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Pekiti-Tirsia Kali hype in DUBAI, UAE!


DaWarrior Any martial arts enthusiasts in Dubai or individuals who are interested to train on a regular basis?
Not_Sure good looking ninja dave101 train what exactly? thats like saying anyone into sports want to do sports sometime? a bit vague! i would train muay thai or wing chun, but im a bit out of practise! DaWarrior Hi dave101! Sorry for being too generic. I train in Kali, a Filipino martial art which is weapons oriented. I'm looking for someone to train with on a regular basis. I'm sure your Muay Thai and Wing Chun training will really come in handy since both are combative in nature and not just for sports. If you're interested or have a group of friends who are also into it, just let me know and send me a PM so we could arrange a meeting! :) burton
Hi Da, hi dave.
Da, where do you train in kali? At the BB Centre, or is is a private arrangement? Is your teacher Filipino?
Dave, you used to do wing chun? If you mean here in Dubai, I'm guessing you mean with Emin Boztepe's organization...
interesting...
:wink: DaWarrior
Hi there burton!
We're training regularly in Al Safa park at night. But since I came back from vacation, we still haven't resumed. I'm Filipino by the way.
Let me know when you're available so I can meet up with you and tell you more about it. burton
Heh, so safa park is your luneta eh?
True pinoy style!
Will pm you bro...
:wink: studstar sounds interesting, u accept n00bs? dave101 my training was all done in the uk, i havent done any in dubai because i cant find anywhere close enough and cheap enough. even an empty room with a punchbag would be enough for my thai boxing! my gym has everything but! DaWarrior studstar, yes of course! Actually newbies are more encouraged since they haven't developed bad habits yet. dave101, that's great! Conditioning is really essential in Muay Thai. If you plan to extend your training to weapons, let me know. The more the merrier!

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xibit ninjas usually roam around here in malls etc and in black outfits usually in groups Oskar Hi guys, Im about to move to Dubai (in two weeks time) and I was searching the net for places where you can train Filipino martial arts. So are you guys practicing somewhere now? Would it be possible to join? Shall I bring my sticks and training knife when I move? Done Lameco Escrima for 1.5 years now and would like to continue with some Filipino martial art in Dubai (not Latosa). Did Wing Tsun for 3 years but that was 10 years ago now. Any info on Filipino martial arts in Dubai would be helpful. Oskar DaWarrior
Hi Oskar!
We have an active training group right now and we're actually looking for people to join. Where are you from originally? You can bring your sticks and training knife with you, just make sure you check those in the airport to avoid any problems. Send me a PM bro! Oskar I am Swedish. Waiting for my VISA to go trough and will then move. I will bring my sticks and contact you again when I am down there. What kind of Filipino martial arts do you practise? Look forward to come down! regards Oskar DaWarrior Oskar, sent you a PM. magnester where do u practice???? i looked for a good place thats weapon oriented and i never found any DaWarrior In times of peace, everyday people go about their daily lives by keeping themselves busy, earning a living, doing chores, living life in general. In the olden times, people who are peaceful get massacred, pillaged, ravaged and entirely devoured by barbaric tribes who wanted to get a piece of the world of comfort deprived to them by society. One only realizes this when its too late when parents, wives, brothers, and next of kin have departed them. By training in the warrior arts, one comes to understand the realism of COMBAT. War doesn't come when you wait. It comes like a thief in the night like death who will creep from your back and give you a lethal strike when you least expect it. By immersing oneself into the exact science of superior weaponry, you will get to understand why the stick is round and the blade is flat. The pen may be mightier than the sword but the sword will cut your head off! Wars are not won by fists or shins but by weapons. By having the right mindset and attitude, a person could lessen the possibility of tragic events he will come across. But mindset alone won't save you if someone wielding a bowie or icepick has you backed up against a street corner with nowhere to go. If you walk away from your destiny, be lax and wait for things to come to you, a false sense of security is developed. Facing challenges, being physically, mentally, and spiritually prepared, the individual is equipped with a new set of armaments needed for the war that will occur. DaWarrior If you have been an avid fan of martial arts, you have probably seen or participated in the latest craze in the west which is mixed martial arts or MMA. This type