Stick Combat Cutting Strikes
Learn 3 stick combat cutting strikes used in Vortex Control Self-Defense. They stem from Kali stick fighting and Escrima stick fighting. Both of these are Filipino stick fighting martial arts. Cutting strikes are stick fighting techniques that you follow through on. Like a slash with a sword. This is as opposed to stopping or bouncing off when you make contact. The strikes in this post include the backhand to the head, forehand to the knee, and the backhand to the knee.
The information in this post is from the book “Vortex Control Self-Defense Bundle” by Sam Fury.
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Stick Combat Cutting Strikes
When practicing these Philipino stick fighting strikes, stand a little wider than shoulder width. Lead with your strong side and have your body at 45° to your target. Point your feet toward your enemy.
Practice using circular forces. Roll your strikes using your waist. The power and majority of movement come from body motion, not your arm.
Using your arm and wrist lacks power. It is good for the sport to get fast points but not very effective on the street. Big hits end fights.
These strikes are short range. Do not extend your arm too much. You may get more distance but it loses power at your shoulder. It will also make it easier for your opponent to manipulate/grab your stick and/or arm.
Aim to hit your target with the top couple of inches of your stick. The strikes go through your opponent in a cutting motion.
Backhand to the Head
Start with the stick on your left side to the top of your left shoulder. Strike diagonal and down across your body to your bottom right.
Forehand to Knee
Bring the stick up to shoulder height and squat down to lower your body. Strike down at your opponent’s knee.
Backhand to Knee
Raise the stick up to your left shoulder. Stay low.
Do a backhand strike to your opponent’s knee.
You can learn other single stick fighting strikes in the following posts:
King strike and thrust
Queen strike and but strikes (coming soon)
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