The abaniko is a strike that is delivered with a back-and-forth fanning motion of your wrist. This strike can be performed on a vertical, diagonal or a horizontal plane. The abaniko is designed to hit both sides of an opponent’s head, hand or a combination of the two using quick rotations of the weapon hand. Keep the tip of your stick pointing upward when rotating the weapon hand. These strikes should alternate between the back of your hand facing the target with your elbow pointing downward and the palm of your hand facing the target with your elbow flared away from your body at 45 degrees.