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What year did the natives of the Philippines demonstrate their fighting skills to Miguel De Legaspi?
What year did the natives of the Philippines demonstrate their fighting skills to Miguel De Legaspi?
Why did De Legaspi befriend the native warrior chief Malitik?
Why did De Legaspi befriend the native warrior chief Malitik?
What was the name of the Filipino traditional martial art before it was called "arnis"?
What was the name of the Filipino traditional martial art before it was called "arnis"?
What was the primary reason for the Spanish ban on the practice of Arnis in 1764?
What was the primary reason for the Spanish ban on the practice of Arnis in 1764?
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What did the Filipinos use for practicing Arnis in secret after the Spanish ban?
What did the Filipinos use for practicing Arnis in secret after the Spanish ban?
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Study Notes
Philippine Martial Art - Arnis
- Arnis, a traditional Philippine martial art, existed before the archipelago's discovery.
- Lapu-Lapu, chieftain of Mactan, displayed the art to the world by defeating Magellan in 1521.
- Miguel De Legaspi, a Spanish navigator, encountered the art in 1564, observing the natives' fighting skills.
- De Legaspi used a demonstration to avoid conflict with the natives.
- The art initially called "kali" was developed by the indigenous Filipinos.
- The Spanish colonization, using religion and modern weapons, influenced the art and led to the name change to "arnis".
- The art is known as "Kali" during the Spanish Dark Age, named after King Philip and also known as "estokada," "estoque", and "fraile".
- Arnis practice was prohibited in 1764 due to its fighting techniques.
- Filipinos practiced Arnis secretly out of fear of colonial suppression.
- To avoid suspicion, the natives used wooden substitutes for weapons.
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Explore the rich history and evolution of Arnis, the traditional Filipino martial art that dates back to before the arrival of European explorers. Learn about key figures like Lapu-Lapu and how colonialism shaped the practice and perception of this art form over centuries. Test your knowledge on the various names, techniques, and cultural significance of Arnis.
