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Spectators - [EDGE Course June 23rd 2024](https://psdtc.com/2024/06/04/edge-course-june-23rd-2024/) - Enroll Now Admission to participate in the E.D.G.E. course 1 day in Person or Live Stream. “You Need an E.D.G.E. In Self Defense” E – engage D – disorient G – grab/grapple E – escape Where: Practical Self Defense Training Center 847 Hamilton Avenue. Waterbury, Connecticut. Check in: 10am Course Instruction: 10:30am–3:30pm Lunch break @ - [Martial Art Classes for Kids Now Enrolling](https://psdtc.com/2023/10/20/martial-art-classes-for-kids-now-enrolling/) - Kids Martial Arts Classes are now forming at the Practical Self Defense Training Center on 847 Hamilton Ave, Waterbury - Martial Arts For kids MMA/grappling classes. Come on down and get some good physical conditioning for these kids. Lets get them off electronic games all day and get them doing something that will be a - [Why do we train the ways of the ancient warriors?](https://psdtc.com/2021/08/09/why-do-we-train-the-ways-of-the-ancient-warriors/) - Why is it that we train in so hard in martial arts, whether it be sport or ancient warrior systems? Why do we take the time in our day to push ourselves in something many of us may not ever have to use in real everyday life? Depending on how hard you practice, we break - [Jesse James Kosakowski wins match in the Absolute Division via rear naked choke at AGC-Stamford, CT](https://psdtc.com/2023/09/12/jesse-james-kosakowski-wins-match-in-the-absolute-division-via-rear-naked-choke-at-agc-stamford-ct/) - Jesse James Kosakowski wins Absolute Division at AGC in Stamford, Connecticut.Video of match vs Dillon Zaro. Victory by rear naked choke strangle from the crucifix position. Kosakowski represents a legacy of champion grapplers to come out the PSDTC. - [Jesse James Kosakowski Wins Naga Spring Event at Mohegan Sun](https://psdtc.com/2023/05/08/jesse-james-kosakowski-wins-naga-spring-event-at-mohegan-sun/) - Here’s some more pictures on Jesse’s grappling match yesterday. It was the toughest grappling match of the year but as usual he pulled it off. The video will be out this week so keep in touch. More to come - [Kuntao Self Defense Seminar July 30, 2023](https://psdtc.com/2023/07/14/kuntao-self-defense-seminar-july-30-2023/) - Learn Kuntao for self defense.Sunday July 30th. 2023 This self defense seminar is Sunday July 30th, starts at 10, come in early to register for it. I will be there at 9. Cost is only $40 per person… This is NOT just for martial artists. This is open to everyone; the public. Bring your family - [Pekiti Tirsia Kali with Tuhon Rommel Tortal - Weekend Seminar Sept-23,24 2023](https://psdtc.com/2023/08/18/pekiti-tirsia-kali-with-tuhon-rommel-tortal-weekend-seminar-sept-2324-2023/) - Don’t miss this rare opportunity to train with a direct source for authentic Pekiti Tirsia Kali. You’re Invited to a Kali Seminar with Tuhon Rommel Tortal Don’t miss this chance to train with the source of authentic Pekiti Tirsia Kali. When: Sept 23-24, 2023 Where: Practical Self Defense Training Center 847 Hamilton Ave. Waterbury, CT - [Jesse James Kosakowski Wins 1st place Absolute Division Champion at Grappling Industries, August 2023](https://psdtc.com/2023/08/21/jesse-james-kosakowski-wins-1st-place-absolute-division-champion-at-grappling-industries-august-2023/) - Jesse James Kosakowski wins 1st place as the absolute division champ at the latest Grappling Industries competition at NYA sports and Fitness Center on August 19th, 2023.Fighting against multiple opponents in one day to bring home back to back victories. Kosakowski represents a legacy of champion grapplers to come out the PSDTC. Keep your eyes - [Self Defense Seminar - Jeet Kune Do & Wing Chun March 26th 2023](https://psdtc.com/2023/02/10/self-defense-seminar-jeet-kune-do-wing-chun-march-26th-2023/) - Mark your calendars… March 26th, 2023 we will be hosting an all day seminar with a focus on “Self Defense”. Personal protection and overall security is a growing concern amongst conservative Connecticut residents. We’ve