The Filipino Martial Arts, also known as Kali, Arnis and Eskrima, deal with different areas of weapon and empty hand fighting. "Trapping", or the so called "Kadena de Mano", which literally means "chain of hands", is focused on close-quarter fighting techniques. The goal of trapping is to control the arms of the opponent and to hit the target with special follow ups even if there is resistance.

In part two of this Filipino Trapping series, we will start with clearing the first barrier and advanced entries into the trapping range. Afterwards we will demonstrate the advanced clearing sets 7-12 to learn to move on to the target even if your counter strike is blocked. Further trapping drills will increase the speed and coordination of your hands. The added applications with stick or knife remind you of the origins of the trapping techniques. It will also be shown how to link the Parry-Parry-Check drill wit the clearing sets 7-12, as well as fluent transitions to the Filipino boxing, complete wit possible takedowns that will give you new ideas. Different applications in self defense scenarios will complete the contents.

Kadena de Mano – Filipino Trapping 2