FUNDAMENTAL TO FUNCTIONAL SKILL
Hastartes Tactical follows a progressive training method designed to develop both physical ability and understanding of Pekiti-Tirsia Kali's combat principles. We don't expect students to master everything at once. You build your skills step by step and develop the ability to apply those combat principles in real-time, validate by testing against resistance, and learn to adapt to changing conditions.
HASTARTES MEMBERSHIP OPTIONS
Unlimited: $100/month
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All Classes per week.
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Includes member t-shirt. Additional shirts available for $25 each (2 for $40).
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Includes all workshops taught by Guro Ferd/Hastartes Tactical.
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Seminars by guest instructors are separate.
Click here to sign up for Unlimited Training
Additional Benefits
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Training assistance for financial hardship.
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Event volunteer discounts.
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Eligible to participate in the Annual Hastiludia.
Standard: $80/month
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1 Class per week.
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Includes member t-shirt. Additional shirts available for $25 each (2 for $40).
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Workshops and seminars are separate.
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Seminars by guest instructors are separate.
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Other
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No registration or initiation fees.
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No annual membership fees.
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No contracts.
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No additional testing or certification/rank advancement fees.
WHY TRAIN AT HASTARTES TACTICAL?
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Receive expert instruction and guidance from Guro Ferd, who has a proven history of over 15 years of teaching experience specifically in Pekiti-Tirsia Kali.
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Hastartes Tactical is the premier Filipino martial arts school in Eugene, OR that specializes on core mastery of the authentic Pekiti-Tirsia Kali (Doce Methodos) System.
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Develop martial skills that encompass all blade and impact weapons, as well as empty-hands combat and defensive use of everyday objects as improvised weapons. And for those so inclined, introduction to firearms and other life preserving tactics.
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Progression with purpose - Learn from a structured curriculum designed to develop your skills from foundation level to advanced applications.
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Skill cultivation - Ongoing development and skill progression.
"Techniques change when timing changes. You can debate techniques all you want, but if I have the footwork I can change the timing and rhythm of the fight, and I WILL. This is Pekiti-Tirsia, not 'Pekiti-Stand-Still' - We're always moving."
- Tuhon Tim Waid
THE HASTARTES PEDAGOGY
Hastartes Tactical employs a progressive, application-driven pedagogy. Students move from fundamental mechanics and structured drills to partner application, progressive resistance, and controlled sparring. The objective is not simply to memorize techniques, but to develop the understanding, attributes, and adaptability necessary to apply them.
Learn → Understand → Apply → Resist → Adapt → Refine
1. LEARN: What am I supposed to do?
First, the student needs to acquire the basic information such as body mechanics, terminology, principles, pattern recognition, movements, and safety.
2. UNDERSTAND: How/why does this work and when will I use it?
The student learns the relationships between speed, timing, power, accuracy and precision, as well as range, angles, positioning, mechanics and tactical purpose. This distinction is particularly important in a system like Pekiti-Tirsia Kali, where principles can be more important than memorizing isolated techniques.
3. APPLY: Can I actually use what I learned?
The student begins using the principles in context with a partner. This is where a drill becomes an application rather than simply a memorized movement.
4. RESIST: Can I make it work when things don't go as planned?
This is where things become significantly more interesting. The partner doesn't simply cooperate anymore. They introduce progressively greater resistance, unpredictability in movement, timing, and pressure.
5. ADAPT: What do I do when the situation changes?
The student learns to adjust wwhen the original solution isn't available. That's arguably the highest-level objective; not reproducing a technque perfectly, but recognizing principles and adapting them to changing circumstances.
6. REFINE: How do I polish my skills?
The student identifies weaknesses, improves body mechanics, and begins the cycle again at a higher level. The path to mastery.
PROGRESSIVE RANKING STRUCTURE
Students progress through a structured ranking system as their physical ability and understanding develop. will be awarded the appropriate rank as they progress in training. Advancement is based on demonstrated skill, technical understanding, and the ability to apply the principles of the curriculum.
