Tags: #🧩 #📜 #🔪 #🗡️ #➖ #🔱 References: [[Waffen-Basics]] [[Machete]] [[Knife]] [[Sibat]] [[Tekpi]] Quellen: [[SSBD]] --- Die vier Grundwaffen im SSBD sind zuerst die Machete, das Messer, der Stab/Sibat und dann das Tekpi. Um den früheren deutschen Trainingsgruppenleiter Christian Velici zu zitieren: “Borneo, where the jungle dictates the length of the weapons in tribal warfare.” ## Machete/Golok Das Golok soll uns Fussarbeit lehren. Nicht hacken, sondern mit der Hand ziehend schneiden – die ganze Länge der Klinge durch das Ziel führen. HOW TO USE THE MACHETE. "A young Cuban explained the most common manner of using the machete. It is entirely different from sword practice; the thrust is not employed at all. The aim of the machete user is to cut, rip and tear his opponent, and disable or kill at once. Among the insurgents the privates, who are armed with machetes, carry the weapon in the scabbard at the left side of the belt, or dangling from a chain about the right wrist. In any case the weapon is not held for use until the lines are within a few yards of each other. When the word is passed the machete is pulled from the scabbard with an upward stroke diagonally to the right, with the longest and sharpest edge towards the enemy. This constitutes one stroke, and is aimed at the abdomen of the attacked person with the design of cutting or tearing the body below the waist. With the weapon raised to the length of the right arm the wrist is simply turned over, and the machete makes a stroke back to the left so as to slash the attacked person's neck, and if possible partially behead him. "With still one more turn of the wrist the edge of the machete strikes downward, cleaving the body again. This is all done with wonderful dexterity. These strokes are the easiest form of attack to learn among edged weapons. In the hands of the insurgents, who are habituated to the use of the machete, and are very strong, the blows are described as wicked. Many times heads are all but severed from the body, and a machete wound is usually fatal. ...There is no guard at all, and the machete man often gets his fingers badly wounded. Astonishing stories are told of the force of the blow that the insurgent can give with the native knife. In the National Museum at Madrid there is an American rifle which, it is claimed, was completely split in half lengthwise with a blow from a machete." - The National Tribune, September 12, 1895 ## Messer Das Messer soll Tempo lehren. ### Der Keris (malaiischer Dolch) Maul Mornie: “After posting the recent keris video on FB, there are gossips in the silat community that I copied or made up my keris movement because no one uses the keris like I do. This is a picture of my grandfather training with the keris when he was younger, with one of his silat teachers. Note the high stance of SSBD, unlike the low horse stance usually done by Malaysia silat practitioners when demonstrating the keris. There is no right way or wrong to do silat, it depends on the school and style. The wrong way usually dies out because it didnt work in combat. For those who train with me, note the side step and chambering of the hand. This is one of the characters of SSBD. Why have I not shown the use of the Keris before this? If you dont train with us, I dont see how its any of your business. Haters seem to forget that this is my system and I choose to show the public what I want, when I want. People who lack knowledge and have low level training thinks technique can be copied/stolen, they think imitation of technique is the same as knowing/understanding technique. Ability and skill needs to come from correct instruction and trained countless hours, it cannot be copied or stolen; bad imitation - yes. Ask yourself, if you think I copy or stole a technique, why after your years of training are you still moving like an noob, you are not as good as me and not moving as good as your teacher? Why am I moving better than you and the one you said I copied from? And if I did make up my own stuff, I must be very talented, because I dont see you or anyone traveling around the world teaching the stuff they made up to high level martial art practitioners and law enforcement agencies. Its sad when people who I once idolise in the martial arts world see me as competition rather than a brother together promoting the southeast asian martial arts. You are insignificant, the only