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).
UPCOMING EVENTS
MAGDA INSTITUTE ASSOCIATION INSTRUCTOR CONFERENCE
Open to all active and inactive MI Instructors
For Instructorship inquiries: magdainst@aol.com
March 5-6-7-8, 2026
Time:
Thursday/Friday 10am-3pm
Saturday 12:30pm-5:30pm
Sunday 10am-3pm
At the Magda Institute
Cass Magda’s All Knife All Weekend 2026
Learn the skills and techniques that you will be able to use effectively immediately.
May 2-3, 2026
At the Magda Institute
PAST EVENTS
MIWSD RIP SEMINAR
Readiness – Insite – Preparedness
Premium Self-Defense Training for Women of all levels.
No Experience necessary. All ages Welcome.
- Preventing and escaping grabs and holds.
- Situational environmental awareness techniques.
- Verbal self-defense.
- Improvised weapons.
Featuring: WIWSD Director/Instructor Eleanor Academia-Magda
January 18, 2026
At the Magda Institute
Cass Magda’s JKD Tactics & Strategies
Chi Sao • Wooden Dummy & Trapping Hands Workshop
Cass Magda is one of today’s most respected instructors in JKD in the world today and considered a true heir to the legacy of Bruce Lee.
Bonus: All out-of-town camp attendees, if you come earlier in the week or stay longer, you may attend all classes in the evening at MI, free, for one week.
Recommended: Wear comfortable clothing such as T-shirts, sweats, and running shoes. Also, soft stick and eye protection, Bag gloves and shin guards.
December 6-7, 2025
At the Magda Institute
Cass Magda’s Fighting Tactics of the Masters
Seminar will consist of training 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.
Bonus: All out-of-town camp attendees, if you come earlier in the week or stay longer, you may attend all classes in the evening at MI, free, for one week.
Needed: Rattan sticks, practice dagger, soft sticks and eye protection. Soft sticks available for purchase at seminar.
October 4-5, 2025
At the Magda Institute
Magda Institute All Knife All Weekend
Learn the skills and techniques that you will be able to use effectively immediately.
Bonus: All out-of-town camp attendees, if you come earlier in the week or stay longer, you may attend all classes in the evening at MI, free, for one week.
Needed: Practice dagger & eye protection glasses. Wear comfortable clothing such as T-shirt, sweatpants or shorts.
May 3-4, 2025
Saturday 12:30pm – 5:30pm
Sunday 10am – 3pm
At the Magda Institute
MIWSD RIP SEMINAR
Premium Self-Defense Training for WOMEN OF ALL LEVELS
Featuring MIWSD Director/Instructor ELEANOR ACADEMIA-MAGDA
Direct Bruce Lee Lineage JKD Philosophy/Training
Limited Space – This event will be sold out.
August 17, 2025
At the Magda Institute
Cass Magda’s 22nd 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.
Bonus: All out-of-town camp attendees, if you come earlier in the week or stay longer, you may attend all classes in the evening at MI, free, for one week.
Needed: Practice Dagger, Sarong if Possible.
July 10-11-12-13, 2025
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