Written in archaic Tagalog, “Mga Karunungan sa Larong Arnis” [A Body of Knowledge in the Sport of Arnis] by Placido Yambao and Buenaventura Mirafuente published by the University of the Philippines Press in 1957 is the first definitive book on arnis. This manual became the historical reference of many books and articles on the Filipino Martial arts (FMA) circulated up to the late 1980s.

Mataw Guro Louelle Lledo, Jr. is the founder of Amara Arkanis and is a Master Teacher of Martial Arts. Some of Mataw Guro Lou's credits include: Heir to the Bernarte Brokil Sistemang Praksiyon, 1974 head referee of the International Invitational Karate Championships hosted by the PKA, and officiated in the 1975, Third World Karate Championships held in Long Beach, California, in which the Philippine Karate Team claimed 4th place.In this audio interview, we discuss the principles of knife fighting and the realities of knife attacks, Amara Arkanis' awareness training and defending against multiple attackers. You will also hear Mataw Guro Lou's theory of the Filipino Martial Arts as a "System of Systems", and the difference between an instructor and a teacher.

Well better late than never. The FMAdigest almost closed down due to no material, however thanks to following writers (David Foggie, James Hogue, Joel Huncar, Phillip Weathers, Frank Aycocho, Michael Butz, and Barry McConnell) who responded immediately with some very interesting articles and to some others that have contacted me saying that they will contribute articles. 

FMA Pulse's featured teacher Mataw Guro Louelle Lledo is also one of the founders for Sword Stick Society International which is dedicated to the commitment to the Preservation and Promotion of the Spiritual, Health and Combative Elements found common in all Martial and Healing Arts.

Eskrima, or Filipino stick fighting, is a lightning-paced martial art that pits two opponents armed with wood or rattan sticks against each other. One of the only martial arts disciplines that emphasizes the use of weapons by beginners, stick fighting requires quick reflexes, agility, and control.

Modern Arnis in the German Arnis Association (DAV)

THE ARNISADORS of the Philippine Navy established themselves as the best team in the recently-concluded 5th Sinulog Eskrima Tournament as they captured eight titles last Saturday at the Academy of Eskrima Mountain Trainig Park in Busay.

 HOT on the heels of its highly successful URCC 5 Deliverance fight night last Jan. 15, 2010, the Yaw-Yan Ardigma Martial-Arts Federation Inc., is now accepting enrollees for its summer training program at the club’s new expansion gym at the 4th floor of the Coast Pacific Building in Sanciangko St. Cebu City across the University of Cebu (UC).

MANILA, Philippines—Government and sports officials Thursday welcomed the signing of Republic Act 9850, also known as the Arnis Law, saying it will boost the development of the sport that “truly originated in our country.”