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Eskrima, Arnis and (in the West) Kali are umbrella terms for the traditional martial arts of the Philippines that emphasize weapon-based fighting with sticks, knives and other bladed weapons, and various improvised weapons. It also includes hand-to-hand combat and weapon disarming techniques. For the purpose of convenience, the term Eskrima shall be used to refer to these interchangeable terms for the rest of the article.
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Esсrima, Arnis and (in the West) Kali are umbrella terms for the traditional martial arts of the Philippines that emphasize weapon-based fighting with sticks, knives and other bladed weapons, and various improvised weapons. It also includes hand-to-hand combat and weapon disarming techniques. For the purpose of convenience, the term Eskrima shall be used to refer to these interchangeable terms for the rest of the article.
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Эскрима — филиппинское боевое искусство (палка, нож).
Отличительные особенности эскрима — пластичная и скоростная, «текучая» манера ведения боя, атаки конечностей противника, сближение с противником на опережение при контратаках, передвижения по треугольным траекториям, смещение на переднюю ногу веса (в силу специфики работы с оружием).
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