Progressive Fighting Systems (PFS) is an organization dedicated to teaching realistic self defense and promoting the expansion of Jeet Kune Do and the Filipino Martial Arts.
Our goal is to provide you with a world class formula for Self- Defense. The same systems used by our Elite Forces, such as Navy Seals, DEA, FBI, SWAT and over 50 police departments.
We want to equip you and your family with a plan and a fighting chance in your darkest hour !
Our techniques and strategies are battle tested and used by elite special forces. We have adapted our training methods for civilians just like you. We are a no nonsense organization dedicated to teaching realistic self-defense.
Ralph Mitchell has been a practitioner of the Martial Arts for over 40+ years. He is a decorated Vietnam Veteran and has worked in the field of rehabilitative medicine for over 25 years. Master Mitchell has won tournaments nationally and internationally both in Thailand and Taiwan and is a World rated Full Contact Fighter.
His martial arts background includes Southern Praying Mantis Gung-Fu, Vee-Jitsu, Judo, Western Boxing, the Philippino art of Kali and is a Senior Full Instructor in the Jeet Kune Do concepts of Progressive Fighting System. This diverse background has enabled Master Mitchell to develop Universal Defense System. UDS incorporates both eastern and western martial arts along with a focus on health and safety to develop the most effective and efficient martial artist. UDS system begins with an evaluation to determine a students strengths and weaknesses. Based on this evaluation an individualized training program is developed to guide the student in the goals of self-preservation and self-perfection.