Modern Martial Arts cross-training with the character building philosophies of a Traditional Martial Art.

Covering both Weapons & Empty Hands, we teach practical methods of self defense to Civilians, Law Enforcement and Security Personnel.  Our curriculums start with teaching the practical Application side of your training first.  
What works right here, right now.  As you progress further and increase your skill level, you will progress into the
Attribute development or artistic side of the martial arts.

Located in Lansing, MI., we offer group classes, private lessons, public seminars & private workshops.

K.S.K. Martial Arts is owned and operated by Sensei-Guro T. Kent Nelson, head instructor of the school.  
Nelson's DVDs have sold in numerous countries around the world, and he was a contributor to the book
 "The Way To Black Belt".  He teaches public martial arts seminars as well as instructs Law Enforcement Officers in defensive tactics.  He is the only civilian in the history of the state of Michigan to be endorsed by the Michigan Sheriff's Association.

Starting the martial arts when he was 7 years old, T. Kent Nelson has trained in many disciplines from all over the world including the Philippines, Indonesia, Malaysia, China, Japan, Brazil and Okinawa. He has studied with 20 different teachers in his 25 years of training including the legendary Dan Inosanto, Sensei Tadashi Yamashita, Sifu Paul Vunak,
Taika Seiyu Oyata, Sifu David Hatch and Shawn Kitzman.

Sensei-Guro T. Kent Nelson has formed an excellent Empty-Hand & Weapons curriculum based on his own personal interpretations of the arts he studies. His Empty-Hand  curriculum, “Kai-Shin” (Open-Mind), encompasses five areas:
Striking, Clinching, Trapping, Manipulation and Grappling. 
It draws from the techniques of
 Silat, Suikendo, Jun Fan Kickboxing, Muay Thai, Western Boxing, Filipino Panantukan & Dumog, Jiu-Jitsu, and the US Navy SEAL R.A.T. system.

Guro Nelson's weapons curriculum, “Armas-Kali” (Weapon Hand Motion), is a blend of ideas and training methods found in several different weapon systems such as Inosanto-LaCoste Kali, Arnis,
Punyo Mano Kali, the principles of Balintawak, Atienza Kali, Sayoc Kali and Okinawan Kobudo. 
It teaches the Single & Double stick, knife, sword, stick & knife combination as well the staff.
  It is an art of both grace & power.
Sensei-Guro T. Kent Nelson is Available To Teach Seminars
At Your Location