Eskrima

•ESKRIMA:

Eskrima is a traditional martial art. It is developed in Philippines. Eskrima is close combating martial art. The main primary techniques of this arts are hand to hand combat, grampling,  join lock,  weapons disarming. The main focus of Eskrima is usage of sticks, stones, knife and bare hands to defend the opponents.

Some school teaches the bare hands techniques in primary stage. This martial art teaches the footwork and low stance.


In this Martial art one can kill the opponents with in some seconds.
The other name of Eskrima is Kali.

Brief history of Eskrima:

According to the International Kali Arnis Eskrima Federation, "Over the centuries and with the influence of the various tribes and cultures in the Philippines, the martial arts developed to be highly effective. Certain tribes had limited stick fighting skills, such as only fighting at long range or short range, these were eventually combined which made the art a highly effective combat system.

The three best known names are Kali, Eskrima, and Arnis. Kali is the oldest term and has its origin in Cebuano, a dialect of the middle island groups, " Ka " stands for camot " hand ", and " Li " for lehok " movement ". As a whole, Kali can be translated into " movement of the hand ". A practitioner of Kali would be a Kallista.

The Spanish occupiers named the martial arts of the Filipinos " Eskrima ". That derives from the Spanish word " Esgrima " describing a brief fight or fencing. At first the Philippine martial arts were well regarded by the Spaniards. They eventually thought it to be too dangerous. By 1596 this art became unpopular, and in 1764 its practice was entirely forbidden. In the Filipino alphabet there is no "C" so the correct Filipino usage of the word would be Eskrima. Whereas Esgrima by westerners was some times changed to Escrima and an acceptable variation. Due to the Spanish origin a practitioner of Eskrima would be an Eskrimador.

This means was an attempt to destroy the entire Philippine culture. Books were burnt, and the use of the native alphabet was forbidden. In a disguised format the Filipinos kept their culture alive by incorporating the Kali movement into their religious Moro-Moro dances and by weaving the alphabet into the artistic needlework of their garments. Impressed by the dances, the skillful movement of the hands, the Spaniards named this art after their hand protection, the "arnes". Over time, this word evolved to "Arnis". Following the Spanish origin a practitioner would be an Arnisador.

10 THINGS YOU PROBABLY DIDN’T KNOW ABOUT THE FILIPINO MARTIAL ARTS

1. Sticks are an extension of the hands; without the hands, there can be no sticks.

2. The Filipino martial arts (kali, escrima, arnis) teach weapons first, after which come the empty-hand techniques.

3. Sword fighting is suitable.

4. The Filipino martial arts are the only ones that can complement any other fighting style.

5. Stick fighting is suitable — and beneficial — for everyone.

6. The Filipino martial arts help you connect the dots in your self-defense training by focusing on versatile concepts rather than a different technique for every situation.

7. Stick fighting is not just about using your weapon.

8. Filipino weapons training encompasses much more than just traditional sticks and knives.

9. Taking up the Filipino martial arts can reinvigorate your training, whether you’re a beginner or a master.

10. Although some instructors focus on sport, the Filipino martial arts are a form of reality-based self-defense and a great example of a complete MMA system.

This site is for informational purposes only. All martial arts techniques and fitness exercises should be supervised by a trained martial arts instructor in order to prevent injuries and to ensure the proper technique is utilized. If you have had an injury or are in pain, please see a doctor before starting or continuing any martial arts and/or physical fitness program.