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Pekiti-Tirsia Kali is a style specific to Filipino Martial Arts. Pekiti-Tirsia Kali was founded in 1897 and is the system of the Tortal family. The sole heir and guardian of this system is Leo Tortal Gaje, Jr. who is referred to as the ''Grand Tuhon''. Pekiti-Tirsia is strictly a combat-oriented system, as opposed to sport-focused, style. It is a fighting system that focuses on the knife and machete/sword for killing and has been adopted by elite Philippine military and law enforcement units. == Origin and history == Pekiti-Tirsia's movements are based on the traditional blade art of the Philippines - Kali, which involves slicing swords in a circular motion, symbolic of the orbits of the moon and the planets. It also incorporated triangular movements symbolic of constellations. In ancient times, Kali was taught in rituals that were then used pragmatically to survive against adversaries and wild animals.〔()Pekiti-Tirsia Kali Helsinki - What is Pekiti-Tirsia kali?〕 The Visayan datus established a state in Kalibo, Aklan — this is sometimes cited as the origin of the name "Kali". Another reason is that a practitioner of the art is trained in carrying a knife, which is called a "kalis".〔 Pekiti-Tirsia Kali specifically was a family system that goes back at least four generations, starting with Norberto Tortal. It was further developed and improved during the years 1930-36 by his grandson Conrado Tortal. Tortal was from Panay, the island that the chieftains from Borneo settled on when Kali came to the Philippines. The system is now headed by Leo Tortal Gaje Junior, the grandson of Conrado Tortal.〔(Pekiti-Tirsia Global Organization )〕 Gaje introduced his system to North America after arriving in the US in 1972. His style earned recognition and respect from major martial arts organizations such as the Jewish Karate Federation, the United States Karate Association International, and the United States Karate Federation. His system has been an influence on the Dog Brothers, Dan Inosanto and other FMA practitioners. He has since brought the system to various European countries as well. In 1995, Pekiti Tirsia International was formed in the US. In 1997, this organization went its own way.〔(Pekiti-Tirsia International Official Website )〕 It is currently headed by Tuhon Guro McGrath (President and Chief Instructor). Other Directors include Mataas na Guro Erwin Ballarta (Law Enforcement Director), Magino'o Dan Inosanto (North American Director), Sifu Manfred Steiner (European Director), Ralf Beckmann (Director for Germany), and Guro Roberto Bonomelli & Guro Attilio Acquistapace (Co-Directors for Italy).〔(Pekiti-Tirsia International Official Website )〕 In 1996, Pekiti-Tirsia Europe Organization was formed, with Tuhon Uli Weidle as Managing Director.〔(The Pekiti-Tirsia Europe Organization )〕 In the year 1997 the Centennial Celebration for 100 years of Pekiti-Tirsia was celebrated in Subic Bay, Zambales, Philippines last October 25, 1997. Pekiti-Tirsia was the only Filipino Martial Art officially recognized as having a centennial. In 2003, Pekiti Tirsia Global was established.〔http://pt-go.com/images/PTGO%20Constitution.pdf〕 PTGO National Directors include Leo T. Gaje, Jr. and Tuhon Rommel Tortal in the Philippines, Tuhon Timothy D. Waid in the United States, Mandala-Tuhon Philip Gelinas in Canada, and Tuhon Uli Weidle in Europe.〔(Pekiti-Tirsia Global Organization )〕 Pekiti-Tirsia is the only Kali system recognized by the Philippine government used to train Force-Recon Marine Battalions of the Armed Forces of the Philippines and the Special Action Force (SAF) contingent of the Philippine National Police.〔〔(The Tipunan Group )〕 Delhi Metro since August 2014 has brought in women commandos for enhancing the safety of passengers who are highly skilled in the lethal art of Pekiti Trisia Kali. 〔http://indianexpress.com/article/cities/delhi/cisf-women-trained-in-filipino-martial-arts-will-secure-metro-2/〕 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Pekiti-Tirsia Kali」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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