PEKITI-TIRSIA KALI SYSTEM GLOBAL ORGANIZATION

PTK NEW STUDENT GUIDE

Mabuhay! Welcome to the Pekiti-Tirsia Kali System.

The Pekiti-Tirsia Kali Global Organization is fully committed to your
personal progression, skill development, and professional
advancement in the authentic Pekiti-Tirsia system. Closely study this
Guide along with the other documents on the PTKGO website. These
will provide the proper orientation to Pekiti-Tirsias unique training
methodologies that will bring you knowledge, understanding, and
masters level skill in combat application.

It is my personal goal that you become tactically proficient and
completely confident in your personal protection abilities as you enjoy
the physical benefits and intellectual challenge of the mastery process
of Kali.

Best Personal Regards,
Tim Waid
Maginoo
PTKGO

CONTENTS
1. Training FAQs
2. Student Training Regulations
3. PTK Salutations
4. PTK Rank Certifications
5. Foundation Skills Development
6. Weapon Striking Mechanics
7. Fighting Attributes
8. Strength and Conditioning Drills
9. PTK Introduction Article
10. PTK Terminology


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TRAINING FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions

1. What clothes or uniform do I wear for training?

The Pekiti-Tirsia training uniform consists of an official Pekiti-Tirsia t-
shirt (go to www.ptkgo.com STORE link to purchase official PTK
uniforms and equipment), and either military BDU
trousers/pants/shorts or other approved clothing prescribed by your
local instructor. Wearing proper footwear is critical to your skill
development, performance and safety. Select athletic shoes for cross-
training that have strong arch supports of the foot, has a flexible sole,
and fits properly on your feet. You may also wear a half-boot athletic
shoe or boot that offers more ankle support but retains a flexible sole
as well.

2. What equipment do I need to begin training?

You will need only three (3) items of equipment which include one pair
of rattan sticks, one pair of training knives, and safety glasses. All of
these items can be obtained at www.ptkgo.com STORE link featuring
approved PTK training equipment. You will also find equipment bags
and other special limited items for sale.

3. Do I need any martial arts experience to begin training?

No. Previous martial arts training experience is not required. Having no
experience can be an advantage to the student because you have not
acquired any habits or methods to unlearn or modify. However,
experience in combative arts can help the student understand and
develop certain Pekiti-Tirsia fighting skills faster.

4. How long does it take to progress through the ranks?

As shown on the PTK Rank Certifications chart, the average student
will be ready to advance to the next rank every 3 to 4 months.
However, students can advance faster with additional or private
training, or, can train at their own individual pace.

5. What will I be learning first?

Your first class will consist of an introduction to the basic Footwork
system and Weapon Striking Mechanics. Footwork is the foundation of
all fighting technique and will build your aerobic conditioning. You will
also find that the Footwork training will improve your balance,
coordination, and improve your skill in other sports and physical
activities. Weapon Striking Mechanics will give you the ability to strike
effectively with any weapon and your empty hands using the same
techniques. At the end of your first class, you will understand how to
protect yourself and strike your opponent effectively for personal
protection.

6. What is a typical training class like?

All training sessions begin with a period of stretching and footwork.
Flexibility is an important requirement of overall fitness and should be
part of your personal individual training program. Footwork is the key
to fighting proficiency and provides your foundation level of aerobic
conditioning and fitness. The instructional period follows and includes
solo practice, combat drills, and sparring once a student reaches that
level of proficiency. Time permitting, training sessions end with
additional conditioning exercises consisting of the Doble Dirty Dozen,
Doble Resistance Exercises, Empty-Hand Tempering, etc., and final
stretching.

7. How long does it take to develop skill?

Skill development is a result of physical training, cognitive
understanding, and experience. In the Pekiti-Tirsia Kali system, we
measure training and proficiency by the hours, not by months or
years as is common with other martial arts. During every Pekiti-Tirsia
training class, you will practice offensive and counter-offensive
techniques, understand how to effectively apply them against an
opponent, and effectively execute the technique in a dynamic, realistic
scenario.

