This section focuses on two things. First it looks at the general aspects and principles of Stick Fighting Methods and how unique it is from other oriental martial arts. Then it highlights the technical aspects manifested by the physical execution of the different techniques of the art. Then it would discuss the applications of Filipino Stick […]
Balintawak Arnis History – The Legendary Grand Master Anciong Bacon
Before we go into the main topic of this post, let us first take an overview of Balintawak Arnis. What is Balintawak Arnis? Balintawak arnis is mainly a defensive art that focuses on close-range fighting to counter and employ various offensive tactics against the opponent. It utilizes only the single stick with the free hand used […]
Stick Fighting Techniques that Can Save One’s Life
This article will include those different methods of stick fighting, which can have the potential to save lives. These stick fighting methods and techniques can aid the practitioner when he or she is faced with an attacker. Also, these methods are crucial to an FMA (Filipino Martial Arts) practitioner’s ideal execution and learning since these […]
Filipino Martial Arts Weapons – A Complete List
In this section, you’ll find a variety of Filipino martial arts weapons including Filipino weapons of war. There are numerous diverse dialects in the country, and we’ve selected the most common terms for these weapons. Empty Hand This is the rarest among FMA weapons. The phrase “A weapon is just the extension of the arm” […]
Stick Fighting Training – Benefits of Learning Eskrima
While there are many martial arts out there, only a number of them use almost everything to create a formidable self-defence system – stick, sword, dagger, empty hands, secondary weapons, etc. One of these arts is the Filipino Stick Fighting of Arnis. This section explores the benefits of learning Filipino stick fighting martial arts. Learning […]
Arnis Fighting Techniques – A Detailed Guide
One of the challenges every aspiring stick fighting practitioner face when learning Arnis Fighting Techniques is getting a complete understanding of the art – its essentials and principles, and effectiveness. Many think of it as some ancient art that is no longer relevant in an age of guns, germs, and steel. Besides, who uses a […]
Arnis History – Eskrima’s Grand and Bloody Past
The Philippines has a grand Arnis history that stretches way back to 900 AD. Filipino Stick Fighting has made a huge difference in the Filipino society. It’s a history that is filled with splendor; one that will inspire anyone whether he is a martial artist or not. Waves of migrants and cultures have influenced the […]
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