Pekiti Tirsia Kali is a Filipino combat art, founded in 1897 by the Tortal family. The primary weapons of Pekiti Tirsia Kali are the short sword (Ginunting), knives, daggers, and also includes an empty hand component. Although these weapons are very specific, the techniques of PTK are adaptable to everyday items such as umbrellas, newspapers, pencils and pens.  The Pekiti-Tirsia Kali system is comprised of techniques for every range of combat, but is primarily a close-quarter combat system. Pekiti-Tirsia is about quartering the opponent, emphasizing destruction with counter offense while not getting hit. The Pekiti-Tirsia methodology originates from offensive and counter-offensive principles against attacks from all ranges, angles and threat levels. There is less emphasis on purely defensive techniques per se, as this is not seen as an effective survival strategy.

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Guro Edward Hunt - Head Instructor - Full Guro Pekiti Tirsia Kali

Guro Eddie Hunt is a native New Yorker with 20 years experience in various martial arts. Guro Hunt recently received the rank of full guro (full instructor) in Pekiti Tirsia Kali and a chikgu muda in Silat Kuntau Tekpi. He has trained in muay thai, silat seni gayong , Inosanto blend and grappling. He is the senior representative for Grand Tuhon Leo Gaje and Tuhon Tim Wade of PT-GO.