what is defense craft progressive training ?
DCPT is quite simply a ... name ... identifyer ... brand.
A way to quickly identify a training philosophy. DCPT in and of itself is not a "system" of martial arts as you might think. It encompasses and is open to all methods of training from the classical to the modern. The purpose of DCPT is to allow students to develop thier own skillset and determine what best suits thier lifestyle, mindset, and physicality.
all systems have value
“Defense Craft Progressive Training” is a synthesis of several progressive martial arts from many different regions of the world. Even more than that, DCPT is a mindset ... a way of openly accepting and learning training methods and techniques from the classical martial arts while paying the highest respect to the originations of these sovereign methods.
free your mind
These concepts are taught by the use of Escrima sticks (baston). The sticks help shape the fundamental building blocks that create the basic foundation of motion. Guided by the philosophy of openly accepting the beneficial aspects of other martial systems, DCPT continues to evolve as a progressive, blended approach to self defense, while still maintaining much of the beauty in movement of the ancient arts.