LEADERSHIP PATH
INSTRUCTOR DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
The Instructor Development Program is for serious practitioners committed to teaching Pekiti Tirsia Kali. This rigorous program covers not only advanced technique but the pedagogical methods behind the Visualizing Flow™ approach developed by Tuhon Arlene.
PROGRAM STATUS
Cohorts are closed for 2026.
Participation is by invitation only.
Eligibility requires:
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A minimum of four years of continuous training
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Demonstrated technical consistency and training maturity
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Alignment with our teaching ethics and training culture
PURPOSE OF THE PROGRAM
Training instructors requires more than technical proficiency.
This pathway exists to develop:
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Teaching clarity and communication
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Ethical, lineage-protective instruction
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Long-term responsibility to students and the art
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Independent thinking grounded in principle, not rank
The program is mentorship-based and unfolds over time, rather than through fixed timelines or certifications.
TEACHING FRAMEWORK
Instruction is guided by authentic Pekiti Tirsia Kali and informed by the Visualizing Flow™ Method.
Participants develop the ability to:
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Teach principles rather than replicate techniques
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Recognize structure, timing, and decision-making in motion
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Build lesson progressions without relying on rigid curricula
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Adapt instruction to individual students and contexts
Structure exists to support understanding, not to limit it.
A NOTE ON INSTRUCTOR RECOGNITION
Participation in this pathway reflects ongoing mentorship and development, not automatic authorization to teach independently.
Teaching roles and permissions are earned through demonstrated readiness, not time served.
WHAT THIS PROGRAM IS NOT
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Not a public instructor certification
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Not a rank promotion track
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Not a short-term intensive
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Not a business or franchise model
The program emphasizes integrity, readiness, and responsibility over titles.