The Pekiti Tirsia Tactical Association was founded by Tuhon Jared Wihongi in 2002. The roots of our knowledge were guided by Grandtuhon Leo T. Gaje Jr.
Founded by lead instructor Grand Tuhon Jared Wihongi, the PTTA is an association dedicated to modern tactical application of Pekiti-Tirsia Kali, in addition to the propagation of traditional training systems and methodology. The idea of an association dedicated to the tactical application of Pekiti-Tirsia was based on Tuhon Jared’s extensive background as a Police Trainer, SWAT Operator and an Arm
y Special Forces Combatives Instructor. The original concept of the Pekiti Tirsia Tactical Association was an organization dedicated to training the Tri-V Method of Pekiti-Tirsia Kali with a strict emphasis on Tactical Application. The mission has since grown to encompass TRICOM (Tri-Angle Combatives) Law Enforcement/ Military training modules, “Classical Pekiti-Tirsia” training methodologies in addition to the Tri-V Method. Most Senior Instructors within the PTTA are current and former Police/ Military Operators and Use-of-Force trainers from around the world. This being the case, the PTTA has expanded to the point where most affiliate schools have classes and organizations with student bases made up primarily of civilian enthusiasts, as well as police/military Operators. during his most active years training the Philippine National Police and Armed Forces. He was instrumental in the guiding mission and principles of the PTTA, and acted as Chief Technical Advisor to the Board of Directors for over a decade. The PTTA was one of the primary organizations that operated under the umbrella of the now defunct Pekiti-Tirsia Global Grand Alliance.
06/19/2026
Train where you are. Grade where you are. Belong wherever you are.
Pekiti University connects you to the global Team Pekiti family, not just a video library.
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06/18/2026
The same art behind the official combatives of the Armed Forces of the Philippines.
Taught with respect for its Visayan roots and an eye on real application.
Tradition or tactics, which side pulled you in first?
06/16/2026
The Full Box is foundational Pekiti footwork and angles. Solo drill, lifetime study. Every rep refines something a partner drill cannot.
06/15/2026
Your backyard. Two rattan sticks. A screen.
That's all Pekiti University needs to take you from your first Yakan level toward instructor pathways.
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06/14/2026
Stick. Blade. Empty hands. One system, one logic.
Pekiti Tirsia Kali thinks blade first, which is why everything else falls into place.
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06/13/2026
Pekiti Tirsia Kali was built for the blade and proven for over a century.
Now the full Tri-V curriculum is online through Pekiti University, taught the way it's taught in person.
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06/08/2026
Double stick forms build coordination, timing, and structure whether you have a training partner or not. The sticks do not care if you are training in a gym or your garage.
06/05/2026
Running away is a valid tactic. The fight you avoid is the one you always win. The skill is knowing when to disengage and how to do it without turning your back into a target.
06/03/2026
A protected knife position is not about hiding the blade. It is about geometry. Your structure dictates whether the weapon serves you or exposes you.
06/01/2026
Outside 2 on 1 keeps you off the centerline and away from the live blade. Simple concept, demanding ex*****on. Train it slow before you train it fast.
