INSTRUCTORS
Chief Jesse
Chief Jesse
Chief Jesse
A Grandmaster in the Filipino Fighting Arts, Pekiti Tirsia Kali, Tuhon Jesse has over 45 years of Martial Arts experience. A direct student of GrandTuhon Leo T. Gaje, Jr., he serves as the Chief of Staff for Pekiti Tirsia Kali. He has years of study in multiple disciplines: Arnis de Mano, Escrima, Kali, Jeet Kune Do, Boxing, Judo, Wrestli
A Grandmaster in the Filipino Fighting Arts, Pekiti Tirsia Kali, Tuhon Jesse has over 45 years of Martial Arts experience. A direct student of GrandTuhon Leo T. Gaje, Jr., he serves as the Chief of Staff for Pekiti Tirsia Kali. He has years of study in multiple disciplines: Arnis de Mano, Escrima, Kali, Jeet Kune Do, Boxing, Judo, Wrestling, Kung Fu, Chen Tai Chi, Muay Thai, Wing Chun, Krabi Krabong, and has created his unique blend of Martial Arts. He is the Founder of many groups: Combat Warrior Academy, Pekiti Tirsia Kalirongan, Filipino Fighting Arts Society, Stick Fighting Olympiads, and Kali Combat Academy. A Combat Veteran having served faithfully for 20 years in the United States Armed Forces, he brings the C.O.M.B.A.T. mentality to our Academy. Highly experienced Firearms Instructor to Military, Law Enforcement, and Civilians. A Medical Provider, he brings his vast knowledge of Combat , Outdoor, and Clinical Medicine to our Warriors. Certified as a Master Training Specialist for the Department of Defense. Extensive experience in Military, Law Enforcement, Security Operations. He is recognized as an expert in the field of Anti-Terrorism, Physical Security, Police/Security policies and procedures. An instructor in Police, Security Academies at Local, State, Federal, International Level. Deployed with military forces around the world, he brings real world experiences in regards to combat and the fighting arts. Edged/Impact Weapons Expert.
Blade
Chief Jesse
Chief Jesse
Guro Michael has an extensive background in Martial arts. Currently a full instructor in Pekiti Tirsia Kali, but has over 20 years in various systems including American Kenpo, Chin Na, and MCMAP. A U.S Marine combat veteran; his experiences on and off the battlefield are a valuable asset to Combat Warrior Academy. An expert firearms instr
Guro Michael has an extensive background in Martial arts. Currently a full instructor in Pekiti Tirsia Kali, but has over 20 years in various systems including American Kenpo, Chin Na, and MCMAP. A U.S Marine combat veteran; his experiences on and off the battlefield are a valuable asset to Combat Warrior Academy. An expert firearms instructor, he leads our Combat Gun Ranges and our other programs. His knowledge of the outdoors is second to none. Guro Michael will show you how to survive in all environments.
Ace
Chief Jesse
Joker
Agalon Michael our only foreign Instructor hails from Canada. He has spent many years training in the following arts Karate, Kickboxing, Muay Thai, Boxing, Krav Maga and Pekiti Tirsia Kali (PTK). Michael holds the rank of Agalon in PTK. The first time Michael had the chance to try PTK he was instantly hooked, he had found the art that he
Agalon Michael our only foreign Instructor hails from Canada. He has spent many years training in the following arts Karate, Kickboxing, Muay Thai, Boxing, Krav Maga and Pekiti Tirsia Kali (PTK). Michael holds the rank of Agalon in PTK. The first time Michael had the chance to try PTK he was instantly hooked, he had found the art that he had been searching for. Over the past 8 years he has been to the Philippines several times to attend the PTK World Conferences. On one of his trips Michael assisted training the Police Service Protection Group of the Philippine National Police. Michael is also one of the lead instructors for PTK Alberta. Michael is dedicated to honing, growing and mastering skills in all area’s of the C.O.M.B.A.T. Warrior Academy curriculum. His goal is to pass his knowledge to students on their journey. He truly believes that, “To teach is to learn twice.”
