2024 PTI SEMINARS, CAMPS & CLASSES

 PTI SUMMER CAMP: with Tuhon Bill McGrath & Tuhon Jack Latorre.

LOCATION:

KIMBALL LODGE
8000 W. RIDGE RD
CLARKSON, NY 14420

DATES: AUGUST 2, 3 & 4. 8:30 AM TO 5 PM

REGISTRATION PRICES: (JULY 5th to AUGUST 1st)
$90 per day for PTI members
$120 per day for non-PTI members

THERE IS NO “AT THE DOOR” PAYMENT FOR THIS CAMP.

CURRICULUM: Spear & Espada y Daga (set 3) of the Pekiti-Tirsia System.

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 7pm.

SCHEDULE:
Friday. 8/2
AM Session 9am to 12 pm
Spear set 1 with Tuhon Bill McGrath

PM Session: 2pm to 5pm
Espada y Daga set 3 Attacks & Disarms with Tuhon Jack Latorre

Saturday. 8/3
AM Session 9am to 12 pm
Spear set 2 with Tuhon Bill McGrath

PM Session: 2pm to 5pm
Espada y Daga set 3 Contradas with Tuhon Jack Latorre

Sunday. 8/4
AM Session 9am to 12 pm
Spear set 3 with Tuhon Bill McGrath

PM Session: 2pm to 5pm
Espada y Daga set 3 Recontras with Tuhon Jack Latorre

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.

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!

CAMP REGISTRATION PAGE: https://pekiti.com/products/2024-pti-summer-camp-august-2-3-4


RECOMMENDED EQUIPMENT LIST:

Wooden or Polymer Staff/Spear Trainer: The minimum length for this is your own height, but the recommended length for a Pekiti-Tirsia spear is your height for the shaft, plus the length of your hand for the spear head. We will add colored tape to the top of your staff to mark where the spear head would be on a real spear. Metal training knives or spearheads are NOT allowed in class.

Polymer or wooden sword and knife trainers. Vulpes Training is the recommended trainer maker for PTI. Please contact them and ask for their PTI discount code.
https://www.vulpestraining.com/

If you wish to use wooden trainers at camp, they must be inspected at the beginning of each session for cracks and splinters, so you do not injure your training partner.
Metal training knives are NOT allowed in class.

GLOVES: A pair of lightweight, breathable gloves to prevent blisters during training are a good idea, (Mechanics Wear makes some lightweight, breathable models that should work well for camp).

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 Espada y 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).

WRITING GEAR: A notebook and pen for taking notes.

WEATHER GEAR: We are likely to be outdoors during some parts of the camp, if the weather permits, so 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.

See you at the camp,
Tuhon Bill McGrath

CANCELATION POLICY Cancelations after May 2nd must show proof of a verifiable emergency if you want a full refund. In place of this, you may ask for a credit for next year's camp. No videos or spear trainers will be given for canceled registrations.

VIDEO POLICY: The participents of this camp are forbidden from taking videos of the instructors or other participents of this camp, without their express permission at the time the video is recorded. You may take an occational still photo during camp, but please ask permission first.

CAMP REGISTRATION PAGE: https://pekiti.com/products/2024-pti-summer-camp-august-2-3-4

 

 

2024 CLASSES

 

 

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