competition I have is myself, to strive to be better than I am yesterday. Dont waste your time and energy bad mouthing me, use it to train and better yourself.” ## Das Tekpi (Sai) Man könnte darüber streiten, ob das Tekpi in dieses Kapitel gehört. Im SSBD-Curriculum wird es im Allgemeinen nicht als Waffe genutzt, sondern als Werkzeug. Es konditioniert Schultern, Unterarme und Hände und sollte nach den ersten drei Grundwaffen gelernt werden. Erst danach versteht man die besondere Handhabung und den Nutzen, den man aus dem Tekpi ziehen kann. Wer mit dem Tekpi als Waffe trainieren will: Da es keine Schneide hat, kann man damit leicht gegen andere Klingen schlagen. ## Das Sibat/Speer In Brunei gibt es verschiedene Namen für verschiedene Waffen: Lembing ist die Lanze, Tombak (Sibat) der Speer; in Brunei ist der Bujak ein Speer mit Blasrohr. Der Begriff «buluh runcing» heisst ungefähr «spitzer Bambus». Metall war in früheren Jahrhunderten selten, deshalb konnten sich die Dörfer keine Metallspitzen für ihre Speere leisten. Sie spitzten Bambusstangen zu und steckten sie oft in Kuhmist, um in den Wunden der Feinde Infektionen zu verursachen. ## Entwaffnen Auch wenn man viele Entwaffnungstechniken sieht: In einer echten Situation gelingen sie selten, bevor man massiven Schaden und Störung angerichtet hat. Man trifft auf einen oder mehrere Gegner mit viel Adrenalin oder sogar unter Drogen – eine erzwungene Entwaffnung gelingt nicht so leicht, nie darauf verlassen. Zuerst dem Angreifer Schaden zufügen, ihn verletzen, dann einmal eine Entwaffnung versuchen, wenn es nötig ist. Klappt es nicht: lösen oder weiter angreifen. "Disarms will be found, not searched." ## Parade vs. Block There is a difference between a parry and a block - sword fighting can be likened to dancing because once it begins there is (for the most part) perpetual motion. If the dancer just stands he/she is not dancing. You rarely stand to receive a blow (blocking). If you do, for whatever reason, the spine of the blade is better than your body. Ideally, you want to move out of the way or close the space or parry with whatever connects to avoid damage to yourself. lades that are used in battle are repaired over and over again or replaced because cutting damages blades and parrying damages blades. Blocking absolutely damages the blade too - that's why we have shields in pretty much every culture I can think of. The sword is a fluid weapon that needs to be seeking the target and alive. There are many techniques for this. Try using a Claymore - you don't fight like that. Switch to a Jian, again, the techniques change. Seek the target while avoiding the opponents attempts to connect with your vital areas. When using the Jian people forget that we don't just go for the head or the vital organs or even the inside of the legs... we go for the back of the hands. There are many reasons for this. First, it is the closest target since the arm must be extended when they swing the blade. Secondly, if the opponent can't hold their weapon we have the advantage. Third, if the opponent moves the hand out of the way to avoid the cut we can often step into the created space and take it away from them." ## Keris Sundang > Traditional Silat Weapons. Text in English and Malay. Keris Sundang . It is the biggest keris model. It is more a sword with keris features on it. Made world famous by FMA Maestros, that shows FMA are related to ancient Silat and the Malay world. The ancient Bugis Warriors ( Bogey Man) who roamed the South China Sea , Sunda Strais and Malacca Straits of Melaka were armed with these legendary blades. The ancient Sulu people who are Malays used them in battle too. The Silat warriors on the east coast of the Malay Peninsula use it too. The Garuda hilt of the Sundang shows that it is blade of Java. It originated from Java, the Bugis warriors used them in battles and the rest is history. Since it is a Keris, there are 7 weapons in 1 for Keris Sundang. Quelle: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thesilatkuntauexperience/permalink/10158439854554798/ ## Waffen und Kampfweise der Moros (1888) Übersetzt von PG Fabrizio Mansur aus einem spanischen Buch von 1888: > "The Moors never abandon their weapons, in addition to the kris, they have the kampilan, the spear and the bolos and blowguns. > Many blades like the Kris are worked with as much perfection as in Damascus. > The puño (pommel) of the kris is made of hardwood from; some of them are made of ivory, and the ones used by the sultán and main dattos, are made of solid gold. > The Moors are very skilled in the wielding of the swords, and endowed with amazing agility; for this reason they ensure that the combat is always done with > such weapons. > To defend themselves, they use a circular or elliptical shield, > Half-body, or a larger one, with which they are fully covered,they are usually made of wood, lined outside > Of carabao leather. > Of this leather, which is very hard, > They make straps and helmets. > They also have chainmail > But it is not general use. > When fighting, they cover themselves with their round shield > with the left hand, with the right hand extended they hold the kampilan or the Kris. > They begin the fight always with impetuosity and ardor, they spy on their opponent, > jumping , bending , crouching , falling to the ground, turning in all directions, standing up suddenly,they bounce like rubber, and dodge the blows > of the enemy skilfully taking advantage of their smallest mistakes to hurt him. > They walk away, pretend to flee, and before they can realize it, they return > suddenly raging, with wild cries making gestures, with the intent to stun and to intimidate his adversary. > on the Kampilan they hung some horsehair , which are agitated before the eyes of his opponent to vanquish him, and to wound him > best. > They throw their spears from a > great distance with an admirable touch. > Traitors in combat, always seek the maneuver > to attack the most advantageous. > It is easy to beat them in the open field, but they are fearsome for their ambushes and surprises." ## Bruneian Sword (Pedang Brunei) – Maul Mornie > It is said the Bruneian sword design is based on the sword named "Pedang si Bongkok" owned by the 3rd Sultan of Brunei, who reigned between 1425 to 1432. > The blade is slim, single edged but sharp on both sides at the tip for back cuts and thrusts. It doesnt block attacks but attacks the attacking hand. There are no clashing of the blade against blade when using this weapon like what you see on Pirates of the Caribbean, it attacks the opponent's flesh directly. ## Waffen als Trainingswerkzeuge (Maul Mornie) > In the Bruneian Martial Art of Silat Suffian Bela Diri, our weapons are training tools, not for fighting. There are 4 training tools that we are required to understand it’s principles and concepts, in correct order - knife, machete, staff, tekpi, and finally unarmed. > I > All SSBD movements comes from the principles and concepts derived from these weapons. That is why we have a distinct way of moving. Every other weapons comes from the understanding of these principle training tools. > The tekpi is taught extensively at the higher level as a training tool to teach correct body mechanics in unarmed striking - to move with correct coordination and to strike with your whole body because of the weight of the tekpi. Imagine moving with a kettlebell or indian club bell, you dont just recklessly swing them. > It is very rarely that you see SSBD practitioner enter linear and play on the inside, due to understanding the mindset of the blade and armed multiple assailants. But as an art we cover every aspect of entry and play. > There is no right or wrong way to play, constant practice in the art makes you understand what is necessary, not what you prefer. But you have to learn all of them to understand what is necessary. ## Kerambit > The Kerambit is not the weapon of the Pendekar ( silat warrior). It is the weapon of the srikandi@ lady warrior of ancient times. Here are more facts about about the traditional kerambit. 1. In the SILAT world, a kerambit is a weapon, a killing machine. It was never a farming tool. A weapon is always sacred to silat practitioners. 2. A kerambit is so deadly. Anyone can pick it up and hurt some one or himself too if he do not know how to use it properly. Since it is so dangerous, it is banned in Malaysia and Singapore today. 3. It is always double bladed and fixed blade too. 4. It exist in the Malay World earlier than the 1st century in a form of the spur of the cockerel. Ladies would keep them as a tool of self defense. Next came the tiger claws replacing the cockerel spurs. Only during the arrival of metal to the Malay world the metal version exists. 