Rooted in Resistance 2025 Summer Intensive

**Rooted in Resistance!**

Join us **June 19–22** for our **third annual gathering**, celebrating the warrior traditions of **Africa, the African Diaspora, Southeast Asia, the Middle East, South Asia, and beyond**!

This year, we’ve **expanded the event**, featuring **more instructors, a wider range of martial arts from around the world, multiple tournaments, and a diverse selection of local vendors**.

Immerse yourself in the **history, culture, and movement** of these martial traditions. Don’t miss this opportunity to **train, compete, connect, and support local businesses**!

We’re finalizing the details for this incredible event—**stay tuned for updates!**

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Date: June 19th (Juneteenth) – June 22nd

Location: Texas Empowerment Academy – Harris Branch Campus

📍 5800 E Parmer Ln, Pflugerville, TX 78660

We are excited to announce that we have partnered with Texas Empowerment Academy, which has graciously agreed to host our event at their Harris Branch campus in North Austin.

We are deeply grateful to the Texas Empowerment Academy for opening its doors to our gathering and look forward to future collaborations!

For more information about the academy, visit their website: Texas Empowerment Academy.

Workshops

African and Diasporic Arts

Esgrima de Machete y Bordon (Colombian Machete Fencing)

Afro Cuban and Afro Puerto Rican Arts: Kokobale, Kokolembe, Juego de Mani, Kalinda

Tire Machet (Haitian Machete Fencing)

52 Blocks

Capoeira

Morengy Kickboxing

Southeast Asian Arts

Satria Fighting Arts

Silat

South Texas Kali Escrima

South Asian/Indian

Gatka***

Kalaripayyatu***

East Asian

Bujinkan Budo Taijitsu

Europe and the Americas

Savate***

Hungarian Sabre***

Bayonet

Self-Defense/Tactical Arts

Primal Legacy Afrikan Martial Arts

* means we are still waiting for confirmation on these classes*

**Returning Instructors**

Mike Rogers (Tire Machet)

Coach Taqqee Khabir (Satria Fighting Arts)

Guru Doug Marsh (South Texas Kali Escrima)

Coach Lyte Burly (52 Blocks)

Coach Khalil Muhammad (Primal Legacy Afrikan Martial Arts)

Sensei David Marshal (Bujinkan Budo Taijitsu)

New Instructors

Jeffery 'DaShade' Johnson (Stage Combat and Fight Choreography)

Hamilton Stone (Bayonet)

Patrick Olsten (Capoeira Angola)

Isa Martell (Bayt Al Asad: Middle Eastern Combat Arts)

Featured Instructors

Maestro Miguel Lourido (Esgrima de machete y bordon)

Maestro Miguel Quijano (Juego de Mani, Kokobale, Kalinda)

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Texas Empowerment Academy, 5800 East Parmer Lane, Pflugerville, United States