Karambit-Exotic Weapon of the Indonesian Archipelago

by Steve Tarani

2002

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Wlhat is karambit? Wlhy is the karambit one of the greatest personal defense weapons of the Indonesian Archipelago? Extrcted formthe tire jungles of West Java, deep in the heart of Indonesia, the ancient technologies of the Karambit masters are revealed for the first time in this unique
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contribution to the world of martial arts training.

In this 'how-to' training manual, delve into the rich history and practical operation of this incredible artifact. Uncover the secrets of the Indonesian training method, combative stratagies, and the way of the ancient masters in edged weapon defensive tactics, such as disarms, takedowns, thows, immobilizations, escapes, locks andother self-defense skills in operating the karambit.

This history of this ancient and mysterious weapon is steeped in legengd and its operation until now has been kept secret for centuries, Join Jagabaya Steve Tarani as he takes you step by step through the mystical history and training drills of this highly guarded close-quarters personal defense system. This outstanding volume is a must for the serious student of edged weapons, martial arts training and self-defense application.

Contents

Introduction
What exactly is a karambit?
History of the karambit
Part One-Basic handling and operation
Indonesian training terminology
Parts of the karambit
Gripping the karambit
Operational hand postures
Operational body postures
Training method
Combat strategy
Training summary
Extension and retraction
Progression of training
Standard operation
Staring and ending operational postures
Ranges and positions of engagement
Basic trainng drills
Part Two-Combat strategy and intermediate skills
Changing elevation
Tactical operation
A word about timing
Mobility (Body movement with the karambit)
Beginning takedowns-Series I Cikalong (without disarming)
Disarming with the karambit-Series II Syabandar (with disarming)
Intermediate takedowns-Series III Cikalong (with disarmng); Series IV Harimau Tangan (with disarming)
Part Three-Advanced techniques
Escapes with the karambit
Kuncis (locks and tie-ups)
High line defense-Series I arm locks (with disarming); Series II Buah Tangan Supuluh (with disarmng)
Low line defense-Series III Harimau Progression (with disarming)
Advanced options-Series IV Cikalong Progression (with disarming)
Closing concepts
The Suwanda Academy
About the autho
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ISBN

865682062

Publication

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