Training for Tanding - Silat Sparring

Learn the Nike swoosh takedown from silat sparring, starting with dunk upon gap on the front ketch, pulling and tugging from a middle stance to take the opponent down.

Master the tango in silat sparring by using leg placement, hip tug, and leverage to bring an opponent down, with multiple variations for different weight and timing.

Practice the 360 technique in silat sparring from an open book opposite stance, catching kicks with the shoulder and spinning the opponent to force a fall.

practice takedowns and takedown defense in quick ten-second drills, focusing on maintaining range, blocking shoulders, and transitioning between kicks to resist and execute takedowns.

Master the backwards throw (beset) from a closed stance by stepping to the side, sweeping the opponent's leg, and pushing them down, while avoiding grabs.

Demonstrate the forwards throw (bintis) in silat sparring by stepping, pushing with the back, sweeping the leg, and executing a reverse punch to close distance.

Execute the 360 sweep, a forward step and 360-degree turn that uses foot placement and a slide sweep to outmaneuver the opponent, with practice and timing emphasized.

Master the crocodile takedown from a front stance, using a behind the calves leg sweep, hip turnover, and a seat belt grip to drop an opponent backwards, with setup fakes.

Explore the new Pinchbeck Sea light rules for Tondu. Learn changes: takedowns worth three points, resisting takedowns earns three, grabbing the uniform or vest, and countering takedowns.

Learn hand and elbow striking techniques for Silat sparring, including straight, cross, hook, uppercut, haymaker, blade punches, and elbow strikes, with point-based scoring.

Learn kicks and knee strikes, master a two-point scoring system for clean hits, and follow rules prohibiting grabbing and face hits while targeting safe areas like the collarbone.

Explore counter attack concepts in Silat sparring, featuring two technique drills and three technique counter attacks with sweeps, throws, and on-ground counters.