Pekiti Tirsia is often described as “the dirty art of dirty tricks” for its vast catalog of deadly physical attacks. But against a highly skilled opponent, those physical attacks may not be enough on their own. One must also have a psychological edge. A sharp wit to go with one’s sharp blade. This little-known advanced subsystem of Pekiti Tirsia arms practitioners for this reality, as Pekiti is also the dirty art of dirty looks.
12 Emotive Attacks – Set 1, facial expressions
1. skepticism
2. disdain
3. smug superiority
4. thinly-veiled disgust
5. suppressed laughter
6 a) unsuppressed laughter (contemptuous)
b) unsuppressed laughter (joyous/crazy)
7. complete indifference
8. animal rage
9. mock awe
10. mock compassion
11. psychotic unpredictability
12. kissy face
(Train responsibly. Remember to warm up, paying particular attention to the brows, and consider wearing eye protection when training with a partner.)
By Chris Goard