Philippines

Explore Philippine martial arts and step into a world shaped by blades, sticks, and centuries of lived experience. Known collectively as Arnis, Eskrima, and Kali, these arts emphasize fluid strikes, weapon versatility, and real-world self-defense. Rooted in the Philippines’ history of tribal warfare and colonial resistance, they’re more than combat systems—they’re a proud expression of Filipino identity and resilience.

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Kuntaw: Exploring the Ancient Filipino Martial Art of the Maharlika Warriors

Discover Kuntaw - the "Sacred Strike" martial art of Filipino royalty! This ancient fighting system combines open-hand techniques, foot sweeps & weapons training. From pre-colonial Mindanao to worldwide practice today.

July 25, 2025

Dumog: The Ancient Filipino Art of Wrestling and Grappling

Think Filipino martial arts is just sticks and blades? Meet Dumog—the raw, close-combat grappling style that turns body mechanics into a weapon.Discover Dumog, the hidden Filipino art of takedowns, locks, and leverage. It's gritty, powerful, and 100% Pinoy. Ready to get grounded?

July 23, 2025

Buno Unbound: The Ancient Filipino Wrestling Art

Explosive throws, rope chokes, and tribal warrior lore—dive into Buno, the Philippines’ oldest grappling art reborn for today’s fighters! Before BJJ hit MMA, Aeta warriors perfected Buno. Unearth mud-training secrets, tiger-like locks, and its cultural heartbeat.

July 24, 2025

Sikaran: The Ancient Filipino Art of Foot Fighting

Long before MMA, there was Sikaran — a Filipino fighting art where kicks rule and tradition strikes hard. Discover its roots and power. Step into Sikaran — the ancient Filipino martial art where feet do the talking.

July 22, 2025

Suntukan: The Filipino Art of Empty Hand Combat

Discover Suntukan — the brutal, lightning-fast Filipino street boxing style where fists, elbows, and cunning rule. No rules, no mercy. Just raw, real-world combat.

July 14, 2025

Modern Arnis: Bridging Traditional Filipino Martial Arts with Contemporary Self-Defense

Discover Modern Arnis: The revolutionary Filipino martial art that conquered the world! From Grandmaster Remy Presas's vision in 1957 to its global impact today - learn the history, techniques & philosophy that transformed traditional combat into modern self-defense mastery!

July 13, 2025

Eskrima: The Complete Guide to the Philippines' Ancient Martial Art

Unlock the secrets of Eskrima, the Philippines' ancient martial art of sticks, blades, and empty-hand combat. This complete guide explores its history, techniques, and modern-day relevance—perfect for martial artists and history buffs alike!

July 10, 2025

Filipino Martial Arts: The Living Legacy of Arnis, Eskrima, and Kali

Discover the rich and deadly art of Filipino Martial Arts (FMA)—known as Arnis, Eskrima, or Kali. From sticks and blades to bare-handed combat, learn how this ancient fighting system blends tradition, technique, and real-world self-defense. A must-read for martial arts fans!

July 6, 2025