of sport emerged from different sets of traditional martial arts combined with other forms of martial arts. Realizing that when someone's training is not efficient in the cage or ring, we mix up the stand-up striking, grappling, and ground fighting aspect of the sport and come up with a new breed of martial arts which is MMA. In the Filipino Martial Arts scene, it is no different. Arnis tends to mix itself with Karate-do which makes Arnisdo. Escrima mixes with Kung-fu to make it Escrimafu while Kali mixes with Jiujitsu to make it Kalijitsu. This is a very big mistake! And as my manong used to say, "A mistake is a blunder". Martial arts bastardization may be efficient to a certain extent but in the long run develops bad habits and bad habits may cost you your life. To further illustrate, a boxing stance is entirely different from a Muay Thai stance. Wing Chun entirely different from Karate, and so on. When a bunch of hoodlums approaches you in the middle of the night and decides to get your purse or laptop, which stance do you now follow? Do you give them a spinning back kick or low kick? Do you punch them on the face or bring them down to the ground? Kiss and hug them or push them away? In the doctrine that we follow, we do away with rules. We only know what works and what works has been tested time in memorial in the laboratory of pain and battlefield of bones. Effectiveness will be measured on how quick you could obliterate your opponent and how many times you could do it over and over again with exact precision. It is senseless doing a number of repetitive moves only realizing that it only works in one aspect of fighting. It only becomes a cardiovascular activity for a narcissistic individual to engage in. burton
DaWarrior speaks the truth! (unfortunately)
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DaWarrior
Hi burton! How did you find the training on footwork last night? burton Hi guys
Just thought I'd give my two cents on the topic and also let everyone know what is going on:
This week marks my second week of training in Pekiti Tirsia Kali (PTK) under the instruction of DaWarrior. The group currently consists of three people, Da included. I know that Da is looking to grow the group - with the right people, in the right way. And already, of course, some people have expressed serious interest in joining. This is really good news.
However, I know that many people are still not really sure about Pekiti Tirsia Kali, or the Filipino martial arts in general. Actually, the subject of Filipino martial arts is a very complicated one. There are lots of disagreements about classification, terms, ideology, origins etc.
But essentially - and as is becoming increasingly clear in this thread - one thing differentiates the Filipino martial arts from all other fighting systems, and it is this: the unique emphasis/importance placed on the weapon. Whether we are talking about stick, knife or sword. The weapon is EVERYTHING, first and foremost - and it is from the weapon that everything else follows, including 'empty hand' techniques. Period.
In my opinion, the best thing I would say to anyone seriously interested in learning Pekiti Tirsia Kali is to take a look at these links:
1) 'Mind, Body and Kick Ass Moves' - the UK show
and
2) Human Weapon - the U.S. show

Both these TV shows are excellent, really good insights into the world of martial arts. And both these episodes focus on Pekiti Tirsia Kali. Perhaps Da has a few useful websites or webpages which he could recomend too...
That's it! Hope this has been useful for anyone reading. Just to re-emphasize: We are up and running! We have a small practicing group and we are looking forward to seeing what happens. 2007 marks the entry of PTK in Dubai. And it is definitely here to stay!
burton
:) DaWarrior One of the characteristics that distinguishes Pekiti-Tirsia Kali over other FMAs is the importance of footwork. If you have footwork as part of your arsenal, you already have the advantage, while successfully surviving an attack makes you victorious. Evasiveness in battle is the key to keep you alive. How would you be able to apply techniques if you are still standing in harm's way? By applying correct footwork and proper body mechanics, you get out of the line of attack to put yourself in a more comfortable position for you to apply your moves. Others may see it as a dance, yes, but stagnancy in fighting would just make you an easy target. A moving target, is always a hard target and that is why footwork is essential. burton
Sup Da!
Yep, the Kali footwork is very different to other martial arts. It takes a bit of getting used to. But, it's also a helluva lot more logical.
I can definitely see this from the knife work we've been doing - the evasive footwork patterns, the angles, are simply mind-blowing.
The simplest of movements designed to put you in that safe space, clear you from the path of that knife...and allow for your own counter!
Very, very good stuff!
