Strong foundation
Documented training experience and safe partner skills.
Join the KSD team
A development path—not a licence for sale
Kali Self Defence welcomes serious martial artists and clubs who share our values, want to keep learning and are prepared to build competence through consistent training and direct feedback.
Photo: Kjell Martin Wiestad
Who should apply
Experienced enough to contribute. Humble enough to begin again.
The team is best suited to established instructors, school owners and committed practitioners with a solid background in arts such as Karate, Ju Jitsu, Taekwondo, Kickboxing, BJJ or related systems.
You do not need to leave your existing style. KSD should add perspective and capability while respecting the foundation you already have.
Shared values
Respect, curiosity, responsibility and honest communication.
Long-term intent
A willingness to train, receive feedback and develop over time.
The pathway
Every application is considered individually
Introduce yourself
Tell us about your martial arts background, current role, club and goals.
Initial conversation
We discuss fit, expectations, access to training and the most useful next step.
Train directly
Development combines in-person seminars, guided practice and relevant online resources.
Demonstrate understanding
Progress depends on skill, teaching quality, judgement, safety and the ability to explain principles.
Carry the responsibility
Qualified instructors protect training standards, keep learning and represent KSD with integrity.
Quality first
Rank follows development. It does not replace it.
Joining the team does not create an automatic right to a grade, title, licence or academy status. Those decisions are based on demonstrated ability, time, judgement and trust.
KSD instructors are expected to teach what they understand, state their limits honestly and keep participant safety ahead of ego.
Apply
Send a short, honest introduction
Include your martial arts history, current grade or role, club, location, why KSD interests you and what you hope to develop.