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JUST A NOTE: I DO NOT TRAIN YOU TO “ FIGHT ” PER SE – I TEACH TECHNIQUES THAT FOCUS ON ENDING OR PREVENTING AN ASSAULT IN A MANNER THAT INSURES YOUR SURVIVAL ABOVE THE SAFETY OF THE ATTACKERS . O UR OBJECTIVE IS TO TRAIN WITH THE TOOLS OF F ILIPINO M ARTIAL A RTS TO DEVELOP AN UNFAIR ADVANTAGE OVER MOST WOULD - BE ASSAILANTS .

PHYSICAL & MENTAL BENEFITS: There are many benefits that you will enjoy studying Filipino Martial Arts. Of course, you can achieve the normal boasted accolades such as, Self Confidence, Improved health, Developed greater awareness - Reflexes and Overall greater balance. In addition to these attributes there is an unexpected level of maturity development due in part from the training/practice with real weapons.

ENHANCES OTHER ARTS: We have practitioners with backgrounds in Karate, Tae Kwon Do, Fencing, Jujitsu, Boxing, MMA, and yes, even Krav Maga. If you study another Filipino Martial Art or other Martial Arts Style, you will find the Filipino Martial Arts surprisingly enhancing your training. Lets train together!

GAIN AN UNFAIR ADVANTAGE: In these current times of political discord, religious qualms, and growing economic pressures, there are a lot of desperate people who will not think twice about hurting someone else for their own personal gain. The Filipino Martial Arts is a great way to achieve an unfair advantage over would-be assailants.

THE FILIPINO MARTIAL ARTS WAS BORN FROM WAR. Battle proven techniques were taught to the family members who in a short time was called to battle and again, taught the techniques that were proven effective to the other family members. Fortunately for us, the battle-proven techniques that survived have been maid available by many Filipino Masters who have moved to the United States. Maraming Salamat to Tuhon Gaudiosa Ruby and all my Masters who have honored me with their teachings.

THE PUGITA FILIPINO SYSTEM is a multi-opponent & weapons based Filipino Combat Martial Art based on human physiology & necessity. Born from the Comjuka-Kali Systems we emphasize footwork and techniques that help insure your survival in the event of an attack. One of our main emphasis is simple; Employ more than one action or reaction simultaneously! It is much harder to counter multiple simultaneous actions versus a single action. In other words, If you had time to duck, move, or strike in some way then you had time to do more than one of those things at the same time - so do! We teach you Filipino Combat techniques and maneuvers that help you do so efficiently. OUR MAIN GOALS ARE SIMPLE · Avoid trouble by recognizing “Trouble Triggers.” · Gain an unfair advantage over the would-be assailant. · Employ FMA techniques ONLY when necessary and when danger is imminent. · Avoid Jail, Prison, or Personal Injury if Forced to stop an assailant. · Practice so that your unfair advantages can develop and become an unfair certainty of your success. Important Note: Employing Combat FMA techniques may often result in the assailant(s) suffering serious injury or more. For this reason we are required to teach your legal rights under self-protection circumstances. Fear not, the law is on our side, the would-be victim, but there are a few legalities you must know.

Hello, I am Punong Guro Dennis Watkins, Grandmaster & Head Instructor of the Pugita Filipino Combat Martial Arts System. I am here to teach good people how to prevent and stop Bad people from causing you mortal harm. I have Martial Arts experience since 1984 in Kenpo and Shotokan Karate. Since 1992 I have trained directly under Tuhon Gaudiosa Ruby who is accredited by the Filipino Consulate General for bringing Comjuka (Combat-Judo-Kali) to the United States - this is who I learned from, as well as a few other Grandmasters of Filipino Combat Martial Arts.. My Filipino Martial Arts experience began in 1992 and have been a Guro, (Teacher) of Filipino Combat Martial Arts since 1994. I have found the Filipino Martial Arts are also an excellent enhancement to many other martial arts. Let me be perfectly clear - I am here to coach - not to poach! In June 2009 I opened a school in Killeen, Texas until we moved back to the Pacific Northwest. After countless more hours - years of training directly under Tuhon Ruby, I earned more Blackbelt stripes as well as Police Tactics Instructor Certifications and eventually earned the rank of Pito Antas Guro, 7th Degree Blackbelt & Instructor. I returned to Salem, Oregon in 2018 after many years away going where ever the Military sent us. As always, I continue to teach good and moral people with honorable reasons for learning our Filipino Martial Arts. On 12 March of 2023, I was tested and promoted to 10th Degree Blackbelt - Grandmaster and Punong Guro (Head Instructor) of the Pugita Filipino Martial Arts System. I am proud to further develop this branch of the Filipino Combat Martial Arts. I am all but retired so I am able to teach during the week and seminars on weekends. I teach private and “private-group” classes as well as FMA and Police Tactics Seminars. Expect a longer training time with higher intensity levels in a seminar. We always strive to maintain safety at all times and conduct ourselves with respect for each other, and respect for the weapons.

