B a d i k

Queequeg · 5th May 2009, 08:14 PM

KuKulzA28,

I once explained a little bit about the badik HERE. I hope that helps.

KuKulzA28 · 5th May 2009, 09:01 PM

Ah, thanks Queequeg (Panday?)!

"Badiks are stabbing knives used in close quarters, and brought into action from the intended victim's side or rear. Once the stab has landed, the user slashes with it instead of simply withdrawing it from the same wound."
~ The Panday's Gazette

Perhaps I'll have to get the The Weapons and Fighting Arts of Indonesia book myself one of these days and sit down for a good read. I've read you have some Pekiti-Tersia-Kali training? Does it give you any additional insight into this weapon?
I notice the interesting way the man holds the Badik... I wonder why the Bugis didn't make longer handles to accommodate a fist - maybe there was a good reason for that? More control over the stab when the thumb and index are placed so?
If anyone else has comments please share!

Scholars and fighters all, the more the merrier.

5th May 2009, 09:01 PM	#2
KuKulzA28 Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: between work and sleep Posts: 731	Ah, thanks Queequeg (Panday?)! "Badiks are stabbing knives used in close quarters, and brought into action from the intended victim's side or rear. Once the stab has landed, the user slashes with it instead of simply withdrawing it from the same wound." ~ The Panday's Gazette Perhaps I'll have to get the The Weapons and Fighting Arts of Indonesia book myself one of these days and sit down for a good read. I've read you have some Pekiti-Tersia-Kali training? Does it give you any additional insight into this weapon? I notice the interesting way the man holds the Badik... I wonder why the Bugis didn't make longer handles to accommodate a fist - maybe there was a good reason for that? More control over the stab when the thumb and index are placed so? If anyone else has comments please share! Scholars and fighters all, the more the merrier.

5th May 2009, 08:14 PM	#1
Queequeg Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Detroit (New Mayapan) Posts: 96	KuKulzA28, I once explained a little bit about the badik HERE. I hope that helps.