Sayoc Kali is a knife-based style of FMA. It is a family system, headed by Christopher Sayoc, Sr. . The motto of the style is, "All Blade, All the Time" .
Sayoc Kali is also taught as part of the more general Sayoc Fighting System, which includes the sword, stick, tomahawk and whip. The word whip describes two basic types of tools A long stick-like device usually slightly flexible with a small bit of leather or cord called a "popper" on the The karambit may also be used. The karambit (also spelled kerambit or korambit) is a Knife found among the cultures of Malaysia, Indonesia, and the Philippines Sayoc Kali emphasizes the effective use of the blade. It also includes the use of single knife, multiple knives, projectiles, and secondary support to firearms. A knife is a handheld sharp-edged instrument consisting of handle attached to a Blade used for cutting A firearm is a Tool that projects either single or multiple Projectiles at high velocity through a controlled explosion Primary empty hand training is under the Sayoc Silak curriculum.
Sayoc Kali prides itself as a constantly evolving system. The Sayoc family was host to the largest wave of Filipino Martial Arts masters migrating on the east coast of the United States during the 1970's. Filipino martial arts (FMA is an umbrella term used to describe the numerous Martial art forms that originated in the Philippines, just as Silat This gave the family the rare opportunity to be influenced by styles such as Doce Pares, Pekiti Tirsia, and Dan Inosanto amongst numerous others. Doce Pares is a Filipino martial art that focuses on one Stick fighting. Daniel Arca Inosanto (born July 24 1936) is a Filipino martial arts (FMA instructor from California who is best-known as a student of the
However, Sayoc Kali's evolution did not halt in the 1970's. The rich history of the Sayoc family, and their involvement in the security, law enforcement and military fields for the past thirty years has greatly altered their perspective and revolutionary approach to the blade.
Guro Dan Inosanto calls Sayoc Kali, "A highly evolved Filipino Martial Art".
Sayoc Tactical Group is Sayoc Kali's military and law enforcement division.
Sayoc Combat Choreography is Sayoc Kali's entertainment group. They have trained actors, advised on the technical aspects of weapon usage as well as choreographed fight scenes for films such as the Hunted and Confessions of a Dangerous Mind. Confessions of a Dangerous Mind is a 2002 American film based on the " unauthorized Autobiography " by Chuck Barris
Sayoc Kali is headed by Chris Sayoc, Sr. His father, retired correctionals officer and former head of the Sayoc system Baltazar "Bo" Sayoc retired from full time martial arts teaching in the late 90's and passed away in January 2007. Master Level Sayoc instructors with over twenty years experience respectively are Roberto Torres, Felix Cortes, Raymond Dionaldo, Rafael Kayanan, Ricardo Kayanan and Thomas Kier. Roberto Torres is a Cuban musician from Güines most famous for his interpretation of Simón Díaz 's Caballo Viejo. Raised in the Martial Arts world since early childhood Tuhon Ray Dionaldo is one of the most accredited and well respected practitioners on the Filipino Martial Arts Rafael Kayanan (born September 13 1962 Manila) is a Filipino -born naturalised American Comic book artist.
External links
- About Sayoc Kali
- Sayoc Kali official site
- SCC official site
- Sayoc Tactical official site
- SFS official site
- FCS official site
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