Pamur Pencak Silat | Method A

Tactics of Pamur pencak-silat exponents on the island of Madura, in dealing with an overhead slashing knife attack, show a remarkable similarity to the Cingrik methods just described. In # 1 the assailant, wielding a knife (todi) in his right hand, has been intercepted by an open left-handed catch on his right wrist; the defender has also put his right leg behind that of the assailant. Without using a striking action, the defender has secured his right hand under the left armpit of the assailant. He then wheels the assailant backward to the ground by the combined use of both his arms and a sharp twist of his body to the left (# 2). An interesting method of controlling the assailant is illustrated in # 3. As the assailant hits the ground in front of the standing defender, the latter keeps control of the knife arm with both hands as he stamps his left heel or foot-edge into the head of the fallen enemy. (This latter action is symbolized in the photograph by the juxtaposition of head and heel.) By pressing his foot on the enemy's head or by repeatedly stamping on it, the defender can force the knife out of the enemy's hand and so gain control of the situation.