The Philippines is an island nation rich in both culture and history. … Arnis/Kali/Escrima was originally developed by the people native to the islands using simple impact and edged weapons such as kampilans, rattan, swords, daggers, spears and other assorted weaponry for combat and self defense.
TOP 3 STRIKEs TECHNIQUES OF ARNIS
1. STRIKE TO THE CROWN?TOP OF HEAD
This is a straight downward overhead swing directed towards the crown of the head.
Hitting the top of the head can immobilize your opponent, deliver damage to the brain and throw him off balance.
Using a real sharp or powerful weapon can even shatter the skull bones ending the fight to your favor in a matter of seconds.
2.THRUST TO THE STOMACH
This is a strong thrust to the solar plexus or the stomach and can cause fatal damage to the vital organs in the abdomen.
In this strike, the practitioner will thrust the weapon hand to the target point, which is the solar plexus.
It is then followed by an upward motion that will cut through the opponent’s body.
3.LEFT LOWER LEG
This strike is just like the previous one.
The practitioner will extend the weapon hand and lower his body to hit the knee, the shin or the ankle.
This time the palm should face downward.
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