EMPOWERING THROUGH CONNECTION & RESILIENCE
Adhika’s workshop offerings are designed to build community, celebrate Filipino heritage, and foster empowerment through culturally rooted learning experiences. From Arnis (Filipino Martial Arts) workshops that explore historical significance, self-defense, and trauma-informed movement, to wellness workshops that help Filipino newcomers to Canada connect, find support, and thrive in a new environment, these programs blend cultural education with personal growth and community building.
Arnis (Filipino Martial Arts) Workshops
In collaboration with the Combat Science: Warrior of Arts, we offer workshops on Arnis to inform about its historical importance and its necessity in fighting the stigma against speaking out / violence in our modern communities.
Past Arnis Workshops:
Martial Arts Workshop for Women:In collaboration with Combat Science, we hold workshops every August to learn about the basic drills and its origins of arnis in the Philippine history and colonialism. It also introduced how movement can aid healing trauma by empowerment through self-defence.
Centre Kapwa Conference:The conference was a 2-day event that aimed to uplift the voices of Filipino /a/x/s/, including queer and trans intersectionality, recovering from the discrimination induced by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Rise Up Event 2024:As the commencement of Filipino Heritage Month in June 2024, we kickstarted with the Rise Tribe’s Rise Up Youth Event. Centered on Filipino heritage, the event served as a vital platform to spotlight the rich cultural tapestry of Filipino Martial Arts.
Wellness Workshops for Newcomers
We offer opportunities for newcomers to Canada to connect and embrace their roots together. The workshop enables newcomers to find a heartful community in Canada to thrive and support with.
Past WellnessWorkshops:
Embrace Your Roots with Adhika:
Embrace Your Roots with Adhika: In June 2024, we warmly welcomed Filipino newcomers, Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs), and international students in partnership with The Neighborhood Organization (TNO) and De-Santos Martial Arts foundation. Participants immersed themselves in discovering Arnis, the national sport, while savoring delicious meals offered by Kanto by Tita Flips.
Pathway to Success:
This September 25, 2024, we will host another Wellness Workshop for Newcomers for participants to explore the basics of Filipino Martial Arts and to delve into essential topics such as building connections, setting goals, and embracing new unities in succeeding in the new environment, Canada.
Where Learning
Becomes Empowerment.
Adhika’s workshops nurture personal growth while honoring culture and community. Your support ensures these transformative programs remain accessible to youth, newcomers, and community members.