Eskrima
Defend, Counter, Conquer
Defend, Counter, Conquer
___Description: Eskrima is a weapon-based fighting style usually utilizing a pair of light weight sticks called Baston, although small edged weapons have also been used. The goal is not stab or slice the opponent, but to react and counter. This usually done by preforming various angled strikes to disable your opponent.
___Notes:
• Must be dual wield Bukijutsu user.
• Most techniques require a pair of baston or two same light weapons.
• Each fully completed stage grants a slight increase to speed,reflex and agility.
• Treat training as if were it a complex technique of same rank.
___S t a g e O n e [1]
The Live Hand
Training :: D-Rank
The heavy usage of the live hand is an important concept and distinguishing hallmark of Eskrima. The user learns as opposed to most weapon systems like fencing where the off-hand is hidden and not used to prevent it from being hit, the user practices using the live hand for trapping, locking, supporting weapon blocks, checking, disarming, striking and controlling the opponent.
San Miguel
Simple :: D-rank
A forehand strike with the right hand, moving from the striker's right shoulder toward their opponents left hip.
___S t a g e T w o [2]
Hakbang Paiwas
Training :: D-Rank
As the user learns strong techniques, they must also practice basic weaving and their footwork for combat.
Doble Baston
Training :: C-Rank
This training requires the user to practice using both left and right weapons in an equal manner. It is here the user practices one of the most important areas of learning in the art.
Redonda
Simple :: C-Rank
User delivers a continuous circular downward-striking double-stick twirling technique on opponent.
Abanico
Simple :: C-rank
Users delivers a strike that is executed by flicking the wrist 180 degrees in a fan-shaped motion. This kind of strike can be very quick and arrive from unexpected angles.
Puno
Complex :: C-rank
Using chakra delivered with the butt of the weapon the user targets a soft spot to hinder the opponent.
___S t a g e T h r e e [3]
Hakbang Tatsulok
Training :: C-Rank
The user practices more tight and advanced footwork in a triangle.
Pilantik
Simple :: B-Rank
A strike executed by whipping the stick around the wrist over the head in a motion similar to the abanico, but in alternating 360 degree strikes. It is most useful when fighters are in grappling range and cannot create enough space for normal strikes.
Pitong Hampas
Simple :: B-Rank
A fast series of seven angled strikes at right temple, left temple, left collar bone, right color bone, left shin, right shin and head.
Kalasag Salag
Training :: B-Rank
When facing opponents with intense speed and voracity ,it important for the user to practice shielding with Baston. The user practices be able to guard key areas of the body as multiple hits occur.
___S t a g e F o u r[4]
Uri ng Bilis
Training :: A-Rank
The user perfects mental speed in the quickness of mind in what to select; the right moves to frustrate and counter the opponent and quickness of the eye to see an opening to discourage the opponent, enough to confuse him and slow him down. '
Mano Mano
Complex :: A-Rank
The user now has such a knowledge of Askirma, they user can now channels their chakra through their hands so they become like Baston. The user can strike with the force as if they were using a well forged metal weapon without the need for the weapon and suffering any damage to their hands. Physical attacks or non elemental weapons can be blocked as with Askirma, but this is not a shield from elemental attacks or piercing objects.
Requires [15] Additional chakra each post this is active with [3] post cool down.
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