5. Not all silat experts are Kerambit experts. Most silat styles will have a few techniques keep secretly by the Mahaguru. Only the most trusted student are taught these techniques. 6. In the 1980's the late Pak Herman Suwanda was teaching in the USA and I was teaching in England, Kerambit was unknown to the FMA practitioners. I have many FMA instructor friends during the time. No one knows the kerambit. I started to introduce it in the UK and my silat articles were featured in all premier British Martial Arts Magazines at thr time. 7. USA FMA instructors saw it and love it. They adopted the kerambit into their systems and teach it base on the extension of the hand concepts. Since FMA was very famous at the time, their newly created kerambit methods evolved and spread like wild mushrooms across the globe. However, Silat people were still secretive about teaching the kerambit to outsiders. 8. Authentic Silat kerambit methods are not the same FMA version. We borrowed and learned the kerambit fighting methods from our lady warriors and used them in real combat for more than 500 years. Kerambit is a killing tool of Silat. It is NEVER a farming tool. Ok. Quelle: https://www.facebook.com/david.rose.944/posts/10157131577830505 Eine Rettungsschere lässt sich als Kerambit-Ersatz verwenden. ![[01-basics-image5.png]] ## Geschichte der gebogenen Klinge > I shared this story earlier. Just by sharing I found myself in hot water from my "brothers" who were so offended that a curved blade might have history outside of the Philippines. > Like many I enjoy martial arts of all types. Learning the histories and relationships of Muay Boran -》 Tomuay -》 Penkak Silat is fascinating. > We are super lucky we have people like Pedro Solana of Muay Chaiya /Muay Boran and Prof Jo Mas (Prof Jak is a silat historian and expert.) These gentlemen are playing a crucial role in sharing their cultures to us in English (not their first languages). > I really look forward to learning from them in the future. > Pedro is in Valencia very soon conducting a Muay Boran seminar and Prof Jak is also coming to Europe. I urge you to connect with them. Especially if you have FMA experience because you will see lots of similarities. > Side note. There are many Silat instructors who are excellent communicators and they are holding the torch for their styles that spring to mind. > Maul Mornie - Brunei > Stephen Benitez - Indonesia > Alvin Guinanao - Indonesia > Thanks to all those mentioned. Quelle: https://www.facebook.com/david.rose.944/posts/10157131577830505 ## Lange Waffen Im offenen Feld sind lange Waffen von Vorteil – im Dschungel und in der Stadt weniger. ## Der Karambit im Dienst (Zusammenfassung) Nach einem Text auf pekiti.com: - Unter Profis gilt der Karambit nicht als ideale Dienstklinge – die gerade, feststehende Klinge bleibt der Standard, sie ist in fast allen Belangen überlegen. Die Stärken des Karambit – Schnittleistung und Halt durch Ring und gebogene Klinge – sind im Dienst weniger wichtig. - Was einen Karambit nur «taktisch» aussehen lässt: schwarze Farbe, aggressive Griffe, Wellenschliff, stärker gebogene Schneide, Paracord, besondere Scheiden, Öffnungshilfen (die lösen nur ein Problem des Klappmessers selbst). Für den Dienst ist er bestenfalls zweite Wahl; die wenigen, die ihn tragen, tun es aus Kampfkunst-Vorliebe. - Der Autor liebt den Karambit trotzdem: er fühlt sich ursprünglich an, verbindet mit Geschichte und regt zum Nachdenken an (Schnitttests: tiefe Schnitte vs. Hängenbleiben). Für Zivilisten spricht wenig dagegen, wo er legal ist – ausser, dass Staatsanwälte ihn nicht mögen und er gegen einen verwendet werden kann. Quelle: https://pekiti.com/blogs/news/test-blog ## Kapak Berabit – die Axt im Kuntau Nach Zainal Awab: Im Silat Tua werden im Kuntau Äxte verwendet; diese Version heisst Kapak Berabit – «hacken und brutal reissen». Im Silat gilt der Grundsatz: Wer das Gift hat, hat auch das Gegengift (Kita ada racun dan kita juga ada penawarnya). Quelle: https://www.facebook.com/zainalabidin.sheikhawab/posts/3200204089992061 ## Alltagsgegenstände (Training 29.04.2018) **Mascara (wie ein Kubotan):** Griff am Kragen – Handgelenk-Druckhebel, oder direkt in die Achselhöhle, an die Kehle, Bizeps dann Kehle; allgemein Sandwich-Moves; Pelampas mit Mascara; grobmotorisch --> Spitze; Schwinger/Punch mit Ellbogen-Cover abwehren und aus der Position loslegen. **Flasche:** Muskel, Punjo, Pelampas, Shield-Pass-BH.