2025 PTI SEMINARS, CAMPS & CLASSES

2025 PTI WINTER INSTRUCTOR'S CAMP
February 22 & 23, 2025
Orlando, Florida

 

 This camp is intended exclusively for PTI members of Certified Trainer rank and above. PTI Certified Trainers, to register for this camp, use your 2024 (or 2025) membership discount code and add 50 to the end (as in xxxxxxx50) to get the discounted price of $50 per day (before February 1st, 2025) or $75 per day (beginning February 2nd, 2025). 

INSTRUCTORS:
Tuhon Bill McGrath and the senior instructors of PTI.

CURRICULUM:
Saturday 2/22/2025: Advanced Hand vs Knife and Knife vs Knife.
Sunday 2/23/2025: Drills to help expedite learning Pekiti-Tirsia Solo, Doble' and Espada y Daga material.

LOCATION:
American Martial Arts Academy
9318 E Colonial Dr # B17, 
Orlando, FL 32817

COST: PTI MEMBERS ONLY.
$50 per day.

This camp is FREE for Guro Isa rank and above.

If you are attending both days, then choose 2 in the Quantity box on your cart page.

There is no “at the door” registration for this camp.

HOURS:
10am to 6pm each day.
This includes six hours training each day, beginning at 10am, with a midday lunch break. Generally, the weather at this time of year in Central Florida is dry, with daytime temps in the mid 70s.

You will be sent more details, including a recommended equipment list, once you register.

This camp will include a video of each day’s instruction.

To register, visit: https://pekiti.com/collections/seminars/products/2025-pti-winter-instructors-camp

 

PTI MEMBERS ONLY ZOOM CLASS: with Tuhon Bill McGrath and the senior instructors of PTI.

Saturday & Sunday February 22nd & 23rd, 2025. 10 am to 6 pm. (Divided into 2 sessions of 3 hours each).

This Zoom session will allow PTI members to view the seminar taking place in Orlando, FL.

CURRICULUM:
Saturday 2/22/2025: Advanced Hand vs Knife and Knife vs Knife.
Sunday 2/23/2025: Drills to help expedite learning Pekiti-Tirsia Solo, Doble' and Espada y Daga material. 

Attention PTI members: The PTI member price for this class is $30 per day. In order to pay this price you must use the following version of the 2025 PTI member discount code:
Add the number 30 to the front of your 2025 member code so it looks like this:  30XXXXXXXX.

STEPS TO PURCHASE:

Step 1. Add to cart.

Step 2. On the CART page, select 1 or 2 in the QUANTITY BOX to choose how many days of class you would like to purchase.

Step 3. Add the 30XXX PTI member code to the DISCOUNT CODE box on the CHECKOUT page and click APPLY.

The price should now read as either $30 (if you are buying 1 day of class) or $60 (if you are buying two days of class.

Note: The instructor’s primary focus will be on the students physically present in the room and will not be taking questions from the Zoom audience.

Registration for this class closes at 9pm (EST) on February 21, 2025. You will receive the Zoom invitation at the email address you registered with between the hours of 9am and 10 am on the morning of each day’s class you have registered for.
To register, visit: https://pekiti.com/collections/seminars/products/pti-members-only-zoom-class-feb-22-23

2025 LEARNING THROUGH COMPARISONS BIG BLADES WINTER CAMP
March 1st & 2nd, 2025
Orlando, FL.

Train with the following instructors;

Tuhon Bill McGrath: Filipino short sword, from the Pekiti-Tirsia system.
Punong Guro Marc Denny: Thai Long Sword and Kicking, from Dog Brothers M.A. Los Triques.
Coach Russ Mitchell, Hungarian Military Saber, from Winged Sabre Historical Fencing.
Guro Bryan Cannata, Bowie Knife, from Kalis Americano.
Sayaji David Daniel, Kukri/Khukuri, from the American Bando Association.

LOCATION:
American Martial Arts Academy
9318 E Colonial Dr # B17 
Orlando, FL 32817
407-208-9700
Inst: Eric Gianni Email: spartanamaa@gmail.com

SCHEDULE:

Saturday: 3/1/2025.

1. Bowie Knife. Kalis Americano. Inst. Bryan Cannata. 
2.   Joint Intro to Hand Axe & Tomahawk with Insts Russ Michell & David Daniel.
  
3.   Kukri. Bando Khukuri, Inst. David Daniel.

Sunday: 3/2/2025.
  

1. Hungarian Military Saber. Winged Sabre HF. Inst. Russ Mitchell. 
  
2.  Thai Long Sword & Kicks. Dog Brothers Los Triques: Inst. Marc Denny. 

3.  Filipino Short Sword. Pekiti-Tirsia. Inst. Bill McGrath.
   

Each day’s training will begin at 10am sharp and have 6 hours of training: two hours with each instructor, with short breaks in-between classes.

Cost:
$150 for one day. $250 for both days. 

