Weapons

Cut to the hands / wrists

Names by art: Kendo: Kote · HEMA: Krumphau · Arnis · Eskrima · Kali: Witik

Appears in 3 arts.

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Biomechanics: what the body does

A short, fast cut aimed at the nearest target — the opponent’s wrists or hands as they lift or extend the weapon. Little body rotation is needed; timing and economy of movement matter most.

Appears in 3 arts

Art	Name used in this art
Kendo	Kote
HEMA	Krumphau
Arnis · Eskrima · Kali	Witik

More in this category

Vertical downward cut Diagonal descending cut Horizontal cut Thrust Lunge Running attack (flèche) Parry Riposte / counter-attack after a parry Feint High guard Middle guard (point at the opponent) Fan strike (abanico) Double-stick weaving (sinawali) Sword (or stick) and dagger Draw-cut (cutting from the scabbard) Two-handed staff strike

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Sources

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Wabukan (2026). “Cut to the hands / wrists”. https://wabukan.com/tecnicas/corte-mao (accessed 2026-10-30).

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