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Welcome to Off The X Institute

OTX is not a martial art. It is designed to stand along as a combatives program for those that have no martial arts training. If you have martial arts training and knowledge this program will help you understand the key problems faced in modern times when confronted with violent situations.

OTXI takes into account the information gathered by the Research Group, interviews from first responders, law enforcement, military, and civilians. Screening surveillance videos, cell phone videos, and body camera footage.  Asking questions about what works, and what doesn’t. How can we stay safe in violent situations. Survive worst case scenarios and live peaceful safe lives.

  1. Your attacker will choose the time and place to attack you.
  2. Weapons are usually involved in criminal attacks.
  3. You should count on multiple attackers.
  4. The attack will happen at a close distance, be quicker and more violent than you expect.

You need a fighting chance. OTXI is that fighting chance.

You are never out of the fight.

Jon Rister

Founder, Head Instructor

Jon Rister is a martial artist, instructor, security professional and author who has written several books on martial arts, self-defense, and personal development. He is known for his expertise in Wing Chun, Jeet Kune Do, and Filipino Martial Arts (FMA). Jon started his martial arts journey in the mid 1980’s after his time in the United States Army. He is the founder of Rister International Martial Arts, where he shares his knowledge, experience, and skills with his students.

Jon's approach emphasizes practicality, efficiency, and individual expression. He is respected for his ability to break down complex concepts into accessible and applicable teachings.

Alfred Huang, MD.

Supervisory Instructor

Alfred Huang, or “Doc” as he is known, is a martial artist, instructor, and author. He has a family medical practice based in Irving Texas. “Doc” has studied several martial arts but is best known for his knowledge and skill in Wing Chun and Filipino Martial Arts (FMA). He has collaborated with Jon Rister on coauthoring several martial arts books and video training programs.

The role of the Supervisory Instructor is to maintain the standard among the instructors and within the training programs.

Dwight Wilson

Research Group

Dwight Wilson is a martial artist, author, and security professional. He has authored two books on wildlife and human tracking skills. He started studying the Filipino Martial Arts in 1993 under Jon Rister. Working in the security industry has allowed Dwight to gain first knowledge and experience adapting martial art skill to violent situations. He is currently heading up research group, studying reports, surveillance camera footage, bodycam footage, interviewing individuals that has survived violent encounters, or deal with violent people for a living.