Xmas Special 2026
End-of-year event for all associated styles within KaliFMA!
The Kali Sikaran Australia Xmas Special has become one of our most anticipated events of the year.
It's our opportunity to bring everyone together, celebrate another year of progress, enjoy some great training and, most importantly, have a good time!
Throughout the year, there's plenty of focus on developing skills, working through the curriculum and preparing for gradings. Xmas Special is different.
The hard work is done. Now it's time to enjoy ourselves!
Friday, 27 November | State Gradings
We kick off the weekend with our annual State Gradings, giving students the opportunity to demonstrate their progress and achievements.
It's the final push before we put the grading curriculum aside and shift our focus to enjoying the weekend.
Note that you will be invited to grading by your instructor if you are considered ready.
Saturday, 28 November | Xmas Special Training
Saturday is all about training for the sheer enjoyment of it!
No grading pressure, no curriculum deadlines and no need to worry about what's coming up in the next assessment.
Instead, we get to explore, experiment, revisit favourite techniques, discover something new and enjoy training alongside friends and fellow Kali Sikaran practitioners.
It's a chance for students and instructors from our different clubs to come together, share experiences and simply enjoy what brought us into martial arts in the first place.
Saturday | Kali FMA Association AGM
Following Saturday's training, we'll hold the Annual General Meeting of the Kali FMA Association.
This is an opportunity to review the past year, discuss plans and priorities for the future, and give members an opportunity to participate in the direction and development of the association.
We encourage all association members to attend and have their voices heard.
Saturday Evening | Thai Banquet & Annual Awards
After a day on the training floor, it's time to relax!
Our Thai banquet brings everyone together around the table for an evening of excellent food, laughter, friendship and celebration.
We'll also present our annual awards, recognising some of the people, achievements and contributions that have made the year special.
It's our opportunity to acknowledge the people who make our Kali Sikaran community what it is.
Why We Love Xmas Special
We've traditionally scheduled Xmas Special ahead of the busy end-of-year rush, deliberately avoiding the December chaos of workplace Christmas functions, school commitments, sporting club celebrations and family events.
We want everyone to have the opportunity to enjoy the weekend without having to juggle a dozen competing commitments.
For us, Xmas Special isn't just another seminar or training weekend.
It's our way of finishing the year together, celebrating what we've achieved and remembering that martial arts should also be fun!
We look forward to seeing everyone there!
What to Bring | Training Gear
We'll be exploring a variety of training methods and techniques throughout the day, so make sure you're prepared.
- Training sticks
- Training blades
- Gloves
- Mouth guard
- Any other protective equipment and training gear you normally use
The Armoury will be open!
Need to replace some worn-out equipment or add something new to your training bag?
We'll have a selection of training gear and equipment available for purchase throughout the event.
Event Schedule
The detailed schedule is coming soon!
We'll publish the full timetable, including grading arrangements, training sessions, AGM and banquet details, as we get closer to the event.