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STUDENT TRAINING REGULATIONS

PROTOCOL
1. Instructional classes begin and end with the formal long
Salutation. Salutations are expressed to Grand Tuhon Leo T.
Gaje, Jr., and not individual Instructors at this time.
2. Show proper Respect and Courtesy to the Instructor at all times.
Give the Instructor your complete attention during Instructors
lecture and demonstration in class. Follow instructions for safety
and do not attempt to apply technique(s) not instructed.
3. Show proper Respect and Courtesy to fellow students at all
times. Assist fellow students if required in a friendly manner.
4. Arrive promptly for class.
5. Assist in keeping the training area clean and in order.
6. Pay Instructional fees on time.

UNIFORMS
1. All students shall train in a uniform comprised of approved
PTKGO School t-shirt, BDUs or other training
trousers/pants/shorts, and approved footgear.
2. Maintain good personal hygiene and cleanliness.

SAFETY
1. Safety is to be observed and practiced at all times. Protect
yourself and control your weapon at all times. Maintain
awareness of other students and their weapons.
2. Eye Protection is Required during the conduct of drills and
sparring.


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Pekiti-Tirsia Kali System
SALUTATIONS

WEAPON CARRY POSITION
Weapon is cradled in left hand palm up, with blade edge outward.

LONG FORM SALUTATION
*Begin in the Weapon Carry Position
On the command GALANG!

1. Come to the position of Attention, bring feet together grabbing
weapon with Right hand and step back with Right foot kneeling on
Right knee. Simultaneously place back of weapon hand on forehead
and back of weapon contacts Left shoulder. Left arm is extended
straight downward.
I SEEK FOR KNOWLEDGE!
2. Bring Left hand palm up at 45 degree angle and simultaneously
bring weapon tip to the ground on Right side parallel with Left foot
I GIVE MY RESPECT!
3. Stand up to position of Attention bringing Right foot up and place
butt/punyo against Left chest.
I GIVE MY LOYALTY, TUHON!
4. Step Right foot outward 90 degrees to position of Parade Rest and
bring weapon horizontal to ground (grasp Baston with both hands or
place Left hand behind tip of Blade).
I AM READY!
5. Come to the position of Attention and bring weapon back to Weapon
Carry Position (slide Right hand to Left hand together with Baston and
twirl once to Weapon Carry Position or transfer hands to Weapon Carry
Position with Blades).
I EXECUTE!

SHORT FORM SALUTATION
*Begin in the Weapon Carry Position or with Weapon in Right hand
On the command GALANG!

1. Come to the position of Attention, bring feet together and
simultaneously place butt/punyo against Left chest.
2. Extend weapon hand outward with weapon in a #2 diagonal strike
position.
TUHON!


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Traditional
RANKING SYSTEM

STUDENT RANKINGS
(1 year)

YAKAN ISA Foundation Footwork
Doce Methodos 1-2
Basic Daga y Daga

YAKAN DALAWA Doce Methodos 3-4
Basic Mano y Daga

YAKAN TATLO Doce Methodos 5-6
Basic Pangamut

FIGHTER RANKINGS
(1-3 years)

LAKAN ISA Doce Methodos 7
Doble Doce Methodos 1-6
Intermediate Daga y Daga


LAKAN DALAWA Doce Methodos 8
Doble Doce Methodos 7-9
Intermediate Mano y Daga


LAKAN TATLO Doce Methodos 9
Doble Doce Methodos 10-12
Intermediate Pangamut/Sikaran

LAKAN APAT Doce Methodos 10
Advanced Daga y Daga

LAKAN LIMA Doce Methodos 11
Advanced Daga y Daga
Advanced Mano y Daga

LAKAN ANIM Doce Methodos 12
Basic Doble Daga
Advanced Pangamut/Sikaran/Dumog

INSTRUCTOR RANKINGS

LAKAN GURO Doce Methodos 1-12/Basic Contradas
Instructor Doble Doce Methodos 1-12
(3-5 years) Daga y Daga/Basic Doble Daga
Pangamut/Dumog
Basic Espada y Daga
Malayo Sibat

GURO Bankaw and Flexible/Projectile Weapons
Full Instructor Advance Espada Y Daga
(5-9 years+) Advanced Combat Methods


MATAAS na GURO
Master Instructor of the Pekiti-Tirsia Kali system
(10 years+)

MAGINOO
Elder of the Pekiti-Tirsia Kali system

TUHON
Master of the Pekiti-Tirsia Kali system

MATAAS na TUHON
Supreme Grandmaster of Pekiti-Tirsia Kali
GRAND TUHON Leopoldo Tortal Gaje, Jr.

