Marcus Charles

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About Marcus Charles

MARCUS CHARLES OF SOUTHSIDE KALI Marcus Charles is an JKD/Kali weapons, and self-defense instructor. He has taught various Military, Law Enforcement, and civilian agencies. Marcus has been training and teaching since the age of 20. He fell in love with physical fitness at the age of 16 afer seeing and reading about Arnold Schwarzenegger. His love of bodybuilding changed to martial arts after reading an article in Muscle and Fitness magazine about Arnold's admiration of Bruce Lee. Living on the Southside of Chicago and being a security bouncer for may years, Marcus has had many encounters where he has had to defend himself. His goal for his students is to give back all his experience and knowledge to help them grow and achieve their full potential. Specialties: JKD/Kali - Self-Defense - CSW - Personal Training Programs: PROGRAMS: Inosanto Martial Art Blend JKD Grappling Association Larry Hartsell CSW ( combat Submission Wrestling) STX (Savate Thai cross) Erik Paulson PFS ( Progressive fighting Systems) Paul Vunak MKG ( Minnesota Kali Group) Rick Faye ISSA & ACE certified to guide you in your fitness needs, weight loss, strength training etc. Certification and or training in any or all systems with the Southside Kali twist! CREDENTIALS:* Senior Training Officer of Progressive Fighting Systems * Senior Instructor under Paul Vunak * Senior Instructor under Thomas Cruse * Full Instructor Under Larry Hartsell * Illinois Director for JKD Grappling Association * Associate Instructor under Dan Inosanto * Pro Coach 1 under Erik Paulson * Lead Pro Coach for Illinois of CSW * Instructor Level One under Rick Faye's MKG * Instructor Candidate under Francis Fong * Pekiti Tirsia International * Giron Escrima Affiliate