“It’s important you understand that first it’s your skill level that matters, not the time you spend with us… Your skill reflects your commitment… The technical standard of the Kali Silat Evolution should be preserved as the highest standard possible…“
Dakilang Guro
Jean Francois “Jeff“ Espinous
In my mind, Filipino Martial Arts is not only a weapons system. It's a true Warrior Arts with all the fighting aspects. I find the FMA as one of the most organized and rational Fighting Systems. It's practical, efficient and at the same time it has given me the opportunity to create and define myself as a Martial Artist.
KSE is not only FMA. It's also heavily influenced by Pencak Silat, Muay Boran and Western Boxing. Each of these Arts works together... They complete each other with their personal values...
I truly believe that KSE should enable my students to create on their own, to define on their own... Martial Arts should help us to find our ability to adapt to any given situation. Find our way to survive in any situation... KSE more than techniques... It's a state of mind...
Kali Silat Evolution... Be in Motion...
BEGINNER
Phase 1 and Phase 2
White & Black Uniform
Understanding of the KSE Program.
Minimum 4 months with consistent training after last graduation per Phase.
Valid KSE Yearly membership
Minimum participation at 1 KSE seminar or KSE workshop a year
INTERMEDIATE
Phase 3 - Phase 4
Yellow & Black Uniform
Understanding of the KSE Program.
Minimum 6 months with consistent training after last graduation per Phase.
Valid KSE Yearly membership
Minimum participation at 1 KSE seminar or KSE workshop a year
ADVANCED
Phase 5 - Phase 6
Red & Black Uniform
Understanding of the KSE Program.
Minimum 9 months with consistent training after last graduation per Phase.
Valid KSE Yearly membership
Minimum participation at 1 KSE Seminar or National Camp a year
KADUA GURO
Apprentice Instructor / 1. Dan
Black Uniform
Understanding of the KSE Program Phase 7
Be in active member of the KSE
Minimum 1 year of consistent training after last graduation
Minimum participation at 1 KSE National Camp or Instructor Camp with Dakilang Guro Jeff Espinous a year
MADUNONG GURO
Associate Instructor / 2. Dan
Black Uniform
Understanding of the KSE Program Phase 8
Be in active member of the KSE
Minimum 2 years of consistent training after last graduation
Minimum participation at 1 KSE National Camp or Instructor Camp with Dakilang Guro Jeff Espinous a year
KATULONG GURO
Full Instructor / 3. Dan
Black Uniform
Understanding of the KSE Program Phase 9
Be in active member of the KSE
Minimum 3 years of consistent training after last graduation
Minimum participation at 1 KSE International Camp or Instructor Camp with Dakilang Guro Jeff Espinous a year
KATALUNGAN GURO
Senior Instructor / 4. Dan
Black Uniform
Understanding of the KSE Program Phase 10
Be in active member of the KSE
Minimum 4 years of consistent training after last graduation
Minimum participation at 1 KSE International Camp or Instructor Camp with Dakilang Guro Jeff Espinous a year
GURO
Chief Instructor / 5. Dan
Black Uniform
Minimum 5 years of consistent training after last graduation
Be in active member of the KSE
Rank given only by Dakilang Guro Jeff Espinous
Minimum participation at 1 KSE International Camp or Instructor Camp with Dakilang Guro Jeff Espinous a year
LAHONG GURO
Expert / 6. Dan
Black Uniform
Minimum 6 years of consistent training after last graduation
Be in active member of the KSE
Rank given only by Dakilang Guro Jeff Espinous
Minimum participation at 1 KSE International Camp or Instructor Camp with Dakilang Guro Jeff Espinous a year
MASIRIB GURO
Master / 7. Dan
Black Uniform
Minimum 7 years of consistent training after last graduation
Be in active member of the KSE
Rank given only by Dakilang Guro Jeff Espinous
PUNONG GURO
Grand Master / 8. Dan
Black Uniform
Minimum 8 years of consistent training after last graduation
Be in active member of the KSE
Rank given only by Dakilang Guro Jeff Espinous
DAKILANG GURO
Founder
Black Uniform
