Welcome to Blackbird Training Group!

Blackbird Training Group teaches weapons-based martial arts in Richland, Washington, and we test what we teach. Our classes cover Filipino Kali (stick, knife, and sword), Scottish broadsword and British military sabre, and the empty-hand skills that tie it all together. You learn the fundamentals through drills, then put them to work in sparring from your first weeks, at a contact level that fits your experience. We spar lightly every class and go full contact once a month for students who are ready, with protective gear throughout. No experience is needed. If you show up curious and willing to get hit with a padded stick, we will teach you the rest. Try a free week and see how we train.

 

We Fight Well With Others.....

The Art of Kali

Learn the fighting arts of the Philippines!  Sword, knife, and empty hand.

Scottish Broadsword

Fight like a Highlander!  Focus is on Scottish broadsword, British military sabre, and use of the targe (shield). 

Self-Protection

Learn the skills to protect yourself in the modern world!

Frequently Asked Questions

What services do you offer?

We offer private and group instruction to help turn martial artists into fighters through weekly classes in Scottish Broadsword Fencing, and Pekiti Tirsia Kali.  We also offer private individual training, seminars open to the community, as well as custom designed seminars for your group or business.  Also, keep an eye out for our Women's Self-Defense seminar series we host quarterly.  It's some of the best women's self-defense material out there.

You teach fighting with weapons?

Yes we do.  Sword, knife, tomahawk, spear, impact weapons, flexible weapons, tactical pens, rocks, chopsticks, and really sharp pieces of paper.  The goal is that you should be able to pick up anything and understand how to use it in a fight.

Aren't swords for nerds?

Honestly we think they are for everybody, but that said... Yes, yes they are..... and that is OK.  While we don't think learning swordsmanship is terribly applicable to the modern world, the pursuit of being a great swordsman is a perfectly acceptable pursuit..... nerd.  Additionally, the overlap bewteen RPG player, Nerd, and Martial artist is significant.  Turns out, our instructors check all these boxes.  Huzzah!

"Really a great place to learn weapons based martial arts. They do everything from stick fighting to steel sword based fencing. The instructors are all fantastic and hail from other various backgrounds so you get a wealth of different perspectives."

~ Matthew L.

 

"Great, unique place that offers more than your standard martial arts experience. They offer classes in Pikiti-Tirsia Kali, and if you want to learn more than just the "art" and do some real sparring, this is the place to be! They also have self defense classes and broadsword classes. The instructors are all very friendly, and the atmosphere is laid back and informal. I really appreciate the informal approach because it encourages students to ask questions and get real one-on-one experience with the instructors. I highly recommend this school to anyone looking for a unique and practical martial arts experience."

~Deseree T.

Location

Blackbird Training Group

We practice at the Richland Dojo.  Our Mat space is in the North Room.

1930 Saint St, Richland, WA 99352