Pekiti-Tirsia Kali Tracy welcomes all individuals of good will who want to learn, practice and train in the Filipino Martial Art of Pekiti-Tirsia Kali (PTK). We train in the development of skills in combat weaponry fighting (stick, knife and empty-hands) for personal protection and physical fitness.

Come and join us! All levels welcome! No martial arts experience necessary!

All you need is a desire to learn, be open-minded, respect to fellow practitioners and have fun.

First class is always FREE!

Training

We have no rankings in our training group. Our focus is on personal development and competency of technical skills. Please check regularly our meetup calendar for the training program, date and time that is scheduled for the month.

1. Pekiti-Tirsia Kali System

The Pekiti-Tirsia Kali Doce Methodos System defines every way and manner in which a bladed weapon can be used to strike with as well as attack strikes by angle, motion or energy, weapon anatomy and manipulation. It also teaches the different ranges of combat specifically long range, close range and extreme close range. The system is grouped into 12 methods.

Basic Level

A practitioner will learn proper striking mechanics and basic footwork. This is the basic foundation skills necessary to be effective in the subsequent training levels.

Intermediate Level

A practitioner will train in Methods 1-6 of the Doce Methodos System. At this level, a practitioner will be learning attack strikes by angle and attack targets, counter-attacks, close range and long range principles. An intermediate level practitioner's competency will be measured upon his/her ability to execute a two-man timing drill for most of the methods.

Advanced Level

A practitioner will train in Methods 7-12 of the Doce Methodos System. At this level, a practitioner will learn advanced methods in attacks, counter-attacks, linear multiple attacks, weapon disarms and extreme close range principles. An advanced level practitioner's competency will be measured upon his/her ability to execute a combination of the methods already learned in dynamic combat technical sparring drills.

2. Kali Defensive Tactics

Designed primarily for learning self-defense skills in a short amount of time, this training will cover defensive tactics against various angles of attack with a stick, knife and empty-hand while utilizing a few of the techniques and methods of the blade-fighting art of Pekiti-Tirsia Kali System - a Filipino Martial Art.

About Pekiti-Tirsia Kali

Pekiti-Tirsia Kali (PTK) is a Filipino Martial Art. It is a close-quarters, in-fighting combat system based upon the use of the blade which provides protection from all strikes and attacks, destruction of opponent’s weapons, and domination of any combat or self-defense situation.

We believe in Life, Health and Success!

Instructor

Joevani Nolido is an authorized instructor under Tuhon Tim Waid of Pekiti-Tirsia Kali Global Organization (PTKGO). PTKGO is led by the Chairman, Grand Tuhon Leo T. Gaje, Jr. (Supreme Grandmaster of Pekiti-Tirsia Kali) and its President, Tuhon Tim Waid. Joevani has been practicing Pekiti-Tirsia Kali since he first attended Grand Tuhon Leo T. Gaje Jr.'s seminar in 2007. He is locally affiliated and trains with the Silicon Valley PTK Club in San Jose, CA and attends seminars from time to time by Grand Tuhon Leo T. Gaje Jr., Tuhon Tim Waid, Tuhon Rommel Tortal and other senior instructors of Pekiti-Tirsia Kali to further develop his study of the art.

IMPORTANT NOTICE:

1. Due to the involvement of training weapons, participants who are under 18 years of age must be accompanied by a parent or must provide a Parental Consent note.

Links

More about PTK: http://www.ptkgo.com/PTKGO/ABOUT_PTK.html

History of PTK: http://www.ptkgo.com/PTKGO/HISTORY.html

PTKGO Website: http://www.ptkgo.com

PTK Instructors: http://www.ptkgo.com/PTKGO/INSTRUCTORS.html

Silicon Valley PTK Club in San Jose, CA: Head Instructor Cris Aquino (cavisayan@gmail.com)