What Is Filipino Martial Arts Called?

What Is Filipino Martial Arts Called? Arnis, also known as Kali or Eskrima/Escrima, is the national martial art of the Philippines. What is the traditional Filipino martial art? Filipino martial arts (FMA) (Filipino: Sining panlaban ng Pilipinas) refer to ancient Malay and newer modified fighting methods devised in the Philippines. It incorporates elements from both