Double and Improvised Weapons

  Dual or double weapons are also utilised by practitioners of the Filipino martial arts. These may be two longer weapons, for example two sticks (Doble Baston), two swords, or a combination or short and long weapons: Sword and knife (Espade y daga), or stick and knife (Olisi y baraw), it could also be two shorter weapons such as knives or kerambit. One of the most well known striking patterns (which is common among Filipino arts) for double weapons and double sticks is ‘sinawali’ which translates as ‘woven’ which mixes high and low attacks which cross over each other.

  Improvised weapons refer to everyday items that are utilised or modified for combat. These include the Tabak Tayok, a rice flail used in agriculture. The Kermabit or ring knife is another implement used in rice farming.