Baston (weapon)

Rattan and bahi bastons and bangkaws being sold in Quiapo, Manila

The baston (Spanish and Filipino for "cane") is one of the primary weapons of Arnis and Filipino martial arts.[1] It is also known as yantok, olisi, palo, pamalo, garrote, caña, cane, arnis stick, eskrima stick or simply, stick.

  1. ^ Fajardo, Godofredo F. (1996). "Filipino Heritage: The Fighting Art of Kali". Rapid Journal. 2 (3).