Arnis, Kali, Eskrima: Love @ 1st Strike

It’s amazing how fast time flies when you’re enjoying! I can’t believe it’s already been a year (1 year and 1 month to be exact) since I first held my Eskrima sticks and got introduced to Filipino martial arts. It was love at first strike. Cheesy but true, nonetheless.

I’m sure I’ve improved immensely since then. Though, I still shriek and panic at times. And I still have a million things to learn! For now, let me share a few things I’ve gained/discovered/learned so far in my 1^st anniversary as a Kali practitioner (soon-to-be super spy and zombie assassin):

Patience – I mentioned the importance of being patient in my previous blog post, How to Have an Effective and Enjoyable Filipino Martial Arts Training. I have a confession to make. I used to be impatient and bratty when I don’t get the lesson right away. I still regress sometimes. But I’m doing my best to not lose my cool over a specific technique. Bear with me, people!

Filipino Martial Arts as a Great Self-Defense Tool

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I’ve previously discussed the many wonderful benefits of Kali. Now, I want to elaborate why it’s a great self-defense tool. I know many people study martial arts to protect themselves and their loved ones. If you haven’t found the right discipline to learn, then perhaps you might want to consider Filipino Martial Arts. Here are my top 3 reasons why it’s one of the best self-defense systems.