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Progressive System of Martial Arts

PSMA

Welcome to the official site of the Progressive System of Martial Arts (PSMA). PSMA is a blend of Kali, Silat, Arnis, Sambo, Esgrima, and Jujitsu.

Grand Master Jose E. Bueno

Picture of Grand Master Jose E. Bueno The late Grand Master Jose E. Bueno (1929-2016) founded the art by blending the Filipino stick and knife martial arts with the Japanese empty-hand martial arts into a dynamic, powerful, and integrated system.

Juku Gashira Nicholas Richter

Picture of Juku Gashira Nicholas Richter Grand Master Bueno named Nicholas Richter as the Juku Gashira, School Head, of PSMA in 2009. Richter honorably continues Grand Master Bueno's teachings and development of PSMA. Click here to contact Nicholas Richter.

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Seminars

Seminars are open to all levels and arts unless otherwise noted. Please join us at any of the following PSMA seminars.

You can view details on any event below or click here to go to our main Calendar page for further information.

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Canceled

March 22, 2025 Seminar in Carmichael, California

Nemuri Kuma Jujitsu
4711 Whitney Ave, Carmichael, CA 95608

August 23, 2025 Seminar in Carmichael, California

Nemuri Kuma Jujitsu
4711 Whitney Ave, Carmichael, CA 95608
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