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Hi folks, I regularly get requests asking how someone can find a training partner in their area. If you have already tried the PTI school and contact list on my website and can't find anyone there, then posting your request here might help you find someone near your location. Regards, Tuhon...
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Hi Folks, I've begun a series of videos on my YouTube channel on how to sharpen knives of various types. Here are the first two; Grinds and Tools. More to follow.
Here's a film clip from French documentary the 1950's. It shows Arnis practitioners in a small village in Luzon.Great piece of history. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T8vdmVrJg24&feature=player_embedded# ! Regards, Tuhon Bill McGrath
2010 U.S. SUMMER CAMP Location: FISHKILL, NY Contact email: http://www.pekiti.com/contactus.php 2010 PTI SUMMER CAMP. 4 DAYS. Saturday. August 21 through Tuesday August 24. This camp combines outdoor survival skills with PTI weapon training. Instructors are Tuhon Bill McGrath and PTI...
THE NEW ENGLAND BLADESMITHS GUILD PRESENTS ITS TWENTY-NINTH ANNUAL BLADESMITHING SEMINAR FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 17 THROUGH
Hi Guys, I have two new videos on my YouTube channel. Three blades for outdoor survival: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rYld3eFQmK0
Hello all, I recently purchased a ginunting from traditionalfilipinoweapons.com and am very impressed with this blade. At this time, I will not be giving a full review because I don't intend on chopping any non-threatening objects with it to test its sharpness and durability. I haven't taken...
I have been interested in studying FMA for some time now and PTK in particular. Unfortunately my location has always been an impediment and it remains so. Next year I will be moving to Savannah, GA and will have access to an instructor in Atlanta. Still that is 4 hours away. So if anyone knows of...
2010 PTI SUMMER CAMP Early registration gifts Receive these gifts at the camp when PTI receives your payment by July 1st, 2010
Hi Folks, I’m beginning a series of articles on Pekiti-Tirsia empty hand techniques. The first is on fist, since punching is the most common attack seen in an empty hand encounter and is something most people are familiar with, even before they have begun any martial arts training. ...
Hi Folks, I've added a page to my writing website that describes the swords used in my novels. Since several of these are based on Pekiti-Tirsia designs, I thought you might like to see them: http://www.theswordoffire.com/paladin_sword_martial_arts.htm If you can't read the link Google The...
I have a new video on my YouTube channel that shows how to choose a bowie or large camp knife. Regards, Tuhon Bill McGrath
I originally posted this soon after I first joined FMATalk. I think it's a good time to post it again. It's from the winter 2000 issue of the PTI newsletter. HOW BIG IS YOUR "US"? By Tuhon Bill McGrath
Here's a video that shows a technique designed for a large knife like a bolo, barong or bowie. It's one of the categories I'll be teaching at this year's PTI Summer Camp. For more info on the camp visit: pekiti.com Regards, Tuhon Bill McGrath
Hello! I am in the middle of learning the basic 12 attacks of double baston. Now I have a few questions concerning the "nomenclature" The first six sets are named: Broken 6, Upper 8, Lower 8, Reverse 8, Fluid 8 vertical cuts and Butterfly. As of the five first: why are they named the way they...
Greetings all, To what extent is ground work covered in the PTI curriculum? Are there any video examples of this material? I know that GT Gaje has dealt with ground fighting as I have heard him talk about it. I do not know if this is a recent addition given the rise in popularity of grappling...
Here's a bit of PTI history for you guys. The video shows Tuhon Gaje's 1996 endorsement of myself and Pekiti-Tirsia International. Regards, Tuhon Bill McGrath
I'd like to thank Tuhon Bill for an excellent seminar this past Sunday. Everyone had a good time, and were taught a lot of material. We had a full house for both the am & pm seminars, and thanks to all in attendance for the positive feedback, and yes, we will have Tuhon back soon. A...
Hi Guys, I have a new video up on my YouTube channel that shows a short clip from the third spear set. Since this fits in with outdoor survival topics, this is one of the items I'm teaching at this year's summer camp. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Q7rY4a2DjI Regards,
Southampton, Massachusetts Location: Kicks & Sticks Martial Arts April 18th: 10 am to 2 pm. Contact email: spark_designs@verizon.net Contact phone: 413-527-7027 website: http://kicksandsticksma.com/home.html I'm teaching a Pekiti de Mano seminar covering controlling and locking,...
Hi Folks, My newest video on my YouTube channel is a review of my EDC (every day carry) knives: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=raV8iW2j9Mo Regards, Tuhon Bill McGrath
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