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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.
Lameco uses Double and single Stick, Double and single Dagger, Stick and Dagger, Sword, Staff, Handkerchief, and Empty Hands. 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.)
Other aspects of the art include espada y daga (sword and dagger fighting), sinawali (double stick weaving patterns), and tapi-tapi (locking drills with the stick). In addition to partner drills, Modern Arnis includes the use of anyo , solo forms both with and without the stick. Emphasis is placed on fitting the art in with a student's previous ...
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Cinco Teros - five strikes, refers to the five most basic strikes and counters; Doblete - two-weapon blocking and countering method of doubles; Sinawali - "weaving"; rhythmic, flowing, striking patterns and tactics, utilizing two impact or edged weapons. Redonda - circular double-stick vertical downward pattern of six strikes
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Angelina appears training with kali sticks against bo staff; 2002: The sequel movie Blade II features arnis once again. Kali instructor Jeff Ward returned as fight coordinator and Wesley Snipes studied under him. 2002: In the movie Ballistic: Ecks vs. Sever, Lucy Liu's character uses arnis to fend off her opponents with a pair of sticks.