LAKAN:
The highest rank an individual can receive in the art
of Filipino Combat Systems. A master of FCS Kali. There is no test for this rank. This rank must be earned through years of loyalty
and dedication to the FCS Family. This individual must not only prove without a doubt, his skill in the art, but also his
ability to lead FCS. This rank is given solely at my discretion.
GURO:
An FCS Guro is the equivalent to a 5th Degree Black Belt in other systems.
There is no test for this rank. This rank can only be earned through years of dedication and loyalty to the FCS Family. This
rank is given solely at my discretion.
INSTRUCTOR:
The equivalent to a 1st Degree Black Belt in other systems.
This rank can only be given at an FCS Family Gathering, and with the unanimous aprooval of all of the FCS Instrictors,
Guros, and Lakans present at the Gathering.
LEVEL 5 PRACTITIONER:
The last of the primary rank levels in FCS. This rank
would be equal to a red belt in ther systems.
LEVEL 4 PRACTITIONER:
The fourth of the primary rank levels in FCS.
This rank would be equal to a brown belt in ther systems.
LEVEL 3 PRACTITIONER:
The third of the primary rank levels in FCS. This rank
would be equal to a blue belt in ther systems.
LEVEL 2 PRACTITIONER:
The second of the 5 primary rank levels in FCS. This rank would be equal
to a yellow belt in other systems.
LEVEL 1 PRACTITIONER:
The starting point of an FCS practitioner.
This rank would be equal to a white belt in other sytems.
FCS REGIONAL REPRESENTATIVE:
This title is given to the practitioner who has been placed in charge of
establishing FCS in a given region. No particular rank is required for this position. A regional representative is not neccessarily
an Instructor, Guro, or Lakan. Nor can he make such claims unless he is the holder of such a rank.
