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2. GRIPPING
GRIPPING
GRIPPING
refers to the way the olisi is being held by the
hand/ hands.
There are four common types of gripping or
holding an olisi namely: the under thumb hold,
side-thumb hold, overlap hold and reverse hold.
refers to the way the olisi is being held by the
hand/ hands.
There are four common types of gripping or
holding an olisi namely: the under thumb hold,
side-thumb hold, overlap hold and reverse hold.
refers to the way the olisi is being held by the
hand/ hands.
There are four common types of gripping or
holding an olisi namely: the under thumb hold,
side-thumb hold, overlap hold and reverse hold.
refers to the way the olisi is being held by the
hand/ hands.
There are four common types of gripping or
holding an olisi namely: the under thumb hold,
side-thumb hold, overlap hold and reverse hold.
refers to the way the olisi is being held by the
hand/ hands.
There are four common types of gripping or
holding an olisi namely: the under thumb hold,
side-thumb hold, overlap hold and reverse hold.

3. Underthum
b
Underthum
b
The inside of the thumb is
pressed against the olisi to
balance the pressure or energy
coming from the four other
fingers, to secure the stick from
slipping
The inside of the thumb is
pressed against the olisi to
balance the pressure or energy
coming from the four other
fingers, to secure the stick from
slipping
The inside of the thumb is
pressed against the olisi to
balance the pressure or energy
coming from the four other
fingers, to secure the stick from
slipping
The inside of the thumb is
pressed against the olisi to
balance the pressure or energy
coming from the four other
fingers, to secure the stick from
slipping

4. Side
thumb
Side
thumb
The side of the thumb serves
the same purpose, the middle
of the thumb is bent to provide
the needed strength to ensure
control of the elisi.
The side of the thumb serves
the same purpose, the middle
of the thumb is bent to provide
the needed strength to ensure
control of the elisi.
The side of the thumb serves
the same purpose, the middle
of the thumb is bent to provide
the needed strength to ensure
control of the elisi.
The side of the thumb serves
the same purpose, the middle
of the thumb is bent to provide
the needed strength to ensure
control of the olisi.
The side of the thumb serves
the same purpose, the middle
of the thumb is bent to provide
the needed strength to ensure
control of the olisi.

5. Over lap
hold
Overlap hold known as = Also the
"full grip" hold, the thumb overlaps
the index finger and pressure is
created between the first three
fingers and the thumb. This is the
most popular type of grip.
Over lap
hold
Overlap hold known as = Also the
"full grip" hold, the thumb overlaps
the index finger and pressure is
created between the first three
fingers and the thumb. This is the
most popular type of grip.
Overlap hold known as = Also the
"full grip" hold, the thumb overlaps
the index finger and pressure is
created between the first three
fingers and the thumb. This is the
most popular type of grip.
Overlap hold known as = Also the
"full grip" hold, the thumb overlaps
the index finger and pressure is
created between the first three
fingers and the thumb. This is the
most popular type of grip.

6. The olisi projects through the lower
portion of the gripping ha hand, with
the forward or top end pointing toward
the ground. This type of hold usually
occurs as a consequence of the
application of disalarming technique
The olisi projects through the lower
portion of the gripping ha hand, with
the forward or top end pointing toward
the ground. This type of hold usually
occurs as a consequence of the
application of disalarming technique
The olisi projects through the lower
portion of the gripping ha hand, with
the forward or top end pointing toward
the ground. This type of hold usually
occurs as a consequence of the
application of disalarming technique
Reverse
hold
Reverse
hold
The olisi projects through the lower
portion of the gripping ha hand, with
the forward or top end pointing toward
the ground. This type of hold usually
occurs as a consequence of the
application of disalarming technique

8. Generally, two inches or more of the olisi is
allowed to extend from the bottom of the
gripping hand. This short end of the stick is
called the "butt" or "punyo," and its desired
length depends entirely on the individual
student's preference or convenience; the use of
shorter or longer lengths have inherent
strengths and weaknesses. The longer portion
of the stick is simply called either the forward,
fore-end, or top-end.
Generally, two inches or more of the olisi is
allowed to extend from the bottom of the
gripping hand. This short end of the stick is
called the "butt" or "punyo," and its desired
length depends entirely on the individual
student's preference or convenience; the use of
shorter or longer lengths have inherent
strengths and weaknesses. The longer portion
of the stick is simply called either the forward,
fore-end, or top-end.
Generally, two inches or more of the olisi is
allowed to extend from the bottom of the
gripping hand. This short end of the stick is
called the "butt" or "punyo," and its desired
length depends entirely on the individual
student's preference or convenience; the use of
shorter or longer lengths have inherent
strengths and weaknesses. The longer portion
of the stick is simply called either the forward,
fore-end, or top-end.
Generally, two inches or more of the olisi is
allowed to extend from the bottom of the
gripping hand. This short end of the stick is
called the "butt" or "punyo," and its desired
length depends entirely on the individual
student's preference or convenience; the use of
shorter or longer lengths have inherent
strengths and weaknesses. The longer portion
of the stick is simply called either the forward,
fore-end, or top-end.