AUTHORITY
PTKGO utilizes the original ranking structure instituted by Grand Tuhon
Gaje in 1972 and is recognized worldwide. The system curriculum
listed with each rank is the minimum requirement for certification.
Time designations for rank are approximate rank is awarded based
upon demonstrated knowledge, understanding, and skill.

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FOUNDATION SKILLS DEVELOPMENT

! Foundation Footwork 1-8

1. Broken (Stepping)
2. Fluid (Sidestepping)
3. Take-offs
4. Forward triangle
5. Reverse Triangle
6. Wave-in and out
7. Ducking
8. Ranging

Each of the foundation footwork patterns must first be isolated,
drilled, and mastered individually. Footwork training should begin
without weaponry for accelerated skills development. During initial
training one may look at the feet to ensure proper placement and
movement. As your skills develop then execute all footwork looking
up and forward at the opponent. The next stage involves
combining the footwork patterns with basic diagonal strikes 1 and
2. The third and final stage involves executing combined tactical
footwork patterns with specific striking tactics. The tactical
footwork patterns are contained within the forms and drills of each
of the Doce Methodos system of Solo Baston/Kalis.

! Weapon Striking Mechanics
Edged/Impact/Empty Hands weapons
1. Bladed body position
2. Hold/Grip
3. Blade edge orientation
4. Chamber positions 1 and 2
5. Third hand placement
6. Elbow position
7. 90 degree principle weapon to forearm, wrist break
8. Follow-through
9. Shoulder and hip rotation
***See Weapons Striking Mechanics document for complete
descriptions and instructions for executing proper mechanics.

Foundation Striking Drills

! Foundation Baston/Kalis Striking Drills (Bladed position)

1. Vertical wrist rotation centerline forward and reverse
2. Fluid 1 and 2 diagonal attacks with third hand tapping
3. Broken and Fluid 1 and 2 diagonal attacks with third hand
tapping
4. Diagonal, Horizontal, Vertical - forehand and backhand
5. Chambering and Switching

! Foundation Daga Striking Drills (Bladed position)

1. Fluid 1 and 2 diagonal attacks with third hand tapping (Pakal
thrusts and Saksak slashes)
2. Broken and Fluid 1 and 2 diagonal attacks with third hand
tapping (Pakal thrusts and Saksak slashes)

! Foundation Mano Mano/Pangamut Striking Drills (Bladed
position)

1. Fluid 1 and 2 Diagonal Slap with third hand tapping (Right/lead
hand)
2. Fluid 1 and 2 Slap with Doble Kamot (both hands)

These Foundation Striking Drills with the Solo Baston/Kalis, Solo Daga,
and Hand Blade (developed and executed with proper Weapon Striking
Mechanics) will give you immediate protective skills and a solid
foundation for progression in the system of Pekiti-Tirsia Kali. Diagonal
attacks are the basic attacks, and, the most advanced attacks in the
higher systems of Pekiti-Tirsia.


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WEAPON STRIKING MECHANICS
Edged/Impact/Empty Hands weapons

1. Bladed Body Position

POSTURE The Bladed position is the interpretation of the body as a
blade. Place yourself in a right lead (right foot forward) with your
right shoulder pointing toward the target, both feet pointing at a
45degree angle to the left with the heels on line. You opponent should
only see the right side of your body, the right side being the edge of
the blade.

BASIC The Bladed position is used during the initial training and
development of proper striking mechanics with all weapons and
empty-hands. The bladed position is used to isolate the upper body to
develop the full range of motion including lowering and raising ones
center (hips), rotation and torque of the hips and shoulders, and
execution of the nine (9) principle weapon striking mechanics for the
development of Speed, Timing, Power, Accuracy, and Precision.

