Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)Question and Answer

1. What is Senkotiros?

Answer: It is a Filipino martial art style originated in Southern most part of Luzon in the Philippine Islands.

2. Since "Senko" means "five" in the Filipino language, what does that signify?

Answer: Signify the five angles of strikes in Senkotiros style.

3. What does " Tiros" mean?

Answer: Strike or attack.

4. Where did this little known Senkotiros stick fighting originated?

Answer: In the "Bicol" region on the Island of Luzon in the Philippines.

5. When did Senkotiros first become known to the Western World and why?

Answer: In the year 2000. To established the identity of the person who revived Senkotiros after many years of non-existence in the past.

6. Who first introduced it to the United States?

Answer: Grandmaster Max Pallen.

7. What distinguishes it from other stick fighting styles?

Answer: The method of defensive techniques, minimized movement, shielding application and small circle concept.

8. Can anyone learn this stick fighting art?

Answer: Yes.

9. What other styles of stick fighting is Senkotiros related to?

Answer: Possibly Doce Pares, Modern Arnis, Balintawak and Pekiti Tirsia.

10. How many types of strikes does Senkotiros have and what are they?

Answer: Three types, control, re-tract and follow through strike.

11. What is the fighting philosophy of Senkotiros?

Answer: Disabled opponent, killing is the last resort.

12. Can Senkotiros techniques be substituted with knives?

Answer: Senkotiros style progresses from long stick to short stick or knife and empty hand.

13. Can you adapt Senkotiros to usage of two sticks?

Answer: Yes, We train right-hand and left-hand.

14. Do you need to be skilled in the "empty hand" martial arts to learn Senkotiros?

Answer: Not necessary. The training with stick is to develop good "empty hand" fighting skills.

15. Why learn stick fighting first before the "empty Hand"?

Answer: If you put extension in your hand, your hand evolves closer to your body and develops close quarter fighting skills.

16. What is the primary lethal human anatomical target when using Senkotiros?

Answer: To disabled opponent, first must strike the shin, if you must kill, then strike the temple area.

17. Are there special "footwork" patterns used with the Senkotiros style?

Answer: Yes, based on front or rear foot must compensate each other foot movements.

18. How many defensive positions are used with the Senkotiros?

Answer: One.

19. How many self-defense techniques found in this Filipino stick fighting style?

Answer: As many options techniques you have available, according to your skills.

20. How are Senkotiros striking methods defined?

Answer: Horizontal, diagonal down, diagonal up, thrusting, twisting strikes.

21. How many "counter- attack" positions in the Senkotiros style?

Answer: In every defense posture there are options for counter-attacking.