Editing Filipino martial arts (section)

==Weapons==
[[Image:Visayan swords a ginunting b to c talibong.jpg|thumb|left|Traditional bolos from the Visayas (ginunting on the left, and three talibongs).]]
Filipino martial artists are noted for their ability to fight with weapons or empty hands interchangeably and their ability to turn ordinary household items into lethal weapons. Weapons-training takes precedence because they give an edge in real fights, gears students to psychologically face armed opponents, and any object that can be picked up can be used as a weapon using FMA techniques. Empty hand training techniques are translated from the use of the Daga (dagger) or Baston (stick){{Citation needed|date=May 2024}}.

Another thing to note is that the Philippines is a ''blade culture''. The Southern Philippines with the [[Moro people|Moros]] were never really conquered by the Spaniards or the Americans; nor the [[Cordillera Administrative Region|Northern mountains]] of Luzon with their feared [[Igorot people|headhunter tribes]] so they kept their weapons and their fighting skills. For the more "Christianized" provinces and the towns where citizens had been "disarmed", [[Bolo knife|bolos]] (a cutting tool similar to the [[machete]]) and other knife variants are still commonly used for general work (farming in the provinces, chopping wood, coconuts, controlling ''talahib'' ([[Imperata cylindrica|sword grass]]), which could grow higher than roofs if not cut, etc.) and the occasional bloody fight. Production of these weapons still survives and there are a few who still make some. In the province of Aklan, Talibongs are still being made in the remote areas. Until the 80s, [[Balisong knife|balisong knives]] were still commonly used in the streets of Manila as general purpose pocket knives much like Swiss army knives or box cutters until new laws on allowable kinds of knives made it illegal to carry them in public without a permit or proof that it was a vital to one's livelihood (e.g. Martial arts instructor, vendor). They're still openly sold in their birthplace of [[Batangas]], in the streets of [[Quiapo, Manila|Quiapo]], souvenir shops and martial arts stores, wielded by practitioners and street gangs. Thus, even when fighting systems were outlawed by the Spaniards, Filipinos still maintained their centuries-old relationships with blades and blade fighting techniques that survive from ancient times and are still much alive as they have been adapted and evolved to stay relevant and practical in [[colonialism|colonial]] and modern times.
[[Image:Budots Media 20220326068 FMA7.jpg|alt=2 opponents armed with sticks facing each other, during Eskrima fight. Photo: Budots Media / Bart Sakwerda|thumb|2 opponents armed with sticks facing each other, during Eskrima fight.]]

[[Image:Mindanao Bangsamoro Swords (25065047992).jpg|thumb|Kris/Kalis at Bangsamoro and Lumad Cultures Gallery, Museum of the Filipino People, Rizal Park, Manila, Philippines]]Traditional weaponry varies in design, size, weight, materials, and the way these weapons are used. But because of similar techniques Filipinos can use any object and turned into a weapon by a Filipino martial artist as a [[force multiplier]].

===Unarmed===
As mentioned before, Spanish chroniclers did not record nor described any kind of unarmed fighting in the islands, yet one can fight naturally even without practicing any kind of fighting system with or without weapons.<ref name=":0" />

==== Traditional ====
These are the combat practices that have likely existed since antiquity and not born during colonization, but doubts should be raised about ''sikaran'' because of insufficient dedicated research on the subject.

