Our Instructors

Professional Instruction

Every instructor at KALAHI ACADEMY is a professional.

KALAHI ACADEMY instructor candidates attend an Instructor Training Program which includes not only advanced martial arts skills, but also topics such as: curriculum development, teaching children, professional courtesy, public speaking, and several other areas. This training begins as soon as a student is invited to train as an instructor, and continues for as long as they represent Progressive Martial Arts.

Founder / Chief Instructor: Marlo (Lou) M. Faralan

With over 25 years in the martial arts as a student, tournament/ring fight veteran, and trainer of champions, Mr. Faralan is the ideal teacher, coach, and mentor of the academy. He holds advanced Black Belt degrees in several martial arts systems. In these arts, he has earned the titles of Sensei (Japanese), SiGung (Chinese),and Guro (Flipino)  At the Academy, his students affectionately address him as "Mr. Lou".

Coupling his vast martial arts experience with his experience as an active duty military leader, Mr. Faralan is considered by many as one of the most knowledgeable, highly-skilled and well-rounded martial artists in the country.

Other professional credentials include:
- Certified Master Training Specialist, USN-CNET
- Certified Personal Trainer, Cooper Institute
- Specialist in Martial Arts Conditioning, ISSA
- Sports Strength and Conditioning Specialist, ISSA
- Youth Fitness Trainer, ISSA
- Member, American Council of Martial Arts
- Member, Martial Arts Teachers Association
- Hall of Fame Nominee, United States Martial Arts Association

Associate Instructor (ITP): Benn Pynne

Adult Mixed-Martial Arts (Oak Harbor)