The Advanced Systems

The Advanced Systems: Contradas and Contra-Tirsia Dubla-Dos
by
Maginoo Tim Waid

The advanced systems of Pekiti-Tirsia Kali introduce the fighter to advanced strategy and tactics of blade to blade combat. After completion of the foundation system Doce Methodos, the practicioner has accumulated a comprehensive understanding of the system and the capabilities of all weapon categories. This point of progression within the system of Pekiti-Tirsia is represented at the center of a diamond. The systems of Contradas and Contra-Tirsia Dubla-Dos streamline this knowledge into it’s simplest yet most advanced form.

The advanced strategies of Contradas are direct counter-offense and the application of the Pasunod. As Pasugat or contact is the central principle in the Doce Methodos, Pasunod is the central principle in the Contradas system. The Contradas system includes the systems of Contradas, Recontras, Recontradas and advanced combat methods such as the Pasunod Echekete and others. Each of the Contradas, Recontras, and Recontradas are comprised of three (3) sets of twelve (12) Attacks. The twelve attacks of each set are NOT technique sequences of multiple counter-offense attacks but are single strikes and attacks that are later combined through a strategic formula. These systems are also termed “Contradas” as a whole by Grand Tuhon Gaje.

The Contradas is executed with strategic footwork that evades the bladed weapon strike of the opponent and positions for a direct strike to the opponent’s weapon hand. This system differs from the Doce Methodos where the tactical application is offense vs. offense and then counter-offense. Contradas enables direct counter-offense to the opponent’s weapon hand without blade to blade or weapon to weapon contact. The entire Contradas system is structured with tactics where all entries and Tirsia, or quartering, is accomplished without blade to blade or weapon to weapon contact. One has now reached the level where complete mastery and control of the weapon is attained.

The Contradas encompasses all ranges of close, medium (bridging) and long range offense and counter-offense and the tactics and techniques enable quick fluid transitions from all ranges ending in Pekiti-Tirsia (close-quarters) and closing and quartering the opponent within the triangle. At its highest level of application, and at the same time the simplest, the Contradas system enables the effective counter-offense of any and every conceivable attack with only the 1 and 2 diagonal strikes. As shown in the Pekiti-Tirsia Kali systemology diagram the Contradas system of Solo Baston/Kalis transfers to the entire system, through all weapon categories, in exactly the same manner as the Doce Methodos.

Contra-Tirsia Dubla-Dos

The Contra-Tirsia Dubla-Dos is accomplished through the combined mastery of the foundation and advanced systems, the Doce Methodos and Contradas. One has gained full knowledge, understanding, and mastered the execution of both systems resulting in the ability to attack and counter with or against these systems. Contra-Tirsia Dubla-Dos contains the central strategy in the ability to execute Tirsia or counter (Contra) Tirsia.

This level of expertise is displayed when an opponent cannot find, or create by feinting or faking, an opening for an attack, when the opponent’s entry attempts are immediately countered and rendered ineffective by counter-quartering footwork and or counter-bridging attacks, while you completely control the opponent through range and timing, and have the ability to execute a direct offensive attack or counter-offensive attack at will.

This attainment marks the highest mastery and skill of close-quarters edged-impact weapons combat. This is one of the treasures of Pekiti-Tirsia, the secret of many authentic Filipino Fighting Arts now lost, and likewise is attained only through special manifestation by the Supreme Grandmaster Grand Tuhon Gaje.