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FOUNDATION COURSE

MANDATORY FUNDAMENTALS

VIDEO OPTIONS INCLUDE FULLSCREEN AND PICTURE IN PICTURE

TABLE OF CONTENTS

[These are learning materials for entry level students. Click on each topic to scroll down to section]

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SALUTATION

Traditional Salutation 

The formal salutation of Pekiti-Tirsia Kali.

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FOUNDATION FOOTWORK

Footwork: Reverse Triangle 

Basic open and closed triangle footwork.

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Footwork: Hourglass 

Basic combined triangle footwork.​

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Footwork: Forward triangle 

Basic open and closed triangle footwork.​

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Footwork: Ducking 

The four degrees of ducking footwork.​

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Footwork: Diamond

Basic half and full diamond pattern.​

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SOLO KALIS [SINGLE SWORD/STICK]

Solo Kalis: Striking Mechanics 

Proper grip, 90 degree orientation, edge alignment, etc.​

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The 45° Principle

Diagonal strikes.

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Solo Kalis: 3 Primary Striking Energies

The fluid, broken, circular energies.

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Solo Kalis: Warm-up 1

Basic warm-up exercise.

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Solo Kalis: Box Pattern Strikes

Basic striking exercise.

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Solo Kalis: Warm-up 2

Basic warm-up exercise.

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Solo Kalis: Figure 4 striking pattern 1

Basic striking exercise.

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Solo Kalis: Backhand jab

Basic striking mechanics.

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Solo Kalis: Figure 4 striking pattern 2

Basic striking exercise.

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SOLO DAGA [SINGLE KNIFE]

Solo Daga: Saksak 

Basic principles in forehand grip.

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Solo Daga: Pakal

Basic principles in reverse grip.

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END OF FUNDAMENTALS COURSE

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