prepared this years topic to be strictly focused on Self Defense, as opposed to previous years where we focused on covering - [Jesse James Kosakowski gets 2 Superfights at a grappling tournament...](https://psdtc.com/2023/04/26/jesse-james-kosakowski-gets-2-superfights-at-a-grappling-tournament/) - Jesse James Kosakowski, doing grappling tournaments to perfect his grappling against people that would like to take him out of the game. A very smart move on his part. And speaking of wanting to take him out of the game, he went up against two good grapplers. He won both matches. If you want to - [Students doing self defense vs knife practice](https://psdtc.com/2023/04/26/students-doing-self-defense-vs-knife-practice/) - When it comes to self defense vs knife, we take it very serious. Its one of the most dangerous situations you can potentially be in. We put a lot of effort into self defense vs knife because it is so dangerous. Thats why we call our martial art school in Waterbury, CT - The Practical - [Some tips from the cradle position that is valuable to know...](https://psdtc.com/2023/04/27/some-tips-from-the-cradle-position-that-is-valuable-to-know/) - You will like this video. I give some good information to utilize the cradle position - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3boVJc0rYw4 See more information on our extensive grappling/wrestling program at the practical Self Defense Training Center in Waterbury, Connecticut - https://psdtc.com/classes/integrated-grappling-systems-mma/ - [Grappling tips, everyone likes grappling tips...](https://psdtc.com/2023/04/27/grappling-tips-everyone-likes-grappling-tips/) - Check out these moves. they are from Catchascatchcan AKA, Catch Wrestling. I always called Catch Wrestling the Kuntao of grappling arts being it hurts so much - https://www.youtube.com/shorts/9vA91mLzWso You want to be a good grappler, come on down - https://psdtc.com/classes/integrated-grappling-systems-mma/ - [Higot Hubud Lubud, AKA, Sagong Labo to a sweep...](https://psdtc.com/2023/04/27/higot-hubud-lubud-aka-sagong-labo-to-a-sweep/) - This is one of the ways we train muscle memory for going into various takedowns offered in the Dumog aspects of Kali/Arnis/Eskrima - https://www.youtube.com/shorts/sVYbkbsLjIc You would really like our Kali classes. Come try it out! Here is the schedule - www.PSDTC.com/schedule Join us and learn great self defense while having fun doing it. Filipino Martial - [Jesse James Kosakowski from the PSDTC defeats Gil Pinheiro in a grappling match](https://psdtc.com/2023/04/27/jesse-james-kosakowski-from-the-psdtc-defeats-gil-pinheiro-in-a-grappling-match/) - Jesse has been winning grappling matches since he was 9 years old. You want to see good grappling details, watch this video - https://studio.youtube.com/video/VLxv4YDAtxk/edit Jesse as well as all students are very well versed in all ranges of combat. Grappling range can be considered to be the worst to be in for self defense purposes. - [An Interview With Ron Kosakowski](https://psdtc.com/2022/08/02/an-interview-with-ron-kosakowski/) - NAME: Ron Kosakowski ART: Kuntao, Pekiti Tirsia Kali, Inosanto Kali, Jeet Kune Do, Muay Thai, and Integrated Grappling Systems TITLE: Martial art instructor How did you get involved in the combat arts? Watching various black and white TV shows like Wild Wild West for those last few minutes of martial art moves that - [Self Defense for HOME INVASIONS](https://psdtc.com/2021/08/08/self-defense-for-home-invasions/) - By Ron Kosakowski It seems like home invasions even car jackings are far more popular today than it was years ago. Why is that? Because of alarm systems for one. Its much easier to get to your home or a car if it is occupied and for the most part, the alarms are usually off - [Re Opening Guidelines](https://psdtc.com/2020/07/06/re-opening-guidelines/) - Our facility will begin its reopening starting on July 6th of 2020. Those that were students are invited to reach out and inquire about our guidelines for reopening. We're going to be taking all precautions available to ensure