Taming (shield)

An antique Weapons of Moroland plaque, on display at the Quirino-Syquia Museum in Vigan, Ilocos Sur, Philippines, featuring taming, among other weapons

Taming is a shield of Moro people, Philippines. It is made of tightly woven rattan. Its origin is unsure: various scholars suggest it comes from Maranaos, Chinese, Moluccan, or Spanish.^[1] In Indonesian language, Tameng is a general term for shield.

References

↑ "FMA CORNER: Kalasag: The Filipino War Shield"

Filipino weapons

Edged weapons	Balisong knife Balisword Barong Bolo knife Dahong palay Gunong Kalis Kampilan Golok Parang Klewang Karambit Panabas Tagan (Sawfish rostrum) Kris Pinutí Mandau

Impact weapons	Baston (cane) Tabak-Toyok Pingga Tungkod Bugsay (Karay-a)

Shields	Kalasag Taming

Flexible	Buntot Pagi Cadena Latigo

Pole or spear weapons	Sibat/Bangkaw (spear)

Projectile	Pana (Bow and arrow) Sumpit (Blowgun) Saltik/Paltik/Tirador (Slingshot) Lantaka

Firearms	Filipino Marine Scout Sniper Rifle Floro PDW Model 45A Paltik PVAR rifle Special Operations Assault Rifle GA Personal Defense Weapon Sumpak

Associated martial arts	Arnis Kuntao Silat Sikaran Suntukan Yaw-Yan

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