About the Instructor

Instructor William Hollwedel — Founder, Kali Kempo (Raleigh, NC)

I began training in martial arts at age three and have spent nearly three decades studying and teaching systems worldwide. My background includes 18 years in Shaolin Kempo, 8 years in Pekiti Tirsia Kali, and focused experience in kickboxing, sambo, and fencing.

Through these disciplines, I developed Kali Kempo — a modern approach blending traditional structure and flow with practical, real-world defense. My goal is to help students build skill, confidence, and adaptability through disciplined, hands-on training.