Dumog - Filipino Wrestling Martial Arts

Dumog is a Filipino style of stand-up wrestling. It also refers to the grappling techniques used by many
Filipino martial arts.

The Filipino Martial Arts (FMA) have constantly evolved over time, and it is likely that Dumog was
influenced to some degree by grappling methods from other arts such as
western wrestling, Judo and Jujutsu. Many FMA practitioners during the post-World War II era cross
trained in other arts as well as their native dumog and referred to it as “Combat Judo”. This is a term that
isn't used anymore, due to the confusion it caused to westerners as to the true origins of the art.

Dumog Techniques

According to Wikipedia, "Dumog is based on the concept of “control points” or “choke points” on the
human body, which are manipulated – for example: by grabbing, pushing, pulling - in order to disrupt the
opponent’s balance and to keep him off balance".

Dumog techniques can be assisted by the environment around you such as a wall, a table or a chair.
These help to immobilize the opponent, or hurt him further by collision with the object. Similarly, Dumog
techniques can be used to manipulate an opponent for use as a shield to protect yourself from multiple
attackers. It can also be used to quickly remove a person from an area, much like security or law
enforcement “come-along” type techniques.

Eskrima/Kali/Arnis - Instructions for Techniques, Stickwork, Kicks, etc.

Eskrima (or Escrima) is a Filipino martial arts that focuses on the use of sticks, bladed and impact/blunt
weapons, improvised weapons, and hand-to-hand (empty hand) techniques. Eskrima is also known as
Kali and Arnis. Eskrima belongs in the same category as other stick-based martial arts styles such
as Bataireacht, Canne de Combat, Tahtib, etc.

This martial arts from the Philippines uses weapons such as a Yantok or Baston (used interchangeably)
(fighting stick), Baraw (knife), Bolo (machete), Bankaw (staff), etc. Please see the history of
Eskrima/Kali/Arnisfor additional historical insight to the art and the evolution of the name for the style.

Books on Eskrima Techniques

Key Elements of Eskrima/Kali/Arnis

 Weapon Blocks
 Footwork
 Eskrima Joint Locks
 Kicks
 Disarming Techniques
 Eskrima Terminology - Learn the basic words and commands used in Arnis/Eskrima/Kali.

Examples of Eskrima Techniques

 Solo Baston - Single stick work

 Doble Baston - Double stick work
 Kalis Ilustrisimo - The blade based portion of Arnis
 Baraw - Knife Defense
 Espada y Daga - Stick/Sword and Dagger
  Mano y Mano - Unarmed Combat

Demonstration of the Various Aspects of Kali

Eskrima/Kali/Arnis Sparring

According to WEKAF Canada, some of the basic rules associated with Eskrima/Kali/Arnis sparring
include the following:

 The contest area or ring shall be not less than five (5) meters and not more than seven (7) meters
square.
 The contest shall consist of three (3) rounds of one (1) minute each, with thirty (30) seconds rest
in between rounds.
 Striking or target points shall be any part of the body above the knee except the groin and the
neck. This includes the front and the sides of the thighs and body, both arms and hands, and the
top, front and sides of the helmet. Hitting the back of the body is only allowed when the
competitors are facing each other (i.e., through the use of curving strikes). Hitting the back of the
head is not allowed, due to insufficient padding on the back of the helmet. Only two (2)
consecutive strikes to the same target area are permitted.
 Legitimate strikes or blows include cut or slash, wrist-snapping or flicking (witik, kurbada),
abaniko (fan), etc. Thrusting, butting (punyo), and footsweeps have been legal in the past, but
have been eliminated because the protective gear is presently not sufficient to allow these
techniques to be used safely. Improvement in the protective equipment may result in the re-
instatement of these techniques. Two-handed strikes are prohibited.

