A COMBAT
BLADE-FIGHTING SYSTEM
Pekiti Tirsia Kali (PTK) is a combat blade-fighting system of Filipino Martial Arts that employs all edged and impact weaponry as well as empty-hands combat that integrates seamlessly with the use of modern firearms. This close-quarters combat system is 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.
PEKITI TIRSIA KALI DC/MD/VA
Grandtuhon Leopoldo T. Gaje, Jr., the grandson and heir of the Great Grandtuhon Conrado B. Tortal, is the present Keeper of the Pekiti-Tirsia Kali System and the training director of Pekiti Tirsia Kali DC/MD/VA. Interested in training with us? Click here.
OUR FOUNDERS
MALCOLM
LEAD INSTRUCTOR
He is a former U.S. Marine with first class training in Law Enforcement and Corrections Tactics. He has earned a black belt in Tae Kwon Do with 25 years of training and coaching experience. He continuously incorporates effective body conditioning techniques in the training program. His teaching methodology promotes the formation of a warrior mindset, the use of offensive and counter-offensive strategies, and muscle-tendon destruction techniques.
ARLENE
LEAD INSTRUCTOR
The first female to be inducted as Master Instructor by Grandtuhon Leopoldo Gaje. Born and raised in the Philippines, the movements and principles of Kali have been a part of her day-to-day life. She has developed a unique teaching methodology that breaks down complex techniques to achieve exactness and economy of motion. Her training method includes analysis of movement, examination of the human anatomy and physiology, mathematics of motion, implicit and explicit learning, and the philosophical and cultural aspects of the art.
OUR MISSION
The Pekiti-Tirsia Kali - Kaluyugan de Palares (PTK-KDP) training group intends to promote the Pekiti Tirsia Kali System and to unify its practitioners in an atmosphere of mutual cooperation and respect. We encourage the advancement of our scientific and cultural awareness by creating an organized and impartial training environment as well as by recognizing each other's talents and skills. We strive to foster organization, integrity, and excellence.
NUNQUAM NON PARATUS
"Never unprepared."
PROSPECTIVE STUDENTS
Thank you for your interest! We are a private training group located at Prince George's County, MD and we study the art of Pekiti Tirsia Kali. We are not a typical martial arts school. We do not have a belt system nor conduct belt testing, but we will track your progress on a regular basis using a scoring rubric. As a member, you will receive 4 in-person classes per month with access o digital support. The tuition is $160 a month and class is conducted on a weeknight from 7:00 to 8:30 pm (coordinate with the instructor for more details). You will also receive access to our mobile app which contains tutorials for core skills, class notes, and more.
Local Training
Mode of training: In-person training with access to digital support (hybrid program)
Monthly fee: $160 per month
Training schedule: Weeknight, 7 to 8:30 pm EST
Training duration: 1.5 hours per session
Long Distance Training
Mode of training: Zoom sessions
Monthly fee: $80 per month
Training schedule: Tuesdays 8:00 to 9:00 pm EST (time changes per quarter)
Training duration: 1 hour per session
We are currently accepting new students! If interested to apply, click on the button below for more information.