Leo Gaje
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Leo T. Gaje, Jr. is the grandson of Great Grand Tuhon Conrado Tortal, and the official heir to the modern Pekiti-Tirsia system of Filipino Martial Arts (FMA). He carries the title Grand Tuhon and is well known in his native country of the Philippines. He is an honored visitor to the United States, where he helped to establish the knowledge of Silat methodologies and stickwork in the intense manner associated with the well-known Dog Brothers.
Grand Tuhon Gaje pioneered the teaching of Kali in the USA. He and his Pekiti-Tirsia Kali earned recognition and respect from major Martial Arts Organizations such as Jewish Karate Federation, The United States Karate Association International, and the United States Karate Federation.
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Public appearances
Gaje is known for his appearance in the video Surviving Edged Weapons as well as for his work as the video's technical advisor. This video, used for U.S. police training, has been classified in reviews as "one of the finest law enforcement training videos ever made."
Other related arts
Gaje's style of FMA has close links to eskrima, and pekiti-tirsia specifically.
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