1987-1994 Mandala Tuhon Philip Gelinas of Montreal. Highest-ranked Pekiti-Tirsia Kali instructor in Canada as recognized by Grand Tuhon Leo T. Gaje, jr., head of Pekiti-Tirsia Kali Original member of the Dog Brothers

1994-present Guro Mandatus Mandala Loki Jorgenson Second-highest ranked Pekiti-Tirsia Kali instructor in Canada, and one of the top ten in North America Dog Brothers/instructor - Lakan Guro 3rd Level

1994-97 Guro Louie Lindo
Ikatan Kali, Mande Muda silat

2008 Sifu Michael Chiao

In terms of Kali, I have also had the chance to train in seminars with Grand Tuhon Leo T. Gaje, jr, who is the current head of the Pekiti-Tirsia Kali system. I have attended seminars taught by Dan Inosanto (Lacoste-Inosanto system of Filipino Martial Arts), Marc Denny (Dog Brothers Martial Arts) and Norman Suanico (Kali Ilustrisimo). I actively research other styles of kali/arnis to gain a better understanding and appreciation of Filipino Martial Arts.

I have had exposure to other martial arts styles on a more informal level at my martial arts club, and through seminars, private lessons and informal drop-ins. These arts include grappling (Brazilian Jiu-jitsu, Sambo), Jati Wisesa pencak silat, Krabi Krabong, Tai Chi Tae Kwon Do, Muay Thai and reality based self-defense (Guro Ed Wong). As well, I try to keep informed through my readings and explorations of various martial arts styles and topics (e.g. self-defense).

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In 1998, I obtained Instructor Status from the Crisis Prevention Institute to teach its "Nonviolent Crisis Intervention" program. I have been teaching it both formally and informally since that time. Although not strictly a martial art, it does involve non-violent self-defense techniques for the workplace environment in addition to its verbal de-escalation techniques.