ADVANCED The Bladed position is the primary fighting position used
at long range. Fighters blade themselves to protect their centerline
and vital areas of the body and to present a smaller target area to the
opponent. The weapon side is always forward as the weapon is your
principle physical protection against attacks. The opponent must now
attack through your weapon to reach the body. Maintain this position
as you maneuver towards your opponents flank for bridging and entry.
The Bladed position is applied in confined spaces towards possible
adversaries as well. One should practice presenting a bladed or angled
position when interacting with unknown persons or in isolated or
confined spaces.

2. Hold/Grip

Proper hold and grip of the rattan baston for training is accomplished
by first grasping the baston in the left hand flush at the bottom of the
baston. The right hand, beginning with the fingertips, rolls and fully
grasps the baston on top of the left hand, which is then released. One
fist length now protrudes from the bottom of your right hand forming
the punyo/butt of the impact weapon. This grip also provides proper
balance and full manipulation of the weapon.

3. Blade Edge Orientation

When gripping the edged weapon, the secondary knuckles of the hand
are aligned with the edge of the weapon. When striking with the
impact weapon, the same mechanics are applied as with the edged
weapon. The secondary knuckles of your grip face the
target/opponent and execute the same mechanics of the slash and
thrust.

4. Chamber Positions 1 and 2

Chamber positions are the loading/starting positions for all strikes
originating from the shoulder or high line. Strikes originating from the
high line (Diagonal strikes 1 and 2) are executed from chamber. The
back of the blade/impact weapon contacts the trapezius muscle with
the weapon pointing downward at a 45degree angle. This position,
combined with full rotation of the shoulders provides the greatest
range of motion for power delivery of strikes. The chamber position is
also used to protect the weapon hand by bringing the hand out of
range of attacks. Failure to bring the weapon to chamber results in
strikes executed primarily with arm strength resulting in less power
and quicker fatigue.

5. Third Hand Placement

The left hand or Third Hand is placed at the center of the chest
above the solar plexus. The thumb rests against the chest with the
blade/knife edge of the hand facing outward. Fingers are joined
together yet not rigid forming a C.

6. Elbow Position

When striking, the elbow is never locked straight or extended. Keep
the elbow bent and close to your torso throughout the full execution of
the strike.



7. 90degree Principle Weapon to Forearm, Wristbreak

The 90degree principle is the most important of the weapon striking
mechanics. When striking with the slash or thrust, the 90degree
principle ensures the execution of fluid strikes through the target with
speed, proper timing, power, and recovery to the next strike. When
striking, the weapon must maintain a position of 90degrees in relation
to the forearm throughout the full delivery and motion of the strike.
The wrist does not break until it reaches the point of 90degrees to the
left or right of your body. If the wrist breaks prior to this point no
power or stability will remain in your strike.

8. Follow-Through

Proper follow-through is essential for maintaining speed, power and
executing continuous multiple strikes and attacks. When striking
through the target and your wrist breaks at the proper point, the
weapon continues in a fluid, circular path directly to the chamber
position or to another strike.

9. Shoulder and Hip Rotation

Full 180degree shoulder and hip rotation is executed with all strikes to
maximize the range of motion and full generation of power for striking.
Upon executing forehand strikes you should end up looking over your
right shoulder and with backhand strikes looking over your left
shoulder. This rotation is accomplished when drilling strikes from the
bladed position and during the execution of dynamic tactical footwork
patterns.


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FIGHTING ATTRIBUTES
Speed-Timing-Power-Accuracy-Precision

Grand Tuhon Gaje frequently identifies these essential attributes
required for striking with weaponry and empty-hands, and to
effectively engage your opponents weapons.

After one has developed proper striking mechanics (see weapon
striking mechanics document) these attribute must be understood,
developed, and applied in training and combat.

