Backhand Cut

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The Backhand Cut is a knife cutting action delivered from the outside inward using the back of the hand to drive the blade edge across the target. [1] In Filipino martial arts this corresponds to the even-numbered angles of attack (angles 2, 4, 6 in many systems), travelling from the practitioner's non-dominant side. [1],[2] The backhand cut is often used as a follow-up to a forehand cut, creating a continuous figure-eight cutting pattern. [2],[3]

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Taga Revez[1]Reverse Slash[2]Backhand Slash[3]
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История и происхождение

Backhand cutting patterns appear in virtually all Filipino martial arts knife curricula and are considered essential for developing ambidextrous flow in blade work. [1] The technique is also found in Western knife-fighting systems derived from military combatives. [2],[3]

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  • ФилиппиныКали, Силат
  • ИндонезияСилат
  • МалайзияСилат
  • РоссияСистема

Эффективность

The backhand cut (gyaku-kesa or gyaku-giri) reverses the cutting direction, attacking from the opposite diagonal. [1] It is effective as a follow-up cut after the initial strike is parried. [2]

Родословная

Backhand cutting was developed in classical kenjutsu schools as part of the multi-directional cutting curriculum. [1]

Соревновательные результаты

Backhand cuts are performed in tameshigiri competitions and koryū demonstrations. [1]

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Биомеханический механизм

Primary ActionCutting, thrusting, or striking with a bladed weapon — edge alignment and trajectory determine cutting effectiveness
Joints InvolvedWrists (edge alignment and rotation), elbows (extension for thrusts, chambering for cuts), shoulders (arc of the cut), hips (power generation)
Force VectorVaries — downward diagonal cut (kesa-giri), horizontal cut (yoko-giri), thrust (tsuki), or rising cut (kiri-age)
Weapon MechanicEdge alignment (hasuji) is critical — the blade must travel along its cutting plane for effective cuts

Позиция и вход

From ready stance (chudan-no-kamae or equivalent)Assume guard position, establish distance (ma-ai), execute the cut or thrust when an opening appears
From engagement distanceUse footwork to close to striking range, execute the technique with proper edge alignment (hasuji)
As counterWait for the opponent's attack, deflect or avoid, and counter-cut to the exposed target

Варианты

Standard cutprimary cutting angle from the ready stance
Thrust (tsuki)straight thrust targeting the throat, chest, or face
Rising cut (kiri-age)upward diagonal cut from low to high
Diagonal cut (kesa-giri)downward diagonal cut following the kimono line

Видео

Bruce Chiu Teaching Backhand Traps and Locks from Modern Arnis

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Backhand Cut·Black and Blue Video

This is from Bruce Chiu's Instructional DVD Backhand Strikes of Modern Arnis Bruce Chiu Teaching Backhand Traps and Lock

Panantukan - Backhand Gunting setup (Sean Elders)

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Backhand Cut·PINNACLE COMBAT ARTS

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Cutting Up Close - Speed vs Power in the Cut [katana tameshigiri / sword talk]

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Backhand Cut·Just a Bug

Today we try some zero distance tameshigiri, where we cut from an incredibly close distance to the target with no drawin

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Что говорят инструкторы

The backhand cut is a close-range offensive technique derived from Filipino martial arts (particularly Panantukan and Modern Arnis) and sword-fighting systems. According to Pinnacle Combat Arts, the backhand cut—or backhand gunting—is executed by retracting the arm and applying a cutting motion across an opponent's limb, typically targeting the bicep or tricep. It functions as both a defensive counter and offensive opening: when an opponent throws a punch and the defender's hand is already positioned on the outside sector of the opponent's arm (via parry or slip), the backhand cut can be deployed immediately to disrupt the opponent's limb and create follow-up opportunities. Sean Elders emphasizes the importance of sectoring (monitoring four positional zones around the opponent) and drilling with a partner who actively punches and slips. Black and Blue Video's Bruce Chiu, teaching from a stick-fighting tradition, demonstrates how backhand traps and locks transition into cuts and compressions against the opponent's arm and body, often combined with stick applications to the neck and collarbone. Just a Bug approaches cutting mechanics from a katana perspective, finding that at close range (5–8cm), speed and edge alignment are critical parameters—power alone causes the target to collapse without effective cutting, while speed combined with precise edge alignment enables the cut to work despite limited distance. All three instructors agree that close-range cutting requires proper body mechanics, regular drilling, and real-contact practice to achieve functional effectiveness.