9. Gripping should be firm but not tight. Maximum
tension should occur at the precise moment of
impact. Flexibility of the wrist and the muscles
involved in a strike is diminished with a tight grip.
The lesser flexibility or rotating capability of the
wrist causes a reduction of the snapping or
whipping power of the olisi. Since the whipping
generates tremendous speed and power especially
in close range fighting, wrist flexibility is
important.
Gripping should be firm but not tight. Maximum
tension should occur at the precise moment of
impact. Flexibility of the wrist and the muscles
involved in a strike is diminished with a tight grip.
The lesser flexibility or rotating capability of the
wrist causes a reduction of the snapping or
whipping power of the olisi. Since the whipping
generates tremendous speed and power especially
in close range fighting, wrist flexibility is
important.
Gripping should be firm but not tight. Maximum
tension should occur at the precise moment of
impact. Flexibility of the wrist and the muscles
involved in a strike is diminished with a tight grip.
The lesser flexibility or rotating capability of the
wrist causes a reduction of the snapping or
whipping power of the olisi. Since the whipping
generates tremendous speed and power especially
in close range fighting, wrist flexibility is
important.
Gripping should be firm but not tight. Maximum
tension should occur at the precise moment of
impact. Flexibility of the wrist and the muscles
involved in a strike is diminished with a tight grip.
The lesser flexibility or rotating capability of the
wrist causes a reduction of the snapping or
whipping power of the olisi. Since the whipping
generates tremendous speed and power especially
in close range fighting, wrist flexibility is
important.

11. Footwork also known as stances,
refers to the movement and
positions of the feet in performing
armis. Generally, there are nine
basic footwork
Footwork also known as stances,
refers to the movement and
positions of the feet in performing
armis. Generally, there are nine
basic footwork
Footwork also known as stances,
refers to the movement and
positions of the feet in performing
armis. Generally, there are nine
basic footwork
Footwork also known as stances,
refers to the movement and
positions of the feet in performing
armis. Generally, there are nine
basic footwork

12. 1. Natural or Normal
Stance - Legs spread
about shoulder width
apart, hands holding
opposite ends of the olisi.
1. Natural or Normal
Stance - Legs spread
about shoulder width
apart, hands holding
opposite ends of the olisi.
1. Natural or Normal
Stance - Legs spread
about shoulder width
apart, hands holding
opposite ends of the olisi.
1. Natural or Normal
Stance - Legs spread
about shoulder width
apart, hands holding
opposite ends of the olisi.

13. 2. Attention or Close
Stance - Feet close
together with right hand
holding the olisi on left
chest.
2. Attention or Close
Stance - Feet close
together with right hand
holding the olisi on left
chest.
2. Attention or Close
Stance - Feet close
together with right hand
holding the olisi on left
chest.
2. Attention or Close
Stance - Feet close
together with right hand
holding the olisi on left
chest.

14. 3. Forward stance - Move
right foot forward from a
natural stance, and
slightly bend knee, to
assume a forward
stance.
3. Forward stance - Move
right foot forward from a
natural stance, and
slightly bend knee, to
assume a forward
stance.
3. Forward stance - Move
right foot forward from a
natural stance, and
slightly bend knee, to
assume a forward
stance.
3. Forward stance - Move
right foot forward from a
natural stance, and
slightly bend knee, to
assume a forward
stance.

15. 4. Deep stance Slide
right foot further
forward from a
forward stance, to
assume a deep stance.
4. Deep stance Slide
right foot further
forward from a
forward stance, to
assume a deep stance.
4. Deep stance Slide
right foot further
forward from a
forward stance, to
assume a deep stance.

16. 5. Deep Diagonal stance
Slide right foot slightly to
the right from the deep
stance, to assume a
diagonal stance.
5. Deep Diagonal stance
Slide right foot slightly to
the right from the deep
stance, to assume a
diagonal stance.
5. Deep Diagonal stance
Slide right foot slightly to
the right from the deep
stance, to assume a
diagonal stance.

17. 6. Back stance From
forward stance, slide right
foot slightly to the left until
heels are in the same line,
bend both knees slightly,
and shift much of your
weight to the rear leg.
6. Back stance From
forward stance, slide right
foot slightly to the left until
heels are in the same line,
bend both knees slightly,
and shift much of your
weight to the rear leg.
6. Back stance From
forward stance, slide right
foot slightly to the left until
heels are in the same line,
bend both knees slightly,
and shift much of your
weight to the rear leg.

18. 7. Cat stance By retracting
right foot closer to the left foot
from back stance, toe of right
foot on the floor, heel up with
(90%) of body weight on the left
foot, to assume cat stance.
7. Cat stance By retracting
right foot closer to the left foot
from back stance, toe of right
foot on the floor, heel up with
(90%) of body weight on the left
foot, to assume cat stance.
7. Cat stance By retracting
right foot closer to the left foot
from back stance, toe of right
foot on the floor, heel up with
(90%) of body weight on the left
foot, to assume cat stance.

19. 8. HOOK STANCE
From a natural stance, place
right foot behind left, right heel
off the ground. and most of the
weight on the left foot.
8. HOOK STANCE
From a natural stance, place
right foot behind left, right heel
off the ground. and most of the
weight on the left foot.
8. HOOK STANCE
From a natural stance, place
right foot behind left, right heel
off the ground. and most of the
weight on the left foot.

20. 9. Straddle stance
Spread your legs to about
width twice of the the
shoulder, weight evenly
distributed between the legs..
9. Straddle stance
Spread your legs to about
width twice of the the
shoulder, weight evenly
distributed between the legs..
9. Straddle stance
Spread your legs to about
width twice of the the
shoulder, weight evenly
distributed between the legs..