PTK in Combat Tactics Magazine

From an article in Combat Tactics Magazine. 

Pekiti·Tirsia Kali


"The Pekiti-Tirsia Kali system originated from the provinces of Panay and Negros Occidental in the Philippines and is one of the few remaining authentic and complete Filipino combat systems in existence today.

Pekiti-Tirsia is a traditional family system, formulated and perfected by the Tortal family, which traces its existence back to a time and era when the carry and use of an edged weapon was common, even required, among most men.

Pekiti-Tirsia is a "close-quarters," in-fighting combat system against multiple opponents, based on the use of
a blade. Something called a ginunting is the principle bladed weapon of Pekiti-Tirsia, originating from the province of Negros Occidental.  The name Pekiti- Tirsia literally means "to cut into pieces at close range." It encompasses all traditional weapon categories and is formulated on the strategic principle of the triangle. The triangle serves as the basis for footwork, striking and the tactical principles of close-quarters combat."