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Understanding Arnis: The Philippine National Sport by Rosmar Abanerra is a document available to read on EtoBox.
Arnis is the national martial art of the Philippines, involving weapon-based fighting using sticks, knives, and other weapons as well as hand-to-hand combat. It has a long history in the Philippines dating back to 900 AD and was developed by indigenous populations as a means of combat and self-defense. While prohibited during Spanish colonial rule, arnis techniques were preserved secretly in dances and plays. Modern Arnis was founded by Remy Presas in the 20th century and in 2009, the Philippines officially
- Author
- Rosmar Abanerra
- Language
- EN