To register, visit: https://pekiti.com/collections/seminars?sort_by=title-ascending#MainContent

RECOMMENDED TRAINING GEAR: One Rattan stick approximately 36” long. (This will be used as long sword trainers for the Hungarian Saber and Thai Long Sword classes. Then cut down to approximately 24” long for the Filipino Short Sword class).

One of each of the following Cold Steel rubber/polymer trainers: CS Laredo Bowie Trainer, CS Trench Hawk trainer, CS Kukri trainer.

 

LTC ZOOM CLASS: This is an online option for the 2025 LTC Big Blade Winter Camp: March 1 & 2, 2025.

SCHEDULE:

Saturday: 3/1/2025.
1. Bowie Knife. Kalis Americano. Inst. Bryan Cannata.
2. Joint Intro to Hand Axe & Tomahawk with Instructors Russ Michell & David Daniel.
3. Kukri. Bando Khukuri, Inst. David Daniel.

Sunday: 3/2/2025.
1. Hungarian Military Saber. Winged Sabre HF. Inst. Russ Mitchell. 
2. Thai Long Sword & Kicks. Dog Brothers Los Triques: Inst. Marc Denny.
3. Filipino Short Sword. Pekiti-Tirsia. Inst. Bill McGrath.

EARLY BIRD SPECIAL: The first 25 people who register for this class will receive a $100 credit for Basic PTI videos for each day of class they purchase. 

If you have taken a Zoom class with one of our instructors, or are one of their students, ask them for the 40% off discount code before you purchase registration for this class.

STEPS TO PURCHASE:

Step 1. Add to cart.

Step 2. On the CART page, select 1 or 2 in the QUANTITY BOX to choose how many days of class you would like to purchase.

Step 3. Add any applicable code to the DISCOUNT CODE box on the CHECKOUT page and click APPLY.

Note: The instructor’s primary focus will be on the students physically present in the room and will not be taking questions from the Zoom audience.

Registration for this class closes at 9pm (EST) on February 28, 2025. You will receive the Zoom invitation at the email address you registered with between the hours of 9am and 10 am on the morning of each day’s class you have registered for.
To register, visit: https://pekiti.com/collections/seminars/products/ltc-zoom-class-march-1-2-2025

 

PEKITI-TIRSIA INTERNATIONAL 2025 SPRING CAMP
MARCH 21-22-23, 2025
Instructors:
Tuhon Scott Faulk,
Magino’o Danny Terrell
Tuhon Jack Latorre

Location: New Iberia, LA.
Camp Facility Host: CT Jacob Breaux Head Instructor 
Progressive Martial Arts Training Center.

Two Training Groups:

Group A: Intermediate to Advanced
Seguidas Set 1 (an in-depth study of the 12 curricular techniques for engaging an equally matched opponent at largo range)

Group B: New Comers to PTI / Beginners
Empty Hand vs Knife Levels 1 & 2
(A study of Evasion, Engagement, and Egressing along with controlling, limb destructions, knife reversals, takedowns, counters, recounters.)

After hours elective training sessions Friday and Saturday evenings.
Student Testing available.

Fees:
Get signed up early for savings.

January 1 to March 1, 2025
PTI Members $80.00 per day
NonMember $100.00 per day

Late Fee March 1 and after:
PTI Members $100.00 per day
NonMember $120.00 per day

Fees can be made on PayPal or Venmo at:
CoachDannyTerrell@gmail.com
or contact Danny Terrell for QR Code
Visit the PTI membership page to join PTI and receive the 25% off member discount code for this and other PTI events.

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2025 PTI SUMMER CAMP: with Tuhon Bill McGrath & the Senior Instructors of PTI

DATES: July 31, August 1, 2 & 3. 2025
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LOCATION:
Bowdoin Park
Pavillion 4
85 Sheafe Rd
Wappingers Falls NY 12590
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EARLY BIRD PRICES: (until June 1st, 2025).
$60 per day for PTI members.
$80 per day for non-PTI members.

LATE REGISTRATION PRICES: (June 2nd to August 3rd).
$90 per day for PTI members. $120 per day for non-PTI members.
THERE IS NO “AT THE DOOR” CASH PAYMENT FOR THIS CAMP. PLEASE PAY ONLINE

PTI MEMBERS EARLY BIRD SPECIAL:
PTI Members, register for ALL 4 DAYS of this camp by May 1st and you will receive your choice of the next four PTI videos on the subjects that you need to study for the next step in your Blue Books.

ATTN INSTRUCTORS: Here is how you may attend this camp FREE of charge. If FOUR (4) of your students register for ALL FOUR (4) DAYS of the camp and put your name in the Note box when registering, then you will be authorized to attend the camp free of charge. This offer applies whether you and your students are PTI members or not (Although your students will save 25% if they can use their PTI Member Discount code when they register. Therefore, if they are not yet a PTI member, they may want to purchase membership and receive their discount code before they register for camp). 

REMEMBER to select how many days you are buying in the QUANTITY BOX on the CART page.

PTI Members, remember to add your 25% Discount code in the DISCOUNT box and click APPLY to get your discount.

The first 12 people to register for ALL 4 DAYS of the camp will receive the camp videos FREE. This offer is good for both PTI members and non-members.

