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Teach to Learn; Learn to Teach
Originally posted on January 26, 2018 by Dustin B. Denson
"Teaching is the highest form of understanding." - Aristotle
Having knowledge is good. Having understanding is better. You can know a lot of things, but never really understand them. One place you can seek understanding is through teaching.
In education, there a
...Protecting Yourself at Work: Tools of the Trade
Originally posted on July 31st, 2017 by Dustin B. Denson
About a couple of months ago I was reported because somebody was concerned by me carrying a clip-on folding knife (tactical folder) in my pocket at work. Consequently, I received an email from my supervisor (I have a great supervisor and I place no blame on her. She was just...
9 Benefits of Weapons-Based Martial Arts Training
Originally posted on January 8th, 2017 by Dustin B. Denson
1. Improved Visual Acuity and Ocular Sensitivity
Weapons training will improve both visual acuity and ocular sensitivity. Acuity is defined as sharpness or keenness. Sensitive or sensitivity in this sense refers to the ability to quickly detect or respond to slight change...
"Watch Your Language!", The Importance of Teaching Martial Arts Lingo
Originally posted on October 31st, 2016 by Dustin B. Denson
Educate the Mind, Not Just the Body
Martial Arts Instructors have an obligation not to just teach physical skills, but to educate the mind as well.
Martial arts has its own unique vocabulary. Any subject of study has what can be referred to as jargon, that is, the acade...
Training A Combative Mindset Outside the Martial Arts Classroom
Originally posted on July 19th, 2016 by Dustin B. Denson
Situational Awareness
5:00p.m., time to go home. Work is over for the day. Almost everyone else left thirty minutes ago; you stayed a little late to finish a report. After straightening your desk and gathering your things, you head towards the elevator that will take you to...
Loyalty: An Analysis for Students and Instructors - by Geoffrey Green - Guest Contributor
Originally posted on May 16th, 2016 by Geoffrey Green
Loyalty:
I seek for knowledge
I give my respect
I give my loyalty
I am ready
I execute
(PTK LONG SALUTATION)
loyal |ˈloi(ə)l|
adjective
giving or showing firm and constant support or allegiance to a person or institution
"Is not a...
Why I Chose a Weapons Based Martial Art
Originally posted on May 3rd, 2016 by Dustin B. Denson
"Fencing (Right honorable) in this new fangled age, is like our fashions, every day a change, resembling the chameleon, who alters himself into all colors save white. So fencing changes into all wards save the right. That it is so, experience teaches us, why it is so, I doubt ...
10 Points to Consider When Selecting a Tactical Pen
Originally posted on April 10th, 2016 by Dustin B. Denson
When selecting a tactical pen, consider the following:
- Hold/grip as a self defense tool - thumb on top provides more support. Some do not have a flat end or they have a push button to access the pen.
- Is it a multi-tool with more functions (glass breaker, fire starter, ...
Why Drills? - by Guro Geoffrey Green - Guest Contributor
Originally posted on March 3rd, 2016 by Geoffrey Green
"The way is in training. Do nothing which is of no value." - Musashi
PTK Core Combat Drills
1. METHOD 4 - Dakup Y Punyo
2. METHOD 5 - Fluid Five Attacks
3. METHOD 5 - Break In/Out
4. METHOD 7 - Sungkete
5. METHOD 12 - Sagang Labo, Labo Sagang sa Sera Sera
The...
5 Benefits of Scenario Training of Self-Defense Techniques
Originally posted on February 26th, 2016 by Dustin B. Denson
Confidence Building
What I mean by "Self-Defense Techniques" are those common attacks and self-defense techniques that you are taught regardless of the martial art that you may have practiced or still practice. These include, but are not limited to grabs, cross-gra...
