Balintawak Arnis was originally designed as a defensive art. Guru Andrew P. Obon, the Grandmaster of APO-Balintawak Self-Defense System, said that a Balintawak fighter would not make the first move and wait for the opponent to attack first. Such is the confidence and superiority of Balintawak when it comes to Escrima Self Defense. Balintawak Arnis […]
Why Meditation is Vital in any Martial Arts
To reach your full potential as a stick-fighting martial arts practitioner, you should start by training your mind. One of the ways to complete this task is by way of sitting meditation. With meditation, your awareness, concentration, calm and will increase. Each of these is all very vital aspects of arnis martial arts. Without awareness, you […]
Filipino Martial Arts History – Influence of Spanish Swordsmanship on FMA
Although it isn’t frequently acknowledged or recognized, the list of Filipino martial arts (FMA) like Arnis/Eskrima is said to have various rudiments of Spanish Renaissance Swordsmanship. Often, when this is recognized, it is inappropriately carried out as followers of Filipino Martial Arts History tends to consider this influence as either irrelevant or inconsequential. If there’s […]
Filipino Martial Arts Schools – Where To Learn Eskrima!
The world recognizes Filipino Martial Arts Schools. People from all over the world to the Philippines to practice FMA (Filipino Martial Arts). Participants in stick fighting competitions come from the United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, India, and the US. And the movies are filled with fight scenes that feature Filipino Martial Arts moves. The Day […]
Traditional Filipino Martial Arts Near Me – The Best Styles
While Traditional Filipino Martial Arts are mostly known for Filipino Stick Fighting, it is an art the encompasses a variety of other fighting arts. FMA can be traced back to the 1500s and it has produced a number of world-renowned martial arts since then. In this section, we will discuss some of the lists of […]
Stick Fighting Training – Sinawali
Although the martial art system is simple, stick fighting training in Sinawali is quite difficult. Many people tend to ignore the training, thinking that it’s unnecessary. But sinawali training can enhance your stick fighting skills, especially if you know how to do it right. 4 Double Stick Drills That Boost Eskrima Performance Double stick drills […]
Arnis Martial Arts – The Warrior’s Way
This section lists and consolidates different factions and information about Arnis Martial Arts as well as explain the different weapons-based and empty hands techniques that are the signature of this formidable self-defence system. It also puts Filipino Martial Arts into its historical context, covering both traditional and modern styles of stick fighting while emphasizing their […]
Ultimate Stick Fight – Stick and Sword Training
This article will discuss the ultimate stick fight and the difference between fighting with sticks and fighting with swords, as well as how one method works better or worse in certain conditions. Ultimate Stick Fight Using Sword and Stick Although you are highly unlikely to encounter a sword or stick fight along the street, sword […]
Kali Fighting Tips for Attacking, Grappling and Grabbing
Attacks can hurt your opponent immensely. Make sure that as a Kali practitioner, you perform it correctly. If you can, you’d have an edge over an opponent. The kali fighting tips for attacking, grappling and grabbing will help enhance your skill as a stick fighter. Kali Fighting Weapons of an Eskrimador An Eskrimador can employ […]
Arnis Training in the Philippines – How to Get Started
Since you’re here, it is safe to assume that you are interested in Filipino Stick Fighting (eskrima/arnis/kali) to a certain degree. You may have seen Arnis training in action at the movies or have seen some of the best masters demonstrate their skill on YouTube. There is no doubt that Kali Eskrima is a formidable […]
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