SPEED. Speed is the most important attribute in striking and attacks.
Speed allows us to hit our opponent first and multiple times preventing
any attempt at counter-offense. Speed is developed first through solo
training striking drills. The first drill is stationary in the bladed position
executing fluid diagonal slashes 1-4 (Tirsia Corto 5 Attacks method).
Begin striking and ensure proper 45degree angles and that you are
striking across your bridge keeping your head and entire body
protected. As you continue to strike increase your speed as fast as
possible with CORRECT FORM for 15 seconds then back to moderate
speed without stopping for 15-20 seconds and then strike fast again
for 15 seconds or more. Continue this for a minimum of 3 minutes.
Your goal is to increase your time of fast striking within each set of 3
minutes or more. The second drill must incorporate footwork. Work
your way through the entire footwork system executing diagonal
attacks. Example: Striking on the open or closed triangles. Begin
striking one angle for each angle of the triangle. Increase your speed
as you maneuver through the triangle and strike for the same 3-
minute sets. Next, execute 2 and then 3 strikes for each angle of the
triangle. The only way to develop speed in striking is to strike fast.
These drills follow the same principle as the Fartlek drills for running.
Speed is the prerequisite for Timing.

TIMING. There are many aspects of timing. In the previous drills for
Speed you begin to develop coordinated timing between your striking
and footwork. The most important timing is striking and hitting your
opponent first and off-time of their attacks. In the flow and combat
you are either behind in timing, equal in timing, or ahead in timing.
Being able to regulate and change the speed of your attacks enable
you to gain equal timing and break the timing of your opponent and
strike him first. Timing is trained and developed in two-man and
multiple opponent combat drills. Every drill in the Pekiti-Tirsia system
incorporates footwork, offensive attacks, and counter-offensive
attacks. The combat drills of Pekiti-Tirsia teach you where to strike,
how to strike, and when to strike (ahead of and off-time of your
opponent strikes). A very important distinction of Pekiti-Tirsia is that
we do not use the term feeding. Feeding leads to a false sense of
awareness and does not sharpen your visual and tactile sensitivity.
There must be an understanding that there is an offense and a
counter-offense. Begin drills with real attacks that develop proper
awareness, reaction, and timing skill. Combat drills will begin with
attack, counter, re-counter timing or equal timing. As you progress
and master the drill your objective is to equal the timing of your
opponents attack and pre-empt the re-counter or equal the timing and
strike before any counter-offense is possible.

POWER. Speed and Timing are components of Power. Critical
velocity of your weapon or empty-hand must be reached through the
speed of the strike in order to generate energy and power.
Coordinated speed and timing of body mechanics and weapon striking
mechanics result in power delivery of strikes and attacks. The faster
you strike with proper mechanics the more powerful your strikes will
be. Proper weapon striking mechanics develop power through proper
human kinesiology, full range of motion, follow through, etc. Proper
footwork and body mechanics develop power through lowering and
raising your center (hips/torso), horizontal torque, and combination of
these mechanics.

ACCURACY. Accuracy is the ability to strike a specific target area of
the human body (Abecedario Twelve (12) Attacks form or the Orassan
form for example) with a particular weapon striking area (point, butt,
blade edge, back of the blade, etc.). This ability to control and direct
the weapon to a specific target is a skill that is developed first in a
static position and then must be applied dynamically with combat
application.

PRECISION. Precision is the complete control and manipulation of
any weapon during striking and combat application. Precision is the
ability to strike on a particular angle and manipulate the weapon at
range, bridging, and close-quarters combat. Precision is introduced
with the Multiple Attacks of the Abecedario method and develops the
foundation skills necessary to master bladed weapons.

Accuracy and Precision are developed through perfect practice of
individual striking mechanics, specific striking and manipulation forms,
and the forms of the systems two-man combat drills. Accuracy
ensures that strikes are delivered to the vulnerable fatal target areas
and to the unprotected joint areas of the body whereby strikes even
with an impact weapon become immediately disabling. Precision is
essential for the use of live bladed weapons in training and combat.

These are also among the many distinguishing characteristics of Pekiti-
Tirsia. The teaching and instructional methodology of Grand Tuhon
Gaje is legendary. Fluidity, Power, and Precision is the hallmark of the
Pekiti-Tirsia fighter proven throughout its training, tournament, and
combat history.

