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Arnis, also known as kali or eskrima/escrima, is the national martial art of the Philippines. [3] These three terms are, sometimes, interchangeable in referring to traditional martial arts of the Philippines ("Filipino Martial Arts", or FMA), which emphasize weapon-based fighting with sticks, knives, bladed weapons, and various improvised weapons, as well as "open hand" techniques without weapons.
It incorporates elements from both Western and Eastern Martial Arts; the most popular forms of which are known as Arnis, Eskrima, and Kali. The intrinsic need for self-preservation was the genesis of these systems. Throughout the ages, invaders and evolving local conflict imposed new dynamics for combat in the islands now making up the Philippines.
Metropolitan area Image Official acronym Regencies and cities Area (km 2) Estimated population Ref. Jakarta metropolitan area: Jabodetabekpunjur Special Region of Jakarta (all 44 districts)
Lameco Eskrima is a synthesis of five major systems of Eskrima: Major Systems. De Campo Uno-Dos-Tres Orihinal (GM Jose Caballero) Kali Illustrisimo (GM Antonio Ilustrisimo) Kali Pekiti-Tirsia (Tuhon Leo Tortal Gaje Jr.) Modernos Largos (GM Jesus Abella & GM Pablicito “Pabling” Cabahug) Sulite Rapelon (GM Helacrio Sulite Sr.)
Generally the regency has a larger area than the city, and the city has non-agricultural economic activities. A regency is headed by a regent (bupati), and a city is headed by a mayor (wali kota). The regent or mayor and the representative council members are elected by popular vote for a five-year term.
Regencies (kabupaten) and cities (kota) are the second-level administrative subdivision in Indonesia, immediately below the provinces, and above the districts.Regencies are roughly equivalent to American counties, although most cities in the United States are below the counties. [1]
The term kota (city) has been implemented to substitute kotamadya since the post-Suharto era in Indonesia. [10] Kota is headed by a mayor (walikota), who is directly elected via elections to serve for a five-year term, which can be renewed for one further five-year term. Each kota is divided further into districts, more commonly known as kecamatan.
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