CURRICULUM: This will be a principles based camp, rather than one focusing on techniques.
Tuhon Bill and the instructors will show a representative technique from a set and then teach the principles involved with that technique through a 2 or 3 man timing drill. The emphasis will be on developing an understand of timing and distance control. While most prior camps focused on the “How” of a set of techniques, this camp will focus on the “When” and “Why” of the principles behind those techniques.

CAMP REGISTRATION PAGE: https://pekiti.com/collections/seminars/products/2025-pti-summer-camp


HOURS:
Registration starts at 8:30 AM each day.
Training 9am to 5 pm, with a 2 hour lunch break.
Testing for PTI members begins at 6pm.
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SCHEDULE:
Thursday 7/31
AM Session 9am to 12 pm. Doble’ Baston Attacks, Disarms, Contradas & Recontras.
PM Session 2pm to 5pm. Abcedario de Mano, Pekiti de Mano

Friday. 8/1.
AM Session 9am to 12 pm. Solo Baston Abcedario & 64 Attacks Drills, Disarma.
PM Session: 2pm to 5pm. Solo Baston/Sword Seguidas, Contradas, Recontras, Alphabito, Numerado, Ofensa-Defensa.
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Saturday. 8/2.
AM Session 9am to 12 pm. Espada y Daga set 1 Attacks, Disarms, Recontras, Contradas.
PM Session: 2pm to 5pm. Espada y Daga set 2 Attacks, Disarms, Recontras, Contradas.

Sunday. 8/3.
AM Session 9am to 12 pm. Empty Hand vs. Knife.
PM Session: 2pm to 5pm. Solo & Doble’ Daga.

REQUIRED EQUIPMENT: You will be required to wear eye protection (such as impact resistant safety glasses or sports goggles) whenever you are in the training area during class.
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NOTE: Prescription eyeglass wearers; most large hardware stores sell safety glasses that fit over prescription glasses.

EYE PROTECTION IS A MUST HAVE SAFETY ITEM! MAKE SURE YOU BRING EYE PROTECTION TO CAMP AND WEAR IT IN ALL CLASSES!
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RECOMMENDED EQUIPMENT LIST:
Two Rattan Sticks. Two Rubber or polymer training knives. One polymer training sword.
Metal training knives or swords are NOT allowed in class.
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Vulpes Training is the recommended trainer maker for PTI. Please contact them and ask for their PTI discount code. VULPESTRAINING com.
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GLOVES: A pair of lightweight, breathable gloves to prevent blisters during training are a good idea
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WRIST BANDS: A pair of two inch wide wrist bands or sweat guards that can be used by you in summer weather for long periods of time are recommended. Many of the techniques in the Daga sessions involve sliding a rubber training knife across the wrist area to simulate a cut. A wrist band of some type of soft, breathable, non-irritating material will help prevent friction burns or other abrasions.

(Note: You will be asked to remove your watch or metal jewelry from your wrist during class. This is to prevent damage to an expensive item and potential injury to your training partner).
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WRITING GEAR: A notebook and pen for taking notes.
WEATHER GEAR: We will be training in a pavilion, a roofed structure also known as a pole-barn and will likely spend much of our time in the grassy area around this. Therefore, please bring appropriate sun protection gear, such as a sun hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, insect repellent and at least one gallon of water or sports drink per day.
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See you at the camp,
Tuhon Bill McGrath.
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CANCELLATION POLICY: Cancellations after June 1st must show proof of a verifiable emergency if you want a full refund. In place of this, you may ask for a credit for the following year's camp. No payment for videos will be refunded for canceled registrations.
 
VIDEO POLICY: The participants of this camp are forbidden from taking videos of the instructors or other participants of this camp, without their express permission at the time the video is recorded. You may take an occasional still photo during camp, but please ask permission first.
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CAMP REGISTRATION PAGE: https://pekiti.com/collections/seminars/products/2025-pti-summer-camp

 

 

CLASSES WITH TUHON JACK LATORRE:
Zoom Classes: Wednesday evenings
School classes: Sunday afternoons
For more info, contact
Tuhon Jack A. Latorre
www.ptiacademy.com
ptiacademy@gmail.com

Other Pekiti-Tirsia International affiliated instructors available for seminars. 

Tuhon Magino’o Guro Mike Popolizio
Long Island, NY
Contact Tuhon Mike at PekitiTirsia.net

Tuhon Erwin Ballarta
Austin, TX
Contact Michael Lohmeier at mlohmeie@auburnhills.org

Tuhon Jack Latorre
Rochester, NY
jlatorre@rochester.rr.com

Tuhon Scott Faulk
Sulphur, LA 
scottfaulk97@yahoo.com

Mataas na Guro Zach Whitson
Butler, TN
zwhitson@preferred.com

Mataas na Guro Jerry McCleary
Knoxville, TN
http://serbatik.com

Mataas na Guro Chris Ash
Myrtle Beach, SC
oceanmartialarts@gmail.com

Guro Delawa Chris Northstrom
Myrtle Beach, SC
gurochris@gmail.com