Complementary Styles

 Jeet Kune Do - As its ideology revolves around usefulness and flow of the martial arts therefore
stick fighting is often seen in JKD, also the Kung Fu / Wing Chun basis would help the Kali
practitioner easily flow and transition into the empty hand fighting if they loose their weapon.
 Dumog - The Filipino grappling / wrestling art which uses a great number of "throws" which work
by locking up (usually part of the arm) and then using it like a tether to pull the center of gravity
away from the feet causing the person to fall. These types of movements allow the practitioner to
easily stay on their feet and throw their opponent with little effort.
 Silat - An Indonesian art which utilizes additional knee and elbow strikes along with some
interesting take down maneuvers. With the Philippines being a bladed / weapon based culture,
the Kali practitioner can easily appreciate the uniqueness of Silat weapons such as the Karambit
(a small double edged, claw like knife) and the Sarong (a flexible sash similar to an infinity scarf).
 Boxing - Simple boxing footwork is beneficial in combination with Kali stick fighting footwork to
better help the practitioner move around.
Kino Mutai - The Philippine's "Biting" Martial Arts

Kino Mutai (Kina Mutai or Kina Motay) is a Filipino martial arts that uses unconventional tactics such as
biting and eye-gouging. While the prime focus of Kino Mutai is on grappling techniques, it also uses brutal
tactics such as biting in order to win or survive an attack.

While this Filipino martial arts might be seen as just dirty street fighting, Kino Mutai is taught by some
martial arts schools in order to help students escape from the grasp of a larger, stronger opponent. Kino
Mutai techniques are occasionally added as a component to other Filipino styles such
as Eskrima/Kali/Arnis.

Learn About Panantukan - Philippines Martial Arts Style

Panantukan (or Suntukan) is the boxing component of Filipino martial arts. It consists of upper-body
striking techniques such as punches, elbows, headbutts and shoulder strikes. It also includes low-line
kicks and knee strikes to the legs, shins and groin.

This martial arts is not a sport, but rather a street-oriented fighting system. The techniques have not been
adapted for safety or conformance to a set of rules for competition. Common targets include the biceps,
triceps, eyes, nose, jaws, temples, groin, ribs, spine and the back of the neck.

earn about Sikaran - Philippines Martial Arts Style

Sikaran is a Filipino martial arts focused almost exclusively on kicking. Hands and arms are only used for
blocking. The signature move for Sikaran is the Biakid kick or “dragon whiplash”. This kick is similar to
a spinning hook kick. However, Sikaran users will frequently target the back of their opponent's head with
this kick. In contrast, other martial arts target mainly the side of the head with this type of spinning kick.
According to Seletaria Sikaran-Arnis, "Sikaran is an ancient Philippine art of kick fighting. It is a Tagalog
word that connotes “Kicking.” Tagalog is the most commonly used dialect in the Philippines and adopted
as the national language of the country officially known as Pilipino. Sikaran is a coined word derived from
the root word sikad (kick)."

Learn about Yaw Yan - Philippines Martial Arts Style

Yaw Yan is a Filipino martial arts that is used in stand-up fighting contests as well as mixed martial arts
tournaments. Yaw Yan was invented by Grand Master Napoleon A. Fernandez in the 1970s.

While the stand-up portion of Yaw Yan is similar to Muay Thai, Yaw Yan utilizes more long range strikes
and less clinches. According to Yaw Yan Ardigma, "Yaw-Yan is designed for Filipino fighters"… especially
"for small Filipinos to fight against big and heavy opponents." Moreover, in addition to kicks and punches,
Yaw Yan students also learn take downs, grappling, stick fighting and knife fighting.

According to Yaw-Yan Kampilan, Yaw-Yan students need to "learn 40 basic kicks". Moreover, "advanced
disciples have to be able to execute and apply complex advanced kicks requiring great dexterity,
flexibility, and mastery. Most of these advanced kicks are trick kicks could catch unsuspecting opponents
by surprise"… "Yaw-Yan fighters have been known for breaking their opponent’s strong femur bone if not
the ribs or jaw, with one mountain storm kick".