: Most associated with the Southern Philippines; the term is often linked to the pre-Hispanic word for blades ( kalis ). Core Principles of Self-Defense
The effectiveness of FMA for self-defense lies in its adaptability and focus on realistic combat scenarios:
While often used interchangeably as umbrella terms for Filipino Martial Arts, these names traditionally refer to regional variations of the same indigenous system: : Predominantly used in the Northern Philippines.
Origins of Kali, Arnis, and Silat in Martial Arts - Facebook