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What does the term arnis derive from, and what does it signify?
What does the term arnis derive from, and what does it signify?
Which organization was the first to be formed for arnis in 1920?
Which organization was the first to be formed for arnis in 1920?
What was Remy Amador Presas' primary aim in founding Modern Arnis?
What was Remy Amador Presas' primary aim in founding Modern Arnis?
Which event marked a significant unifying attempt for all arnis groups in 1975?
Which event marked a significant unifying attempt for all arnis groups in 1975?
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When was the first National Open Championships for arnis held?
When was the first National Open Championships for arnis held?
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Filipino Martial Art - Arnis
- Arnis, also known as Eskrima, is a Filipino martial art.
- The term "arnis" was derived from the word arnés, meaning "armor," which was used in Moro-Moro plays.
- Tagalogs called it pananandata.
- Pangasinan natives called it kalirongan.
- Ilocanos used didya or kabaraon.
- Ibanags named it pagkalikali.
- Pampaguenos used sinawali.
- Visayan natives used kaliradman or pagaradman.
- Later, it was also known as esgrima.
- The word eskrima comes from the Spanish word meaning "a game between two combatants with blunt instruments."
- In 1920, a formal arnis organization, the Labangan Fencing Club, was established in Cebu City.
- In 1931, the organization was dissolved due to political differences.
- Eulogio Canete founded the Doce Pares Club in 1932.
- General Fabian Ver, an arnis enthusiast, formed NARAPHIL in 1975 with the aim to unite arnis groups in the Philippines but it was unsuccessful.
- In 1986, ARPHI was formed with the aim to promote, preserve, propagate, and regain arnis popularity.
- Arnis competitions include the First Asian Martial Arts Festival (1976), First National Arnis Festival (1976), First National Open Championships (1979), and the First World Eskrima Kali Arnis Championships (1989).
- Modern Arnis was founded by Remy Amador Presas as a self-defense system to preserve the older arnis system.
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Explore the history, terminology, and variations of Arnis, a traditional Filipino martial art also known as Eskrima. This quiz covers its origins, regional names, and significant organizations that have contributed to its practice. Dive into the rich cultural heritage of this unique martial art form and test your knowledge!
