Filipino Martial Arts is known as Arnis / Kali / Escrima. Most all empty handed Martial Arts today seem as though, they are incorporating the Filipino Martial Arts into their systems. This is a wonderful thing. The Filipino Martial Arts has a rich History that you can go online and read about it or purchase books that have been written up on this subject. From my understanding the words – ARNIS / KALI / ESCRIMA are used throughout different parts of the Philippines. Some parts will not understand the terminology of the other parts. There are a thousand different dialects being spoken in the Philippines today and it all depends on where you live.

Also, some have told me over the years in which I have been a student of Arnis / Kali / Escrima, that these are all different types of Martial Arts. Here’s an idea of what I mean here and this can be a can of worms for me. I am not saying I am an expert about all of these amazing Martial Arts, but I’m just touching on a small portion of what I have come to experience and learn over these years. So if I am mistaken, please excuse me & let me taste your cup of tea.

Now I have heard others claim to be specialist in one area, like knife fighting or stick fighting etc. I feel that by training only in one area limits your ability to be really great & excel in the martial arts. Each one can teach you something different. They both have wonderful things to offer you and they blend well together. I am not saying you can’t specialize, I’m only saying that you shouldn’t limit yourself.

This is what I have come to notice over the years as a student of both Art forms whether it is a Japanese or Filipino Martial Art. I feel that you should learn both empty handed martial arts and weapon based martial arts. The weapons teach us distance, timing, angles, strategy, respect, use of force, speed and a great deal more that will enhance your level of Martial Development.

Try not to be closed minded when talking to others about any Art form. Listen to what they have to say & then go out and do your research. Don’t take what someone tells you as the real deal until you went out and did your own research and tried and tested it for yourself.

I would like to see my Jujutsu students take a more active role in learning Arnis, Kali, Escrima from me and if you are not in the States I live in, then find a great Guro in your State & train. This will increase your empty hand knowledge to higher levels in shorter amounts of time. I hope & plan on seeing more of you in Arnis class in both states NH. & Mass.

Other students & teachers of Martial Arts, I hope I have touched some areas that will help out and I hope to train more with you very soon in the future.

Thank you for your attention

Respectfully yours in all Martial Arts around the world

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