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Double-stick weaving (sinawali)

Names by art: Arnis · Eskrima · Kali: Sinawali

Appears in 1 art.

⚠ Train with an instructor. Learn and practise this technique only under a qualified instructor, on a suitable surface and with a cooperative partner. This page explains; it does not replace a teacher.

Biomechanics: what the body does

Two sticks alternate in woven patterns so that one strikes while the other chambers or covers. The crossing of the arms trains coordination of both sides of the body and continuous flow.

Appears in 1 art

Art	Name used in this art
Arnis · Eskrima · Kali	Sinawali

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Wabukan (2026). “Double-stick weaving (sinawali)”. https://wabukan.com/tecnicas/sinawali (accessed 2026-10-30).

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