These three terms are, sometimes, interchangeable in referring to traditional martial arts of the Philippines ("Filipino Martial Arts", or FMA), which emphasize weapon-based fighting with …

This page is intended to guide readers and aspiring practitioners through the different aspects of the Filipino Martial Arts of Eskrima, giving them a bird's eye view of its fundamentals, …

Filipino martial arts (FMA) (Filipino: Sining panlaban ng Pilipinas) refer to ancient and newer modified fighting methods devised in the Philippines. It incorporates elements from both …

Balintawak Eskrima or Balintawak Arnis is a Filipino martial art created by Grandmaster Venancio "Anciong" Bacon in the 1950s to enhance and preserve the combative nature of arnis which …

Jun 10, 2019 · Arnis is the Filipino indigenous martial art of stick fighting. It is also known throughout the world as Eskrima, Kali, Garrote, and various other indigenous names like …

Jan 23, 2019 · In this post, we discussed the 12 fundamental principles of Filipino Stick Fighting. These principles will guide you through your learning and training in the art. 1. Being one with …

Most systems of Kali apply a single set of techniques for the stick, knife, and empty hands, a concept sometimes referred to as “motion grouping.” Since the weapon is seen as an …

Sep 14, 2018 · There are three distinct ranges of stick fighting that should be utterly mastered. They include the following: Long-Range Stick Fighting – the furthest stick fighting distance …

Oct 22, 2024 · Eskrima martial arts, also known as Kali or Arnis, is a traditional Filipino martial art that emphasizes weapon-based fighting techniques. It is known for its focus on the use of …

Jan 2, 2025 · Filipino Martial Arts (FMA), or as the locals coyly prefer to call it, “the art of persuading the other guy to drop to the ground without asking for his opinion first,” …