Joker
Peabody
Joker
A Marine combat veteran, Instructor Joker is well trained in weapon tactics, and combat operations. A new practitioner of PTK, he sets the bar high for learning, teaching and understanding all disciplines he is able to practice. An outdoor survivalist at heart, he loves learning how to live off the land and strives to gain the knowledge a
A Marine combat veteran, Instructor Joker is well trained in weapon tactics, and combat operations. A new practitioner of PTK, he sets the bar high for learning, teaching and understanding all disciplines he is able to practice. An outdoor survivalist at heart, he loves learning how to live off the land and strives to gain the knowledge and experience to survive any situation. One of the original Combat Warrior Academy Instructors, he oversees our Combat Handgun Program and is a dynamic instructor. A well rounded Warrior with lots of experience and great skills, Instructor Joker will always lead the way, and as we say in CWA, Tip of the Spear!!!
Peabody
Peabody
Peabody
A Guro in Pekiti Tirsia Kali, Brandon has years of study in Martial arts, with competition in continuous and point sparring. He achieved Brown Sash in Yang Style Tai Chi under Sifu Tim Wright and holds rank in multiple arts while pushing to always train more. He has had the privilege to study under GT Leo Gaje personally and through Tuho
A Guro in Pekiti Tirsia Kali, Brandon has years of study in Martial arts, with competition in continuous and point sparring. He achieved Brown Sash in Yang Style Tai Chi under Sifu Tim Wright and holds rank in multiple arts while pushing to always train more. He has had the privilege to study under GT Leo Gaje personally and through Tuhon Jesse, continues to develop expertise in areas of combat, survival, and leadership. A devoted student of Archery, he's always striving to develop his skillset and tools for Survival.
Beats
Peabody
Peabody
Guro Robert is an EMT for the Chicago area specializing in Emergency Medicine. He has studied multiple Martial Art systems for over a decade and fighting in numerous national tournaments. Beats holds the rank of Guro in Pekiti-Tirsia Kali and Black Sash in Chinese Gung-Fu. He has studied directly with GrandTuhon Leo T. Gaje, Jr. as one of
Guro Robert is an EMT for the Chicago area specializing in Emergency Medicine. He has studied multiple Martial Art systems for over a decade and fighting in numerous national tournaments. Beats holds the rank of Guro in Pekiti-Tirsia Kali and Black Sash in Chinese Gung-Fu. He has studied directly with GrandTuhon Leo T. Gaje, Jr. as one of GT's personal students. Being a HipHop musician (G.T.I.M.)is a way that he sets his soul on fire. Channeling his Inner Warrior and igniting that flame is a passion Instructor Beats intends to keep throughout his endless journey. Stick Fighting Olympiads, Champion.
Reverend
Reverend
Reverend
Reverend is one of the original Combat Warrior Academy Instructors and an Intermediate Instructor in the fighting art of Pekiti Tirsia Kali. Personally trained and mentored by GrandTuhon Leo T. Gaje and Tuhon Jesse. Jeremiah has traveled to Philippines on multiple occasions in order to personally train with GrandTuhon. A very skilled st
Reverend is one of the original Combat Warrior Academy Instructors and an Intermediate Instructor in the fighting art of Pekiti Tirsia Kali. Personally trained and mentored by GrandTuhon Leo T. Gaje and Tuhon Jesse. Jeremiah has traveled to Philippines on multiple occasions in order to personally train with GrandTuhon. A very skilled stick fighter in both tournament fighting and full contact stick fighting. Instructor Reverend teaches our Archery Program, Outdoor Survival, and other programs at the Academy. Jeremiah has been working in the trades all his life thus assists in the upkeep of the main headquarters for the Academy. Instructor Reverend's dedication to duty and commitment to the team is a valued attribute. He is a dynamic Mentor and an outstanding Warrior. Let him guide you on your journey, as you create a path to Warriorship.
Edge
Reverend
Reverend
Instructor Edge is a Marine Corps Combat Veteran, as well as an avid outdoorsman. His real world experience in hostile territory and extreme conditions are a valuable asset to the team, and to him as an instructor. Jarrod has a long background of training with firearms, and has ample experience with both handguns and long guns. He
Instructor Edge is a Marine Corps Combat Veteran, as well as an avid outdoorsman. His real world experience in hostile territory and extreme conditions are a valuable asset to the team, and to him as an instructor. Jarrod has a long background of training with firearms, and has ample experience with both handguns and long guns. He is a new practitioner of PTK, and he is looking forward to becoming more versed in the practice. Jarrod learned the art of making knives as a kid, and started making knives again after the Marine Corps. He is the official knife maker for Combat Warrior Academy. Jarrod is a good problem solver, and is always up for a challenge. He looks forward to being a part of the C.W.A. journey, well into the future.