Interestingly, while these attributes can be explained in modern
scientific terms the truths of these attributes and the training methods
to obtain them were developed by the Filipino warrior class centuries
before us. If there was and is a better method they would have found
it. These men, and women, carried and fought with the blade as an
equal weapon to the firearm in close-quarters combat. Pekiti-Tirsia
Kali is the essence of these truths.


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STRENGTH and CONDITIONING DRILLS for STRIKING

Doble Baston/Kalis

THE DIRTY DOZEN - Striking and Endurance Exercises
Four (4) sets of three (3) Strikes

SET 1 Witiks
1. Vertical (at sides)
2. Horizontal (low at waist)
3. Horizontal (high above head)

SET 2 Strikes (all from the close-quarters chamber)
1. Horizontal Witik (high)
2. Diagonal Slash
3. Overhead Diagonal Slash

SET 3 Energy
1. Vertical downward
2. Centerline Pull (with reverse triangle/leg parry footwork)
3. Diagonal Pull (with reverse triangle/leg parry footwork)

SET 4 Santikan
1. Basic Circular (horizontal and vertical contact)
2. Basic Circular with Vertical and Horizontal Witik combination
3. Basic Circular with Circular strike and Horizontal Witik combination


DYNAMIC STRENGTH and POWER DRILLS
Three (3) two-person, Isotonic Manual Resistance exercises

1. The Chair
Face each other gripping the Doble Baston/sticks horizontal at the
ends in the Chair position. Alternately pull and resist the opposite
horizontal pull of your opponent in this position. Use circling footwork
for advanced drill.
2. Number #1 Slash
Stand back to back with your partner gripping the Doble Baston/sticks
horizontally just above your shoulders. Alternately pull diagonally
downward in a #1 slashing motion and resist the opposite diagonal
pull of your opponent in this position. Use circling footwork for
advanced drill.

3. Number #1 Thrust
Stand back to back with your partner gripping the Doble Baston/sticks
horizontally down at your sides. Alternately pull diagonally upward in a
#1 thrusting motion and resist the opposite diagonal pull of your
opponent in this position. Use circling footwork for advanced drill.


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Introduction Article on the systemization of Pekiti-Tirsia Kali
Written for the Pekiti-Tirsia Digest 1996 Copyright 1996 Timothy D.
Waid

In regards to the previous discussion on combative strategies
and tactics or the question of footwork versus toe to toe, the answer
lies in the system of Pekiti-Tirsia. The answer is not either or, but of
both. Lets look at what specific strategies and tactics are taught within
the system and examples of how Grand Tuhon Gaje imparts these
principles to us.

First, Pekiti-Tirsia is a combat Bladefighting system, not
stickfighting as many FMA have become. However, the system can
be and is employed with many types and combination of weapons, or
as Tuhon Gaje has termed, the Edged-Impact Weapon Strategy. In
Pekiti-Tirsia we regard all weapons with the lethality as bladed
weapons. A Bolo, steel pipe hardwood flatstick, or rattan stick can all
maim and kill, it just takes more application the farther away you get
from an edged weapon. This principle dictates that you do not want to
be hit with any of these weapons and protecting yourself should be
your first priority.

Tuhon Gaje has always taught footwork as the foundation of the
system and the key to all fighting strategies. Footwork provides
protection, offensive and counter-offensive maneuvering and
quartering. Footwork is one of the first signatures you see of the
system. Regardless of how you employ your weapon, which will be
detailed next, footwork is vital to survival. It is your first method of
protection. The same is with modern military strategy. All great
military leaders have employed some form of maneuver warfare. Fire-
teams to Battalions to Divisions and above can employ maneuver on
the battlefield. However, while the principle is the same, maneuver of
military forces does not equate equally to how hand held weapons
engage in combat.

Next, lets look at the structure and systems of Pekiti-Tirsia and
what specific strategies are taught. Pekiti-Tirsia is composed of three
(3) principle systems. The DOCE METHODOS (the source of 64
attacks), the Advanced CONTRADAS, and the CONTRA-TIRSIA DUBLA-
DOS. These systems teach how to employ and engage other weapons
in close quarters combat.

