Arnis is a Filipino martial art and the national sport of the Philippines. It is based on the ancient Filipino martial art of kali, the traditional martial art of eskrima, other Asian martial arts, and Western-style boxing. Arnis emerged after World...

Eskrima or Escrima refers to a class of Filipino Martial Arts that emphasize stick and sword fighting. Other terms which have entered into common usage include Kali and Arnis de Mano (harness of the hand); occasionally the abbreviation FMA (Filipino...

Alfredo Bandalan is the first Filipino American to become a Doce Pares Grand Master. The old man was so predictable. He would walk through his vegetable gardens, the pineapples and the fighting cocks on his way to the barn. In the barn, the...