Eskrima

High school (ages 12+)
Sports & Games

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

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Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the country of origin?The Philippines
2. What is the alternative names?Arnis, Kali
3. What is Eskrima and what does it use?Eskrima is a Filipino martial art that uses sticks, knives, swords, and even empty hands. It is also called Arnis or Kali.
4. Why do Eskrima sticks have a specific length?The sticks are usually rattan sticks about 26 to 30 inches long. This length helps fighters practice power, speed, and accuracy safely.

Proprioception: The body's ability to sense its position, movement, and balance in space.
Empty-Hand Combat: Fighting techniques that do not involve the use of weapons, relying solely on the body's natural capabilities.
Flow Drills: Partner exercises designed to practice smooth, continuous transitions between offensive and defensive movements.
Angles of Attack: Specific lines or pathways used to strike an opponent, crucial for both offense and defense in Eskrima.