and every single day by average ordinary people like you and me.
How do we meet this goal? By teaching individuals not customers, by treating students and members as friends not a paycheck, and through a group collective effort rather than a singular approach that places the instructor or instructors as more important than students and the group. We accomplish this by working with each individual to address and meet their specific needs and goals in training and in creating a global network that supports our collective and individual goals through private, semi-private, and size limited workshops (15 maximum). We believe in supporting and developing the person rather than conformity. This is accomplished by having a goal and working alongside other gifted professionals to help you target and address your individual training needs. Whether it be to achieve higher rank, get into the best shape of your life, professional competition, or simply basic self-defense, we can and will help you meet your goals.
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Welcome to the home of Akinyemi Fighting Arts, formerly Mandala Mandirigma, founded by Master Brandon Jordan in 2004. Akinyemi Fighting Arts is an ultra-compatible Filipino-Indonesian based martial art-science linking old-world practice with new world application.
Who are we? We are you, me, the weekend warrior looking for a rush, the seasoned martial artist looking for not only further refinement of martial skills but also more than just techniques, the stay-at-home mom looking for skills to feel safe when going out with her children, the doctor who is looking for a good way to relieve the stress of a busy workload, the woman looking for personal empowerment in her life; we are everyone with an interest in bettering their lives through martial arts…
What are we about? We are both a distance-learning and a local institute of personal development. Our tools include martial arts training, alternative healing methods, mind science and much more. We believe that the martial arts are more than just learning how to kick and punch and gain additional rank. It is about giving people tools that help them live more enriched lives, armed with the confidence and knowledge that what they are learning has unlimited life applications. At the same time, we also realize that it not only takes a community to realize this goal, but more importantly, it takes good character to make this possible. With that said we are selective with whom we teach, and we do require a background check. This is to ensure than the knowledge we are sharing is given to those most deserving rather than those with the most amount of money to spend. You benefit from this by knowing that those you are training with have a similar background and shared goals to yourself, and that the environment you will be training in is safe and free of unnecessary politics and other such distractions. At the end of the day training should be not only fun but also personally enriching with lasting friendships built along the way.
Where are we located? We are located globally, you can find us training in garages, recreation centers, martial arts studios, parks, in our living rooms and backyards, and based out of Seattle, WA as a headquarters. What brings all of us together is a shared vision. This vision says that training should and can be about more than just collecting techniques; it is bigger than any one person, and beyond the barriers of culture, ethnicity or even gender. We are gathered together because of what we believe this can be, and because we are committed to do our part to elevate the practice of martial arts to more than just false bravado, machismo, ego, control, cultism, and fear. We are gathered around one single vision, which is this: Unity Through Diversity, Freedom Not Fear, and Empowerment Over Entrapment. The truth is that the art and its practice and preservation is bigger and more important than any one individual. This is a single goal that can and is being achieved each and every single day by average ordinary people like you and me.
How do we meet this goal? By teaching individuals not customers, by treating students and members as friends not a paycheck, and through a group collective effort rather than a singular approach that places the instructor or instructors as more important than students and the group. We accomplish this by working with each individual to address and meet their specific needs and goals in training and in creating a global network that supports our collective and individual goals through private, semi-private, and size limited workshops (15 maximum). We believe in supporting and developing the person rather than conformity. This is accomplished by having a goal and working alongside other gifted professionals to help you target and address your individual training needs. Whether it be to achieve higher rank, get into the best shape of your life, professional competition, or simply basic self-defense, we can and will help you meet your goals.