Yawyan

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Yawyan is a Filipino martial art that resembels Muay Thai in its movements and technique. However, the difference lies in the the hip motion as well as downward-cutting of its kicks. The word Yaw-Yan is derived from the two last syllables of Sayaw ng Kamatayan meaning "Dance of Death". Contrary to most belief, Yaw-Yan is not purely a full-contact no-holds-barred sport martial art. It is complete martial training with body-mind coordination. More than just physical training, it also involves the mental disciplines of focus, concentration, alertness, flexibility, stamina, speed and continuity. The elbows (siko), knees (tuhod), and shin (lulod) are utilized in much the same way as in Muay Thai.

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