Zach Whitson's Counterpoint Tactical System

Ryer Martial Arts Academy is an official Counterpoint Tactical System affiliate school under Master Zach Whitson.

Zach Whitson's Counterpoint Tactical System, also known by the acronym CTS, is a weapon-based, mixed martial art.  This hybrid martial art includes elements of Pekiti Tirsia Kali, Doce Pares Eskrima and Eskrido, Jiu Jitsu, Silat, Kenpo Karate and Gung Fu.

Students will be introduced to progressive categories of training. These categories include empty hands training; including striking, stand-up grappling, and ground fighting; also weapons tactics such as single and double stick, single and double knife, staff, spear, sword, and finally stick and dagger also known as espada y daga.

Although CTS includes the tactics of other disciplines, it holds the Filipino martial arts as its base.  Filipino martial arts have always been a mix of fighting disciplines.  Most systems contain some degree of “Panatukan” a punching/ boxing method, “Dumog” a specialized grappling method, “Sikaran” a unique kicking and stomping application, and "Pangamot"  methods to fight against blunt weapons with only your empty hands.

Get started today!  Contact our school at (412) 621-KICK or simply visit our school during one of our up-coming classes.  It's that easy!

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