Сформировано на основе 3 инструкторов

  • Pinnacle Combat ArtsPanantukan - Backhand Gunting setup (Sean Elders): Defines backhand gunting as a retracting cut targeting bicep or tricep; explains sectoring framework for positioning; demonstrates integration with parries, slips, and follow-up combinations; emphasizes partner drilling with active resistance and footwork
  • Black and Blue VideoBruce Chiu Teaching Backhand Traps and Locks from Modern Arnis: Shows backhand traps and locks in stick-fighting context; demonstrates how backhand cuts transition into joint manipulations, takedowns, and neck/collarbone compressions; advocates depth of technique over technique volume
  • Just a BugCutting Up Close - Speed vs Power in the Cut [katana tameshigiri / sword talk]: Analyzes mechanical parameters of close-range cuts; demonstrates that speed and edge alignment outperform power at short distances; shows that misaligned edges stop the cut entirely; concludes speed prevents opponent withdrawal

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Уровень опасности

Риск травмы для человека, к которому применяется техника

9
Экстремальный9/10

Knives and short blades are the most common weapon in real-world assaults; high lethality

Сложность

Уровень мастерства, необходимый для надёжного выполнения техники

Средний
Допустимость на соревнованиях

Разрешена ли техника по основным соревновательным правилам

WEKAF — Legal in padded stick competition {srcHEMA — Legal in applicable weapon categories {src

Заметки по тренировке

The backhand cut delivers the blade edge in a reverse diagonal or horizontal arc — attacking from the opposite side of the forehand slash (Inosanto, The Filipino Martial Arts, 1980)
The backhand cut targets the weapon arm's inner surface, the neck from the opposite side, and the inner thigh — areas typically less protected
The backhand uses a reverse rotation of the hips — the body coils away from the target then releases, driving the blade across
The backhand cut is faster to deploy as a follow-up to a forehand slash — the arm naturally swings back, adding the blade to the return motion
This cut is particularly effective against the opponent's weapon hand — cutting across the inner wrist or forearm during their attack
The backhand cut from reverse grip is a powerful hooking motion — the blade catches and draws through the target as the arm retracts
The backhand cut is often unexpected — most defenders focus on the forehand; the backhand arrives from an unfamiliar angle

Типичные ошибки

!Generating insufficient power on the backhand — the backhand requires deliberate hip rotation to match forehand power
!Not protecting the lead side during the backhand — the backhand motion opens the weapon-side to counter-attacks
!Making the backhand too wide — keep the cutting arc tight and efficient to maintain speed
!Not training the backhand equally with the forehand — the backhand should receive equal practice time
!Using only the tip on the backhand — draw the full length of the edge through the target
!Telegraphing with a wind-up — the backhand should flow naturally from the guard or from a forehand, not be prepared with a visible chamber
!Not following the backhand with a forehand — the natural flow creates a continuous forehand-backhand combination

Связанные техники

Контрприёмы

Цепочка подготовки

1Ready Positionassume the guard stance appropriate for the weapon
2Distance Controlmanage spacing relative to the opponent
3Execute Techniqueperform the offensive or defensive action with correct form
4Return to Guardrecover to a defensive ready position

Источники и ссылки

Основной источник

Bubishi: The Classic Manual of Combat (Patrick McCarthy, 2008)

1КнигаFilipino Martial Arts (Inosanto, 1980)

Alias sources — [1] Filipino Martial Arts (Wiley, 1994) [2] Hoplology (Burton, 1884) [3] Comprehensive Asian Fighting Arts (Draeger & Smith, 1969)

2КнигаThe Complete Book of Knife Fighting (Cassidy, 1997)

Effectiveness sources — [1] Classical Bujutsu (Draeger, 1973) [2] Classical Fighting Arts of Japan (Mol, 2001)

3ДругоеJapanese Martial Arts Hybrid Terminology

Mixed Japanese-Western terminology — combines traditional Japanese terms with katakana loanwords

