"My clients are highly successful individuals who live life to the fullest and understand that injuries can hinder their productivity. I offer them a premium and effective way to practice Jiu Jitsu without the fear of injury. With my training, they not only gain physical strength and confidence but also a sense of empowerment that transcends to all aspects of their lives."  - Peter Tay - Black Belt

ABOUT PETER TAY

In the 1980s, my martial arts journey began, evolving into a lifelong pursuit of excellence. By the mid-90s, I earned my first black belt in Japanese Jiu Jitsu, setting the stage for my enduring dedication to the discipline.

Approaching the 2000s, my passion for Brazilian Jiu Jitsu faced a formidable challenge—an autoimmune disorder disrupting my ability to walk and potentially altering my life’s course. Undeterred, I achieved my black belt in 2018 despite the hurdles posed by CIDP, marking my transition into a wheelchair.

With an unwavering commitment to martial arts, I refused to let adversity define me. Navigating my recovery, I reshaped my curriculum, creating a self-defense system grounded in principles I shared with my students. This adaptive approach allowed me to persist in teaching and establish a private training business, collaborating with women’s organizations and wellness programs throughout NYC.

The post-diagnosis period didn’t impede my career; instead, I maintained my role as a self-defense instructor. Shifting focus to innovative strategies, especially in grappling and neutralizing aggressors, I leveraged my martial arts background to persevere.

Drawing from my experience, I crafted a condensed self-defense curriculum, empowering individuals within weeks, departing from the traditional years-long approach. This initiative resulted in collaborations with diverse individuals, educational institutions, government agencies, and member-based clubs, offering swift and specialized self-defense training—a personal triumph over adversity, dedicated to making martial arts accessible in a shorter timeframe for a wider audience.

From this journey, I developed innovative modules addressing diverse needs: self-defense for women, submission techniques for law enforcement, an introduction to No Gi Brazilian Jiu Jitsu & Brazilian Jiu Jitsu tailored for both martial artists and non-martial artists, and a module on safe falling techniques for older individuals. These additions significantly broaden the scope of my self-defense curriculum, showcasing a commitment to inclusivity and versatility in martial arts education for an even wider audience.