Budo international Martial Arts Magazine Jul.-Aug. 2014 | Page 180

PANANTUKAN CONCEPT
www.panantukan-concept.com
In this month's article I will deal with yet another part of our SAMI systems: TCS
Panantukan Concept is a 100% independent and highly effective unarmed close-combat
system, based on fighting concepts and principles. Many of its techniques are derived
from Philippine Kali, Western-style Olympic boxing, Indonesian Silat and a number of
other styles.
The word "Panantukan" is of Filipino descent and simply means "punch" or
"fight". Nowadays, Panantukan is an independent style. Boxing has always had
a strong influence on Panantukan, which is why Panantukan is often called
"Philippine Boxing" or "Dirty Boxing" which also clearly hints at
Panantukan's most noticeable element, which is punching. The biggest
difference between Panantukan and "normal" boxing is of course the
fact that Panantukan has no strict rules, which allows the use of all
body weapons, like punches to the opponent's weak spots, locks,
takedowns and body manipulation.
The differences between and weightings of various styles of
Panantukan are mainly based on different points of view and
underlying ideas. Some systems show a leaning towards Silat
whereas others are clearly influenced by Jeet Kune Do.
Text: Peter Weckauf, Mag. Irmi Hanzal,
Thomas Schimmerl
Photos: Thomas Suchanek