Eskrima, Kali & Arnis – Terminology
This page lists Eskrima terminology (Eskrima is also known as Kali & Arnis). This martial arts style often uses the Philippines language of Tagalog and some Spanish. For other martial arts words & commands, please visit the main Martial Arts Terminology section.
Eskrima, Kali & Arnis Numbers – How to Count
- One – Isa
- Two – Dalawa
- Three – Tatlo
- Four – Apat
- Five – Lima
- Six – Anim
- Seven – Pito
- Eight – Walo
- Nine – Siyam
- Ten – Sampu
Eskrima, Kali & Arnis – Terminology
- Dagger – Daga
- Distance (Long Range) – Largo
- Distance (Medium Range) – Medio
- Distance (Short Range) – Corto
- Goodbye – Paalam
- Grappling or Wrestling – Dumog
- Handle/grip of weapon – Puño
- Hello – Mabuhay (or) Kumusta
- How are you? – Kumusta?
- Instructor – Guro
- Machete – Bolo
- Poke – Tusok
- Respect – Pugay (form of salutation/greeting between practitioners)
- Stab or Thrust – Saksak
- Stick (Single) – Solo Baston
- Stick (Double) – Doble Baston
- Stick Weapon – Yantok
- Sword – Espada
- Sword and Dagger – Espada y Daga
- Thank You – Salamat
- Unarmed Combat – Mano Y Mano
- You Are Welcome – Walang Anuman
- Weaving (Weapon Movement) – Sinawali
References
- Omniglot, Useful Tagalog Phrases, http://www.omniglot.com/language/phrases/tagalog.php
- Many of the words on this page were kindly provided by Blade Apprentice, http://bladeapprentice.com