Kali - Silat
The Filipino Martial Arts are comprised of many arts. One of the arts that has had a heavy influence practical self-defense is the art of Kali. Kali is a martial arts style that focuses on the ability to transition from fighting with weapons to empty hands fluidly, as there is always the possibility of losing or being without a weapon. Though there are several systems of Kali (Escrima/Eskrima) in use today, most teach elements of weapons fighting, striking, grappling, throwing and take downs.
Silat is a term that is often used to describe the martial art forms practiced throughout the Malay Archipelago. Silat is a combative art of fighting and survival and has predominantly evolved in Indonesia, Malaysia, and parts of Philippines for centuries into social culture and tradition. In some cases, Silat is often used in reference as a generic term encompassing all Indonesian, and some Filipino arts in the form of hand to hand combat with limb destruction, joint manipulation, and pain compliance. The Filipino Martial Arts have elements of Silat within its curriculum.
Silat is a term that is often used to describe the martial art forms practiced throughout the Malay Archipelago. Silat is a combative art of fighting and survival and has predominantly evolved in Indonesia, Malaysia, and parts of Philippines for centuries into social culture and tradition. In some cases, Silat is often used in reference as a generic term encompassing all Indonesian, and some Filipino arts in the form of hand to hand combat with limb destruction, joint manipulation, and pain compliance. The Filipino Martial Arts have elements of Silat within its curriculum.
Kali - Silat Instruction
For Instruction in Kali - Silat, please visit the following sites for more information:
Universal Grappling Arts (MA)
Modern Filipino KunTao (CT)
Universal Grappling Arts (MA)
Modern Filipino KunTao (CT)