MEET OUR LEADERS
AND THEIR TRAINING CIRCLES
Tradition at the Core. Growth in Every Circle.
We are a community of martial artists committed to teaching with authenticity and care. Each training circle is shaped by the personality, focus, and vision of its leader, whether a Certified Instructor or an Instructor Development Candidate.
All Instructor Development candidates are mentored directly by our master instructors, ensuring that the Filipino martial tradition of Pekiti Tirsia Kali remains at the heart of every class. At the same time, each leader is encouraged to grow into their own authentic style, creating circles where students experience both the strength of tradition and the energy of emerging leadership.
INSTRUCTOR DEVELOPMENT CANDIDATES
Our Instructor Development Candidates are emerging leaders chosen for the qualities that define true instructors. While some are still at the beginning of their teaching journey, each has demonstrated the heart, commitment, and drive that make them suitable for development.
They are not selected simply for technical rank or time served, they are chosen because they show the qualities of leadership that matter most in teaching:
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COMMITMENT TO GROWTH
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Candidates are actively refining their craft and open to continuous learning.
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CARE FOR COMMUNITY
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They demonstrate genuine concern for students, creating pods where belonging and accountability thrive.
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TEACHING POTENTIAL
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They show the instincts of an instructor... clarity, patience, and the ability to guide others.
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ENTREPRENEURIAL SPIRIT
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Candidates take initiative to build and sustain study groups, showing the drive to lead and grow.
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RESILIENCE AND ADAPTABILITY
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They embrace challenges as part of their development, modeling the mindset students need to succeed.
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Each candidate is mentored directly by our master instructors, ensuring their training circles balance fresh energy and relatability with the assurance of authentic guidance. For students, this means training in a space that is dynamic, approachable, and firmly rooted in tradition.
WHY JOIN A TRAINING CIRCLE?
When you join a training circle, you’re not just signing up for classes.. you’re becoming part of a living ecosystem of training and mentorship. Each study group is led by its instructor, but all are connected through the guidance and collaboration of a master instructor. That means you gain the benefits of personal attention within your group, while also belonging to a larger extended family of practitioners.
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AUTHENTIC LEADERSHIP
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Train with instructors and candidates who are actively refining their craft, guided every step by a master instructor.
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COMMUNITY-DRIVEN GROWTH
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Progress in a supportive environment where learning is shared, not imposed, but direction remains clear.
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DIVERSE INFLUENCES
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Benefit from our method plus insights drawn from the broader martial arts pool, enriching your practice.
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STRUCTURED MENTORSHIP
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Your instructor has direct access to guidance and feedback, ensuring classes stay sharp, energized, and true to the art.
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