7-5-3 ACADEMY
- HEALTH, FITNESS, MARTIAL ARTS -
Our martial art programs specialize in anti-bullying programs for kids, to combat-proven Filipino Martial Arts. We take a holistic, fun, and innovative approach that simply works.
KARATE PROGRAM - AGES 4+
We follow three rules of Self-defense:
1. Use our words to deconflict a situation
2. Avoid conflict by removing ourselves from the location
3. When rules 1 & 2 fail, be prepared to defend oneself through defense and counter-offense
We have a Motto for our Karate System:
"I Train in Martial Arts for Self-Defense, to Protect Myself, My Family, and My Friends, Only"
We follow the 7-5-3 Code
The 7-5-3 Code is an adaptation from the Bushido Code that allows for the enjoyment of a more balanced life, including physically, spiritually, emotionally, and mentally.
Each part of the 7-5-3 code has a distinct ethos (or characteristic way of being and doing), and they include:
7 Warrior Virtues
5 Keys to Health
3 States of Mind
They Will Make New Friends, Learn New Skills, and Develop Character
Martial arts is more than self-defense and fitness.
Kids have fun, while learning discipline, respect, focus, self-control, and resiliency.
The martial arts helps kids develop hand-eye coordination, healthy strategies to deal with stress and frustration.
Martial arts also instills good sportsmanship, which does more than just showing youth how to behave politely during and after a game.
Sportsmanship impacts how youth interact on and off the field. Good sportsmanship builds teamwork, character, and teaches respect, honor, discipline, kindness, inclusion, resilience, perseverance, and more.
Martial Arts Provides the Skills to Avoid Conflict When Possible, and Defend when Needed
Everyone wants their kids to be safe not only from strangers and bullies, but in any situation.
Martial arts provides the communication skills to deconflict and avoid conflict when possible, and the self-defense skills needed when a conflict is unavoidable.
Martial arts instills awareness and self-control in determining how to respond to daily life challenges and potential crisis moments.
Karate Provides the Structure for Wellbeing
Karate provides students a healthy outlet to channel their frustrations, rebellious nature, and changing hormones.
Most importantly, a positive self-image is cultivated along with coping skills to handle stress, depression, and the physical and mental challenges in life.
Karate instills disciple, focus, respect for others and oneself, resiliency and perseverance.
Karate offers an ideal environment for self-reflection and personal growth. As students push through challenges in their training, they learn perseverance, patience, and resilience—skills that serve them well beyond the dojo, especially during difficult life transitions.
The virtues learned in martial arts is a roadmap for success in life.
FILIPINO MARTIAL ARTS
PEKITI TIRSIA KALI - AGES 13+
Meaning of Pekiti Tirsia Kali
Pekiti
In Ilongo/Bisaya, Pekiti means “to get in close"
Tirsia
Tirsia, derived from Spanish tercer, means "third"
Kali
Kali meaning "Kill"
Kali, more specifically Pekiti Tirsia Kali (PTK) is a highly-effective, close-quarters fighting art indigenous to the Visayan region of the Philippines.
Unlike sport-focused martial arts, Pekiti Tirsia Kali is a Filipino Martial Arts (FMA) system deeply rooted in combat-oriented tactics.
Due to the effectiveness of this art, only eligible students will be accepted for training. See our ineligible persons criteria for more information.
7-5-3 Academy is host to the highest ranking instructor in Arizona and is an authorized trainer of the Filipino Martial Arts (FMA) system of Pekiti Tirsia Kali (PTK), and recognized by the Pekiti Tirsia Kali World Federation, and the Pekiti Tirsia Tactical Association.
Why Pekiti Tirsia Kali?
Pekiti Tirsia Kali, refered to as PTK, is a complete system incorporating both weapons and empty hands methods, based on tactics and strategies derived from edged weapons. In PTK, there is only one set of fighting tactics no matter if attacker or defender is armed or unarmed regardless of weapon. This structure allows a more economic use of practice time and creates confidence through understanding and experience. If a method works against an opponent armed with a knife, it also works against the unarmed opponent. This is known as the principle of transferable technology. Designed for both single and multiple attackers, PTK is an ancient art that has evolved to stay relevant for modern combat and self-defense situations. For more information on the PTK system history click here.
PTK is proven effective in combat and invaluable for preparing the average citizen regardless of age, capability or experience, to law enforcement and military community members. In the country of origin, PTK has become the basis for the official combatives programs of the Armed Forces of the Philippines and Philippine National Police. Internationally, it has been taught to thousands of police and military Special Operations personnel in the United States, Europe, India, Russia and across Asia.
In the PTK system mastery is acquired by the application of movements, controlling the outcome of opponents’ movements, use of distance and attacking, countering, and re-countering tactics. PTK relies on precise footwork and movement patterns as a foundation that emphasizes correct movements with a purpose.
Full understanding of PTK leads to continuous improvement and continued adaptation of its methods to new demands. PTK today is a valuable and practical Survival Art. It continues to be proven effective in combat and indispensable for today’s heroes of the law enforcement, military, and security communities.
An important part of Pekiti-Tirsia Kali is its positive, life appreciating philosophy and faith in a higher, spiritual power. For more information on the Pekiti Tirsia Kali philosophy and faith, click here.