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p.s. yesterday's lesson was a killer! DaWarrior Hi burton! I'm glad you enjoyed the lesson. :) How are your arms? At least now you have experienced it first hand and not just read or watched it from the internet. :wink: DaWarrior For more information on this art you can visit the following websites: / / swe77 Hello, Great that there is a small kali class in dubai, have actually been looking for it but found nothing on the web! I have been introduced to it through a friend here in Sweden, have just done a class, but i have experience from other martial arts. Would vey much like to come and join your group if possible. I am moving to dubai this month so perhaps i can join once i have settled in. Also hello to Oskar who seems to be a fellow swede!! please send me an email. DaWarrior
Hi there swe77! I sent you an email. DaWarrior Last night I heard a story about this 20 something English woman who was "harassed" in passing somewhere along the Deira area. The woman apparently was coming from the Hamarain Centre right after closing time and going towards her car. Ironically, take note that this place is a stone's throw away from the Police Station. A dark man who suddenly appeared from nowhere approached the woman from the front. Upon crossing paths, then man unalarmingly made a move to feel her chest area. In an instant, the woman's mobile phone rang and when she picked it up and held it to her ear, the man's hand mistakingly landed on her arm. The woman kinda surprised continued talking on the phone while looking back at the dark man who was now walking away from her. She opened her car door, drove away and made it home safe. Situations like this are never far from happening in our daily lives. Assailants will appear unknowingly when you least expect it. The woman was still fortunate that her aggressor just walked away and ignored the failed attempt. Having a high social or economic status should not be treated as a safety blanket for someone to be immune to attack. Reputation or anonymity are not deterrents for bad elements of society to do their bidding. This can happen to anyone. In similar situations when you are by your lonesome, police out of sight, light of day gone, who do you turn to? Oskar Guys, Thanks for yesterday. It was fun training in the park. My body is sore and hands are full with blisters... but it was ok cause I showed the blisters to all the girls at work and they felt sorry for me and wanted to take care of me so it is all good... :D Ill try to work on my footwork a little bit every day and maybe see you guys on the weekend. burton Hi Oskar! It was good to finally meet up. Am glad we have another escrimador in our group! Yep, guess we'll see you at the weekend sometime... Oh, and keep milking that sympathy! :wink: :lol: DaWarrior
Hello Oskar,
We are very glad that you have finally joined us and we welcome you not just as a student but as a dear friend here in Dubai. After a few months of consistent training you will get to know what Filipino culture is all about.
We welcome you again to our humble house of wisdom. abarawakijess Hi guys, I am new to Dubai and to martial arts as well, but I am keen to try it and see how it goes. Stupid question, but do you guys allow girls to join? DaWarrior
Hi there! There is an 18 year old age restriction though, so if you are talking about adult women, then yes we do allow it. Send me a PM so I could tell you about the training details. abarawakijess Why the age restriction? Sadly I am over 18... :( DaWarrior
What I meant was, we really do not recommend people who are under 18 years of age to join the group because of the nature of the art and training.:)
Please introduce yourself by telling me your full name, age, nationality, profession, martial arts background (if any). ypnos1 Hello everybody new to Dubai - looking for more martial arts info. Sounds like you guys know what is happening here. Here is my story. I've been training for 10 years. Last 5-6 years I've been training in Traditional Wing Chun with Sifu Shannon Moore in Columbia Maryland Washington DC. The grandmaster of our system is William Cheung. (I only state this so people understand where I'm coming from not trying to boast or anything like that - simply stating it as a matter of fact) Other experience includes Northern Chinese Long fist and a brief but very interesting stint in Aikido. I'm 34 and looking for Wing Chun or Escrima in Dubai (preferably Mirdif). Where do you guys train? Any good organizations around? My teacher had experience in Escrima - and always talked about conceptual similarities to it and wing chun. I'd be interested in finding out more from you guys if you guys are willing to share. Hopefully we can all learn from each other. Best Regards Ypnos DaWarrior Hi ypnos1, We are a fairly new group in Dubai. We train in Pekiti-Tirsia Kali, an indigenous Filipino Martial Art which is weapons based. If you want to see for yourself or experience what we do, come and visit us tomorrow night 7:30PM - 9:30PM, Nov. 6 at Gate 1 Al Safa Park. There is a 3 AED entrance fee in the park. When you enter gate 1, just proceed to the right side (towards football field area). If you see a group training with sticks and knives a few meters away, that's us. Currently classes are held by appointment since the group is still fairly small. You can send me a PM or email sica.famosus(at) for further inquiries and information. Hope to see you! All the best, DaWarrior DaWarrior Pekiti-Tirsia empty hands is a direct translation of the