Guro/Assisten Guru/Khru Claire Wen – Instructor
Systems:
- Pekiti Tirsia System of Kali
- Rank: Guro 1st hagdan (full instructor)
- Dog Brothers Canada
- Rank: Full dog – Moon Dog
- Pencak Silat Gadjah Putih
- Rank: Sabuk Merah Tiga Strip (assistant instructor)
- Muay Chaiya
- Rank: Brown Sash (Level 1 instructor)
- Buddhai Sawan Krabi Krabong
- Rank: Blue Sash (senior student)
Claire began her FMA journey in 2012, developing a deep focus on Southeast Asian martial arts through maelstrom. In addition to Pekiti-Tirsia Kali (PTK), she trains in Pencak Silat, Krabi Krabong and Muay Boran, and continues to refine and expand her skills across disciplines.
In 2020, Claire attained the rank of lakan guro in the Pekiti‑Tirsia System of Kali. In 2023, she received her Pencak Silat instructorship under Guru Loki Jörgenson (Vancouver) and Maha Guru Roedy Wiranatakusumah (Bandung, Indonesia). In 2025, she earned her Level 1 instructor certification in Muay Boran under Khru Mehdi Pouroskoui of KB One (North Vancouver) and attained the rank of guro 1st hagdan in Pekiti‑Tirsia Kali.
From 2017 to 2025, Claire served as Director of the Board and Treasurer for the Monsoon Society for the Cultural Arts of Southeast Asia. In addition to teaching multiple classes, Claire handles inquiries, works with students and supports the Vancouver school’s daily operations.
