Tuhon Arlene Pinpin Stevens is a trailblazing instructor in Pekiti Tirsia Kali (PTK), recognized as the first woman to achieve Master Instructor rank. Her journey began in the Philippines, immersed in the rich traditions of Filipino Martial Arts, and has shaped her into a teacher who blends cultural heritage, technical mastery, and principle-based instruction.

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Arlene is the creator of the Visualizing Flow™ Method, a training framework that deconstructs complex PTK techniques into clear, actionable principles. Her teaching emphasizes timing, structure, and movement efficiency, helping students at all levels internalize skills through both conceptual understanding and physical practice.

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Building on that foundation, she is also the author of Mapping Pekiti Tirsia Kali: A Theoretical Exploration, a deeper study of the geometry, physics, and structure beneath the art. Offered to students within her training circle, it represents the theoretical heart of her work, written for practitioners ready to understand not only how the art moves, but why it works.

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At the heart of both her writing and her teaching are the six learning areas of Pekiti Tirsia Kali: Doce Methodos, the Tri-V Formula, Lima Lima, Contra Tirsia Dubla Dos, Capsula Methodica, and Pekadum Trigo. Rarely explored in depth across the wider PTK community, these deeper structures of the system are a central focus of study for those who train with her, and they form the framework of Mapping Pekiti Tirsia Kali. The rest is learned in the practice.

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Her classes are mentorship-driven, focusing on principle-based learning rather than rote memorization or belt systems. Students benefit from her innovative methodology, which integrates solo and partner drills, video review, and guided reflection to develop both skill and understanding.

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Through her guidance, Arlene fosters a community of practitioners who are not just technically competent, but deeply connected to the art’s philosophy and cultural roots. Whether training in-person or virtually, her students experience instruction that is structured, insightful, and empowering.