Sayoc Kali
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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 karambit may also be used. 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. 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. This gave the family the rare opportunity to be influenced by styles such as Doce Pares, Pekiti Tirsia, and Dan Inosanto amongst numerous others.
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.
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.