weapon movements to non-weapon motion. Angles of attack are the same as hacking with a blade and slashes and thrusts of the knife. The weapon attribute of range from a long weapon maybe absent but is immediately compensated with close range trapping, joint manipulation and grappling to ground fighting. The base of the hand becomes the pommeling tool for impact, open hand slaps replace the angular slashes of the blade, the fingers and nails substitues for blade tip jabs and rakes, elbows and knees attacks the same target areas for blade entries which makes the opponent grimace in pain whenever the areas are penetrated, the arm and leg limbs becomes the key trapping components for grappling. So basically the whole body contributes as one arsenal to be the whole empty hand weapon. The key element of the empty handed fighter which may not be found in other empty handed arts is the ability to use limb destruction, small joint manipulation and turn the fight to his advantage. Upon enemy entry, limb destruction is applied to inflict great pain and destroy vital target areas which immediately finishes the encounter within 3 seconds flat. Apart from striking and locking, the empty handed artist is also well versed in Filipino combative wrestling or Dumog. Dumog-Pangamut or Dumpag is the term called when combined with the empty hand striking aspect. In most cases, if there are feuds in between families, the first person called to serve as the middle man to pacify the trouble is the Dumoguero because the presence of the Dumoguero scares everybody. The Dumoguero is the most feared man of the barrio in the provinces of the Philippines. The situation will be settled immediately in the presence of a Dumoguero in a fistfight or when a drunkard turns wild. A Dumog expert has a well built body with sturdy legs and broad shoulders who walks with legs spread far apart and does not normally wear shoes. Dumog is considered as a natural sport and a natural ground combat fighting art as well. On tournaments which are held during town fiestas, winners are given awards: a dozen chicken eggs, a fighting cock, a sack of rice, a sack of corn, one gallon of coconut wine, a bunch of bananas, two dozens coconut fruits and many others. To be a complete warrior, the Kaliman trains in the empty handed aspect, weapons and Dumog. The Dumoguero's belief in life, health, and success is well practiced in the fighting system of Pekiti-Tirsia. DaWarrior Pekiti-Tirsia empty hands is a direct translation of the weapon movements to non-weapon motion. Angles of attack are the same as hacking with a blade and slashes and thrusts of the knife. The weapon attribute of range from a long weapon maybe absent but is immediately compensated with close range trapping, joint manipulation and grappling to ground fighting. The base of the hand becomes the pommeling tool for impact, open hand slaps replace the angular slashes of the blade, the fingers and nails substitues for blade tip jabs and rakes, elbows and knees attacks the same target areas for blade entries which makes the opponent grimace in pain whenever the areas are penetrated, the arm and leg limbs becomes the key trapping components for grappling. So basically the whole body contributes as one arsenal to be the whole empty hand weapon. The key element of the empty handed fighter which may not be found in other empty handed arts is the ability to use limb destruction, small joint manipulation and turn the fight to his advantage. Upon enemy entry, limb destruction is applied to inflict great pain and destroy vital target areas which immediately finishes the encounter within 3 seconds flat. Apart from striking and locking, the empty handed artist is also well versed in Filipino combative wrestling or Dumog. Dumog-Pangamut or Dumpag is the term called when combined with the empty hand striking aspect. In most cases, if there are feuds in between families, the first person called to serve as the middle man to pacify the trouble is the Dumoguero because the presence of the Dumoguero scares everybody. The Dumoguero is the most feared man of the barrio in the provinces of the Philippines. The situation will be settled immediately in the presence of a Dumoguero in a fistfight or when a drunkard turns wild. A Dumog expert has a well built body with sturdy legs and broad shoulders who walks with legs spread far apart and does not normally wear shoes. Dumog is considered as a natural sport and a natural ground combat fighting art as well. On tournaments which are held during town fiestas, winners are given awards: a dozen chicken eggs, a fighting cock, a sack of rice, a sack of corn, one gallon of coconut wine, a bunch of bananas, two dozens coconut fruits and many others. To be a complete warrior, the Kaliman trains in the empty handed aspect, weapons and Dumog. The Dumoguero's belief in life, health, and success is well practiced in the fighting system of Pekiti-Tirsia. DaWarrior

Our female LE counterparts donning our signature moves. Make no mistake who you are with and who is using PTK in training. burton Nice pictures. One thing is for sure - I wouldn't want to be in a secluded place with those ladies! :lol: DaWarrior
I wonder why... :roll: burton Guys Great class last night! Oscar, how are your forearms??! Look forward to some dumog wrestling next lesson... :wink: dubaitraveler In the Filipino Martial Arts scene, it is no different. Arnis tends to mix itself with Karate-do which makes Arnisdo. Escrima mixes with Kung-fu to make it Escrimafu while Kali mixes with Jiujitsu to make it Kalijitsu.
