WOMENS SELF DEFENSE SEMINAR

Join us for our next Women's Self Defense Seminar!

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CATCH WRESTLING (GRAPPLING) Program

Fort Worth Grappling Academy is our unique program in DFW. Catch wrestling and Jiu Jitsu are two sides of the same coin, and we focus on the brutal force and the most effective techniques of this grappling style.

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PTK-SMF Impact & Edged Weapons Program

Pekiti-Tirsia Kali is our weapons program. It is the most complete, advanced, and effective system of Filipino Martial Arts in existence today. We train empty-handed as well as with edged impact weapons teaching you the system that integrates seamlessly with the use of modern firearms. Designed for both single and multiple attackers, Pekiti Tirsia is both ancient and modern.

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DX SELF-DEFENSE & FITNESS

The DX Combatives Program is a comprehensive integrated self-defense program that incorporates the elements of Boxing, Kickboxing, Ground Fighting, Weapon Fighting Arts, and Multiple Opponent Fighting Systems. We make you stronger physically and emotionally one lesson at a time!

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BUSINESS SEMINARS

Looking for a FUN and EFFECTIVE way to STAY SAFE? If you’re part of a group that would like to get some self-defense training, then you come to the right place! TDA provides multiple reality-based self-defense workshops tailored to meet your exact needs. We work closely with a wide range of entities including large and small employers, wellness groups, security companies, religious organizations, schools, and various other groups providing them with solutions to meet each of their particular goals.

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TEXAS DEFENSE ACADEMY

DFW top training center servicing Fort Worth, Arlington, Benbrook, Aledo, and surrounding cities grappling, martial arts, self-defense, and kids Filipino arts. We are the first and only to offer excellent programs like these.

GRAPPLING

Our Catch Wrestling program takes a unique approach helping you start on a long journey of self-development for a better you. Committed to helping you.

WEAPONS

The Pekiti Tirsia System of Kali is close quarters and in-fighting system. Designed for both single and multiple attackers, Pekiti Tirsia is both ancient and modern.

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SELF-DEFENSE (ADULTS & KIDS)

TDA Self-Defense & Comabtives is a non-sport designed to help you reach the maximum potential that teaches you to fight back from all levels.

About TDA

We are a group of martial artists and instructors committed to helping each student in achieving their personal goals in life. Teaching and educating people on how to get home safe each night. Your safety comes first and it is our #1 priority! What other schools will tell you that?

What We Do

Something for everyone

GRAPPLING

Catch Wrestling had (and still has) a reputation as a very aggressive form of grappling, particularly when compared to other styles. The term “No Holds Barred” actually originated with Catch Wrestling, as there are no illegal submissions, holds, pins, or take-downs.

DX SELF-DEFENSE

TDA Combatives (DX) is a street-oriented self-defense program designed with multiple opponents in mind. Utilizing continuous motion as its basis, the program teaches you to maintain 360° awareness and employ your body’s natural weapons while maintaining a constant state of protective cover.

KALI KIDS & SELF DEFENSE

We utilize real techniques to stop and de-escalate conflicts as an initial means of defense. To this, we add the understanding of nonviolent postures and the preservation of personal boundaries.

FILIPINO MARTIAL ARTS

Pekiti-Tirsia Kali is the most complete, advanced, and effective system of Filipino Martial Arts in existence today. Pekiti-Tirsia is an accurate combat blade fighting system that employs all-edged and impact weaponry, empty-hands combat, and integrates seamlessly with modern firearms.

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Our Programs

DFW BEST TRAINING PROGRAMS

Kali Kids & Self-Defense

Taking a unique approach in developing our child’s confidence. A unique than the world of martial arts that many people are used to. We have re-evaluated the problems kids face in today’s world and designed an anti-bully/personal protection program.

Instructor Program

DX Combatives is a comprehensive self-defense training that will help you achieve your of personal protection goals. A unique approach taken to address today’s problems by providing solutions in today’s real-world.

Private Training

With private training you will accelerate your learning abilities up to 60% faster. What most for some will take longer to learn, since you will be learning at your own rate you don’t have to worry about being pushed too hard, or about getting bored.

Corporate or Private Seminars

Looking for a fun and effective way to stay safe? If you’re part of a group that would like to get some self-defense training, then you come to the right place! We provide a reality-based self-defense workshops tailored to meet your needs.

Customers Reviews

I would give this place 6 stars if I could! Hands down, this school is amazing! The instructors are all wonderful and incredibly knowledgeable! The other students quickly become friends; from day one I felt welcomed! The vast amount of knowledge at this school is mind blowing (which is often how my brain feels at...

Ambroshia T

I’m a practitioner under the PTK-SMF/ Filipino Martial Arts and DX programs and I’ve been so impressed with the dedication and experience Edwin imparts on me and his students. Both of these programs will get you thinking and moving on your feet very quickly (from the very first class), and you will have immediate validation....

Anna Q.

You won’t find a school where the instructors are more knowledgeable or care more about each student. They make the information understandable and fun, and are always willing to go the extra mile to ensure each person is best able to defend themselves. I’ve been attending Ballistic 3 and CSW for about 8 months and...

Nikki M.

I came to TDA and the 1st PTK-SMF class as a guy in his mid-40’s, with no prior martial arts experience, and left-handed, (PTK-SMF works both side/hands, though it’s primarily taught right-handed). Edwin and Michael do a phenomenal job of instructing this very technical and devastatingly effective combat martial art. There are no inflated egos...

Carral S.

I’ve been going to TDA for almost a year now and it’s been great! I had always wanted to join a self defense class but have always struggled to find a place that cared about people as individuals or charged an arm and a leg. Edwin was on the phone with me for almost an...

Karissa J.

I have been training at the Texas Defense Academy for about a year and a half, now. I was initially drawn to the Combat Submission Wrestling (CSW) program, as they are the only affiliate school in the DFW area. My former school had closed, and I was looking for a new place to train and...