Also known as \u201cBuno\u201d is a Southeast Asian martial art form known as Dumhog. This \u201cgrappling\u201d form of combat is said to have originated from the Philippines and is basically practiced by ethnic groups such as Tagalog, Ilokano, Cebuano, Bicolano, Pampanga, and Pangasinan. Furthermore, Dumog is essentially based on the principles of \u201ccontrol points\u201d and \u201cchoke points\u201d. In addition, \u201cnerve point\u201d attacks are also usually used frequently in this martial art form.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
According to the cultural history of Philippines, the Dumog was basically created by using elements from wrestling, Judo, and Jujutsu. Furthermore, it is said to have been developed during the post World War II period when many practitioners of the FMA (Filipino Martial Art) also trained in this form of combat. Apparently, Dumog during this period was also referred to as \u201cCombat Judo\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Since \u201cgrappling\u201d techniques are mainly used in Dumog it is usually \u201chands and legs\u201d of a wrestler that are used as a weapon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In terms of technique, a wrestler basically needs to forcefully push the opponent on to the ground to achieve victory. Furthermore, it is moves such as weight shifts, head butts, knee strike, forearm strike, elbow strike and joint locks that are used frequently by the wrestler in this combat form. In addition, control points, nerve points, and choke points are identified in the human body by the wrestler which is then manipulated to overcome an opponent. As for training centers\/schools, there are a few available especially in Philippines for those interested in learning this \u201cgrappling\u201d combat form.<\/p>\n\n\n\n