The Philippine is an island nation that is

rich in sports as well as culture, tradition,

and history. The history and diversity of
the Philippines have been influenced by
the Filipino martial arts of Arnis, Kali, and
Eskrima.

Initially, people from the lower classes or

peasants participated in the sport. But
because these athletes lacked intellectual
training, there are no records of this
sports in writing. The battles between the
numerous Pre-Hispanic Filipino Tribes or
kingdoms are where the origins of Arnis
can be found. The modern form of Arnis
has been influenced by Chinese, Arab,
and Indian martial arts in addition to
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another type of Spanish fencing that dates to the 15 century.

Arnis was initially the property of the Filipino people, but as time went on, it spread to other
nations and by the time of World War II, it had been embraced by several continents. Arnis
also played a crucial part during the Philippine revolutionaries against Spaniards.

Eventually, it was the Filipinos who supplied the art with a logical structure. In the 1920s, it
was introduced to California and Hawaii. Up until the 1960s, the teaching was only shared
among Filipinos groups. Then, Master Angel Cabales and other teachers started imparting the
knowledge to others. It took nearly 20 years to spread the world about the discipline, and in
January 2010 it was finally given formal recognition as the national martial art and sport of the
Philippines.

Arnis is divided into two styles based on how sticks and weapons are used: Classic Arnis, which
focuses on the use of blades and weapons, and Modern Arnis, which focuses on the art of
using sticks and common things. Remy Presas established the Modern Arnis, a system of
Filipino fighting techniques, as a means of self-defense. In order to preserve the legacy of the
earlier Arnis methods, he set out to develop a safe training approach as well as powerful self-
defense system.
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1970s
Arnis gained International attention due to demonstrations and
promotions by Filipino martial artists. The term "Eskrima"
and "Kali" were also used to refer to the art.

MARTIAL LAW ERA

The government incorporated Arnis into the physical
education curriculum to promote national pride and
physical fitness.

LATE 20TH CENTURY

Arnis practitioners traveled abroad, spreading the
art globality. International competitions and
organizations were established.

21ST CENTURY
Arnis gained recognition as the national sport and
martial art of the Philippines. It continued to
evolve with various practioners blending
traditional techniques with modern concepts.

PRESENT
Arnis remains an part of Filipino culture, celebrated through
festivals, competitions, and demonstration. It continues to be
practical worldwide, influencing other martial arts as well.
 PRE-COLONIAL ERA

Indigenous martial arts and weaponry were practiced by

various tribes in the Philippines, forming the foundation
of Arnie.

SPANISH COLONIZATION

(1521-1898)
During the period, the Spanish attempted to
suppress native martial arts, but Arnis continued
to be practiced in secret as a means of resistance
against the colonizes.

AMERICAN OCCUPATION
(1898-1946)
Arnis was further suppressed during the American
colonization, but it continued to be practiced in rural
ares

POST-WORLD WAR II

After World War II, efforts were made to revive and

promote Arnis as part of Filipino identity and heritage.

MODERNIZATION & STANDARDIZATION

In the mid-20th century, efforts were made to standardize Arnis techniques and
forms. Various styles emerged, each with its unique characteristics.