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History of Arnis

The Filipino martial art of Arnis/Kali/Escrima originated with the native people of the Philippines using simple weapons like swords and spears for combat and self-defense. When the Spanish colonized the Philippines in the 16th century, they prohibited the practice of Arnis but it continued secretly and was preserved through dance and mock battles. Today there are many regional styles of Arnis/Kali/Escrima that teach weapons and hand-to-hand combat, retaining influence from Spanish culture while enriching Filipino society.

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History of Arnis

The Filipino martial art of Arnis/Kali/Escrima originated with the native people of the Philippines using simple weapons like swords and spears for combat and self-defense. When the Spanish colonized the Philippines in the 16th century, they prohibited the practice of Arnis but it continued secretly and was preserved through dance and mock battles. Today there are many regional styles of Arnis/Kali/Escrima that teach weapons and hand-to-hand combat, retaining influence from Spanish culture while enriching Filipino society.

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HISTORY OF

ARNIS
PHILIPPINES
The Philippines is an island nation rich in both
culture and history. The Filipino martial art of
Arnis/Kali/Escrima has contributed to both
the history and diversity of the Philippines.
There are an abundance of styles and systems
of Arnis/Kali/Escrima that are taught
throughout the world to this day, that have
survived and developed throughout the
different regions, families and teachers who
have preserved what is sometimes called a
“complete” martial art.

Arnis/Kali/Escrima was
originally developed by the
people native to the islands
using simple impact and edged
weapons such as kampilans,
rattan, swords, daggers,
spears and other assorted
weaponry for combat and self
defense. These weapons were
also sometimes used as farm
implements.
The arrival of Ferdinand Magellan’s force
in 1521 was met in battle with a group of
islanders, led by Raja Lapu Lapu, who
defeated Magellan using only a bladed
weapon. Magellan’s armored and musket
bearing conquistadors were overpowered
by the fierce fighters and retreated. The
Spanish returned in the 1570’s and this
time the Philippines came under Spanish
rule unable to contend with the modern
weaponry the Spanish used. The practice of
Arnis/Kali/Escrima was prohibited, but
continued and was preserved through
native ritual dance, performance, and mock
battles. Thus the arts were passed down in
families from generation to generation,
honing their skill, speed, accuracy and
agility.

The terms Arnis, Kali and Escrima are all


used to refer to the Filipino martial arts.
There has been some confusion as to what
word refers to which part of the martial
art. It is believed that Arnis, Kali, and
Escrima are all a part of the same art and
depending on the location, dialect and type
of training taught. Also, any of the three
names may apply to a certain part of
training. One interpretation is that Kali is
the mother art of Arnis and Escrima. Arnis
focuses on the knife, including dagger,
sword, and any other form of bladed
weapon. Escrima is based on the baston or
stick. It has also become very popular in
the sport aspect of full contact stick
fighting..
To this day Arnis/Kali/Escrima has
retained a strong Spanish influence
not only in the names and titles
used in training, but in the impact
it has had on Filipino culture.
Filipino martial arts continue to
encompass a large range of
weapons training and hand-to-hand
combat, enriching the culture of
Filipino society. Thus the
reference to it being a “complete”
martial art.

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