The foundation system, DOCE METHODOS, is comprised of 12
methods that define every manner and method in which a bladed
weapon can be used to strike with. Doce Methodos defines attacks by
angle, motion or energy, weapon anatomy (strikes with the edge,
point, back of blade and butt) and manipulation (i.e. Florete). Doce
Methodos also teaches the different ranges of combat. Specifically,
Tirsia Largo (long range), Tirsia Corto (close range), and Pekiti-Pekiti
(lit. close-close or extreme close range fighting including grappling).
Note that medium range is not defined within the system and for
good reason. Medium range is where both combatants can strike
equally and have equal range of weapons. Tuhon Gaje has always
taught to Bridge and strike through this area or range. To get in
and get out is to bridge or close the gap from long to close range and
back out again. Tuhon Gaje teaches specific footwork and striking
combination Bridging techniques from specific methods.

The main strategy of Doce Methodos is the principle of PASUGAT
(Illongo) or CONTACT. Meaning all of the methods, which are the
specific tactics executed, are all based on techniques where weapons
make direct contact with each other. For example in 5 Attacks: 1
contacts 1, 2 versus 2, etc. the same in Break-In, Break-out. The
same in Panastas/Sungkete and back to the first counter-offense
method and technique taught which is Quatro Cantos or Four-Wall.

All of the Doce Methods teach contact of offensive and counter-
offensive techniques. The only exception to this is the method of
Pekiti-Pekiti where the application of diagonal and vertical strikes with
the punyo or butt are taught through the drills of Sagang Labo. #1
diagonal punyo strikes obviously cannot be countered with another #1
punyo. #2 punyo strikes can be countered with another 2 which is
back to the application of Pasugat or Contact.

The Doce Methodos teaches the fighter how to engage an enemy
toe to toe or more correctly how to close the gap and protect
yourself from your enemies strikes directly with your weapon. In the
end you must be bale to engage any opponent in what Tuhon Gaje
terms Blow by Blow/ Power versus power. This is the direct contact
tactics of the system of Doce Methodos. Also, the Doce Methodos is
taught with the solo Blade/Baston. Once you understand the full
capabilities of the solo blade, each method is applied to Doble or two
weapons of equal length, solo Daga/Knife, to the Handblade/mano
Mano/Pangamut and so on through all weapon categories.

The advanced system of the CONTRADAS is composed of the
Contradas, Recontras, Recontradas, and other advanced combat
methods. This is not a series of numerous multiple techniques but a
system of attacks that continually counter and recounter any angular
attack. Basically, any angular attack (slash or thrust) can be
countered by the Contradas, which can be countered by Recontras,
and both can be countered by Recontradas. As Tuhon Gaje has always
taught, you have three strikes to enter and control/quarter/terminate
your opponent or you should range back out again. The further you
advance in the system the more it is simplified.

The main strategy of Contradas is the principle of PASUNOD
(Illongo) or to FOLLOW. Meaning the opponents angle of attack is
evaded with footwork and the hand directly hit with the Contradas.
For example, a diagonal #1 strike countered directly with a #2
diagonal strike. This is the basic drill of the Contradas. There are also
Contradas for horizontal, and vertical attacks and thrusting. The same
for Recontras and Recontradas, they all attack the weapon hand.
Once the weapon hand is attacked then direct attacks can be followed
up with. The difference in systems is the Contradas or Pasunod is
executed from the same side as the attacker (i.e forehand #1
countered by backhand #2 which is again Contradas), where the
counters follow the attacks. Doce Methodos or Pasugat is forehand to
forehand or backhand to backhand where attacks meet and make
direct contact.

Today, Tuhon Gaje begins students with the basics of the
Contradas system and advanced ranging footwork. Depending upon
time, you will go through many of the Doce Methodos. Footwork or
maneuver is always executed in combat regardless of what strategy
(Pasugat or Pasunod) and tactics you employ with your weapon. The
Pekiti-Tirsia system teaches the fighter to enter blow by blow with
the direct protection of the weapon or, to evade and attack directly to
the weapon hand. In the end, both systems are one.

