The rattan sticks smack against each other. Almost rhythmic, the clack- clack-clacking is reminiscent of a sword battle. And, in a way, that's exactly what's going on. A dozen students of the Filipino ...
It’s an ancient form of martial art that originated in the Philippines, and in honor of Filipino-American History Month, a free class will be taught at the Filcom Center in Waipahu on Saturday, ...
The connection Carlos Patalinghug Jr. has with a Filipino martial art form known as stick fighting, or Eskrima, goes beyond cultural — it’s family. As owner and chief instructor of Kick Connection, ...
It goes by several names: Kali. Escrima. Arnis de Mano. But Filipino martial arts might be best known as that fighting style Jason Bourne uses to dispatch his opponents. But there’s a difference ...
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - The Filipino-American Historical Society of Hawaii is hosting a “FilAm HistoryFest 2023: Hawaii Masters of Eskrima III” from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. this Saturday, Sept. 30, at the ...
In escrima, arnis and kali weapons fighting, every limb is used in addition to the stick or knife that the fighter is wielding. A description of juego todo (full contact stickfighting match without ...
CEBU, Philippines - Hosting the 12th World Eskrima Kali Arnis Federation (WEKAF) Championship proed satisfying and rewarding for the Philippines as the lion-hearted Filipino fighters claimed the ...
As Carlito Bonjoc Jr. gets his arms going, it's best to get out of the way. Like way out of the way. The blur of hands wielding wide, stocky knives interspersed with flashes of reflected sunlight is a ...
Free Eskrima classes will be held Wednesdays and Fridays at 7:30 p.m. at the Coeur d'Alene City Park. For information, contact Kristine Strasburger at 818-0400 or ...