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Arnis is a martial art that originated in the Philippines and was developed by indigenous populations using weapons like rattan, swords, daggers and spears for combat and self-defense. In 1521, Filipino islanders defeated Spanish conquistadors using arnis abilities despite being outgunned. When the Spanish later conquered parts of the Philippines, arnis traditions were preserved secretly in dance, performance and mock battles. Modern arnis has been influenced by contact with the US and Japan after Philippin

Author

Kristil Chavez

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EN