Saratoga Martial Arts Festival

Saratoga Martial Arts Festival For over 20 year the Saratoga Martial Arts Festival has been the NY Capital Region's premier martial arts event.

Preliminary schedule is out!
05/13/2026

Preliminary schedule is out!

We know you've been asking for the SMAF schedules for a while. We've plugged all of the info into our advanced SM(AI)F a...
05/13/2026

We know you've been asking for the SMAF schedules for a while. We've plugged all of the info into our advanced SM(AI)F and generated these amazing (tentative) line ups!

2026 SMAF is next weekend! Join us May 16โ€“17 at the Holiday Inn in Saratoga Springs, NY for one of the Northeast's longe...
05/10/2026

2026 SMAF is next weekend! Join us May 16โ€“17 at the Holiday Inn in Saratoga Springs, NY for one of the Northeast's longest-running martial arts gatherings โ€” over 20 years strong!

Two days of hands-on workshops covering striking, grappling, weapons, self-defense, and more โ€” taught by a world-class lineup of Master Instructors.

In addition to many returning favorites, we are excited to have Doug Marcaida (History Channel's Forged in Fire), Terry Dow (Superfoot System), Allen Wong (mixing Kung Fu & BJJ), and William Luciano (who has something special planned) back to teach after some years away.

We've also got some exciting new additions including Rolando Garcia (Jeet Kune Do & Bowie Knife) and Rob Terlizzi (sport & combat sambo).

๐Ÿ—“ Saturday, May 16 | 8amโ€“5pm ๐Ÿ—“ Sunday, May 17 | 8amโ€“1pm ๐Ÿฝ Saturday Night Banquet with the Instructional Staff

All backgrounds, styles, and experience levels welcome!

๐ŸŽŸ Preregister now and save up to $25 โ€” both days just $215.
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๐Ÿ‘‰ More details at https://www.saratogafestival.com/

01/30/2026

Past SMAF'ers: What brings you back each year?

Do you have advice for folks who haven't been before?

May and Michael Williams are returning to teach at SMAF 2026. Michael and May met while training in the Philippines. In ...
01/21/2026

May and Michael Williams are returning to teach at SMAF 2026. Michael and May met while training in the Philippines. In 1996 they established the Martial Arts Research Institute in Salem, Massachusetts (https://www.combatkalisilat.com/Home%20CCnew.html).

Both Williams hold upper and teaching ranks in a variety of martial arts, including: Baringin Sakti Pencak Silat, Dekiti Tirsia Siradas Kali, Master Instructor, and Oido De Caburata Arnis.

To give you a sense of what they will be doing, the last time they were at SMAF (in 2024) they taught workshops on:
* Harimau Silat Baringin Sakti
* Kendang Silat of Kuntao
* Dekiti Tirsia Siradas Kali

And as past attendees know, the Williams are kind and sweet people... until they put a sarong or have a weapon in their hands!

The new year is just around the corner, and it brings a new SMAF. This year's SMAF is set for May 16th and 17th, 2026. T...
12/01/2025

The new year is just around the corner, and it brings a new SMAF. This year's SMAF is set for May 16th and 17th, 2026. The website will be up and running soon. And we're excited to make the first instructor announcement: Fighting Spirit Martial Arts & Fitness's Ken Casamento.

Ken is a long-time attendee and assisting instructor at SMAF. Ken has been training in martial arts for over 15 years, specializing in Kyokushin Karate at Fighting Spirit Karate. He holds a Black belt (Shodan) in Kyokushin Karate and Krav Maga.

Ken is an experienced Kyokushin instructor and a USA Boxingโ€“certified coach working closely with world-champion fighters and students to develop strong fundamentals, effective striking, and mental toughness. He takes pride in preparing students for Kyokushin competition while fostering discipline, confidence, and respect both inside and outside the dojo.

As a Krav Maga instructor, Ken focuses on practical self-defense, situational awareness, and realistic combat scenarios. His teaching emphasizes composure under pressure and developing the skills needed to respond effectively in real-world situations.

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11/03/2025

On this episode of THE MARTIAL THEORY PODCAST

Bill Luciano of Pai Lum Kung Fu!

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10/23/2025

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