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-Tirsia’s unique training methodologies that will bring you knowledge, understanding, and master’s 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 FAQ’s 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 © Copyright 2010 Timothy D. Waid/PTKGO, LLC
PEKITI-TIRSIA KALI SYSTEM GLOBAL ORGANIZATION Pekiti-Tirsia USA TRAINING FAQ’s Frequently Asked Questions 1. What clothes or uniform do I wear for training? The Pekiti-Tirsia training uniform consists of an official Pekiti-Tirsia tshirt (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 crosstraining 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. © Copyright 2010 PTKGO, LLC
PEKITI-TIRSIA KALI SYSTEM GLOBAL ORGANIZATION Pekiti-Tirsia USA 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, BDU’s 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. © Copyright 2010 PTKGO, LLC
PEKITI-TIRSIA KALI SYSTEM GLOBAL ORGANIZATION Pekiti-Tirsia USA 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!” © Copyright 2010 PTKGO, LLC
PEKITI-TIRSIA KALI SYSTEM GLOBAL ORGANIZATION Pekiti-Tirsia USA 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 Instructor (3-5 years)
Doce Methodos 1-12/Basic Contradas Doble Doce Methodos 1-12 Daga y Daga/Basic Doble Daga Pangamut/Dumog Basic Espada y Daga Malayo Sibat
GURO Full Instructor (5-9 years+)
Bankaw and Flexible/Projectile Weapons Advance Espada Y Daga 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. © Copyright 2010 PTKGO, LLC
PEKITI-TIRSIA KALI SYSTEM GLOBAL ORGANIZATION Pekiti-Tirsia USA FOUNDATION SKILLS DEVELOPMENT ! Foundation Footwork 1-8 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.
Broken (Stepping) Fluid (Sidestepping) Take-offs Forward triangle Reverse Triangle Wave-in and out Ducking 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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PEKITI-TIRSIA KALI SYSTEM GLOBAL ORGANIZATION Pekiti-Tirsia USA 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 one’s 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. © Copyright 2010 Timothy D. Waid/PTKGO, LLC
PEKITI-TIRSIA KALI SYSTEM GLOBAL ORGANIZATION Pekiti-Tirsia USA 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 opponent’s 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 3minute 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 system’s 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 PekitiTirsia. 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 it’s 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. © Copyright 2010 Timothy D. Waid/PTKGO, LLC
PEKITI-TIRSIA KALI SYSTEM GLOBAL ORGANIZATION Pekiti-Tirsia USA 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 – 1. Basic 2. Basic 3. Basic
Santikan Circular (horizontal and vertical contact) Circular with Vertical and Horizontal Witik combination 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. © Copyright 2010 PTKGO, LLC
PEKITI-TIRSIA KALI SYSTEM GLOBAL ORGANIZATION Pekiti-Tirsia USA 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. Let’s 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. Fireteams 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 DUBLADOS. 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 counteroffensive 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 = Kalisod = Kalipay = Kalibutan = Kalimutan = Kali Kalihan = Pangamut =
knowledge/wisdom sadness, sorrow, remorse happiness, joyful feelings, gladness the world, universe forgetfulness Kali Festival 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 Quatro Cantos / Pamusod Payong / Pamayong Dakup y Punyo = Limahon nga Pagsugod = Panastas / Pamilas = Sungkete / Sak sak = Florete =
= attacks / targets = four wall counter-offense = umbrella counter-offense tapping (Dakup-to grab) and punyo attacks five attacks slash thrust double slash
Echekete Sagang Labo
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Seguidas Hanut Bunal Bunal Patamos Buno Pasaka Buno Madasig
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multiple thrusts close-quarters offense and counteroffense continuous multiple advanced attacks to strike vigorous strike strike to hit thrust / stab upward power thrust 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 = To-o nga kamut = Ulo = Likud sang ulo = Pasungay = Pukol = Butong = Tulod = Palibot = Palapao = Panimbang = Pangibot (kibot) = Pasulod = Panghawid = Pangaput = Pangipit = Pangosog = Sipitay = Pausot =
left hand right hand head back of the head head to head positioning to hold two heads and smash together pull push to make circular motion to let it pass overhead keeping balance jerk to bring the balance get inside to hold, to grab technique in holding to clip, to grip to clip with strength to clip together to release without being clip
Liso Liso pamali Silhigon Haboy sa duta Lampaso sa duta Tumbahon Palutayay
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to twist to twist and break to sweep down to throw to the ground push and drag to the ground to break down, to bring down 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
