INSTRUCTOR DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
FOR FILIPINO MARTIAL ARTS
Upskill your ability to teach, because mastering the art is not the same as mastering how to teach it.
In Filipino Martial Arts, becoming an instructor is often based on time served, rank, or certification. But very few programs actually prepare you to teach well. Most focus on technical material leaving new instructors on their own to figure out class structure, student management, and how to pass on the art in a meaningful way.
This program fills that gap. Developed under the guidance of Tuhon Arlene Pinpin Stevens, a leading innovator in mentorship‑based Pekiti Tirsia Kali instruction. It focuses on the deeper skills required to teach well, not just perform well.
The Instructor Development Program is not a certification track. It’s a mentorship-based pathway shaped by the teaching philosophy of Tuhon Arlene Pinpin Stevens blending skill‑building, mentorship, and applied teaching practice. Instead of adding more techniques, you’ll learn the keys of Pekiti Tirsia Kali. The underlying structures, patterns, and decision‑making tools that build procedural skill in Filipino Martial Arts and allow you to transfer those skills across situations and training methods. This is how you learn to teach with clarity, adaptability, and depth.
What Makes This Program Unique?
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On-the-Job Learning Experience - Teach as you learn. Whether you already have students or are building your Training Circle, you’ll receive guided support while actively leading. It’s not theory... it’s practice with mentorship at every stage.
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Mentorship with Purpose - You don’t need decades to become an effective instructor. You need guidance. We help you avoid common pitfalls, build confidence, and grow into independence at a sustainable pace.
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Teaching as a Discipline - Our path is personalized whether you’re:
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a practitioner beginning to share,
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an Instructor in Development growing into leadership, or
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a school owner refining your methods.
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Teaching Skills Rarely Taught - Learn lesson planning, communication, adapting to learning styles, and creating engaging training environments... the real skills that define great instructors.
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Consulting + Teaching Support Combined - We don’t hand you a rigid curriculum. We help you build your own based on your understanding, strengths, and teaching context. Strategy + hands‑on support = classes that work in real life.
What You'll Gain
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Teaching Confidence - Lead, coach, and communicate with clarity and purpose.
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Real-Time Mentorship - Get feedback while teaching your own students or hosting your Training Circle.
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Practical Skill Growth - Manage class dynamics, adapt to learning styles, and support long‑term student development.
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Authenticity Over Replication - Teach from understanding, not memorization.
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Sustainable Independence - Grow into a confident instructor with support that tapers as you strengthen your voice.
JOIN THE 2026 COHORT
ENROLLMENT OPENS IN JANUARY
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This program isn’t about shortcuts.
It’s about committing to a path of real development where time, effort, and mentorship lead to lasting transformation.
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It’s not about selling someone else’s product.
You’ll learn to teach with clarity, confidence, and authenticity drawing from your own experience and understanding to become a true source of knowledge.
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It’s not about superficial results.
You’ll undergo a deeper learning process that honors the art and prepares you to guide others with integrity and skill for years to come.
A DIFFERENT PATH FOR INSTRUCTORS
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Some programs offer pre‑packaged curricula with limited follow‑through. These models can be valuable for exposure and business growth, but they aren’t designed for everyone, especially practitioners who are still developing their own understanding of the art or who haven’t yet learned how to teach effectively. Teaching requires a different skill set entirely, and it’s a long‑term commitment to the art and the people you serve.
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Short-term intensive trainings can deliver powerful breakthroughs. They give practitioners a surge of insight, intensity, and inspiration. But once the immersion ends, most people need continued guidance to translate that experience into consistent teaching skill.
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Our program takes a different approach. Inspired by the Visualizing Flow™ Method pioneered by Tuhon Arlene Pinpin Stevens, we train instructors to work with the keys of the art: the underlying structures, patterns, and learning tools that make teaching clear, adaptable, and principle‑driven.
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If you’re ready to develop principle‑based teaching skills with guided mentorship, this program will support your growth every step of the way.
JOIN US!
Elevate your skills, transform your teaching, and grow into the kind of instructor who doesn’t just teach techniques but inspires students to truly understand the art. This is your opportunity to master both martial arts and the art of teaching together.
Ready to begin?
Let’s embark on this journey, where mastery meets mentorship.