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Arnis, also known as kali or eskrima/escrima, is the national martial art of the Philippines. [3] 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 sticks, knives, bladed weapons, and various improvised weapons, as well as "open hand" techniques without weapons.
2 opponents armed with sticks facing each other, during Eskrima fight. Kris/Kalis at Bangsamoro and Lumad Cultures Gallery, Museum of the Filipino People, Rizal Park, Manila, Philippines. Traditional weaponry varies in design, size, weight, materials, and the way these weapons are used.
San Miguel Eskrima is one of the major systems of eskrima, a martial arts from the Philippines. [1] Founded by Filemon "Momoy" Cañete of the Doce Pares Club, SME served as vehicle for his own personal expression of the art and methodology of the club of which he was a co-founder and instructor.
Arnis Philippines (ARPI) was the previous recognized NSA for Arnis in the Philippines. ARPI would be expelled from the POC in 2018. [2] [3] PEKAF held its first tournament in Cebu in July 2017. It has also been responsible for determining the Philippine delegation for the WEKAF World Championships since the 2018 edition. [4]
Derobio Escrima - founded by grandmaster Braulio Pedoy. Doce Pares Eskrima - Originally encompassed 12 styles and was founded by the Saavedra and Cañete families in 1932. There are now several Doce Pares groups headed by various members of the Cañete family. Eskrido - Founded by Ciriaco "Cacoy" Cañete, the last remaining founder of Doce ...
The Philippines' national sports association (NSA) for arnis currently recognized by the Philippine Olympic Committee (POC) is the Philippine Eskrima Kali Arnis Federation (PEKAF). Previously Arnis Philippines (ARPI) was the country's NSA until its expulsion from the POC in 2018. [12] ARPI protested against the revocation of their membership. [13]
Edition Year Host member Location Dates Ref. 1: 1989 Philippines Cebu City: August 11–13: 2: 1992 Philippines Manila: January 25–27 [8]3: 1994 Philippines Manila [9]4: 1996 United States
Granado Espada has stances named Arnis and Eskrima dagger stances. The Oro from Condemned: Criminal Origins utilize arnis as their main way of fighting. Art of Fighting character Mr. Big uses modified rattan sticks that can connect together, and fights with a style based on arnis. He is an eskrima practitioner according to his official profile.