Agalon Njoli Brown
Director/Lead+ Instructor
Pekiti Tirsia Kali (PTK Elite, PTTA, PTKWF, Kali Mundo)
Capoeira Angola
Black Box FS
Director/Lead+ Instructor
Pekiti Tirsia Kali (PTK Elite, PTTA, PTKWF, Kali Mundo)
Capoeira Angola
Black Box FS
Njoli Brown is a martial & fighting arts practitioner of 30 years with teacher level accreditation in various styles.
Njoli began his study of Capoeira in Denmark (1997). After two years of intensive study with group Quilombo do Norte came the decision to study the Angola style of capoeira with a master (mestre) of the art form. In 1999 came a move to Seattle to train with Mestre Jurandir Nascimento of the International Capoeira Angola Foundation. At the close of 2006 Njoli moved home to New York City and partnered in the the establishment of, FICA NY. In 2017 Njoli left FICA to focus more intently on the development of MSMB's capoeira programs, study groups, etc., while developing and facilitating a multiplicity of youth programs centering around the use of Capoeira Angola as a tool for inspiring community action and social justice.
Njoli's practice in the Filipino martial arts began in the Philippines with a focus on Lightening Scientific Kali, under the mentorship of Grandmaster Vic Sanchez (Kali Arnis International) and Datu Rich Acosta of Kuntaw Kali Kruzada, and short years laterbegan Pekiti Tirsia Kali, under the guidance of Tuhon Kit Acenas (Kali Mundo). Over the years he has balanced his stateside practice as a partnering teacher with PTK Elite. Njoli has the great fortune to spend extensive time, annually in the Philippines for work and study and this provides the opportunity to connect with the art in dynamic ways, physically and culturally. He currently teaches and develops training curriculum for civilians, civil servants and law enforcement throughout the U.S. and internationally.
Njoli began his study of Capoeira in Denmark (1997). After two years of intensive study with group Quilombo do Norte came the decision to study the Angola style of capoeira with a master (mestre) of the art form. In 1999 came a move to Seattle to train with Mestre Jurandir Nascimento of the International Capoeira Angola Foundation. At the close of 2006 Njoli moved home to New York City and partnered in the the establishment of, FICA NY. In 2017 Njoli left FICA to focus more intently on the development of MSMB's capoeira programs, study groups, etc., while developing and facilitating a multiplicity of youth programs centering around the use of Capoeira Angola as a tool for inspiring community action and social justice.
Njoli's practice in the Filipino martial arts began in the Philippines with a focus on Lightening Scientific Kali, under the mentorship of Grandmaster Vic Sanchez (Kali Arnis International) and Datu Rich Acosta of Kuntaw Kali Kruzada, and short years laterbegan Pekiti Tirsia Kali, under the guidance of Tuhon Kit Acenas (Kali Mundo). Over the years he has balanced his stateside practice as a partnering teacher with PTK Elite. Njoli has the great fortune to spend extensive time, annually in the Philippines for work and study and this provides the opportunity to connect with the art in dynamic ways, physically and culturally. He currently teaches and develops training curriculum for civilians, civil servants and law enforcement throughout the U.S. and internationally.
- Awarded the title of Mataas na Guro by Tuhon Jared Wihongi & Tuhon Kit Acenas at PTTA Conference in SLC, Utah 2020
- Certified Group Leader and "gabay" for the Pekiti Tirsia Tactical Association
- U.S. representative for Kali Mundo
- Certified Coach Estokada de Campo
- Certified Coach Freestyle Wrestling
- Kyushi Ryu Jujitsu purple belt, spring of 2002
- Co-Director and Profesor (lead instructor) at International Capoeira Angola Foundation - NY, 2006 - 2017
- Awarded the title of Lakan Guro by Grand Master Vicente Sanchez of Kali Arnis International (KAI) in the summer of 2012.
Mataas na Guro Francis Estrada
Lead Instructor
Pekiti Tirsia Kali (PTK Elite, PTTA, PTKWF)
Lead Instructor
Pekiti Tirsia Kali (PTK Elite, PTTA, PTKWF)
Francis Estrada began his practice in Filipino martial arts through the Wing Chun Kali System in New York in 2006. He began to focus solely on Pekiti Tirsia Kali in 2010, beginning by training in India with Mandala Kanishka Sharma, and subsequently with Grandtuhon Leo Gaje and Tuhon Rommel Tortal in the Philippines. He continues to train with Tuhon Rommel as his primary instructor, visiting him in the Philippines and hosting him in New York.
- Co-founder of Pekiti Tirsia Kali Elite, carrying on the traditions of vigorous training, complete tactical awareness, and values of life, success and good health in programs throughout New York City, New Jersey, and Oakland.
- East Coast Director, Certified Group Leader and "gabay" in the Pekiti Tirsia Tactical Association.
- Awarded the title of Mataas na Guro by Tuhon Rommel Tortal at PTK World Federation Conference in Boracay, Philippines 2016
Sean Gibbons
MSMB Study Group Facilitator (Beacon, NY)
Beacon PTK - Pekiti Tirsia Kali
MSMB Study Group Facilitator (Beacon, NY)
Beacon PTK - Pekiti Tirsia Kali
Sean Gibbons is an instructor of the Chinese neijia (internal) martial art taijiquan (tai chi chuan) and qigong (chi kung) therapeutic exercises. He began studying neijia in 1987 and has had the good fortune to learn from many excellent teachers including Master Yu Chen Hsiang, Master Yang Fukui and Sifu Lawrence Galante. Sean continues his personal development under the guidance of Sifu Adam Mizner.
Sean has taught taijiquan and qigong for Pacific College of Oriental Medicine and the YMCA, YWCA, City of NY Rec Center, N.Y.U. Dept of Cont. Ed. and Eastern Athletic Sports Clubs. He was awarded first place at numerous national level martial arts competitions and in 2000, he was nominated “Internal Competitor of the Year” by the International Chinese Kuoshu Federation.
In 2017 Sean opened Beacon Tai Chi to foster the art of taijiquan in the Hudson Valley of NY and in 2018 Sean and Jenn Gibbons opened a wellness facility in Beacon NY offering tuina acupressure, acupuncture and classes in martial arts. Sean earned his Yakan Isa rank in PTK through Agalon Njoli Brown in 2016 and currently hosts his PTK study group, Beacon PTK, at his "Functional Alternative" facility.
Sean has taught taijiquan and qigong for Pacific College of Oriental Medicine and the YMCA, YWCA, City of NY Rec Center, N.Y.U. Dept of Cont. Ed. and Eastern Athletic Sports Clubs. He was awarded first place at numerous national level martial arts competitions and in 2000, he was nominated “Internal Competitor of the Year” by the International Chinese Kuoshu Federation.
In 2017 Sean opened Beacon Tai Chi to foster the art of taijiquan in the Hudson Valley of NY and in 2018 Sean and Jenn Gibbons opened a wellness facility in Beacon NY offering tuina acupressure, acupuncture and classes in martial arts. Sean earned his Yakan Isa rank in PTK through Agalon Njoli Brown in 2016 and currently hosts his PTK study group, Beacon PTK, at his "Functional Alternative" facility.