Arnis / Kali / Escrima

Arnis / Kali / Escrima – The Filipino Martial Arts

Arnis, Kali, and Escrima are traditional Filipino martial arts known for their practical self-defense techniques, speed, coordination, and weapons training. Rooted in the rich martial heritage of the Philippines, these closely related fighting systems emphasize fluid movement, timing, adaptability, and effective defensive skills.

Training includes single and double-stick techniques, knife defense, empty-hand combat, joint locks, disarming methods, and footwork. Practitioners develop reflexes, awareness, discipline, and confidence while learning principles that apply to both armed and unarmed self-defense.

Explore our Arnis / Kali / Escrima School Directory to discover Filipino martial arts instructors, training programs, and schools throughout the United States.