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Panantukan

Panantukan is the name used to refer to that part of Eskrima that is close to Western boxing or kickboxing. The techniques are all unarmed, and primarily consist of striking techniques. Panantukan is normally not taught alone; instead it is simply part of the curriculum of an Eskrima school. Some Eskrima schools neglect this aspect almost completely, while a few schools have been set up solely to teach it.

Technically, it is very similar to other forms of kickboxing, using what works. Since it is not a sport, the techniques have not been adapted for safety or conformance to a set of rules. Moreover, since it is a part of Eskrima, techniques tend to emphasize extreme caution and allow for the possibility that the opponent has a weapon.

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