A fast brutal weapon and open hand style.
The history of Filipino martial arts (FMA) dates back centuries, and is as deeply intertwined with the occupation of the region as so many other parts of the culture. The terms Arnis and Eskrima are both derived from Spanish words for armor and fencing, while Kali dates back to the pre-occupatio [...]
Every part of the body is a weapon, even when broken.
Also known as Burmese boxing, or the Art of Nine Limbs, Lethwei dates back to the 12th century Pagan Dynasty who unified Burma. Developed for military application at the time, it shares some elements with Muay Thai, the art of eight limbs, but may be more comparable to Muay Boran, an [...]