Chris Kangalis
Senior Instructor
Training Since: 2015
Teaching Since: 2019
Technique of Choice: Backfist
Weapon of Choice: Dagger
Chris began training in 2015 when a friend invited him to a group class. He quickly fell in love with Arakan, valuing the discipline of showing up each week, regardless of his circumstances, and the martial art's street-adaptive style.
After four years of consistent training, hard work, and completing the Instructor Development program, Chris became an instructor in 2019. He finds it a privilege to teach and enjoys watching students of all ages and backgrounds grow, both in their training and personal lives.
Outside of Arakan, Chris enjoys going to the gym, exploring new places, watching sports, and focusing on personal development.
Student Testimonials
Arakan martial arts has had a big impact on my life. Since I started in November to now Arakan has boosted my self confidence, taught me perceptible awareness and to be respectful of others. My instructor Chris is a fantastic mentor. He is easy to understand, very friendly and he has taught me so much in the arts. I couldn't ask for a better instructor
Matt Steel
Absolutely love going to my sessions with Chris his so nice and easy going and caring and is teaching me so much already only after 5 sessions and I’m glad I chose these guys cos I’m feeling so much better within myself and more stronger in protecting myself! Thanks so much guys.
Grace
l am an Arakan student of Chris Kangalis. I find him to be a very mature and capable young man and I'm very happy with my training. Thank you for giving me the opportunity to learn the art of Arakan.
Santo Condello
Arakan Martial Art is highly recommended to all ages. I have been training with Chris from Arakan for almost 2 years now and i have learnt soo much during our training and group lessons. Chris is a very cunning trainer towards his students and always there to help them out with any questions they have with such enthusiasm which is a great feeling.
Shubh Gill
Hi my name is Jared. I have been practising Arakan martial arts for just over a year now.
I initially found Arakan for my son. I was really looking for something practical that didn't handout participation awards. I came along to watch, and thought to myself maybe I should have a go. I've since then refound my love for martial arts, not only has it become a bonding experience for my son and I, now my daughter has also joined in on the journey. Arakan, my very dedicated coaches and the culture that they have built, is giving us all greater focus, discipline, confidence and all while learning a very street effective martial art. It's all win win.
Jared Stone
I joined Arakan to try and regain a former part of who I once was. Even during lockdown, passing of a parent, and health issues of my own Chris has found an ingenuity that is rare in other trainers. He is patient, persistent, and most of all has a mind for all things he sets in motion. It has lifted me up, in what for many is a journey in a contemporary wilderness. Particularly in the last 2 years.
Rob
I have known Chris from Arakan for four years. In that time I went from being insecure about travelling 500 m from my house to going interstate by coach and living life the way I want to. Being creative about my pursuits and independent in my living situation and outlook. PTSD can be life changing but martial arts teaches you to defend yourself and your way of life as well. Keep up the work and you live on to receive its benefit.
Robert
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