burton
Hi dt. Mixing, in martial arts, is not a sin. Far from it.
But trust me, we don't mix.
PKT. Pureline... DaWarrior One cannot argue that the true nature of fighting is indeed through weapons. Wars are fought and won by weapon wielding individuals. In the aspect of believing in life not in death, success not in failure and health not in sickness, we prepare for the worst by engaging in simulation training or assimulo . Assimulo can be subdivided into several modules namely terrain, elements, scenario, and volume.
Armies train in the elements of rain, snow and heat to prepare themselves for whatever weather the enemy encounters them. One mistake is limiting yourself to only training in daytime. Most confrontations happen at night with low visibility. A man may seem larger at night when fully clothed where locking up with your assailant is possible. Counters to this becomes touch and feel where knife tapping and lock flow comes into play. Moreover, training in water makes one loses his grip on things and movements becomes slow motion. Water resistance prepares the large and small muscles to sync with the entire body for common movement. It also simulates a heavier person who is pushing against you. Roadwork against the wind also attributes to this purpose. If you're out in the cold rain for hours and have to fight someone, you'll be fighting alot differently considering that you'll be dancing around puddles of water with your underwear drenched in water.
Outdoor training is essential in the fact that it takes away the comfort of the gym environment where you can easily get warmed up, have a water break or just simply stretch out and relax whenever the workout gets a little bit difficult. A scenario which keeps playing back in your head like if you would be held at gunpoint in a subway or held at knifepoint in a leisurely park at night is not only supposed to remain in your mind's eye but acted out in a proper supervised way. Being attacked in an alley or staircase or being blitzed by a mob while out for coffee or a cigarette in an al fresco cafe are some of the things that we very well take note of.
Training outside is wise, good for the soul and makes sense considering the unlikely probability of actually fighting on the ground of one’s choosing. DaWarrior Pekiti-Tirsia Europe Festival 2003
Kali Means To Scrape featuring the Manila Pitbulls
DaWarrior In behalf of Pekiti-Tirsia Dubai Sicas Famosus, we would like to thank Dubai Forums administrators for a job well done and letting us post our thoughts here on FMA and close the year 2007. To all the viewers and contributors, expect more to come in 2008. Merry Christmas and A Prosperous and Healthy New Year to all! xero_ hi is this still going on at safa park? if so i might come and visit. please post or pm me some details. :oops: i also have no formal training on kali so im a complete noob. i just have background on boxing and currently doing muay thai. DaWarrior
Sent you a PM. DaWarrior This just in from Discovery Channel's new series Fight Quest :
&categoryId=1350258627&lineupId=1350221979&titleId=1351336740 DaWarrior When you talk about Pekiti-Tirsia, you talk about blade culture. The Philippines' martial heritage is rich when it comes to edged weapons fighting. From the birth of man when Cain killed Abel and up until modern times in the countryside, blades are still being used mostly by farmers, meat butchers, woodshop workers, fruit vendors, etc. A farmer uses an itak or bolo to cut high weeds for panabas in the field and keeps a gun beside him to protect himself from carabao bandits at night. A meat butcher is identically equipped with numerous knives of all sizes around his waist that he uses to carve up pig and cow carcass that he carries on his back to be transported around the wet market for public consumption. A ginunting is also issued to the few but proud Force Recon Marine Corps to fend off insurgents in southern Philippines. The