Sinawali The double-cane method of fighting of arnis , escrima and kali . The name sinawali came from the Tagalog word “sawali,” a woven split bamboo mats used as walls of nipa huts. The crisscrossing movements of sinawali weapons fighting mimic the pattern of these mats hence the name.
What is double sinawali ?
Double sinawali is about double-motion striking both arms working in a loop and in a parallel but opposite motion.
How many strikes are there in double sinawali ?
It's core it's only 3 strikes , repeated and again, on the left and on the right side. These 3 strikes are repeated with alternating hands. So, there are six strikes all in all.
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How many strikes counts are done in basic double sinawali technique?
Six
What striking technique is done in the double sinawali strike 1?
The right hand strikes a high forehand.
What striking technique is done in the double sinawali strike 2?
The right hand strikes a low backhand.
What striking technique is done in the double sinawali strike 3?
The right hand strikes a high backhand.
What striking technique is done in the double sinawali strike 4?
The left hand strikes a high forehand.
What striking technique is done in the double sinawali strike 5?
The left hand strikes a low backhand.
What striking technique is done in the double sinawali strike 6?
The left hand strikes a high backhand.
How important is learning double sinawali technique in Arnis? Explain.