Whether you are looking for a teacher or striving to become one, there are a few traits that you should look for when considering what makes a great instructor. If you are looking for a teacher, then it is in your interest to find one that is best prepared to help you with your goals. If you are a new instructor, then your training is not done. You can now focus on developing teaching skills that will allow you to give the best training experience to your students.There are numerous qualities that comprise the makeup of a great Filipino martial arts instructor. Some should be given and others take years to develop. There are a few standards that should be prerequisites for an instructor. These are qualities such as professionalism, integrity, and care for the student. The focus of t...

Check out this short video of training that we have been doing recently at the Tactical Arts Academy. In the video, you will see a few leg breaks and control techniques from our Indonesian martial arts class. The series is from Harimau found in Pencak Silat Mande Muda.  Included are a few basic tips for applying the techniques.  

We often get questions about selecting the right pair of rattan sticks. In this short video, Leslie Buck shows a few examples of measuring them and shares a few tips on determining the length, diameter, and weight of rattan sticks for use in the Filipino martial arts.

Check out this short video of training that we have been doing recently at the Tactical Arts Academy. In the video, you will see a few techniques from our Filipino martial arts class. The series from Pekiti Tirsia Kali is called Umbrellas or Payong. Included are a few basic tips for applying the techniques.  

Check out this short video of training that we have been doing recently at the Tactical Arts Academy. In the video, you will see a few techniques from our Indonesian martial arts class. The series from Pencak Silat Mande Muda is called Putar Kepala.  Included are a few basic tips for applying the techniques.