Luksong tihik (traditional games)

  Luksong baka  :   Jump over the Cow ) is a   traditional Filipino game   that originated from   Bulacan . It involves a minimum of 3 players and a maximum of 10 players and involves them jumping over the person called the   baka , the main goal of the players is to successfully jump over the   baka   without touching or falling over the   baka . No equipment is required in playing  L uksong Baka , except for these three skills: Mobility, or the player’s ability to move easily and freely. The more agile the player is, the higher he can push himself up. Stability – it’s the player’s ability to keep his body parts steady, especially on his waist. Strength – once the player is stable, he can jump as high as possible without hitting the  baka These skills are a player’s “POWER”, enabling him to successfully jump over even at the highest level of the game. Luksong Baka Mechanics In choosing the first  “baka” , all players...

                  Search for: The Catalyst Environment, Health, Travel, Life and Culture, Books, and more… Primary Menu Traditional Filipino Games: Luksong Baka Building Strength and Power Here I am again with another traditional Filipino game. Today, let me introduce to you,  Luksong Baka , which literally means “Jump Over the Cow” in English. Luksong Baka is best played outdoors. (Photo credit to the owner) Traditional Filipino Luksong Baka Luksong Baka  originated from the province of  Bulacan , in the Central Luzon Region of the Philippines. This game involves a minimum of 3 individual boys and a maximum of 10. Although kids may adjust the maximum number of players, especially when there are many participants. Its objective is for players to successfully jump over the  baka  (cow), also called the  tayȃ  or “it”,  without hitting any part of the latter’s body or falling over him. No e...