Cinco Teros refers to the five most basic strikes in eskrima. It is composed of the four basic cuts and one basic thrust. The four basic cuts are as follows: A collection of training weapons used in an Eskrima class. ...

1. Downward diagonal forehanded cut to shoulder.
2. Upward diagonal backhanded cut to ribs.
3. Downward diagonal backhanded cut to shoulder.
4. Upward diagonal forehanded cut to ribs.
5. Thrust to belly.

Cinco Teros utilizes an "X" pattern in attacking the opponent.