MCKG (MC Kali Group) Martial Arts in Wigan
At Mel Corrigan’s Kali Group, we teach a range of martial arts to suit you, including Kali (stick and knife weapons training), Panatukan (Filipino Boxing), Indonesian martial art Silat, Bruce Lee’s Jun Fan Gung Fu Jeet Kune Do concepts (JKD), STX Kickboxing (Savate Thai Cross Training), Muay Thai (Thai Boxing), Erik Paulson’s CSW (Combat Submission Wrestling) which incorporates MMA, no-gi grappling, catch-wrestling and Greco-Roman wrestling and Erik Paulson’s BJJ system, Combat Submission Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.
Martial Arts Taught at MCKG
Combat Submission Wrestling
Erik Paulson’s Combat Submission Wrestling (CSW) draws from Kali, Silat, Shoot Wrestling, Jun Fan, Catch Wrestling and other grappling arts. We include hitting and trapping on the ground, choking, arm and leg locks, submissions and takedowns from a standing position.
STX Kickboxing
Savate Thai Cross Training (STX Kickboxing) is an effective hybrid striking system developed by Erik Paulson that utilises elbows, punches and knees from Boxing, Panantukan, Jeet Kune Do, Savate and Muay Thai.
Combat Submission BJJ
Combat Submission Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (CSBJJ) is a gi-based grappling system developed by Erik Paulson (5th degree black belt under Rigan Michado) that utilises the full arsenal of the grappling arts for a dynamic, multi-layered approach to newaza. Learn how to takedown, control and submit your opponent.
Kali
Kali is a weapon based Filipino martial art. Training includes many categories of weaponry and complete empty hand training.
Jeet Kune Do
Bruce Lee and Dan Inosanto researched every martial art they could. Bruce’s Jeet Kune Do system is known for its economy of motion and integration of arts. The areas practiced include Kickboxing, Trapping and Grappling.
Muay Thai
The National sport of Thailand, Muay Thai fighters have been called the “Kings of the Ring”. They may strike any part of the body with kicks, knees, punches and elbows: an awesome offence and constant concentration on defensive Structure.
Silat
Throughout South East Asia, Silat describes a whole host of martial concepts and systems which include the use of bladed weapons, strikes, throws and joint manipulations. From Silat we concentrate on an exact understanding of leverage and body positioning.
Core Fitness
Improve your strength with our core fitness classes run by instructor Emma Corrigan. We use a variety of equipment, from battle ropes to kettlebells, to improve fitness and increase strength.
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Certified Martial Arts Instruction from Mel Corrigan
Benefits of Martial Arts include:
- Self-defence
- Concentration
- Self-awareness
- Self-discipline
- Improve fitness and overall health
- Become stronger
- Control weight
- Develop confidence
Latest News
Team MCKG Compete at All Stars BJJ Manchester Pro in April 2023
Seven CSW students from MCKG competed at the All Stars BJJ Manchester Pro event at Platt Lane Sports Complex on 29th April 2023. Five of the students made their competitive debut and put in great performances against competitors from around the UK. Mike Scott competed...
Mitch’s Weight Loss Journey at MCKG
We're pleased to share Mitch's weight loss journey, which has seen him lose over 3 stone in just over 18 months. When Mitch started training with us, he weighed 16st 10lbs (106kg). Through attending MCKG twice a week, initially doing STX Kickboxing and BJJ classes, he...
Ian Wins Double Silver In Debut at All Stars BJJ Manchester 2023
MCKG CSW students Ian McCluskey and Lee Johnson attended the Allstars BJJ Winter North Edition at Castle Leisure Centre in Bury on Sunday 5th February 2023 to compete against other grapplers from around the North West and the UK. Ian entered both gi and no-gi...