Sports Arnis, also known as Modern Arnis or Arnis de Mano, is a Filipino martial art that emphasizes weapon-based fighting using sticks, knives, and other bladed weapons. Developed from traditional Filipino martial arts, it incorporates striking, grappling, and disarming techniques, making it a versatile and dynamic form of self-defense. Arnis is not only a means of combat but also a sport, with competitive tournaments held worldwide where practitioners showcase their skills in forms, sparring,

Arnis, the national martial art of the Philippines, is a traditional combat system focusing on stick, blade, and hand-to-hand techniques. Its roots date back to pre-colonial times when early Filipinos used weapons for self-defense. During Spanish colonization, Arnis was banned but secretly preserved through cultural performances like the Sinulog and Moro-Moro plays. Over time, it evolved into a refined system of combat, gaining international recognition for its effectiveness. In 2009, Arnis was