Arnis
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 War II as a distinctive Filipino martial art, with training and ritual requirements resembling other Asian martial arts and competitions similar to boxing matches. Arnis competitors use 76-centimeter-long rattan sticks and score points by cleanly striking or disarming the opponent. Competitors wear a helmet and body padding to minimize injury. Although the sport remains popular only in the Philippines, the International Arnis Federation promotes the sport in some thirty nations.
Further Reading
Wiley, Mark. (1998) Martial Culture of the Philippines. Tokyo: Tuttle.
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