Notes from a lecture by Grand Tuhon Leo T. Gaje, Jr.
on the
Pekiti-Tirsia Kali System

Speed
Close Quarter - Timing - Breathing
Power

Speed
1. Mobility – Footwork
2. Flexibility – Change of Angles
3. Delivery – Attack
4. Withdrawal – Faster than Delivery
5. Recovery – Recovery to another Attack
6. Maneuverability –Coordination of Body and Footwork
7. Smoothness – Refined Attack and Defense
8. Reflexes – Recognition and Anticipation of any Attack

How to know the percentage of speed: Baston
1. Sound
2. Invisibility

Timing
Getting into target off-time of the opponents movements.

Power
Mental, Physical, and Spiritual Power – All tied in with proper breathing.
1. Physical Power – Physical training and expertise
2. Mental Power – Right attitude; Training with the attitude of combat. Hit as if cutting through the opponent.
3. Spiritual Power – attained through ritual of self-protection; self-perfection.