INTRODUCTION

Regardless of their origins, the practice of martial arts is still
basically an athletic endeavour, in that it requires body movement.

A martial artist is therefore an athlete, and just as there are
different levels of athletes such as amateurs, semi-professional
and professional, there are various types of martial artist.

MISSION STATEMENT

Progressive Fighting Systems (PFS) SW is dedicated to the highest
levels of training and individual improvement in the martial arts.
Through the latest innovations and best research into traditional
methods we will offer our students the best training possible.
The goals of this training are:

The personal improvement of each student:

Martial arts can teach students about their own strengths and
challenges. We believe all people have unlimited potential and
that it is our job to bring that out. We will help students to
feel more secure through knowledge of self-defence. We will
show you step by step progressions towards your self-improvement.

Fostering cultural appreciation:

As you learn martial arts from different cultures you will come
to appreciate those cultures and people. The most profound lessons
are in the way the arts work together. Martial arts from different
cultures not only fit together, they depend on each other to move
forward.

Teaching and maintaining open-mindedness:

Martial arts teaches us to keep our minds open to new methods and
ideas. Each art has a unique perspective. Learning to see issues
from many different perspectives is a part of your development.

Instilling personal responsibility:

As you learn methods that are designed to hurt other human beings
you will be constantly reminded of your personal responsibility
towards others.

IT'S BETTER TO BE A STUDENT OF REALITY, THAN A MASTER OF ILLUSION!