Defensor Method Requirements

Kali / Eskrima / Arnis / Pentjak-Silat / Panatukan / Sikaran

Guro Defensor has developed the Defensor Method from the best Filipino systems and integrated them into a system that can be personalized to fit the student.

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Level I Requirements - the basics (PDF)

Level II Requirements - after 6 mos to 1 year, take this test (PDF)

Level III Requirements - after about 2 years, take this test (PDF)

Level IV Requirements - after about 3-6 years, take this test (PDF)

Level V Requirements - more to come

Upon Completion of any above requirements, students are encouraged to teach that Level to classmates and/or conduct a class/club/school/privates in Levels I - V. White Shirt Requirements (Full Instructor) - obtain a list by contacting in writing to Nate Defensor

More Published material to help students: Beginner's Guide (by Sidney Stein)

Private Lessons: To be conducted at instructor's convenient location. Travel cost factored in if lesson is to take place at student's location. (Semi-Negotiable) For every 1/2 Driving Distance, extra $10 added to the 1st hour.

Rates:
1 hour - $50
Block of 4 hours - 10% discount
8 hours - 15% discount
12 hours - 20% discount

Seminars (Chicagoland Area):
2 Hour Seminars - $20
2 1/2 Hour Seminars - $25
3 Hour Seminars - $30

Out of Town Seminars:
4 Hours - $40 per person (+ travel cost + lodging when necessary)
6 Hours - $50 per person (+ travel cost + lodging when necessary)
8 Hours - $65 per person (+ travel cost + lodging when necessary)

DM Beginners Guide

DM Requirements

DM Members

To schedule a private lesson, contact Nate Defensor at 847.239.3990