Training
Techniques are tools.
TAT draws from multiple martial arts and training systems. We train practical skills, pressure-test what we learn, and develop the ability to adapt when the situation stops looking like the drill.
Training options
Ways to Train
Private 1:1 Training
Personalized instruction built around your goals, experience and training needs, uninterrupted by anyone else's.
Small Group Training
Customized sessions for friends, partners, family members or coworkers training together toward shared objectives.
Ongoing Classes
Consistent training through repetition, good partners and steady pressure to build skill week over week. Schedule and pricing are shared on inquiry.
Courses & Seminars
Focused topics for individuals, martial arts schools, organizations and groups, with time to learn, pressure-test and keep training.
Professional & Team Training
Training can be tailored to law enforcement, private security and other professional objectives: focused skill areas, team sessions and on-site delivery built around your role.
Private training is tailored to your goals and the type of instruction you need. Pricing varies based on session length, frequency, and travel distance.
Contact us to discuss your training needs and receive a personalized quote.
Philosophy
There is no silver bullet
No one system has every answer. We draw from several, test everything against resistance, and keep what holds up. There's more than one way home, and we want you to have options.
Tactical
Training with a purpose. Every skill connects to a real situation, a decision and an objective.
Attribute
The qualities underneath technique: timing, distance, balance, awareness, composure. These carry over when the situation changes.
Training
An ongoing process, not a certificate. You learn it, test it and keep improving it.
The five pillars
What every session is built on
Practical Application
"There's a difference between doing a technique and using it."
We train skills against a resisting partner, under pressure, in situations that change. If something only works in a cooperative drill, we find out on the mat instead of somewhere it matters.
Principles, Strategy & Adaptability
"There is no silver bullet."
Principles carry over when the situation changes. We teach the why behind the movement, so you can adapt when things stop looking like the drill. There's more than one way home.
Comprehensive Training Without Style Loyalty
"Techniques are tools."
We draw from Filipino martial arts, boxing, combat jiu-jitsu, takedowns and de-escalation. We aren't loyal to one style. We keep what holds up under testing and put it where it fits.
Character & Self-Control
"Capability and self-control should grow together."
Learning to hurt someone carries responsibility. We expect humility, restraint and good judgment on the mat and off it.
Community & Brotherhood
"Training partners become friends."
People improve faster when they train with people who care about their progress. We build a room where people push each other and look out for each other.
Progression
Six stages, from learning to adapting
Each stage adds pressure. Moving through them honestly is what turns a technique you can do into one you can use.
- 01
Learn
Understand the movement and why it works.
- 02
Develop
Build clean, repeatable mechanics.
- 03
Apply
Use it with a partner, in context.
- 04
Add Resistance
Your partner stops cooperating.
- 05
Add Variables
Change range, environment, numbers.
- 06
Adapt
Solve problems you didn't rehearse.
What we draw from
Capability areas
Filipino martial arts, boxing, combat jiu-jitsu, takedowns and de-escalation, organized by what you need to be able to do.
Striking
Boxing-based hands, footwork, range and timing.
Ground fighting
Combat jiu-jitsu: control, escapes and getting back up.
Stick & blade
Filipino martial arts with training weapons: awareness, defense and disarms.
Takedowns
Taking someone down, and stopping them from taking you down.
De-escalation & awareness
Noticing trouble early and talking it down when you can.
Transitions
Moving between ranges and situations without losing the thread.
Is it a fit?
Who this training is for
A good fit if you're looking for
- Practical martial arts and self-defense
- Principles, strategy, and adaptability
- Cross-training across different martial arts and systems
- Striking, grappling, and weapons-related training
- Individualized development and consistent practice
- Character, community, and personal growth
What we're not primarily focused on
- Competition-only training
- General fitness classes
- Dedicated children's recreational programs
- Teaching only one traditional martial art
Our approach: We respect different martial arts and training goals. TAT focuses on developing practical abilities through instruction, repetition, application, and progressive resistance.
You don't have to arrive knowing how to fight. We simply ask that you come willing to learn and put in the work.
If you're unsure whether TAT fits your goals, reach out. We're happy to discuss what you're looking for.
Start with a conversation.
Tell us what you want to train. We'll review your inquiry and get back to you as soon as we can.