Tomahawk Combatives w/ Jared Wihongi

Published on August 16, 2022
Duration: 13:55

Jared Wihongi, a global edged weapons combatives expert, details the practical application of tomahawks as a close-quarters combat tool. Drawing from Filipino Martial Arts (Kali), he emphasizes a transferable methodology based on angles, timing, and distance management. The discussion covers various attack vectors, including angular strikes, linear thrusts, and the use of the spike and hook for control and damage, highlighting the tomahawk's versatility for cutting, puncturing, and blunt trauma.

Quick Summary

Jared Wihongi, an expert in edged weapons combatives, demonstrates the practical application of tomahawks as close-quarters combat tools. Drawing from Filipino Martial Arts (Kali), he highlights techniques for cutting, puncturing, and blunt trauma, emphasizing the importance of timing, distance, and accuracy. The discussion covers angular strikes, linear thrusts, and the defensive use of the tomahawk's hook and spike.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction and Support
  2. 00:52Training Facility and Guest Intro
  3. 01:14Jared Wihongi's Expertise
  4. 01:51Tomahawks as Combatives Tools
  5. 02:38Historical Use of Tomahawks
  6. 03:09Modern Military Use of Tomahawks
  7. 03:23Tomahawk as a Utility Tool
  8. 03:54Combatives Application Discussion
  9. 04:04Kali Principles in Combatives
  10. 04:56Defensive Tomahawk Techniques
  11. 05:09Universal Combatives Principles
  12. 06:11Angles of Attack Demonstration
  13. 06:24Stance and Posture
  14. 06:56X-Type Movements and Figure Eights
  15. 07:30Upward and Downward Angles
  16. 07:43Spike Recovery Strikes
  17. 08:03Cutting Upward Angles
  18. 08:26Linear Motion and Thrusts
  19. 09:31Pommel Strikes
  20. 09:53Grip Changes and Choke Grip
  21. 10:39Neutralizing Threats with Punctures
  22. 11:05Exploiting the Hook Feature
  23. 11:14Hook for Limb Control and Disarms
  24. 12:39Hook for Leg Attacks and Takedowns
  25. 13:11Conclusion and Next Episode Preview

Frequently Asked Questions

How can a tomahawk be used effectively in close-quarters combat?

A tomahawk is effective in close-quarters combat due to its ability to inflict lacerations, punctures, and blunt trauma. Its weight allows for powerful strikes, and techniques like angular cuts, linear thrusts, and pommel strikes can neutralize threats. The spike and hook also offer control and damage opportunities.

What martial arts principles are applied to tomahawk combatives?

Jared Wihongi emphasizes principles from Filipino Martial Arts (Kali), which offer a transferable methodology. This means the same movements and concepts can be applied to various weapons, focusing on angles, timing, and distance management rather than just the specific tool.

What are the key combative principles for using a tomahawk?

Effective tomahawk use relies on timing and distance management for accuracy, along with speed and power to generate kinetic energy. Accuracy is paramount, whether targeting small areas like hands or larger targets like the torso or head.

How can the hook on a tomahawk be utilized defensively?

The hook on a tomahawk can be used to catch and control an opponent's limbs, facilitating disarms, takedowns, or unbalancing. It can also be used to target vulnerable areas like the back of the knee or Achilles tendon, causing pain and limiting mobility.

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