nature of blade fighting is so inherent in the Philippines that one is not advised to practice disarming techniques. Dismemberment, maiming and puncturing are characteristics not found in impact weapons such as sticks, batons and staves but is apparent on a live blade. It is foolish to immediately disarm a ginunting which is travelling at 160 mph aimed right for your collarbone. Imagine that a 6 inch spyderco knife at the hands of a trained kali man is expected to take out at least 6 armed or unarmed assailants before subdued. The Pekiti-Tirsia system taught as it was in the past is revived and applied to the Force Recons Marines, Philippine Marine Corps, Special Action Force Commandos, Crisis Response Group, Scout Rangers of the Philippine Army. This is also present through the joint military exercises "BALIKATAN" between the US Marines and the Philippine Marine Corps. Training is done to bring out the warrior spirit, not just a mere exercise or workout for fitness. When every factor is taken out of the equation, primal instincts for survival takeover. This is what we prepare for. Last_Laolan_Seed Guys congratulation for organizing such a group. I used to practice MA in manila but that was ages ago. i dont have any money to pay those expensive trainings here in Dubai, all i want is to have some exercise because im not getting any younger i want to learn self defense as well. hope to meet you guys in the next training. Pls post or pm me the details. Thanks and Happy new year!!! DaWarrior As Grand Tuhon Gaje says: "Pekiti-Tirsia Kali is the Art of Modern Times in the Living Past!" The practical use and counter offense against impact and edged weapons has always been and still is the focus of Pekiti-Tirsia Kali training. This is the reason why the art is still up to date as it was 100 years before. Through the birth of Dubai Sicas Famosus, the art is propagated by indulging oneself with intense training. It is encouraged to train not every day but every minute of the day as one should be always in a training mindset when dealing with the fighting arts. In full view of the city skyline at night or out in the desert sand dunes of Dubai, distinctive young professionals from all over the world gather around to experience what is truly Filipino. It is inherent, brought by the good discipline and upbringing by their parents, that these superior individuals are the living re-incarnation of the warlords of today as real as it was in their yesterdays. It doesn't matter if one is a beginner with no actual martial experience or if one is a novice who has already mastered various arts. What is important is to have a clear mind and an empty cup when learning this killing system. In the absence of a teacher, the student is expected to be training on his own, mastering the movements of the weapon, entry points, and respectable footwork applications. This way, when training day comes, it would not be difficult for one to grasp the lesson at hand and review the lessons previously learned. Knowing that the nature of fighting is bladed weapons through close quarters, it is expected that a practitioner is serious especially when there is a life on the line. The life may be yours or a loved one. We do not deal with sports, we mean COMBAT. Having a killer instinct as the basic mental state of mind, it is expected that killing time only takes 3 seconds flat. To achieve this is through tactical and strategic planning. The key... applying the 5 elements of combat which is speed, power, accuracy, timing and precision. burton Sup Da! Great class the other night. Yo Oskar, see you at safa - if you reading this! I got some espada y daga fo yo ass! :lol: DaWarrior Please be advised that there is a new class timing starting Sunday, February 10, 2008 .
Time: 8:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Days: every Sunday and Wednesday
Venue and Location: inside Gate 2, Al Safa Park, Jumeira 2, Dubai, UAE.