Rank isn't simply something you receive.
It's something you earn.
THE HASTARTES [PEKITI-TIRSIA KALI] RANKING SYSTEM
Based on the original and simplified PTK-SMF ranking structure and maintaining the same high standards for proficiency but modified for The Hastartes Legionnarii's specific purposes. Our ranking system retains the same 4 Phases with three levels per phase. They are as follows;
PHASE 1 (LEVEL 1-3): Baguhan or Auditoris (probationary, novice in Tagalog and Latin respectively) - An initiate or beginner student.
PHASE 2 (LEVEL 4-6): Disipulo or Discipulus (disciple in in Tagalog and Latin respectively) - A foundation level student.
PHASE 3 (LEVEL 7-9): Kawal or Bellator (soldier or warrior in Tagalog and Latin respectively) - An advanced level practitioner with a role of Associate Instructor extensive sparring/fighting experience.
PHASE 4 (LEVEL 10-12): Dalubhasa or Adeptus (expert in Tagalog and in Latin respectively) - This is a Senior Associate Instructor role with advanced knowledge of the system and experience teaching a group of students.
Students graduate to a fully certified Guro (teacher) upon successful completion of all 3 Phases/12 levels and passing rank tests and will receive Guro Ferd Terado's endorsement and support to start their own training group/school.
TYPES OF TRAINING
FOUNDATION TRAINING:
Students begin learning coordination and other foundation skills;
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Physical conditioning and fitness
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Forms
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Dynamic footwork and movement
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Timing and distance management
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Solo and partner drills
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Controlled sparring
ADVANCED TRAINING:
As students develop their foundation skills, training expands into more complex systems and applications, including;
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Pasunod (the contradas system)
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Recontradas/recontras
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Advanced footwork
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Weapons free-flow
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Dynamic partner drills
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Pressure testing
WEAPON CATEGORIES
EDGE-IMPACT WEAPONS: Edged weapons is the primary discipline of the Pekiti-Tirsia Kali System and it includes short-swords, knives, as well as sticks and other impact weapons;
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Single sword/stick
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Double swords/sticks
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Single/double knives
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Espada y daga (sword and dagger)
UNARMED COMBATIVES: Pekiti-Tirsia Kali has a complete empty-hands fighting system. The Hastartes methodology teaches how to effectively execute these in a devastating and ballistic manner. Examples of empty-hands training include;
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Pangamut - open hand and closed fist striking
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Dumog - limb destructions, locks, takedowns/throws
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Sikaran - low-line kicking, leg destructions
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Boxing - Cus D'Amato "peekaboo," Soviet, Philly shell, etc.
EXOTIC WEAPONS: We also teach the following weapons in our curriculum;
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Karambit/Lugod (small sickle-shaped knives)
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Palakol/Wasay (Tomahawks, small axes)
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Malayu Sibat (long spear) and Bankaw (staff)
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Dos Manos (two-handed swords, 4ft sticks)
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Flexible weapons (steel chain, sarong, tabak-toyok aka nunchaku, 3-section staff, paracord, etc.)
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European sabre
IMPROVISED WEAPONS: We train students how to use common objects as weapons of opportunity in the event of an emergency and a proper weapon wasn't available;
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Flashlight
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Pens
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Books
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Keys
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Water bottles
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Strips of clothing
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Belts
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etc.
FIREARMS PROFICIENCY: Firearms training is encouraged among Hastartes members but not mandatory. The group regularly schedules range days to practice shooting fundamentals, as well as other related "tactical" exercises. IMPORTANT: Guro Ferd Terado and Hastartes Tactical are not currently licensed to conduct firearms training or offer certifications. Our range days are largely recreational but we take proper precautions to ensure all participants understand basic and safe firearms handling. CQC and CCW exercises are conducted indoors with (blue) training guns. No live firearms and rounds are allowed inside the school.