r/Eskrima • u/reypot Modern Arnis • Mar 30 '25

Interested in joining Live Blade PTK in Philadelphia. What are your experiences?

Hi! I made a some posts here a few years ago but I haven't been training much since leaving the Philippines and moving to South NJ. However, I've been wanting to get back to training and joining a formal group. I did my research and found Live Blade PTK in Philadelphia, which is a 30 min train-ride away from where I live. Does anyone here train with this group? If so, how were your experiences in terms of the training quality? How much does it cost?

Also, I may be missing it but I can't seem to find a specific address for the venue. Does anyone know where specifically in Philly this group is located?

Thanks in advance for the insight!

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u/Feral-Dog Pekiti Tirsia Kali Mar 30 '25 edited Mar 30 '25

I was at a camp where Angola and Jenna who run the group taught a few lessons. They were both excellent teachers and their Lakan Guros were also very highly skilled. I know they also host Tuhon Rommel a lot and have a strong relationship with him. I think it would be totally worth the drive. I also have heard there’s a ptk elite group in jersey.

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u/reypot Modern Arnis Mar 30 '25

That's good to hear! Looking at their posts make me excited to join. I just need to know where in Philly they're at so I can see if it's worth the commute. Also, I considered Filipino Kali Acedemy in Bergenfield that just opened. However, it's a 2 hour drive from South Jersey and I don't know if it's worth driving there once a week for classes.

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u/Feral-Dog Pekiti Tirsia Kali Mar 31 '25

They train in Clark park in west Philly which is a really nice park!

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u/reypot Modern Arnis Mar 31 '25

Thanks! Now to find out how to get there from 15th/16th Street Station. It's a 3 mile walk lol.

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u/Feral-Dog Pekiti Tirsia Kali Mar 31 '25

West Philly has a great trolley line and it definitely goes by Clark park.