Legacy of the Blade: Embracing a Time-Honoured Martial Art
Pekiti-Tirsia Kali is a highly effective close-quarters fighting survival art of the Visayan region in Philippines.
Kali Philosophy
INDO - FILIPINO ORIGINS
Kali, hailing from the Philippines, is a martial art rooted in a blend of offensive and counter-offensive strategies. The term itself, a fusion of "Ka" for "Hand" from "Kamot" and "Li" for "Motion" from "Lihok," embodies a philosophy of continuity in motion. This blade-centric practice holds spiritual significance, symbolizing the concept of 8 or infinity, reflecting perpetual movement. Embracing the Filipino philosophy, the Malay race's script, derived from Sanskrit of Indian origin, imbues Kali with multiple meanings, including a nod to the goddess Kali, believed to be the system's energy source.
About PTTA
The Pekiti Tirsia Tactical Association was founded by Tuhon Jared Wihongi in 2002.
The idea of an association dedicated to the tactical application of Pekiti-Tirsia was based on Tuhon Jared’s extensive background as a Police Trainer, SWAT Operator, and an Army Special Forces Combatives Instructor.
As such, the Pekiti Tirsia Tactical Association is dedicated to training the Tri-V Method of Pekiti-Tirsia Kali with an emphasis on practical and tactical application.
Its mission has since grown to encompass assistance in the development of the TRICOM combatives training modules and the Classical Pekiti Tirsia Doce Methodos training methodologies, in addition to the Tri-V base curriculum.
Most Senior Instructors within the PTTA are current and former Police/ Military Operators and Use-of-Force trainers from around the world. This being the case, the PTTA has expanded to the point where most affiliate schools have classes and organizations with student bases made up primarily of civilian enthusiasts, as well as police/military Operators.
For more than two decades, we’ve helped thousands to increase their capacity to protect themselves and their loved ones, to excel in their training and teaching methods and become functionally and technically skilled in the art of Pekiti Tirsia Kali as taught through the PTTA curriculum.
It has changed the face of Filipino Martial Arts & Combatives Training and will continue to change lives as our affiliate community grows.
Team PTTA
Why join our community
The first question to ask yourself is, “Why do I want to join the PTTA community?” Filipino Martial Arts is rapidly growing worldwide, and PTTA’s Kali training methods have become increasingly sought after. However, finding local instructors in remote areas can be challenging. Many practitioners of Filipino and other martial arts also seek additional resources to enhance their training. That’s where we come in. With our extensive global network and dedicated team of field support professionals, we are here to support you every step of the way on your journey.
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