Real-World Self-Defense
No Guesswork. No Sport
Instruction in Pekiti-Tirsia Kali, Self-Defense and Combatives, and firearms. Practical skills, sound judgement, and the ability to apply what you learn under realistic conditions.
Whether your interest is the study of Filipino martial arts, personal protection, or responsible firearms ownership, our training is built around understanding the principles behind the techniques—not simply memorizing movements.
One Foundation. Multiple Applications
Instruction is informed by the principles, strategies, and methodologies of Pekiti-Tirsia Kali. These principles extend beyond traditional martial arts training. They provide a foundation for understanding distance, timing, positioning, movement, weapon management, decision-making, and the application of force under pressure. These concepts are applied across three distinct areas of instruction. Each program stands independently, with its own objectives, curriculum, and training progression.
Different training objectives. Shared principles. Practical application.
Three Areas of Training
Instruction in three complementary, but independent areas is offered. Each has its own focus, methods, and training objectives.
Pekiti-Tirsia Kali
Study a traditional Filipino martial art known for its systematic approach to edged weapons, impact weapons, empty-hand methods, and combative strategy.
Instruction draws on the principles and methods of Pekiti-Tirsia Kali, with an emphasis on understanding movement, timing, distance, and tactical application.
Self-Defense & Combatives
Develop practical skills for recognizing threats, protecting yourself or others, and responding to physical aggression.
Training emphasizes awareness, positioning, distance, timing, and the application of appropriate defensive and offensive actions. Instruction is available for individuals, groups, and organizations.
Firearms Training
Develop safe, responsible, and competent firearms-handling skills through structured instruction.
Training includes fundamental firearms handling, safety, Texas License to Carry instruction, and defensive concepts. Courses are designed around the needs and experience of the individual or group.
Dustin Denson is a certified instructor in Pekiti-Tirsia Kali with decades of experience in real-world focused training.
- Mataas na Guro (Pekiti-Tirisia Kali)
- Military PTK-CQC Instructor
- Black Belt – Goju Shorei Ryu
- Texas LTC & NRA Instructor
One foundation. Multiple applications. As seen on a local television channel, improvised items can be used for personal protection. This video demonstrates practical personal protection techniques that are depicted on the big screen.