Copyright 1996 Timothy D. Waid







PEKITI-TIRSIA KALI SYSTEM GLOBAL ORGANIZATION
Pekiti-Tirsia USA

TERMINOLOGY
of the
PEKITI-TIRSIA KALI SYSTEM

KALI - the original martial art of the Philippines.

KALIS - any edged weapon used for combat, a single blade Kalis such
as the Ginunting, Talibong, Parang, Hagibis, etc.

SUNDANG - all bladed weapons

PEKITI - closeness, up-close
TIRSIA - quartering, cornering

CULTURAL TERMINOLOGY
Karunungan = knowledge/wisdom
Kalisod = sadness, sorrow, remorse
Kalipay = happiness, joyful feelings, gladness
Kalibutan = the world, universe
Kalimutan = forgetfulness
Kali Kalihan = Kali Festival
Pangamut = skillful with the use of weaponry and
empty hands in combat
Madasig nga Pangamut = fastness with weapons and hands
Mainalamon sa Pangamut = Master/expert/knowledgeable

SYSTEM TERMINOLOGY
Abecedario / Panguna = attacks / targets
Quatro Cantos / Pamusod = four wall counter-offense
Payong / Pamayong = umbrella counter-offense
Dakup y Punyo = tapping (Dakup-to grab) and punyo
attacks
Limahon nga Pagsugod = five attacks
Panastas / Pamilas = slash
Sungkete / Sak sak = thrust
Florete = double slash
Echekete = multiple thrusts
Sagang Labo = close-quarters offense and counter-
offense
Seguidas = continuous multiple advanced attacks
Hanut = to strike
Bunal = vigorous strike
Bunal Patamos = strike to hit
Buno = thrust / stab
Pasaka Buno = upward power thrust
Madasig = fastness / speed

PANGAMUT TERMINOLOGY
Hampak = slap
Tapungol = punch
Sikaran = kick
Sipa = to kick
Sipa panindak = fast kick
Tindak = front kick
Sikad = stomp / heel kick
Linas = foot stomp while enemy is on the ground
Siko = elbow
Sikuha = hit with the elbow
Nalipong = collapse

DUMOG TERMINOLOGY
Wala nga kamut = left hand
To-o nga kamut = right hand
Ulo = head
Likud sang ulo = back of the head
Pasungay = head to head positioning
Pukol = to hold two heads and smash together
Butong = pull
Tulod = push
Palibot = to make circular motion
Palapao = to let it pass overhead
Panimbang = keeping balance
Pangibot (kibot) = jerk to bring the balance
Pasulod = get inside
Panghawid = to hold, to grab
Pangaput = technique in holding
Pangipit = to clip, to grip
Pangosog = to clip with strength
Sipitay = to clip together
Pausot = to release without being clip
Liso = to twist
Liso pamali = to twist and break
Silhigon = to sweep down
Haboy sa duta = to throw to the ground
Lampaso sa duta = push and drag to the ground
Tumbahon = to break down, to bring down
Palutayay = who will last in the fight

CONTRADAS TERMINOLOGY
Contradas = Direct counter-offense
Recontras = Recounter against counter
Recontradas = Recounter against the recounter
Pasugat = meet the strike
Pasunod = follow the attack
Palipas = deflect / to pass
Pasakay = to ride on the attack
Palatay = to follow the flow on counter
Lita = surprise, switching angles
Palusot = to hit the opening
Pangigo = hitting the target
Pamuka = break the hand, break the head
Buno = thrust
Pamokpok = punyo (using the butt for hitting)
Palutay = endurance, stamina
Panguba = to destroy, how to destroy
Pamatay = killing techniques
Patayon = to kill the enemy
Patay = dead
Paningit = secret technique
Pikit = tight fitting, narrow, to close

NUMBERS (Tagalog)
1 Isa
2 Dalawa
3 Tatlo
4 Apat
5 Lima
6 Anim
7 Pito
8 Walo
9 Siyam
10 Sampu