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SENTE Martial Systems
SENTE Martial Systemsâ„¢ is inspired by over 21 years of martial arts experience (including training directly from military tactical instructors). My training experience ranges from the following:
American Kenpo (20 yrs. / 4th Black)
Kickboxing (including Muay Thai, Boxing, Kenpo / 17+ yrs...)
Pekiti-Tirsia Kali (Lakan Guro / 5yrs...)
Ground Combatives (including Jiujitsu, Filipino Dumog, Kenpo)
Certified Military-CQC Edged Weapon/H2H instructor through PTKGO
Each martial system and specialized training are essentially designed for special functions and applications in specific environments. They also share logical interconnected structural relationships that enhance overall skill sets.
Over the years, I've been very fortunate to have trained with many renowned instructors including Kenpo greats Dennis Nackord and Frank Trejo; all-round fighting legend Joe Lewis; Pekiti-Tirsia Kali grandmaster Grand Tuhon Leo Gaje Jr. of the Philippines; Tuhon Rommel Tortal (nephew of GT. Gaje); as well as Tuhon Tim Waid of PTKGO, a former Marine and intense tactical instructor. Martial arts is a true passion and I will always continue to train.
In addition to being a martial arts instructor, I'm also a Designer and Design Strategist. I've integrated strategic design thinking into my martial arts practice in many ways. SENTEâ„¢ Martial Systems leverages design and strategy with a realistic world view to develop effective training practices for organizing, transfering, and embodying a wide range of practical skills.
My core belief is to train in flexible methods of highly practical multi-use movements and combatives to create a well-rounded and solid base. From there, a practitioner should develop additional logical skills in a range of applications and environments as effectively and efficiently as possible without being bogged down by trivial and outdated practices — yet still uphold respect and virtue that is taught in the martial arts.
A martial artist should be innovative and continually train to hold the advantage both physically and mentally. An instructor should always nurture this experience.
As the word translates, "sente" is a vital element in my belief and practices, and in the way that I offer my influence.
- Joel LeVan
American Kenpo (20 yrs. / 4th Black)
Kickboxing (including Muay Thai, Boxing, Kenpo / 17+ yrs...)
Pekiti-Tirsia Kali (Lakan Guro / 5yrs...)
Ground Combatives (including Jiujitsu, Filipino Dumog, Kenpo)
Certified Military-CQC Edged Weapon/H2H instructor through PTKGO
Each martial system and specialized training are essentially designed for special functions and applications in specific environments. They also share logical interconnected structural relationships that enhance overall skill sets.
Over the years, I've been very fortunate to have trained with many renowned instructors including Kenpo greats Dennis Nackord and Frank Trejo; all-round fighting legend Joe Lewis; Pekiti-Tirsia Kali grandmaster Grand Tuhon Leo Gaje Jr. of the Philippines; Tuhon Rommel Tortal (nephew of GT. Gaje); as well as Tuhon Tim Waid of PTKGO, a former Marine and intense tactical instructor. Martial arts is a true passion and I will always continue to train.
In addition to being a martial arts instructor, I'm also a Designer and Design Strategist. I've integrated strategic design thinking into my martial arts practice in many ways. SENTEâ„¢ Martial Systems leverages design and strategy with a realistic world view to develop effective training practices for organizing, transfering, and embodying a wide range of practical skills.
My core belief is to train in flexible methods of highly practical multi-use movements and combatives to create a well-rounded and solid base. From there, a practitioner should develop additional logical skills in a range of applications and environments as effectively and efficiently as possible without being bogged down by trivial and outdated practices — yet still uphold respect and virtue that is taught in the martial arts.
A martial artist should be innovative and continually train to hold the advantage both physically and mentally. An instructor should always nurture this experience.
As the word translates, "sente" is a vital element in my belief and practices, and in the way that I offer my influence.
- Joel LeVan
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