Traditional
RANKING SYSTEM

STUDENT RANKINGS
(1 year)

YAKAN ISA
Foundation Footwork
Doce Methodos 1-2
Basic Daga y Daga

YAKAN DALAWA
Doce Methodos 3-4
Basic Mano y Daga

YAKAN TATLO
Doce Methodos 5-6
Basic Mano Mano/Pangamut

FIGHTER RANKINGS
(2-4 years)

LAKAN ISA
Doce Methodos 7
Doble Doce Methodos 1-6
Intermediate Daga y Daga

LAKAN DALAWA
Doce Methodos 8
Doble Doce Methodos 7-9
Intermediate Mano y Daga

LAKAN TATLO
Doce Methodos 9
Doble Doce Methodos 10-12
Intermediate Mano Mano/Pangamut/Sikaran

LAKAN APAT
Doce Methodos 10
Advanced Daga y Daga

LAKAN LIMA
Doce Methodos 11
Advanced Mano y Daga

LAKAN ANIM
Doce Methodos 12
Advanced Mano Mano/Pangamut/Sikaran/Dumog

INSTRUCTOR RANKINGS

LAKAN GURO Instructor (5 years+)
Doce Methodos 1-12/Basic Contradas
Doble Doce Methodos 1-12
Advanced Daga y Daga/Doble Daga
Basic Espada y Daga
Malayo Sibat/Bankaw

GURO Full Instructor (7-9 years+)
Advanced Contradas system of all weapon categories
Advanced Flexible/Projectile Weapons
Advanced Combat Methods

MATAAS na GURO Master Instructor (10 years+)
Personal Instruction/Certification by Grand Tuhon Leo T. Gaje, Jr.

MAGINOO
Elder of the Pekiti-Tirsia Kali system

TUHON
Master of the Pekiti-Tirsia Kali system

MATAAS na TUHON
Supreme Grandmaster of Pekiti-Tirsia Kali
GRAND TUHON Leopoldo Tortal Gaje, Jr.

The PTGO Traditional Ranking System is the original ranking structure instituted by Grand Tuhon Gaje in 1972 and is recognized worldwide. The system curriculum listed with each rank is the minimum requirement for certification. Time designations for rank are approximate – rank is awarded based upon demonstrated knowledge, understanding, and skill. All certified instructors are authorized to promote students up to the level below their respective rank. All Instructor rank certifications are forwarded directly to Grand Tuhon Gaje for approval and archived.

Certification in the Indigenous Mandala Ranking System is conferred by Grand Tuhon Gaje only. Mandala rank may be given in addition to, or in lieu of the traditional rank. Certification in the indigenous Mandala ranks are awarded in recognition of leadership, meritorious achievement and technical advancement.

Indigenous
Filipino Fighting Arts RANKING SYSTEM

GRAND TUHON
Leopoldo Tortal Gaje, Jr.
Supreme Grandmaster of Pekiti-Tirsia Kali
Mataas na Tuhon

Master
MANDALA TUHON
6-10 Hagdan

Elder
MANDALA-MAGINOO
1-6 Hagdan

Leader
MANDALA-MANDATUS
1-5 Hagdan

Mastery
AGALON

Expert
HANGKILAN-MAKILAS

Advanced Instructor
MAGINALAMON

Instructor
MANUNUDLO