4ЦитатаFilipino Martial Arts (Inosanto, 1980)

Alias sources — [1] Filipino Martial Arts (Wiley, 1994) [2] Hoplology (Burton, 1884) [3] Comprehensive Asian Fighting Arts (Draeger & Smith, 1969)

5ЦитатаThe Complete Book of Knife Fighting (Cassidy, 1997)

Effectiveness sources — [1] Classical Bujutsu (Draeger, 1973) [2] Classical Fighting Arts of Japan (Mol, 2001)

Сообщество

Атлетизм

Requires

wrist control for edge alignment, grip endurance, footwork precision

Favours

quick wrists, strong forearms, good posture

Key muscles

forearm extensors/flexors, deltoids, core, calves

Часто задаваемые вопросы

Can I use a backhand cut against both a jab and a cross?

Yes, you can execute a backhand cut against either punch. According to Sean Elders at Pinnacle Combat Arts, the key is understanding sectoring—dividing the space into four sectors—so that whenever your hand is positioned, it's already in place to respond to your opponent's incoming strike.

How do I set up a backhand cut after my opponent slips my punch?

When your opponent slips your jab or cross, use the sectoring concept to immediately follow up. Sean Elders emphasizes that if your hand is already positioned in the right sector after the slip, you can come straight in with your backhand cut or palm strike without repositioning.

What hand position should I maintain when throwing a backhand cut?

Keep your non-striking hand up and protected—don't leave it down. Sean Elders stresses that proper hand protection is essential when executing your backhand cut, and you may need to float back slightly depending on whether you want to continue attacking or reset.

What's more important in a cutting technique: power or speed?

Speed and edge alignment are more critical than raw power. Just a Bug explains that when cutting close, speed prevents an opponent from moving back far enough to avoid the technique, and improper edge alignment will cause excessive resistance that stops the cut completely.

Как работает Backhand Cut?

The Backhand Cut is a knife cutting action delivered from the outside inward using the back of the hand to drive the blade edge across the target. In Filipino martial arts this corresponds to the even-numbered angles of attack (angles 2, 4, 6 in many systems), travelling from the practitioner's non-dominant side.

Откуда происходит Backhand Cut?

Backhand cutting patterns appear in virtually all Filipino martial arts knife curricula and are considered essential for developing ambidextrous flow in blade work. The technique is also found in Western knife-fighting systems derived from military combatives.

Разрешён ли Backhand Cut на соревнованиях?

WEKAF: разрешён — Legal in padded stick competition; HEMA: разрешён — Legal in applicable weapon categories

Насколько опасен Backhand Cut?

Оценка опасности 9/10. Extreme — knives and short blades are the most common weapon in real-world assaults; high lethality

Как подготовить Backhand Cut?

Стандартная цепочка подготовки: Ready Position → Distance Control → Execute Technique → Return to Guard.

Как защититься от Backhand Cut?

Стандартные контрприёмы: Parry (Absetzen) — deflect the incoming blade with a counter-displacement / Void (Step Back) — withdraw from measure to avoid the cutting arc / Counter-Cut (Nachreisen) — strike into the opponent's opening during their attack.

Какие есть варианты Backhand Cut?

Распространённые варианты: Standard cut (primary cutting angle from the ready stance); Thrust (tsuki) (straight thrust targeting the throat, chest, or face); Rising cut (kiri-age) (upward diagonal cut from low to high); Diagonal cut (kesa-giri) (downward diagonal cut following the kimono line).

Насколько эффективен Backhand Cut на соревнованиях?

Backhand cuts are performed in tameshigiri competitions and koryū demonstrations.

Какие типичные ошибки при выполнении Backhand Cut?

Основные ошибки, на которые стоит обратить внимание: Generating insufficient power on the backhand — the backhand requires deliberate hip rotation to match forehand power / Not protecting the lead side during the backhand — the backhand motion opens the weapon-side to counter-attacks / Making the backhand too wide — keep the cutting arc tight and efficient to maintain speed / Not training the backhand equally with the forehand — the backhand should receive equal practice time.

Какие ещё названия есть у Backhand Cut?

Backhand Cut также известен как Bakkuhando Kiri, Taga Revez, Reverse Slash, Backhand Slash.