South African Sjambok Freeplay - Rough and Tumble - RAT

This clip shows some basic freeplay shadow boxing with the South African sjambok (shambok). The Sjambok is a South African cultural weapon.

Category:

Sports

Tags:

• sjambok
• Rough and Tumble
• RAT
• mixed martial art
• self-defence
• self-defense

[stixrat]

@BladesPro

Hi. I am not really sure, as it's a cheap plastic one bought in Durban, South Africa. They're really good, but after some years become a little brittle and start to break off at the ends. I would guess it's closer to the 42 size, but you can buy them at varying lengths.

[toth2173]

wicked



[stixrat]

@toth2173 thanx very much. More to follow soon.

[Brandtalones]

Right... I 'd guess that this would be a threat display, keeping the rowdies on their toes and at bay. Good on ya'..

[teyacapan]

good technique.. love the noise of the whip

[stixrat]

@arkim44 That's gotta be about the best sjambok money can buy I think. I'd love to get one.

[arkim44]

its a Cold Steel sjambok, im in New Zealand so I purchased it online for the sake of easiness.

Yep, you are certainly right about the footwork!

[stixrat]

Wow, that is nice. What brand did you buy? And where did you get it? Well there will be pros and cons for different sizes, but with good footwork you could change ranges with the same length sjambok.

[arkim44]

thanks for the response stixrat,

i just bought a 42 inch polypropylene version, i have some minor experience in silat and am interested in the sjambok but now im wondering if size counts!

[stixrat]

Hi Arkim

No, that one is made from plastic. You can buy them really cheap in Durban, South Africa, but they do eventually get brittle and start to break off at the ends.