Question about Filipino weapons, doubled edged and/or two handed.

Nirghosa · 24th August 2016, 03:59 AM

Many larger blades can be used two handed. Classifying them as one or the other is a matter of intent and techniques. What would the katana be classified as?

Cthulhu · 24th August 2016, 05:53 AM

Does abeniko terradas not use both edges? (I'm totally ignorant of the wrist position, so maybe it uses the flat?)

Also nicks in a blade can come from anything, including having your weapon struck from above by your opponent, for instance if he's attacking your blade to get inside your guard, or I think some of the parries from DeQuerdas. At least that's my impression from my very limited knowledge of escrima.

mross · 24th August 2016, 03:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Nirghosa

Many larger blades can be used two handed. Classifying them as one or the other is a matter of intent and techniques. What would the katana be classified as?

Katana is a two handed weapon. The smaller Wak. is one handed.

24th August 2016, 03:59 AM	#1
Nirghosa Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Michigan Posts: 119	Many larger blades can be used two handed. Classifying them as one or the other is a matter of intent and techniques. What would the katana be classified as?

24th August 2016, 05:53 AM	#2
Cthulhu Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Central Valley, California Posts: 46	Does abeniko terradas not use both edges? (I'm totally ignorant of the wrist position, so maybe it uses the flat?) Also nicks in a blade can come from anything, including having your weapon struck from above by your opponent, for instance if he's attacking your blade to get inside your guard, or I think some of the parries from DeQuerdas. At least that's my impression from my very limited knowledge of escrima.