Norberto Tortal taught the system to his son Segundino Tortal. Oral history of the Tortal family testifies to four generations practicing the family system of Pekiti-Tirsia. Pekiti-Tirsia is a traditional family system of Filipino martial art that traces its existence back to a time and era when carry and use of the bladed weapon was common and required among most men. Tortal, passed this system and its attributes onto his only grandson, the sole heir and its present guardian, Grand Tuhon Leo Tortal Gaje, Jr. The family patriarch and Grandmaster of Pekiti-Tirsia, Grand Tuhon Conrado B. ![]() The Pekiti-Tirsia system of Kali originated in the provinces of Panay and Negros Occidental in the Philippines and was formulated and perfected by the Tortal family. The triangle serves as the basis for footwork, striking, and the tactical principles of close quarters combat. It encompasses all traditional weapon categories and is formulated on the strategic principle of the Triangle. Pekiti-Tirsia is system and technology of combat fighting with the Blade. The Pekiti-Tirsia Kali system is one of the few remaining authentic and complete Filipino combat systems in existence today. ![]() ![]() Gaje Jr Pekiti Tirsia Kali History of the System Grand Tuhon Leo T Gaje Explains What is Pekiti Tirsia Kali The Keeper of the system.
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