the health and safety of our members is considered at all times inside our facility.If you are experiencing - [Channel 3 Interviews Ron Kosakowski to get his opinion regarding The Recent Naugatuck Car Thief](https://psdtc.com/2021/10/20/channel-3-interviews-ron-kosakowski-to-get-his-opinion-regarding-the-recent-naugatuck-car-thief/) - We were just interviewed by Channel 3 News. Very happy to offer some candid commentary about the happenings in and around Naugatuck/Waterbury. Our interview starts at 0:53 mins in the video on the Channel 3 website. ( Quote ) "I don't care about the vehicle, ok, and I’m going to come in here, I drag - [What is this style Called, Jeet Kune Do?](https://psdtc.com/2021/08/08/what-is-this-style-called-jeet-kune-do/) - The founder and originator of Jeet Kune Do was Bruce Lee. Jeet Kune Do was carried on by many of his students teaching us their personal expression of Jeet Kune Do. The name which consists of dialects and languages from Mandarin, Cantonese and Japanese...Jeet Kune Do meaning, the way of the intercepting fist. Jeet Kune - [Dumog? What is Dumog?](https://psdtc.com/2021/08/09/dumog-what-is-dumog/) - I have always found Dumog and its history to be quite interesting. What I can find for its history anyway. I have learned Dumog from Tuhon Guro Dan Inosanto, Grand Tuhon Leo Gaje, the Late Sifu/Guro Larry Hartsell, Punong Guro Edgar Sulite, Grand Master Yuli Romo and quite a bit from Paul Vunak as well. - [Ultimate Warrior Showdown - Explosion - Fight Night](https://psdtc.com/2021/05/11/ultimate-warrior-showdown-explosion-fight-night/) - You’re Invited to our first LIVE STREAM Fight Night Event. Ultimate Warrior Showdown. EXPLOSION July, 10TH, 2021 4pm — 7PM Tickets coming soon… Proceeds help keep our facility open and thriving. We are honored to have everyone’s support. - [Ultimate Warrior Showdown - Aftermath - Fight Night](https://psdtc.com/2021/03/23/ultimate-warrior-showdown-aftermath-fight-night/) - You’re Invited to our first LIVE STREAM Fight Night Event. Ultimate Warrior Showdown. AFTERMATH . . . . . . APRIL, 10TH, 2021 4pm — 7PM Tickets are available now… https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ultimate-warrior-showdown-tickets-149495702671 Buy Tickets Now Proceeds help keep our facility open and thriving. We are honored to have everyone’s support. - [The Proper Attitude of a Martial Artist](https://psdtc.com/2018/03/13/the-proper-attitude-of-a-martial-artist/) - Proper Attitude of a Martial Artist at the Practical Self Defense Training Center Politics and/or cocky attitudes that are common amongst some people involved with different martial arts now a days, is not part of the every day routine here at the Practical Self Defense Training Center. No one cares who is screwing up or - [Benefits of Martial Arts in Your Daily Lives](https://psdtc.com/2018/03/14/benefits-of-martial-arts-in-your-daily-lives/) - The Benefits of Instruction in the Martial Arts at the Practical Self Defense Training Center Training at the Practical Self Defense Training Center is an investment in improving yourself, a facet of life sadly neglected by many in our society. Whether through our regular class program, private training or workshops, you will learn the most - [In-Tents Kuntao 3 Day Camp Out](https://psdtc.com/2018/04/27/in-tents-kuntao-dumpag-3-day-camp-out/) - Kuntao Training Camp—3 Day Event 2018 July 27th, 28th, 29th 2018 This unique Filipino martial art workshop will be conducted by Ron Kosakowski 8 hours each day of intensive Kuntao training. There will be breaks for lunch, water, rest and discussion in between training. Friday The first day of this camp, we will do a little - [Kali Seminar - November 4th 2018](https://psdtc.com/2018/08/13/kali-seminar-november/) - Kali Seminar / November 4th 2018 If you are into learning Filipino martial arts, you will not want to miss out on this one. Located: 847 Hamilton Ave. Waterbury, Connecticut Filipino Martial Arts Training Day. Sword, Stick & Dagger. This is going to be approximately 5 hours of Kali training and learning. I will