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Subject: [Exoticweapons] Re: New Member/ Romani c
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[Exoticweapons] Re: New Member/ Romani combat
Hi Staci,
welcome aboard.
On the subject of "Gypsy" or Romani combat, here's a copy of a post I
made on another forum two years ago ---------------------------------------------------------------------A few months ago I posted some information on the "Dyklo" fighting
I'd been shown by a New Caledonian of Romany descent, and promised to
post the technique list. Well, I've just found it hidden in an old
folder. Please note that I'm not at all sure of the provenance of
these techniques. My informant simply said that it was a traditional
form. I compiled this list after a demo session, and translated as
well as I could from the original French notes.
1 - Bahtalo drom ("lucky road") - approach from behind, arms crossed
so that the scarf forms a loop. Noose the enemy from the rear and
turn away so that his back is pressed into yours. Crouch down and
heave so that the enemy falls over your back.
2 - Drab da bavlo ("poisoned pig") - when the enemy holds you from
behind, hit back quickly with your elbow to the place where his ribs
meet in front.
3 - Shukar nak ("pretty nose") - with a cudgel, hit to the enemy's
hand to make him drop his knife. Then hit across the nose, as you
would with a hammer.
4 - Mong chavo ("the
quickly fall down to
cuffs. Then stand up
between his legs and
Tony