| Arnis is an indigenous Filipino Martial Art (FMA) that traces its roots to pre-Hispanic Philippines. It is also known as Kali or Escrma. It is a no-nonsense and practical martial art and lethal self-defence discipline designed to neutralize the natural advantages of an adversary through the effective use of speed, skill and power. The ultimate objective of Arnis is to transform the exponent (Arnisador) into a complete fighter, familiar with the use of weapons (Arnis), and of the more difficult skills of open-hand fighting also known as unarmed combat. Unarmed combat features Philippine-style boxing (panununtukan), kicking (sikaran) and wrestling and grappling (dumog). |
