Pangamot (Mano Mano)
Philippine unarmed combat system derived from knife and stick movements.
Quick Facts
Masters & notable people
Country of OriginPhilippines
PhilippinesRegionAsia
Primary FocusStriking
Contact LevelFull contact
Belt System5 levels →
Character & Origin
StatusLiving, organized
LineageTraditional
Training
AttireTraditional dress
SparringMedium contact
Role of WeaponsWeapons optional
Role of FormsForms at the core
Who It Suits
Kids ProgrammesKids groups common
Senior FriendlySuitable with adaptation
Physical Demand3/5
Injury Risk2/5
Learning Curve4/5
Self-Defence Value3/5
Fitness Value4/5
Organisation & Competition
Grading SystemSashes
Competition FormatForms
Weight ClassesNo
Olympic StatusNot Olympic
Estimated Practitioners10k–100k
What the style is built from
Editorial rating on a 0–3 scale, based on how much room each area gets in ordinary training.
Hand strikesCore
KicksSignificant
Throws & takedownsSignificant
Ground fightingNot used
Locks & holdsSignificant
WeaponsSignificant
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About Pangamot (Mano Mano)
Pangamot (also known as Mano Mano or Panantukan) is an unarmed branch of Filipino martial arts. It translates weapon movements (sticks and knives) into punches, elbows, grabs, finger pry, and destruction of the opponent's attacking limbs.
Similar styles
Selected by overlap in the style profile, not by historical lineage.