Sifu/Guro Ron Kosakowski has owned and operated the Self Defense Training Center since 1988. An early investor in the UFC, a pioneer in spreading MMA and self defense oriented Martial Arts styles in CT, has trained with nearly all of the best masters in the world. Names such as Joe Rossi, Dan Inosanto, Royce Gracie, Larry Hartsell, Paul Vunak, Leo T. Gaje Jr., Herman Suwanda, Eric Paulson, Francis Fong and more…

With a lifetime of FMA studies and passion for edge weapons, his path lead him to create the world renown sword manufacturing brand named "TFW" "Traditional Filipino Weapons". These weapons are authentic heirloom quality, hand crafted of the finest steel on the market. He also offers the widest array of training weapons, and kali sticks available on the market today. Family owned and operated for more than 30 years!

HQ East Coast USA.