This is to accommodate people who are having difficulty making it in time due to working late and traffic. DaWarrior Pekiti-Tirsia Kali on Discovery Channel's Fight Quest
DaWarrior In this modern day and age, one always has to be wary about what he or she is getting into. In the field of martial arts alone, there are many groups who claim that they are the true ultimate art which can lead you to salvation. Below are some key points to consider when choosing a martial art to learn. - Martial History Does the art have a good martial history? This means that the art has been tried, tested and proven effective by old and new alike. If you are looking for an art which will protect your life, then it should have a history wherein its practioners were able to save lives, protected oneself, family and land. Who were its practitioners? Any notable personalities involved? - Efficiency and Realism Is the art comprehensible? Does it require grandiose and magnificent moves one needed to perfect in 10 years before one can apply it? Does the art provide realistic survival means and techniques in the field of battle? Am I being taught only an aspect of fighting or will it cover all ranges including the use of weapons? - Qualified Instructor Is the teacher qualified to teach? What is the teacher's martial resume? What is the character? Who are the ones allowed to teach? - Promotes Good Values/Character Does it only promote violence? Will immersing oneself in the art make you a better person physically, intellectually and spiritually? Will it enable me to help myself and then my fellowman? - System of Progression Is there a good solid base for progression? What will one be able to achieve in 6 months, 1 year, 5 years? Do they have a hierarchical system based on skill level or based on how much one can pay? - Techniques vs. Principles Is there a curriculum to the system? Am I being given final movements or building blocks for me to develop my move? Am I being allowed to express myself in the movement or am I limited? - Self-defense vs. Self Preservation? Am I being taught to defend myself or to keep myself alive? Will this extend to others as well or be only limited to myself? Does the art promote good health, good living and success in everything that I do? Oskar Guys, My friend left so im ready to swing the sticks with you guys again! See you in Safa park tomorrow! Burton, watch out... User Name Dear All, Please be Informed that if you interested in Kazakhstan, contact me on (+7 702 339 94 94) or e-mail me. Offers: -Big Information Base -Any kind of goods and services -Easy and fast contact with needed partner -Other PS: Do not disturb by asking "haram" things, such as (sex tourism, alcohol, drugs etc...) Best Regards Daniyar DaWarrior How are you doing guys? How did you find last night's class? cartman Hi there, How do I join? Where are the classes held and is any previous experience required? DaWarrior In an ordinary person's lifetime, there are moments wherein you cannot help but feel empty and alone. Although you are comfortable and content, there are times that require you to contemplate if you are going down the right path or if you are happy with the road you took. We do not realize this unless we get out of our comfort zone. The safety blanket that surrounds you in this thing that we call life should be removed for us to know what our true calling is. We do not know that our existence in this earth may serve a higher purpose. The fact that we are drawn into the arts speaks that there is indeed a calling, and that calling should be answered. There are a number of notable personalities who made a mark in history by going out of their comfort zone and answering their call: Jesus, Buddha, Bodhidarma, Temujin to name a few. Through serious training in the bladed arts, one will be able to open destiny's doors by removing what is unnecessary and cultivating what is truly essential. The sweet sound of the blade is as sweet as a hummingbird's tune or of wild untarnished jungle honey; its path in the air swift and direct just like an eagle's flight down the horizon homing in on its prey. You can never imagine it until you experience it for yourself! DaWarrior What are basics? Basics are the fundamental elements necessary for something to function and operate. To a child, his basics would be being able to stand up in an upright position, uttering mono-syllabic phrases for talking, and his first few steps are also basics for walking. In building construction, the foundations are the most heavily-loaded structural element. If the foundation is weak, the building would collapse in an earthquake. It may appear erect but would be shaky when put upon tremendous pressure. The same thing is true with Kali. We believe that by having a strong solid base, anything and everything will follow in its proper place. One will be able to exhibit functional elegance and grace with ease when proper basic development is followed. Often times than not, a student is always in a hurry to get to the juicier parts even without developing a good solid base without realizing that even though one may be able to display technical know-how, they would not be able to exemplify proper ease of execution. The human muscles that are developed for bare handed sports are way different than those developed for weapon-oriented arts. The way a machete is swung greatly varies from how a punch is thrown. The angles are different therefore the muscles required are different. Strategy and tactics are also different. Moreover, the nature and principles between sports and combat are also incomparable. Anybody can be a good boxer or wrestler, but put them under the discipline of the blade and he will falter. valrossie Dubai can either refer to an emirate (one of seven) in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in the eastern Arabian Peninsula, or that emirate's main city, sometimes called "Dubai city" to distinguish it from the emirate.Written accounts documenting the existence of the city have existed at least 150 years prior to the formation of the UAE. Dubai shares legal, political, military and economic functions with the other emirates within a federal framework, although each emirate has jurisdiction over some functions such as civic law enforcement and provision and upkeep of local facilities.
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MattS Hey guys, is this still going on? I havent done much martial arts before, did some aikido and judo when i was younger, but thats about it! So will be pretty new to all this stuff, but would love to give it a go. Would i need to bring any thing special to the sessions? Thanks in advance for any info :) DaWarrior
Hi MattS,
Yes this is still ongoing. Having little to no martial arts background is just fine. You will just need to bring workout clothes, a towel, a bottle of water, and an open mind to the sessions.
