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Leo Gaje
'''Leo T. Gaje, Jr.''' is the grandson of Great Grand Tuhon Conrado Tortal, and the official heir to the modern [[Pekiti Tirsia|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. 
 
== 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|pekiti-tirsia]] specifically.

== See also ==
[[Pekiti Tirsia Kali]]

== External links ==
*[http://psdtc.com/Pekiti.Tirsia Pekiti Tirsia Practical Self Defense Training Center resource for historical information on Grand Tuhon Leo Gaje and Pekiti Tirsia]


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