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Muslim Martial Science

Philippines

Filipino Eskrima

Filipino martial arts that begin with the weapon and teach empty hands through the same angles and motions.

Eskrima (also called Arnis or Kali) is a family of Filipino martial arts that typically begin training with sticks and blades and then translate the same angles and motions to empty hands. Partner flow drills develop timing, coordination and fluid transitions.

What MMS studies: angles of attack, flow between ranges, and the transfer of weapon principles to empty-hand practice.