Eskrima also known as Escrima/ Arnis/ Kali is a Filipino martial art, which is mainly armors based and mostly uses sticks, as well as different bladed weapons. The name Eskrima derives from the Spanish word for fencing and Arnis from the Spanish word armour, while Kali is a western term with multiple suggestions of it’s origin.
There are various dress codes depending on the academy. The use of gloves, forearm pads, elbow pads and body protection are generally all voluntary again depending on the academy.
The sticks used in Eskrima are called a‘yantok’and usually known as rattan sticks, as they're made from the rattan palm. They're very strong and lightweight sticks. Other stuff are also used and can include various hardwoods, metals and high- impactplastics.The length of the sticks vary greatly.
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Eskrima also known as Escrima/ Arnis/ Kali is a Filipino martial art, which is mainly armors based and mostly uses sticks, as well as different bladed weapons. The name Eskrima derives from the Spanish word for fencing and Arnis from the Spanish word armour, while Kali is a western term with multiple suggestions of it’s origin.
There are various dress codes depending on the academy. The use of gloves, forearm pads, elbow pads and body protection are generally all voluntary again depending on the academy.
The sticks used in Eskrima are called a‘yantok’and usually known as rattan sticks, as they're made from the rattan palm. They're very strong and lightweight sticks. Other stuff are also used and can include various hardwoods, metals and high- impactplastics.The length of the sticks vary greatly.
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