It can be used offensively or defensively in a variety of ways against different weapons. It can be used as a supplementary weapon to the stick or sword to rake or disarm the opponents weapon, or as a close quarter thrusting weapon. It has some parallels with stick and dagger and the multiple combination of grips and stances provides the user with a plethora of options in a combat situation. Empty hand defence against an assailant armed with double daggers is indeed difficult, if not impossible. Various disarms, transitions to close quarters or medium range drills can be trained with the use of these two weapons.
Students train with a variety of flexible weapons of differing material, elasticity and strength.
Utilising elements from Eskrima de Llave and flexible weapons. Sword The Sword, not such a common weapon anymore, is still taught to senior students. The drills to train the sword focus more on sliding to the opponents hand, and controlling the opponents weapon. It is typically a cut and thrust weapon and provides students with some valuable insight into stick drills and the subtle technique behind several movements. 2000 - 2001 Black Eagle Arnis Eskrima.