be - [Wing Chun Seminar December 16th. 2018](https://psdtc.com/2018/11/23/wing-chun-seminar-december-16th-2018/) - Sign up at the gym or online. Notice: PSDTC members get a special price. Email Sifu Andy to be placed on the registration list. Register Here - [Jeet Kune Do & Wing Chun Seminar. Jan 26th.](https://psdtc.com/2019/01/19/jeet-kune-do-wing-chun-seminar-jan-26th/) - Join us this year as we kick off another season of high calibur martial arts training. This event will be a day of learning split between the Jeet Kune Do and Wing Chun course material. Learn 6 months of material in a single day of training. Now we all know that you'll need to practice - [Kali Double Stick/Sword Multi-Man Attack Seminar Sunday, June 30/2019...](https://psdtc.com/2019/05/29/kali-seminar-sunday-june-30-19/) - At this seminar, I will be teaching double stick and sword. The progression will be the appropriate drilling methods that will lead up to some live play. This progression will help you understand the drilling methods so you can find and pull off the techniques you learned in the drills. Its not easy fighting with - [Intense Kuntao Seminar August 10th & 11th/2019](https://psdtc.com/2019/07/09/intense-kuntao-seminar-august-10th-11th-2019/) - Intense Kuntao Seminar August 10th & 11th/2019 Taught by Ron Kosakowski with well over 43 years into Kuntao and many other Filipino martial art styles. SATURDAY – Kuntao on fighting on the ground. Ancient warriors would not neglect ground fighting. However, ground fighting in ancient times, for combat purposes, was not like the mainstream grappling - [PSDTC presents: Ultimate Warriors Showdown](https://psdtc.com/2019/11/29/psdtc-presents-ultimate-warriors-showdown/) - Saturday Dec 7th. 2019 Muay Thai Kick Boxing Submission Only Grappling Full Contact Stick Fighting*. ( *Never before seen in a public event around here. )( Yes, all participants will be padded with standard protective gear. ) SPECTATORS WANTED! Come watch and enjoy the show and support your local CT martial arts community. Save the - [Counter-Terrorism In the Jungle](https://psdtc.com/2018/03/07/counter-terrorism-in-the-jungle/) - Counter-Terrorism in the Jungle Waterbury Martial Artist Teaches Kuntao to, and Trains with the Filipino Military Wednesday, October 13, 2004 WATERBURY, Conn. ¾ Living in the jungles of the Philippines may sound like an adventure, but for martial artist and Waterbury native Ron Kosakowski it’s just another day at work. He was invited by Grand - [Why Self Defense is Important For Children](https://psdtc.com/2018/03/08/why-self-defense-is-important-for-children/) - ALL parents should be educated in these statistics and both the parents and the kids should be educated on how to avoid it from happening! "Child molestation is a national crisis." - CNN Special Report "Abduction was the number one topic among third-graders." - Newsweek magazine "One in 42 children will become a missing child."- - [Why Women Should Learn Kuntao For Self Defense.](https://psdtc.com/2018/03/13/why-women-should-learn-kuntao-for-self-defense/) - Why A Woman should look for the Self Defense in their Martial Art. Yes, we all want to stay fit and feel good about ourselves and that is a great benefit in itself. Being fit will help to build confidence in yourself immensely! Predators specifically look for week victims! Statistics show that rape is the - [Some Thoughts On Jeet Kune Do by Ron Kosakowski](https://psdtc.com/2017/10/19/some-thoughts-on-jeet-kune-do-by-ron-kosakowski/) - Some Thoughts About Jun Fan Gung Fu/Jeet Kune Do By Ron Kosakowski After Bruce Lee's demise, the martial art media made Jeet Kune Do (JKD) look like some mysterious martial art with only a handful of legitimate instructors to teach it. People (outside of his students) only saw Bruce Lee in the movies or on - [History Of Pekiti Tirsia by Grand Tuhon Leo Gaje](https://psdtc.com/2017/10/19/history-of-pekiti-tirsia-by-grand-tuhon-leo-gaje/) - Click on each picture below to read the plaque on the statues Kali is the true Filipino culture and discipline expressed in