OREGON STATE DIRECTOR of the FILIPINO MARTIAL ARTS HALL OF FAME As Oregon State Director of the FMA Hall of Fame I am in the position to travel and visit other Oregon Filipino Martial Arts Schools seeking FMA practitioners to be inducted. The Categories for FMA Hall of Fame Induction are: • Grandmaster of the Year • Outstanding Grandmaster of the Year • Instructor of the Year • Outstanding Instructor of the Year • Weapons Expert • Outstanding Student of the Year • Outstanding Achievement of the Year • Outstanding Competitor of the Year • Forms Expert of the Year • Lifetime Achievement Award If you feel you have a worthy Oregon FMA candidate. please contact me and we can arrange a visit. It is my hope that this will help to give Filipino Martial Arts more of the recognition deserved. Also feel free to visit the FILIPINO MARTIAL ARTS HALL of FAME Website.

Accolade Highlights: Six Time Martial Arts Hall of Fame Inductee Blackbelts in Three Filipino Martial Arts Systems Licensed Police Tactics Instructor

Sticks (Kahoys) - Need to aquire before second month of classes

Practice Knives - Required before 3rd Month of Classes

Specialty Weapons introduced and assigned by Instructor after 6 month minimum

Strength Training Pipes - Can be purchased at Lowes or Home Depot

WHAT WE TEACH: • BEGINNING TO ADVANCED LEVEL FMA • WEAPONS DISARMING • COMBAT KNIFE TECHNIQUES • VARIOUS COMBAT WEAPONS TECHNIQUES • UNARMED COMBAT TACTICS • MULTIPLE OPPONENT TACTICS & TECHNIQUES • COMBAT GROUND TECHNIQUES • ADVANCED TAKE-DOWNS AND THROWS • ADVANCED AND IMPROVISED WEAPONS TACTICS • DEVELOPMENT OF GREATER AWARENESS • QUICKLY END AN ATTACK • NEVER BECOME A VICTIM • LEGAL USE OF FORCE

CLASS SCHEDULE: TUESDAYS and THURSDAYS 7:30PM - 9:00PM SATURDAY SEMINARS 9:00AM - 4:00PM (LUNCH 12:00 - 1:00PM)

REQUIRED EQUIPMENT: 1 MO - 1 PAIR STICKS (Rattan. Composite, or Instructor approved Hardwood) 2 MO - 1 PAIR PRACTICE KNIVES (Wood, Rubber, Composite, or Dull Metals) 6 MO - 1 PAIR 24” TRAINING PIPES (Not recommended before at least six months) AFTER 6 MONTHS MINIMUM - SPECIALTY WEAPON(S) (Instructor may assign)

WHAT YOU WILL NEED TO START: • POLICE BACKGROUND CHECK (We are all required to present this.) • LETTER EXPLAINING INTEREST IN FILIPINO MARTIAL ARTS • REQUIRED ATTIRE IS: o WHITE KARATE GI or PANT AND SHIRT OPTION BELOW o SWEAT PANTS AND SLEEVED SHIRT - NO SHORTS or TANK-TOPS o ATHLETIC SHOES • NOTE: WE WILL SUPPLY STICKS FOR YOU UNTIL YOU’VE OBTAINED YOURS • NOTE: INSTRUCTOR WILL ISSUE THE BELTS AND STRIPES EARNED.

NOTE: The picture above is of a higher level technique being taught to a White-Belt in this case. On occasion we have a higher level training session for our students. More often than not, we emphasize techniques and tactics that involve Gross-Motor function versus Fine-Motor functions. Gross-Motor actions/reactions have been battle proven to save your life. So why the emphasis on Gross-Motor Actions and the Basics? Simple, when you are in a heightened state of adrenaline from fear or so, it is hard to even put your keys in the little car door key-hole. Adrenaline can make you shaky or other various physical symptoms making precision in technique much much harder. We also teach and practice higher level/Fine-Motor techniques such as grappling, disarming, take-downs and throws etc. The goal of becoming highly proficient, and have more reactionary options is a marathon not a sprint as they say. How do we remedy the negatives of adrenaline and fear? PRACTICE, PRACTICE, PRACTICE, & PRACTICE SOME MORE!

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