What is a Sword Catch?

A Sword Catch (strength) is the lower blade area or the middle third of a Thai sword (Daab).

Background

In Thai swords, the sword catch is used in particular to defend against but also to manipulate the enemy sword (Winden im Band).

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Instructional Video from 1984 (Techniques for beginners)

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In this previously unpublished educational film from 1984, a teacher shows the first 15 of a total of 45 basic techniques of Pahuyuth.