Whether your goal is to develop self-defense skills, personal fitness, or master the blade-fighting of Filipino martial arts, training with us in The Authentic Pekiti-Tirsia Kali System [PTK-SMF] will accomplish all of that and more. No experience necessary, however previous or currently training in a another martial arts system are just as welcomed! Everyone here have trained in one form of martial arts or another.
"If you don't understand weapons, you don't understand fighting. If you don't understand fighting, you don't understand war. If you don't understand war, you don't understand history. If you don't understand history, then you might as well live with your head in a sack."
- Lt. Col. Jeff Cooper, USMC.
- Lt. Col. Jeff Cooper, USMC.
PTK-SMF Peninsula ProgramsSMF Weapons System (PTK-CQC) Qualification Program: This is the standardized 6-month program, where the emphasis is the development of immediate, functional self- protection skills. This program will give you a complete Personal Protection System with applicable knowledge of Safety and Security practices, procedures, and techniques, effective skills with Edged and Impact Weapons, complete Empty-Hands skills, and the ability to use any improvised weapons of opportunity.
This can be taken as a stand alone 6-month weapons qualification course. Upon completion the student will be awarded a Certificate of Qualification. After a period of time, this can be retaken as a refresher course, or the student can continue on to our PTK-SMF Mastery Skills Program. PTK-SMF Mastery Skills Program: Includes the complete 6-month Qualification Course curriculum of the PTK Military CQC System, as well as the complete Authentic Pekiti-Tirsia Kali System. This is the core training program and fulfills the requirements for the PTK-SMF CPI or Certified Professional Instructor Cadre as well as path to mastery in the Pekiti-Tirsia Kali System.
Visit our BLOG to read more about the PTK-SMF training methods and philosophy.
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SMF Ranking: Students will be awarded the appropriate rank as they progress further into our training, in accordance to the standards and stipulations established by the Pekiti-Tirsia Kali Global Organization. Ranking is based upon two things; physical ability to execute the combat principles in a tactical manner, and intellectual understanding of our system and training methodology. Periodic testing will be scheduled for individual students who meet the minimum requirements to progress to the next level.
"Strategy without tactics is the slowest route to victory. Tactics without strategy is the noise before defeat." - Sun Tzu
Typical PTK-SMF arsenal.
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WHO CAN TRAINWhether you're a complete beginner or already have a background in other martial arts, the footwork and weapons proficiency you gain from Pekiti-Tirsia Kali will enhance your combative skill set. However, due to the presence of weapons and the nature of our training prospective students must meet the following requirements;
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**Discounts for U.S. military veterans and law enforcement are available.**
Contact Us to enroll, or to make an appointment for private training, workshops and seminars.
Contact Us to enroll, or to make an appointment for private training, workshops and seminars.
"Technique changes when timing changes. You can debate techniques all you want, but if I have the footwork I can change the timing and rhythm of the fight, and I WILL. This is Pekiti-Tirsia, not 'Pekiti-Stand-Still' - We're always moving." - Tuhon Tim Waid