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"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...
Keep Class Fun and Exciting with Multiple Opponent Drills
Originally published on January 31st, 2016 by Dustin B. Denson
Keep Moving
Pekiti-Tirsia Kali stresses the importance of maneuverability through footwork training. Initially, the footwork is practiced solo to develop mechanics, attributes, precision, and cardiovascular fitness. Eventually, striking with the weapon and footwork ...
How to Select Hockey Gloves for Stick Sparring
Originally posted on February 8th, 2016 by Dustin B. Denson
Hockey Gloves and the Filipino Martial Arts
When I started training in Pekiti-Tirsia Kali with my first instructor Ricky Rillera, back in '91, we did a lot of stick sparring. Of course, back then, it was not structured and we basically tried to beat the crap out of each...
Attack the Attack: The Hand Blade
Originally posted on January 25th, 2016 by Dustin B. Denson
Attack or Run, Don't Wait
Attack while being attacked. The tip of his knife is heading toward your midsection. He is already closing to land the thrust. You side-step, counter the thrust with your hand blade, strike his ear with a left hand attack. The shoc
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