Henderson NV · FFL Type 07 · Manufacturer
Self-Defense · CombatFMA
Classes
CCW. Knife defense. Filipino martial arts.
Train at Centerfire Nine with Master Instructor Ariel Flores Mosses / CombatFMA. Nevada CCW and Thursday Knife/Edged Defense on the Henderson shop floor — call to enroll.
Live schedule
Available classes
Book the live CCW Class offering from Centerfire Nine scheduling — capacity 20, public, with open Wed / Sat / Sun sessions. Select a class card to continue to calendar and registration.
At Centerfire Nine
Train on the Henderson shop floor
2525 West Horizon Ridge Pkwy #100. Two primary offerings here — Nevada CCW and Thursday Knife/Edged Defense. Schedules can change; call (725) 735-7642 or Sales@centerfirenine.com to confirm or enroll.
At Centerfire Nine
Nevada CCW
First-time or renewal carry training with Master Instructor Ariel F. Mosses — at the Henderson shop.
- NRA Certified instructor · authorized by Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department
- Goes above and beyond checkbox courses — 5 Base Draw · Aggressive & Defensive Shooting · realistic scenarios · practical concealed draw · situational awareness
- Initial: $125 + $25 range fee · Renewal: $100 + $25 range fee
- Personally scheduled — or CF9 live schedule: Wed & Sat 9AM–5PM initial; Sun 10AM–2PM initial (with Ariel Moses)
- Confirm schedule and pricing when booking
At Centerfire Nine · Filipino Martial Arts
Knife / Edged Defense
Thursday FMA at the shop floor — knife defense and edged tactics under CombatFMA.
- Every Thursday 6:00–7:30 PM (except holidays) at Centerfire Nine
- $150/mo or $50 drop-in
- Knife defense & wielding · Eskrima tactics for distancing · bladed weapons
- Training blade + Eskrima sticks available through CombatFMA
- Adults only — no children
Instructor + Style
Master Instructor Ariel Flores Mosses
Over 35 years of Filipino Martial Arts. President and Chief Instructor for Manaois Systems International. The Filipino Warrior Tradition honors knowledge passed through teachers — these are the systems and lineage behind classes at Centerfire Nine. Start with Eskrima/stick, then swords, knives, firearms, and empty hands — standing and ground, with and against weapons.
Trained by legends
Conrad A. Manaois
Late Grandmaster · FMA Hall of Fame · Manaois Systems
Christopher “Topher” Ricketts
Late Grandmaster · Kali Ilustrisimo
Edgar G. Sulite
Late Punong Guro · Founder, Lameco Eskrima International
Credentials
- 8th degree black belt — Kali Jukune Do
- 8th level Master Instructor — Manaois Eskrima
- President & Chief Instructor — Manaois Systems International
- Certified NRA Nevada CCW instructor
- Senior Instructor — Lameco S.O.G. (Sulite Orehinal Group)
- Senior Instructor — Kali Ilustrisimo C.N.R.
- U.S. authorized representative — Kalis Ilustrisimo Philippines (GMs Peachie Barong & Arnold Narzo)
- Enshrined — Filipino Martial Arts Hall of Fame
- Proud affiliate — Kapisanang Mandirigma
Three systems taught
Manaois Eskrima / Kali Jukune Do
Manaois Systems International
Lameco Eskrima
Sulite lineage · Lameco S.O.G.
Kali Ilustrisimo
Ricketts / C.N.R. · Kalis Ilustrisimo Philippines
Source: ariel-mosses.squarespace.com/about-ariel-f-mosses.
What to expect
Your first class
From CombatFMA training-and-classes: show up ready to learn. No gear required on day one.
Bring yourself
Controlled, safe, beginners welcome — all fitness levels.
Sticks available
Eskrima sticks are borrowable for your first class.
Athletic clothes
Wear clothes you can move in. Bring water.
Adults focus
Knife/Edged Defense at CF9 is adults only.
Also via CombatFMA
Partner locations & privates
Honest locations: Eskrima Sun/Mon/Wed runs at Ten Tigers Martial Arts Studio, not as an on-shop-floor class at Centerfire Nine. Full calendar on CombatFMA.
Adult Eskrima
Ten Tigers Martial Arts Studio (partner)
Sun / Mon / Wed — not on the Centerfire Nine shop floor. $150/mo one day; combo pricing $225 / $250. Kardio Street Boxing / TKO also at Ten Tigers.
C.U.T. seminars
Civilian Urban Tactics · live-fire
Specialized live-fire seminars via Green Valley Range calendar — typically $95–$125. Ask CombatFMA for upcoming dates.
Private lessons
In-person or online
Private packages: $160 / $650 / $1000. Online private available. Schedule with CombatFMA.
Reviews
What students say
“Outstanding instruction in empty hand, Kali sticks, knife, sword — and CCW / practical scenario firearms training that sharpens real defensive skills.”
Rick A.
“Traditional Filipino Warrior Arts applied to any situation — from gun retention to close-quarters knife. Training under him is a family atmosphere.”
Jamie M.
Prefer to call?
2525 West Horizon Ridge Pkwy #100, Henderson, NV 89052
Centerfire Nine: (725) 735-7642 · Sales@centerfirenine.com
CombatFMA: combatfma@yahoo.com · Vel (725) 666-4876
ariel-mosses.squarespace.com — full CombatFMA calendar
Centerfire Nine
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Get to know us
2525 West Horizon Ridge Pkwy #100
Henderson, NV 89052
(725) 735-7642
Sales@centerfirenine.com
Hours: Call / inquire
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