The Blade-master Grand Tuhon Leo T. Gaje At the Practical Self Defense Training Center Waterbury, Connecticut May 3rd & 4th, 2008

The Blade-master, Grand Tuhon Leo T. Gaje, Jr. and guest instructor with Guro Dan Inosanto in "Surviving Edged Weapons"—the video police from all over the world use as a guide to bladed weapons defenses.

Grand Tuhon Leo T. Gaje, Jr., Supreme Grandmaster of Pekiti-Tirsia Kali will be at the PSDTC in Waterbury CT, to conduct advanced training seminars in combat Blade fighting and Dumog (Filipino tactical grappling and maiming).  Discover the essence of close quarters combat and train with Tuhon Leo T. Gaje, the world’s leading authority on Edge-Impact weaponry and Filipino martial arts. 

Grand Tuhon Leo T. Gaje has trained generations of world-class martial artists from all styles.  Witness his legendary teaching skills and discover how he trains each individual to become an effective fighter and champion.  
 

“His art is based on the knife, and may just have more street realism than any other”

Inside Kung-Fu magazine

 Unquestionably the greatest living authority on the use of the Knife, Grand Tuhon Gaje will unveil the truths of close-quarters combat based upon the reality of edged weaponry and instill within you the mentality and skills to prevail in any encounter and defeat any adversary.

“No one, and I mean no one, will remove the knife from your hand.”

Grand Tuhon Gaje

 Pekiti-Tirsia is an attack system of combat proven strategy, tactics and techniques executed through the principle of offense, counter-offense, and re-counter-offense.   Seminar instruction will provide students with clear and concise knowledge, understanding, and skills in combat blade fighting and its application with all edged/impact/empty-hands weapons. Learn the keys to applying effective combat technique through the Pekiti-Tirsia system.  A true, authentic family system of Filipino martial art, tested and proven through generations of combat and utilized now by the elite Philippine Marine Corps Force Recon in the war against Terrorism.  Pekiti-Tirsia is now the official close quarters combat system for the Philippine Marine Corps and required training for every Philippine Marine.   

Training will focus on the combat drills and tactical application of the Pekiti-Tirsia system with all weapon categories including Pangamut/Empty-Hands/Dumog.  Participants should bring training weapons, protective gear, water/sports drinks for hydration and be prepared to train. 

A note to all Law Enforcement:  Grand Master Leo Gaje is the one who was in the video used by all Law Enforcement called "Surviving Edged Weapons."  Law Enforcement enforcement of all kinds are recommended to go to this seminar to learn how to handle knife defense situations.

There is a 10% discount for all Law Enforcement personnel. Proof of LE Employment is need for this discount!

Call if you need more information... 203-596-9073

Attendance Fee: $135.00 for both days or $75.00 for one day
     A THE DOOR: $145.00 for 2 days or $90.00 for one day after May 1st

Date:           May 3rd & 4th, (Saturday and Sunday), 2007  ***Open to all styles and skill levels***

Time:            10:00 AM - 5:00 PM (CHECK IN TIME STARTS AT 9:00 AM)

Location:    Practical Self Defense Training Center, 847 Hamilton Ave (RT. 69), Waterbury, Connecticut

Hotel Accommodations:

Courtyard by the Marriot, 63 Grand St WTBY., CT 203 -  596 - 1000

Valley Hotel, 2050 South Main ST WTBY., CT 203 -  575 - 1455

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For More Information:  Ron Kosakowski (203) 596-9073 or E-MAIL info@psdtc.com

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