Panantukan: The Dirty Boxing Art of the Philippines

Panantukan, also known as Filipino Dirty Boxing, is a vicious and fluid hand-to-hand combat system built for the chaos of the streets—not the ring. Unlike traditional Western boxing, Panantukan includes elbow spikes, shoulder bumps, limb destructions, and off-balancing techniques designed to shut down an attacker quickly and brutally.

Key Characteristics

• Limb Destructions (Gunting): Target the opponent’s punching arms with sharp counters, smashing nerves and joints instead of blocking.
• Use of Elbows and Shoulders: Attacks come from all angles using the full body—making it unpredictable and hard to defend.
• Unbalancing: Foot sweeps, bumps, and off-line movement help destabilize the attacker while setting up counterattacks.
• Sensitivity and Flow: Panantukan teaches you to feel your opponent’s movement and flow into the next strike or control.

Why It Matters

Panantukan prepares you for real-world encounters where speed, pain, and adaptability matter more than points or trophies. It flows directly into Dumog (grappling) and Kali (weapons), making it essential for anyone studying Jeet Kune Do or Rapid Assault Tactics.

Paul Vunak has integrated Panantukan into his entire fighting system, using it as the connective tissue between striking, trapping, and clinch work. It’s simple, effective, and brutally direct—perfect for handling unpredictable threats.