This is it!! The best bag I have ever used. Do I exaggerate?
Do I expound needlessly? You decide. I'm not going back.
Originally designed for dueling by Conrado Tortal of the Pekiti
Tirsia System of Kali, this weapons case is for organizing and
carrying your Filipino Kali, Arnis, Escrima, Indonesian Silat and
other martial arts training gear. It features durability, flexibility,
portability, and easy access.
Long ago, Grandmaster Conrado would seek other Kali masters to
challenge; upon finding them, he would unroll his carrying case to
reveal sticks, swords, knives and .45 caliber handguns. The two
would then choose their weapons and duel to perfect the art. If at
any time Conrado was attacked while carrying his weapons case, he
could pull a strap to quickly unroll the case, still hanging from
his shoulder, and access his weapons while shielding his body from
assault.
The grandson of Conrado Tortal, Tuhon Leo Tortal Gaje brought
Pekiti-Tirsia from the Philippines to the west as well as this
modernized design of the dueling case. These are made available
with his permission. Offered by guro Leslie Buck of Pekiti-Tirsia,
you don't have to duel anyone to use this case. But if you're
a stick fighter or instructor, you'll know that this case has
been designed by someone who used it.
Made of durable black cordura material, the case unrolls to offer
individual storage compartments. Multiple pockets allow for
various weapons to be stored and protected from wear and tear.
Seams are heavily stitched. The buckles are solid and the
carry straps are adjustable.
Able to hold sticks and swords up to 31 inches, this case is
excellent for carrying all that is needed to teach, demonstrate or
train. It offers four full length stick pockets (two extra-wide)
that can carry up to four sticks each (your mileage may vary)
and/or one sword. In addition, there are three knife length
pockets of comparable width, plus an additional jumbo sized
pocket that can carry knives, tape, sarongs, first aid, or
other useful items.
All pockets have a durable velcro enclosure to ensure a tight
close. When finished, simply roll up the case and secure with the
quick open velcro strap located at the center, then lock the two
outer straps with adjustable buckles. A wide shoulder strap can be
adjusted to fit.
I have been working with this bag for over a year now and I am
totally pleased with myself. Insufferable some might say. It
delivers on everything that it promises.
What?!?! No short-comings? Well sure. Very, very minor. The
velcro middle strap could be an extra 2 inches longer for when
the bag is fully stuffed - however
the two clipped straps are easily long enough. And
there is no obvious way to lock it shut (for airplane rides).
Some might say the pockets aren't deep enough for longer sticks
like 36" Krabi lumber - but you can let them stick out if
you need to. But I think all of these comments are just being
fussy.
I knew when I saw this bag that it was simply as good as it gets.
You tell me...
Contact Leslie Buck for any questions or orders at:
Email:
leslie (at) texaskali.org
Loki Jorgenson
FMA Database Editor
