Two-Day Kali Seminar with Marc "Crafty Dog" Denny
Join Punong Guro Marc “Crafty Dog” Denny for a two-day Kali and Filipino Martial Arts (FMA) seminar at Pedro Sauer Academy of Self-Defense in Herndon, Virginia.
Marc is the founder and Head Instructor of Dog Brothers Martial Arts (DBMA) and one of the original first-tier Dog Brothers fighters.
His decades of martial arts experience include training under Guro Dan Inosanto and continued study of Kali, including Lameco Escrima and Pekiti Tirsia Kali.
Marc also introduced Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) into Dog Brothers Stick Fighting in 1990.
This seminar will draw from three core areas of Dog Brothers Martial Arts:
- Real Contact Stick Fighting
- Kali Tudo™
- Die Less Often™ (gun, knife & empty hand)
Specific seminar content will be selected by Marc.
The seminar offers participants an opportunity to explore the principles and training methods of Dog Brothers Martial Arts directly with its founder. Attendees will gain insight into an approach to martial arts shaped by decades of training, experimentation, and Real Contact Stick Fighting.
Seminar Dates and Schedule
- Saturday, December 5th: 1:00 PM-4:00 PM with optional continued training and Q&A until 5:00 PM.
- Sunday, December 6th: 10:00 AM-12:00 PM and 1:00 PM-3:00 PM
Seminar Location
Pedro Sauer Academy (PSA)
510 Spring Street, Suite 130
Herndon, VA 20170
See the PSA page on parking options as well as academy location details within the building.
Attendees are encouraged to review these details before arriving to ensure a smooth check-in and timely start to the seminar.
Featured Instructor: Punong Guro Marc “Crafty Dog” Denny
Punong Guro Marc “Crafty Dog” Denny’s martial arts background includes training under several influential Filipino Martial Arts (FMA) instructors, including Guro Dan Inosanto, Grand Tuhon Leo Gaje, and Punong Guro Edgar Sulite.
He began studying Pekiti Tirsia Kali under Grand Tuhon Gaje in 1998 and is an instructor in Edgar Sulite’s Lameco Escrima system.
Marc’s training also includes experience with Paul Vunak and Tuhon Chris Sayoc, as well as influences from the Machado brothers’ Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.
About Dog Brothers Martial Arts
Dog Brothers Martial Arts (DBMA) is a martial arts system developed through the combination of traditional instruction and practical fighting experience.
Described as a “system of many styles,” DBMA is rooted in Filipino Martial Arts (FMA), particularly the Inosanto Blend, Pekiti Tirsia Kali, and Lameco Escrima systems.
The DBMA curriculum incorporates Real Contact Stick Fighting, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ), stick grappling, Krabi Krabong, and empty-hand fighting.
Guided by the philosophy of “Higher Consciousness through Harder Contact”, DBMA emphasizes developing practical fighting skills through realistic training, continuous learning, and mutual respect.
