Arnis, Eskrima, Kali: A Filipino Martial Art PDF

ARNIS weapon-based martial arts and fighting systems. ARNIS, ESKRIMA, KALI HISTORY Arnis is the official national sport and the martial ar...

ARNIS weapon-based martial arts and fighting systems. ARNIS, ESKRIMA, KALI HISTORY Arnis is the official national sport and the martial art of the Philippines. It is also Philippine is an island nation that is not only known as "Kali" "Eskrima". These two terms rich in culture, heritage, and history but also are used for the traditional martial art of the in sports. The Filipino martial art widely Philippines ("Filipino Martial Arts", or "FMA) known as Arnis / Kali/ Eskrima has that focuses on weapon- based fighting with contributed to both the history and diversity knives, sticks, bladed weapons and some of Philippines. improvised weapons. Arnis is a combat sport to defend oneself from attacks using Initially, the sport was practiced by peasants hand to hand combat, grappling and or by commoner class people. But these weapon disarming in weapon based fights. practitioners lacked the scholarly knowledge due to which this sport has no written records. The origin of Arnis can be traced back to native fighting techniques during the conflicts among the various Pre- Hispanic Filipino tribes or kingdoms. Whereas, another form of Spanish fencing dating back to the 15th Century, also influenced the current form of Arnis, moreover it also has the impact of Chinese, Arab and Indian ORIGIN OF THE NAME martial arts. ARNIS It is also believed by some people of Philippines that the Filipino art of Arnis has The word Arnis got originated from the old some roots connected to India as the Spanish term, arnés, meant "armor"and people who traveled through Indonesia and Eskrima is a Filipinization of the Spanish Malaysia to the Philippine islands had word, esgrima for fencing. Whereas the brought this art with them. Silambam, a stick name Kali' was derived from the pre- based ancient martial art of Tamil Nadu, Hispanic Filipano term 'Kalis' which meant India, has influenced many martial art forms Blades and Fencing. in Asia like Silat among which it is also believed that the Filipino Martial art sport, Practitioners of the sport are called Arnis, also shares ancestry with India's "arnisador" for male and "arnisadora" for Martial art, Silambam, as it has some similar female in Arnis and "eskrimador" for male moves with the short stick (kali or kaji) and and "eskrimadora" for female in the Eskrima other weapon based styles of Silambam. and Kali Art Arnis originally belonged to the people of Moreover, all the three, Arnis, Eskrima and Philippines, but as time passed by, the art Kali belong to the same family of Filipino spread over to other countries and by the time of World War II; many continents leatherette and vinyl that is printed with adopted it. Arnis also played a significant ethnic art. Its materials provide vital role during the Philippine revolutionaries protection from head strikes and a multi- against the Spaniards. thickness metal frame is developed for impact protection. SPORTS ORG Edged Weapons - 1. National Arnis Association of the Knife, dagger, spear, etc. Philippines (NARAPHIL) founded by are edged weapons Gen. Fabian C. Ver-1975 used throughout the history for combat, 2. World Eskrima Kali Arnis Federation hunting and ceremonies. ("WEKAF") 1989- SGM Dionisio Canete Body Armor - It is 3. Arnis Philippines System ("ARPI") designed specially to 1986 provide complete upper body protection while EQUIPMENTS allowing mobility and protection. The armor is Arnis / Kali / Eskrima are all part of the usually made of hard same art depending on the location, dialect plastic and vinyl for lightness and the lower and type of training. The one interpretation panels are extended downwards to provide common to all of them is that Kali is the extra coverage. mother art of Arnis and Eskrima. Moreover, Arnis focuses on the knife, including the dagger, sword, and any other form of bladed Groin - It is a special weapon whereas Eskrima is based on the padding for the lower 'baston' or stick. Therefore, the equipment abdomen. It has a used in Arnis is: groin cup to provide complete protection to Impact Weapon - the groin area. Sticks that are made of the Leg Guard - These following Baston, guards can be used Rattan, padded to protect both thigh sticks, Kamagong. and the shin area Bahi. and are not only designed for protection but also Head Gear - It is a for comfort and necessity in Arnis practicality. combat. It is covered with high-grade  CATEGORIES AND GAMEPLAY Hand Gloves - It is SPARRING a thick rubber protection which SPARRING RAPID STYLE (JUEGO serves as a TODO) protection from strikes as the stick is POINT SYSTEM (SWORD held in hand. Its CONCEPT) open palm design ensures a stable grip and finger flexibility for impact absorption. Arnis Sparring is one of the important aspect of Filipino Martial Arts training. Rubber Mats - made Sparring is a way to develop your skills and for competition & with your partner too. It also help you to training by different develop practical and realistic movement. martial arts and One of the most important rules in sparring combat sports like is to respect your opponent weapon. Arnis, TKD, Karate, jujitsu, Judo, MMA & LIKHA ANYO many others. Lightweight, Portable, Dual colored, competition grade, durability and TRADITIONAL AND NON TRADITIONAL construction. Designed specifically to ANYO absorb impact from jumping, rolling, falling and slamming without injury to the users. Likha Anyo is the Application of the Art by showcasing the strikes and stances into a performing arts. Arnis Clothing - The basic Arnis Uniform is made from twill fabric, which maintains durability and comfort. It is specially designed after the classic Arnis uniform with Velcro straps to close the flaps easily.