TUHON
The title of Tuhon is one not to be taken lightly. It is a burden more than a rank or privilege. It is a lifetime devotion to the art and the principles upon which it was founded. The future of the art rests upon his shoulders. He must carry forth the knowledge, history, and culture of the warriors that have come before. Under his guidance the art must grow and flourish. He must be in equal parts a warrior, a scholar, and a politician. He must be the figurehead the World sees, and the standard by which it judges the FCS family.
TOTOONG LAKAN
The highest level one can achieve in FCS. A true master of FCS Kali. This is a rank that must be earned on a daily basis. This rank is given only 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 Ray’s discretion.
LAKAN
A master of FCS Kali. 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 Ray’s 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 Ray’s discretion.
MANONG
An FCS Instructor who maintaines his/her active status.
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 approval of all of the FCS Instructors, Guros, and Lakans present at the Gathering.
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 necessarily an Instructor, Guro, or Lakan. Nor can he make such claims unless he is the holder of such a rank.
LEVEL 5 PRACTITIONER
The last of the primary rank levels in FCS. This rank would be equal to a red belt in their systems.
LEVEL 4 PRACTITIONER
The fourth of the primary rank levels in FCS. This rank would be equal to a brown belt in their systems.
LEVEL 3 PRACTITIONER
The third of the primary rank levels in FCS. This rank would be equal to a blue belt in their 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 systems.