A synthesis of the JUN FAN MARTIAL ARTS, FILIPINO MARTIAL ARTS (KALI, ESCRIMA, ARNIS) and the INDONESIAN MARTIAL ARTS (PENTJAK SILAT) forms the nucleus of the curriculum taught as the MAGDA INSTITUTE SYSTEM. The training methods and techniques from other martial arts are also incorporated and utilized in the training process at the MAGDA INSTITUTE e.g. ( SAVATE, BERSILAT MUAYTHAI).
2024 UPCOMING EVENTS
JKD Workshop
Chi Sao, Wooden Dummy & Trapping Hands Workshop
Due to the unique nature of this seminar that requires hands-on with each individual, the number of seminar participants will be limited.
December 7-8, 2024
At the Magda Institute
Magda Institute Fighting Tactics of the Masters
FMA Sparring Seminar
Seminar will consist of drilling and free sparring the strategies/tactics.
October 5-6, 2024
At the Magda Institute
Titans of JKD 4
Jeet Kune Do instructors Chris Kent and Cass Magda will be returning to South Florida for another fantastic training event early in the New Year!
This will sell out. Reserve your spot now!
February 1 – 2, 2025
At Miami Airport Hilton Blue Lagoon
PAST EVENTS
SPECIAL MUSIC – DIALOGUE WORKSHOP
KULINTANG
Ancient Gong / Drum Ensemble Music from the Southern Philippines
Learn about – KULINTANG, this highly specialized, unique ancient traditional music, culture, the distinct musical patterns & melodies, and instruments that have endured throughout the centuries. Beyond the variety of styles, forms and utility, however, resides a powerful essence that KULINTANG music resonates within, a pure experience of Divine Grace. Eleanor penetrates deep into this reality, from years of experience, sharing her deep wisdom & hands-on playing.
Featuring: ELEANOR ACADEMIA-MAGDA, Recording artist, musician
July 27, 2024, Saturday, 3:30 pm – 5:00 pm; Ages 14 – up
At the Magda Institute
JKD/KALI/SILAT SEMINAR
Featuring Guro Cass Magda
Held at Mid-Michigan Academy of Martial Arts
September 21-22, 2024
10am – 4:30pm
At the Magda Institute
Cass Magda’s All Knife All Weekend
Each knife seminar weekend is different every time. Learn the skills and techniques that you will be
able to use effectively immediately.
June 22-23, 2024
At the Magda Institute
MIWSD RIP SEMINAR
Premium Self-Defense Training for WOMEN OF ALL LEVELS. No Experience necessary. All ages Welcome.
Featuring: MIWSD Director / Instructor ELEANOR ACADEMIA-MAGDA
July 21, 2024
At the Magda Institute
Magda Institute JKD Workshop
Chi Sao, Wooden Dummy & Trapping Hands Workshop
December 2-3, 2023
At the Magda Institute
Cass Magda’s 21st Annual Buka Jalan Silat Camp
4 days of concentrated training in Indonesian Martial Arts!
Featuring Silat Buka Jalan. A unique method of self-defense incorporating the strategies, techniques and training methods of Javanese, Sumatran and Malaysian silat styles. Don’t miss this one time premium event.
April 25-28, 2024
At the Magda Institute
MIWSD PRESENCE TRAINING SERIES
MI GRAPPLING WORKSHOP
Eleanor Academia-Magda Intructor
November 11, 2023
At the Magda Institute
FMA SPARRING SEMINAR
Fighting Tactics of the Masters
Seminar will consist of drilling and free sparring the strategies/tactics.
Guro Cass knew and trained with many of the masters seen in Dan Inosanto’s book The Filipino Martial Arts. This seminar will honor their arts’ strategies and techniques.
October 21-22, 2023
At the Magda Institute
MIWSD PRESENCE TRAINING SERIES
JKD Workshop
Instructor: Eleanor Academia-Magda
July 15, 2023
3-6pm
MIWSD RIP SEMINAR
Readiness – Insight – Preparedness
Featuring MIWSD Director/Instructor: Eleanor Academia-Magda
Direct Bruce Lee Lineage JKD Philosophy/Training
September 17, 2023
8:30am – Welcome/Check-in
9am – 2pm Training
Cass Magda’s All-Knife All-Weekend
Every knife Seminar weekend is different every time
Learn the skills and techniques that you will be able to use effectively immediately
June 24-25, 2023
Saturday 1pm – 5:30pm
Sunday 11am – 3:30pm
MIWSD PRESENCE TRAINING SERIES
Kali Lock-Flow Workshop
Instructor: Eleanor Academia-Magda
May 13, 2023
3-6pm
Four Days of Concentrated Training in Indonesian Martial Arts!
Featuring Silat Buka Jalan. A unique method of self-defense incorporating the strategies, techniques and training methods of Javanese, Sumatran and Malaysian silat styles.Don’t miss this one time premium event.
MIWSD PRESENCE TRAINING SERIES
Buka Jalan Silat Workshop
Instructor: Eleanor Academia-Magda
March 18, 2023
3-6pm
Magda Institute JKD
Chi Sao, Wooden Dummy & Trapping Hands Workshop
One Day Only
Sunday December 11, 2022
MIWSD PRESENCE Training Series: MI GRAPPLING
Specialized Areas Enhancing Higher Skill Development
Eleanor Academia-Magda: Instructor
November 19, 2022
FMA SPARRING SEMINAR
Fighting Tactics of the Masters
Seminar will consist of drilling and free sparring the strategies/tactics.
Guro Cass knew and trained with many of the masters seen in Dan Inosanto’s book The Filipino Martial Arts. This seminar will honor their arts’ strategies and techniques.
October 15-16, 2022
MIWSD RIP SEMINAR 2022
READINESS, INSIGHT, PREPAREDNESS
Premium Self-Defense Training for WOMEN OF ALL LEVELS.
Featuring: MIWSD Director/Instructor
ELEANOR ACADEMIA-MAGDA
Direct Bruce Lee Lineage JKD Philosophy/Training
August 21, 2022
Cass Magda’s All Knife All Weekend
Every knife weekend is different every time. Learn the skills and techniques that you will be able to use effectively immediately.
July 16 – 17, 2022
MIWSD PRESENCE Training Series: KALI LOCK FLOW
Specialized Areas Enhancing Higher Skill Development
Eleanor Academia-Magda: Instructor
June 18, 2022
Cass Magda’s 19th Annual Silat Camp
Featuring Silat Buka Jalan. A unique method of selfdefense incorporating the strategies, techniques and training methods of Javanese, Sumatran and Malaysian silat styles. Don’t miss this one time premium event.
May 19-22, 2022