Nick Tang
Superintendent
Dean Truax is Nebraska's hidden martial arts secret. If you desire to be proficient in all areas of combat, from weapons to ground fighting, this is the place to train.
Weapons, standup, and ground fighting.
Omaha Kali Academy trains you in all areas of combat
JKD & Filipino Martial Arts
Tuesday and Thursday 7pm to 8pm
The arts taught by the famous Bruce Lee and his protege Dan Inosanto. Weapons, entries, misdirection, and takedowns.
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Sunday 10am to 11:45am / Monday and Wednesday 4:30pm to 6pm
The most effective form of ground fighting. Use chokes and joint manipulation to subdue your opponent.
Kickboxing
Tuesday and Thursday 7pm to 8pm
The base for standup combat. Uses combinations of hand and leg strikes.
About Dean Truax
Senior Associate Instructor under Dan Inosanto (Bruce Lee’s protege) in Jun Fan Gung Fu/Jeet Kune Do and the Filipino Martial Arts
Certified instructor under Progressive Fighting Systems founder Paul Vunak and Thomas Cruse
American Top team Certified MMA Instructor
Apprentice Instructor under John R. Malmo in Kuntao Silat/Filipino Martial Arts
Purple belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
4th degree and 2nd degree black belt in Karate and Tae Kwon Do
Student Testimonials
Natalie Watterson
Accountant
Omaha Kali Academy is the perfect place to be your badass self after a long day in the office.
Dan Goossen
Systems Engineer
I have known Dean for over 9 years and he is one of the greatest instructors I have ever trained with. If you want an extremely well rounded and focused training experience, then Omaha Kali Academy is place to go.
Get in Touch
Find us on the mats
7328 Maple St.Omaha, NE 68134
Give us a ring
Dean Truax(402) 218-6067