Tradition in Motion. Adaptation in Practice
Defense Tactics Institute
We treat combat as a study, not a spectacle. Gain confidence through understanding.
About Us
What is DTI?
At Defense Tactics Institute, we train people to think clearly under pressure and move with purpose. Our focus is Pekiti-Tirsia Kali, taught through a foundation-first curriculum that builds real awareness, confidence, and skill without shortcuts or theatrics. Guided by highly credentialed instructors and authentic PTK lineage, our training blends tradition with modernity, emphasizing mental agility, precision, and adaptability in real combat contexts. We work with both brand-new adults and experienced martial artists who want more than techniques—they want understanding. DTI is more than a training space; it is a community built on respect, honor, and loyalty. Students don’t just learn how to move—they learn how to remain calm, capable, and deliberate when it matters most.
Our Programs
Martial Arts Classes
01
Kids' Fundamentals
02
Foundations
03
Practitioner's Path
An advanced class that is geared towards members that want to eventually teach or compete
04
Special Topics & Integrations
Class Schedule
| Time | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Sunday |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6:00 AM | Adult All Levels | Adult All Levels | Adult All Levels | ||||
| 7:30 AM | Adult All Levels | Adult All Levels | Adult All Levels | ||||
| 9:00 AM | Conditioning | ||||||
| 11:00 AM | DTI Home Education Program |
DTI Home Education Program |
Warrior Lab | ||||
| 12:00 PM | Open Training | Special Topic or Sparring |
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| 1:00 PM | |||||||
| 2:00 PM | Open Training | ||||||
| 4:00 PM | Kids (10–16) | Kids (10–16) | Kids (10–16) | Kids (10–16) | Kids (10–16) | ||
| 5:30 PM | Adult All Levels | Adult All Levels | Adult All Levels | Adult All Levels | Adult All Levels | ||
| 7:00 PM | Adult All Levels | Adult All Levels | Adult All Levels | Adult All Levels | |||
| 8:00 PM | Advanced Theory | Advanced Theory |
Monday
- 11:00 AM DTI Home Education Program
- 4:00 PM Kids (10–16)
- 5:30 PM Adult All Levels
- 7:00 PM Adult All Levels
Tuesday
- 6:00 AM Adult All Levels
- 7:30 AM Adult All Levels
- 4:00 PM Kids (10–16)
- 5:30 PM Adult All Levels
- 7:00 PM Adult All Levels
- 8:00 PM Advanced Theory
Wednesday
- 11:00 AM DTI Home Education Program
- 4:00 PM Kids (10–16)
- 5:30 PM Adult All Levels
- 7:00 PM Adult All Levels
Thursday
- 6:00 AM Adult All Levels
- 7:30 AM Adult All Levels
- 4:00 PM Kids (10–16)
- 5:30 PM Adult All Levels
- 7:00 PM Adult All Levels
- 8:00 PM Advanced Theory
Friday
- 6:00 AM Adult All Levels
- 7:30 AM Adult All Levels
- 12:00 PM Open Training
- 4:00 PM Kids (10–16)
- 5:30 PM Adult All Levels
Saturday
- 9:00 AM Conditioning
- 12:00 PM Special Topic or Sparring
- 2:00 PM Open Training
Sunday
- 11:00 AM Warrior Lab
Meet the founders
Our Instructors
Roy Fitzgerald Jr
David Galvin
We welcome all levels of skill. Contact us to schedule your first visit and meet our instructors.
