The Wolfe Dictionary of

Filipino Martial Art Terms

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• Salisi means opposite directions.
• Salising palabas means opposite directions outward. It is also known as Salibas .
• Salising papasok means opposite directions inward. It is also known as Salisok .
• Sampal kalawit means a palm strike or hook leading to a take down during an engagement.
• San Miguel is a diagonal movement. It is also known as aldabis.
• Saplit means a centrifical disarm.
• Sibat means spear.
• Sikaran is the name of Filipino style kickboxing.
• Sinawali is a weaving pattern the practitioner uses when using two weapons at the same time.
• Sogo means spear hand.
• Solo baston means single stick.
• Suntok tusok means a thrust or a punch used as a secondary attack during a single or multiple weapon drill.