Anting-anting and the Filipino Martial Arts
The acquisition of an “anting-anting,” an object of supernatural powers is a common part of the old practice of Filipino Martial Arts. While the mystical amulet [...]
Arma Blanca and the Bolomen of the Philippine Revolution
Arma Blanca is the name of the clandestine regiment of Filipino bolomen active during the revolution against the Spaniards and the Americans. “Arma Blanca” is [...]
Arnis as an Exercise
Arnis as a fighting art has proven its potency through centuries of warfare but how will it pass as an effective exercise program? With Republic [...]
Arnis bill now a law!
Arnis is now the official sport of the Philippines. Before the weekend, President Gloria Arroyo signed into law Senate Bill 1424, authored by Majority Leader Juan Miguel [...]
Arnis de Mano: Harness of the Hand
Review of the book Arnis de Mano: Harness of the Hand, by Abundio S. Baet, copyright 2010. This book was written to describe the history, philosophy, [...]
Arnis Entablado
Many arnisadors in the olden days saw the burgeoning of komedya as an added opportunity to practice martial arts. The nature of this new form [...]
Arnis in the eyes of the world
The Bostik World Arnis Open (WAO) currently on-going at the SM Fairview Annex got an unexpected boost when one of its guests turned out to [...]
Arnis pushed as national sport
Members of Filipino Martial Arts, led by Harbour Centre owner Mikee Romero, have thrown their full support behind the bill filed by Sen. Juan Miguel [...]
Arnis still alive in provinces, says group
MANILA, Philippines - It is very much alive and kicking, literally and figuratively. “Arnis is not dead. It is alive in every part of the [...]
Arnis to star in Palaro 2010
THE traditional Filipino martial arts Arnis will be given top honor in this year’s staging of the country’s largest youth sports event Palarong Pambansa, the [...]