Ginunting Sword Draw [01]: Pekiti-Tirsia Kali [Kidlat]

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Trying out different sword drawing methods with a live-blade Traditional Filipino Weapons ginunting. The following movements are possible because of the (good) construction of the wooden sheath and its retention clip, as well as the blade's ergonomics.
Traditionally in Southeast Asia, men wore their short swords and bolos tucked in a belt or sash on their waist, then both sword and sheath are taken out when it's time rock n' roll. Often the sheath, usually made from some type of hardwood, are used as a shield or a secondary striking weapon. The movements depicted here reflect some of how it was traditionally handled, combined with unsheathing methods that I created.
There are (many) people in FMA that like to do the "samurai draw," which is something you really shouldn't do with a recurved blade like a ginunting and a full sheath (closed all the way to the neck). Not only is it stupid, but potentially dangerous since the "beak" has a tendency to bite and scrape into the inner linings/seams of the sheath.
Music: "Traust" by Heilung. I do not own this music.
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[@richie4203]

I never knew a sword like that exist from the Philippines. I like to write this for my story e-book

[@1stSpear]

Yeah, pretty popular weapon in FMA, particularly in Pekiti-Tirsia Kali.

[@unlimited6884]

Tell me the name of the book,

[@Kinetic.44]

Really cool

[@idccharls6003]

Ngl that kilt looks good

[@1stSpear]

Thanks!

[@-HutchMansell]

I swear pacific islander people are so badass

[@sameerthakur720]

Looks a lot like a sword from India called the Kirach. It was used by Maratha navy and by Sikh artillery men.

[@1stSpear]

It also has similarities to the Turkish yatagan.

[@epikrock1700]

That's badass dude

[@1stSpear]

Thanks!

[@nicasioarabe6344]

I learned it is difficult to draw from front of the waist, hip, and back. The curved sheath snags on the blade. A wider sheath will rattle and be noisy so it would not be something I want to hear as I walk unless I make a thumb release for it. Maybe a nylon sheath with an extra forward break out.
The Iaido style of drawing and slashing for a quick attack was difficult.I wonder how the recon marines wore theirs and if they had different sheaths.

[@1stSpear]

I have another video where I show a custom made wooden and kydex sheaths for my live-blade ginunting. Filipino weapons were not designed with quick-drawing in mind. My sword drawing methods are experimental and based on the fact that often the bolos in sheath are held in hand by the time they're drawn for battle, not tucked in a belt or sash. Japanese martial arts are culturally very different from Filipino martial arts after all and Iaido was borne out of samurai swordsmanship, whereas indigenous Filipino warrior arts aren't.
The association of the ginunting with the marines have also been heavily exaggerated and romanticized. The marines are armed with rifles and pistols as primary weapons. These were carried as a multi-purpose tools for jungle use and is a secondary tool for fighting. Chances are their ginuntings are tied to their backpacks during hikes to different locations and not necessarily worn on their person or used only as a last resort once all ammo is gone.

[@nicasioarabe6344]

@@1stSpear I assume drawing across the body since old 1900’s American photos show barungs and krises carried this way and a warrior drawing. Thanks for mentioning the over exaggeration. I was in the army and they would tell us that the entrenching tool has killed more enemy than the m16. Also combative show simple combat using it and the helmet for combat.

[@danielpowell9891]

Heilung

[@1stSpear]

Heilung is FIRE!!! ^_^

[@user-xd7mp5md4r]

Pugay MASTER 🫡😁😁

[@1stSpear]

Pugay kapatid!

[@itssohardtomakeaname]

HEILUNGGGGGGGGGG

[@1stSpear]

Yaaah!!!

[@Octopussyist]

This is so cool - how did you get the idea of using Icelandic (or Faeroe?) music for a Pekiti Tirsia sword demonstration? You must really be a heathen - like so many of my ancestors!

[@1stSpear]

Hahaha, thanks! I wish I knew... the music just kinda resonated with me. And yes, I'm a heathen in more ways than one.

[@AN71H3RO]

@@1stSpear you should give the band "Heilung" a listen if you enjoy this kind of music.

[@1stSpear]

@@AN71H3RO Yes this is Heilung. I love them!

[@AN71H3RO]

@@1stSpear how awkward I didn't recognize.😅 Stumbled upon them just a few weeks ago and their music resonates with me in a way I can't explain. It's strong stuff that makes your hair stand up.

[@1stSpear]

@@AN71H3RO Right? I stumbled upon it by accident too looking for tracks for my video and I was immediately hooked!