Kindred Protective Arts

Kindred Protective Arts is a great school! With a combined experience of almost 40 years Kevin and Jackie are very passionate and excited about teaching and promoting a dynamic art. They have a deep understanding of the system and strive to present it in a fun, safe, and inclusive environment. I’ve made many new friends in a short time, and everyone is friendly, helpful, and always show up with a positive attitude. Thank you Kevin and Jackie for bringing an art that can be practiced at any age and skill level to the Northland. I’m so glad I found your school. Eddie

It is always a pleasure to meet at this school, with Top Noch FMA Training. Kevin and Jackie Bradbury are simply theee best.

I had the incredible opportunity to attend the PRESAS FAMILY FUSION WEEKEND hosted by Kindred Protective Arts, and it was one of the best seminars I’ve ever experienced! The event was held at Park University (8700 NW River Park Dr, Parkville, MO 64152) in an amazing underground tunnel space — there was so much room to move around, and the privacy it provided was perfect for training. It made the entire event feel even more special and immersive. Kindred Protective Arts did an outstanding job organizing and hosting the weekend. Everything ran smoothly, the atmosphere was positive and welcoming, and the lineup of instructors was absolutely world-class. Getting to learn from Grandmaster Shelley Millspaugh, Grandmaster Bruce Chiu, and Senior Master Mark Lynn was priceless — the amount of time we were able to spend learning directly from the masters was something I’ll never forget. Even though I attended by myself and didn’t know anyone beforehand, I felt welcomed right away. It was truly an amazing group of people and an amazing host. If I lived in the Kansas City area, I would absolutely be training with Kindred Protective Arts full-time! I’m already looking forward to the next opportunity to train with them again. Highly recommended for anyone serious about martial arts, Filipino Martial Arts, or just wanting to be part of a great martial arts community!

Both instructors (Kevin & Jackie) were extremely knowledgeable & make learning fun. They've been very open-minded to students coming from a mix of martial arts backgrounds. You don't always find that. It's clear they love their art & enjoy sharing it with anyone interested in learning. Thankful to have them in our community.

I have been studying with KPA for almost 5 years now. Kevin and Jackie are excellent instructors who go out of their way to make sure you understand the material, relate the training to real experiences and demonstrate the differences between the art and combative applications. In addition they have worked with me because I have an artificial knee...they have helped me to conform Arnis to they way I move which has helped me to form my Arnis. Lastly Kevin and Jackie are very respected in the FMA community.. they seem to know everyone and I have personally seen several Grand Masters speak very highly about their skills and teaching methods. I'm proud to be one of their students and would highly recommend Kindred Protective Arts for any of your FMA training.