Southeast Asia is known for its specialized Weapon Fighting Arts, from Krabi Krabong in Muay Thai (Thailand), Kiris and Tongkat in Pentjak Silat (Indonesia), to Kiris, Barong, Bolo, and Rattan Stick in Eskrima (a group of styles also known as "Kali" or "Arnis" from the Philippine islands). The technical emphasis of these arts is always on the forearm (from hand to elbow), and the lower leg (from foot to knee), and not on the torso or the skull, although that can be considered a target once the opponent is stopped in the attack. The combat practice is in drill methods to improve timing and reflexes. And so it became like learning to play a "musical" instrument, or saying poetry, although in this instance the "poetry" is based on multiplying of one technique with another and coming up with various advanced techniques from fundamental counter routines.
