The Pekiti-Tirsia Kali system is one of the few remaining authentic and complete Filipino combat systems in existence today. It encompasses all traditional weapon categories and is formulated on the strategic principle of “the triangle.” The triangle serves as the basis for footwork, striking, and the tactical principles of close quarters combat.
Pekiti-Tirsia Kali History
Pekiti-Tirsia is a traditional family system of Filipino martial arts that traces its existence back to a time and era when use of bladed weapons was common and a required skill among most men. Through friendly instructional exchanges, sparring duels with other recognized family and system leaders, and direct combat resulting in the death of the enemy, the system of Pekiti-Tirsia was continually trained, executed and validated.
Dog Brothers History
The Dog Brothers group was born in 1988 during three days of non-stop fights known as “the Rumble at Rambalas,” organized by Marc “Crafty Dog” Denny and Eric “Top Dog” Knaus. These bouts became the core of the group’s video series with Panther Productions featuring Knaus, the group’s best fighter and an outstanding technician trained by Grand Tuhon Leo Gaje of the Pekiti Tirsia system from the island of Negros in the Philippines.
Class Format
The class usually starts off with footwork drills for warm up, followed by drills to loosen up and stretch. The class consists of students of all levels. Training encompasses stick, double sticks, knifes, or a combination of stick and knife. Classes sometimes include progressive full contact stick fighting with protection gear.
Attire
Plain shirt/pants with no large logos (Kombat Arts shirts are encouraged), wrestling/martial arts shoes, or bare feet.
For sparring – hockey/lacrosse gloves, hard knee and elbow pads, and groin protection. Fencing/kendo helmets can be provided.