I sent you a PM. Please contact me. DaWarrior Here's a site about a martial art developed exclusively for women...
" There are many ways in which a woman can defend herself in foreboding situations. Judo, aikido, arnis and all kinds of martial arts, including a self-defense class, may give hopes that a woman is not as vulnerable as everyone thinks. Yet, there is one form of system in which a woman may truly know the real essence of self defense – one which is slightly taking shape all over Europe and the Americas: Pekiti tersia kali."
You can read the full article here...[] DaWarrior *** NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC ***
Ramadan timings for this month are still the same.
WHEN: 8PM to 10PM every Sundays and Wednesdays of the week
WHERE: Gate 2, Al Safa Park, Jumeira 2, Dubai.
For more information, contact sica.famosus [at] .
**** **** **** **** **** **** The Stev Hi guys, I tried to join you yesterday at Safa Park, but found only some Kickboxing guys. I'd like to join you. I trained Modern Arnis for quite a while, but had less to no practise the last few years which is realy annoying. So are you still active and are the timings posted earlier still valid? Regards, The Stev Mon1018 Thank you for the info. you seem to be a nice guy. :lol: DaWarrior
Yes, the timings are still valid. We were anticipating your arrival last night.
By the way, I have made a new blog site:
Marco hi guys,
did you try escrima or wing tzun? Escrima is martial art from the philippines (with weapons) and wing tzun is unarmed selfdefense... best you can find in town...
We train in Mall of the Emirates.
Check the website: and come to the mall of the emirates to find it out yourself :-)
marco
EBMAS wing tzun Mon1018 Hi How do I join? Where are the classes held and is any previous experience required? Very nice entry. That site is amazing for reviews. :lol: Marco No experience required.
We train you all the way from level zero to the level you require to defend yourself perfectly well :-)
Location can be found on the website:
Mall of the Emirates, DUCTAC, near Ski-Dubai, ENOC room.
Pass by and I will explain you everything. First class is free anyways :-) burton
Hi Stev
Omar here! Good to see that you are enjoying Pekiti-Tirsia Kali! See you in Safa Park for the next lesson...
To anyone reading who's interested in learning PTK: the summer months might be a little quiet as some of us are going away for holidays. But 'Sica Formosa' - our group here in Dubai - is alive and well!
Just contact DaWarrior here on the forums to find out more...
Regards
burton DaWarrior We would like to invite you to join the Pekiti-Tirsia Dubai Sicas Famosus FIGHTERS LEAGUE. For more information, you can email sica.famosus(at) sage & onion
And who exactly are you proposing to fight? DaWarrior No one specific at the moment. The league is set in place for interested practitioners who wants to step up a notch in their training to become a fighter. This will enable the practitioner for rank testing, certifications and promotions in the future. Dubai Knight (Whispers quietly... I think this is some computer gaming kind of kids thing Sage...we are too old to understand as 'games' when we were young involved wearing plimsolls and shorts and running around kicking one of those real world round things. You know. A ball. Tippytoes away quietly back to the real world...) :lol: :lol: :lol: Knight DaWarrior Hi all! We've added a new time slot to our Dubai classes. Sundays: 6PM to 10PM Wednesdays: 8PM to 10PM Visit us inside Safa park, Jumeira 2 inside gate 2 (Al Wasl Road gate) in front of the trampoline area. Join our FaceBook online group community Sicas Famosus Dubai: See you there! DaWarrior Hovis Hi there, I would be interested in training in Kali, although I have no past experience in martial arts DaWarrior
Hi, I sent you a PM. nightwishn
Hey great to have found some guys who are really intrested in martial arts its been 4 years for me in Dubai and didnt find any, and i end up in fitness first :), just cardio and some gym,
am into kickboxing and thaiboxing, would love to know where u train, and if its a group or whatever the details are :).
am Egyptian by the way. Chocoholic erm dude, did you not notice that this thread is like, 3 years old? The original poster is looooong gone. nightwishn

Hey, ive been in Dubai since 4 years now, but didnt find anywhere to train or ppl intrested in martial arts, am into kickboxing and thaiboxing.

Id like to know more about the details for your training as ive read that u guys train regularly in Safa Park.
Am Egyptian by the way :)

thnkx nightwishn oh lol now i notice heheh



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