the principles of respect, concern and care represented by the carrying of the Kalis as the status symbol of every Kayumanggi living in the Island. “Kayumanggi,” is the original name of the now called ## Pages - [Home](https://psdtc.com/) - Practical Self Defense Training Center MMA in CT Connecticut's Premiere Mixed Martial Arts University of Martial Arts in Waterbury CT Learn Martial Arts from the best instructors in Connecticut. We are a university of martial arts - traditional martial arts degree programs available today. Free Trial Classes - [Schedule](https://psdtc.com/schedule/) - Warriors are forged through routine and discipline. 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Filmed 8/2007 About Ron Kosakowski, written by Mike Massatti By Mike Massetti Ron’s first experience with martial arts was when he lived in an apartment complex going back between 1967- - [Sifu Andrew DiGuiseppi](https://psdtc.com/instructors/sifu-andrew-diguiseppi/) - Sifu Andy DiGuiseppi. Hosts a regular weekly Wing Chun Kung Fu program training here at the PSDTC. Sifu DiGuiseppi is one of 5 Black Sash instructors under the late Kevin Becker. Instructing the classical Leung Sheung Wing Chun system. Also a long time student under Sifu/Guro Ron Kosakowski, since 2001, working toward rank and additional - [Instructors](https://psdtc.com/instructors/) - Our Instructors A Message from Ron Kosakowski Practical Self Defense Training Center Founder and Head Instructor To all who are looking to train in Jun Fan Gung Fu / Jeet Kune Do and Kali, these guys have a lot to offer. So if it is convenient to travel to either one of the instructors below, - [Coach Josh Ruiz](https://psdtc.com/instructors/coach-josh-ruiz/) - Coach Josh Ruiz. Hosts his regular weekly training program here at the PSDTC. Boxing Classes @ The Practical Self Defense Training Center. With over a decade of coaching experience, Josh Ruiz is a distinguished figure in the world of professional boxing. A former 2-time Silver Glove Boxing Champion by ages 14-15 and a Golden Gloves - [Boxing Classes](https://psdtc.com/classes/boxing-classes/) - Instructor: Coach Joshua Ruiz We require an interview prior to application acceptance. Request Enrollment Boxing Classes @ The Practical Self Defense Training Center. With over a decade of coaching experience, Josh Ruiz is a distinguished figure in the world of professional boxing. 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If you have - [Jesse James Kosakowski](https://psdtc.com/instructors/jesse-james-kosakowski/) - Jesse James Kosakowski Resident Professional MMA Fighter and head MMA / JKD / Muai Thai / Integrated Grappling Coach. Offering regular weekly training classes and personal one on one lessons in fight coaching and training. About Jesse James. Jesse is one of the Jeet Kune Do/Grappling teachers at the Practical Self Defense Training Center, and - [Pekiti Tersia Kali in CT](https://psdtc.com/classes/inosanto-kali-classes/pekiti-tersia-kali-in-ct/) - Pekiti Tersia Kali Pekiti Tersia Kali is the branded name of the Kali system taught by Tuhon Leo T. Gaje Jr. With countless hours of private study and extensive stays in the filipines with Grand Tuhon, Guro Ron Kosakowski is a wealth of information on this traditional Kali system. Infused into the lessons are the - [Inosanto Kali](https://psdtc.com/classes/inosanto-kali-classes/) - Inosanto Kali Inosanto Kali, taught by Guro Ron Kosakowski, includes a collection of theories and drilling routines from his many years training with Guro Dan Inosanto,and with additional exposure from the Late Sifu Larry Hartsell, and the Late Guro Edgar Sulite. Featuring a large collection of training regimines and weaponry options. This course features the - [Integrated Grappling Systems/MMA](https://psdtc.com/classes/integrated-grappling-systems-mma/) - Integrated Grappling Systems IGS, as taught by Ron Kosakowski & Jesse James Kosakowski Students must be 13 years or older. We require an interview prior to application. Request Enrollment INTEGRATED GRAPPLING SYSTEMS CLASS – An integrated grappling (wrestling range, the 4th range in Jeet Kune Do) system that consists of sensitivity in flowing with positioning, - [Long Distance Student Programs](https://psdtc.com/classes/long-distance-student-programs/) - Caption: Ron teaching a Filipino Kun Tao class. Ron renamed the art Rossi Kun Tao because it is unique to the man who brought it to the United States and adapted it to modern day self defense Contact us Training for Long Distance Students A message from Ron Kosakowski to all students from outside of Connecticut. - [Sifu Steven Chipman](https://psdtc.com/instructors/sifu-steven-chipman/) - Sifu Steve Chipman A Police Officer who started his training by traveling all the way to the PSDTC from Vernon Connecticut since 1998 and has received two certifications. An Apprentice Instructor in Jun Fan Gung Fu/Jeet Kune Do/Integrated Grappling Systems and Jeet Kune Do Concepts/ Filipino Martial Arts. Steve is well versed in Jeet Kune - [Sifu David Van Den Ameele](https://psdtc.com/instructors/sifu-david-van-den-ameele/) - The late Sifu David Van Den Ameele (Passed away back in 1997) had received two Apprentice Instructor certificates from Ron Kosakowski at the Practical Self Defense Training Center. One is in Jun Fan Gung Fu / Jeet Kune Do Concepts and the other was in the Filipino Martial art, Kali – Silat. Dave has been - [Sifu Kwame Smith](https://psdtc.com/instructors/sifu-kwame-smith/) - Kwame Smith Long time student of PSDTC, he is a Jun Fan Gung Fu / Jeet Kune Do Associate Instructor Level 4 under Sifu/Guro Ron Kosakowski. Kwame began with PSDTC in 1990 and has been fighting and training hard since. He is one of the highest ranking students at the PSDTC to date! - [Guru Frank Summa](https://psdtc.com/instructors/guru-frank-summa/) - Guro Frank Summa He started his study of the martial arts in 1984, under Master Robert E. Beaudoin, in the art of Tang Soo Do. 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His instruction comes highly recommended, he is both a very good Kuntao instructor and a very - [Video](https://psdtc.com/video/) - [Long Distant Training](https://psdtc.com/long-distant-training/) - Training for Long Distance Students A message from Ron Kosakowski to all students from outside of Connecticut I would personally like to invite you to be part of a slowly growing group of representatives/instructors in the martial art systems taught at the Practical Self-Defense Training Center. This is for the people who are sick and - [Thoughts on the Science of Jeet Kune Do](https://psdtc.com/thoughts-on-the-science-of-jeet-kune-do/) - Some Thoughts About Jun Fan Gung Fu/Jeet Kune Do By Ron Kosakowski After Bruce Lee's demise, the martial art media made Jeet Kune Do (JKD) look like some mysterious martial art with only a handful of legitimate instructors to teach it. People (outside of his students) only saw Bruce Lee in the movies or on - [Inosanto/Lacoste Kali-Arnis-Eskrima](https://psdtc.com/inosantolacoste-kali-arnis-eskrima/) - Kali, Arnis, Eskrima 847 Hamilton Ave (Rt 69). Waterbury, CT 06706 203-802-8533 or 203-596-9073 The influence of our Inosanto/Lacoste Kali-Arnis-Eskrima, Arnis and Eskrima, also spelled, "Escrima" is from Guro Dan Inosanto, Larry Hartsell, and the late Guro Edgar Sulite A fighting method of the Philippines considered by many to - [Directions to the Practical Self Defense Training Center, Waterbury, CT](https://psdtc.com/directions-to-the-practical-self-defense-training-center-waterbury-ct/) - Directions to the Practical Self Defense Training Center, Waterbury, CT Conveniently located just off I-84 in Waterbury Approximately 1 1/2 hours from New York City 1/2 hour from New Haven, Hartford, Bridgeport, or Danbury Approximately 2 1/2 hours from Boston, Massachusetts Approximately 3/4 hour from Springfield, Massachusetts Parking adjacent to building Lodging, shopping and - [The PSDTC Warriors MMA Fight Team](https://psdtc.com/the-psdtc-warriors-mma-fight-team/) - MMA Classes at the PSDTC Waterbury, Connecticut Want to be an MMA fighter? 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