*[[Sikaran]]: Kicking techniques, also a kick-based separate art practiced in Rizal province. Though marketed as "traditional" or whose origins are traceable back to the pre-Spanish period, there are hardly any reports from the Spanish describing this method of fighting (apart from giving direct translations for the word "kick"). If it did exist back in the pre-Hispanic period, then it is only fitting that it could be a descendant of a pre-historic [[Kickboxing#History|foot-fighting]] born out of human aggression.
*[[Dumog]]: Filipino style of grappling or just [[folk wrestling]]. Traditionally practiced in [[Antique (province)|Antique]] in [[Panay]], and a recreational activity in their festivals.<ref>{{Cite web |title=TUBIGANAY: CONFLICT RESOLUTION AMONGST INDIGENOUS CULTURAL COMMUNITIES IN CENTRAL PANAY MOUNTAINS {{!}} CLGIPS |url=https://clgips.cpu.edu.ph/tubiganay-conflict-resolution-amongst-indigenous-cultural-communities-in-central-panay-mountains/ |access-date=2024-05-21 |website=clgips.cpu.edu.ph |quote=Dumog or wrestling is a popular sport in the mountains. During occasions like weddings or fiestas, one of the events that provide entertainment to the people is dumog.}}</ref> The Tagalogs refer to this as ''[[Buno (wrestling)|buno]]'' and those among the [[Igorot people]] of Northern Luzon as ''[[bultong]]''. These terms in general refer to any kind of confrontation that heavily involves grappling with the intent of subduing an opponent. As humans are natural [[Wrestling#History|wrestlers]], it is likely then that regional forms of this mode of combat already existed in the islands since antiquity.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Perry |first=Prof. Jody |date=2 November 2008 |title=Wrestling: The Natural Art. Is it a martial art? |url=https://www.perrysfullcircle.com/articles/article/6369541/112622.htm |quote=Westling has to be one of the most common activities we perform everyday as human beings, it is as natural to us as walking and breathing.  If there were just one word in our vocabulary that described the majority of our daily activities, physical or psychological it would have to be the word, “wrestle.” We wrestle to get out of our clothes at night to get into bed. We wrestle to get out of bed in the morning. We wrestle with the thoughts and decisions we make each day. We wrestle with our dreams, with our past and with our future. We wrestle with the groceries, with the laundry, and with our kids. We even wrestle in our sleep. As a matter of fact, humans have had to wrestle in, and with, life since the day we wrestled our way out of our mother’s womb. To wrestle, as defined in Webster’s dictionary is; “To struggle; to strive in an effort to master.}}</ref>

==== Modern ====
These are the combat systems that were most likely developed or codified in the 20th century (at least the earliest record of it). In the case of ''[[Suntukan|mano-mano]],'' in the late-19th or early 20th century during the introduction of [[Boxing (sport)|modern boxing]] (see [[History of boxing in the Philippines|history of the boxing in the Philippines]]) and ''[[Yaw-Yan|yaw-yan]]'' which was created by Prof. Napoleon Fernandez in 1972. 
* [[Suntukan|Mano Mano]]: (From Spanish ''mano'', meaning hand lit. hand to hand) Incorporates punches, kicks, elbows, knees, headbutts, finger-strikes, locks, blocks, grappling and disarming techniques. In some systems, it is called ''suntukan'' (also known as ''pangamot'' in the Visayas and ''panantukan'' in the USA), which is a general term to refer to any kind of brawl. 
*[[Yaw-Yan]] or Sayaw ng Kamatayan: (Dance of Death) Yaw-Yan closely resembles [[Muay Thai]], but differs in the hip-torquing motion as well as the downward-cutting nature of its kicks, and the emphasis on delivering attacks from long range (while Muay Thai focuses more on clinching). The forearm strikes, elbows, punches, dominating palms, and hand movements are empty-hand translations of the bladed weapons. There are 12 "bolo punches" which were patterned from [[Arnis]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=About Us • Yaw-Yan Filipino Martial Arts USA HQ • Rockville, MD |url=https://yaw-yan.com/about-us/ |access-date=2024-05-16 |website=Yaw-Yan Filipino Martial Arts, USA HQ |language=en-US}}</ref>

===Impact===
These are the weapons that do not penetrate the flesh but can deliver a fatal damage to an unprotected opponent usually bruises but depending on the body part in contact, can cut through the skin. 
*Baston / Olisi: Short sticks, traditionally crafted from [[rattan]] or [[kamagong]]
*[[Bangkaw]] / Tongat: Staff, rod or pole
*Dulo-Dulo: Palmstick
*Tameng: Shield
*Improvised weapons: pens, keychains, keys (push knife grip), umbrellas, rolled-up newspapers/magazines, walking sticks, etc.

[[File:Negritofilipinocollection.jpg|thumb|The walking stick in the middle of photo just left of the three arrows and right of the Luzon shield, doubles as an improvised weapon coming apart into two pieces, both with fixed blades on a long and short stick.]]

[[File:IMG00459-20110318-1217.jpg|thumb|Pictured above is a closer look at the carving of a [[Negrito]] man on top of the stick.]]

[[File:IMG00460-20110318-1220.jpg|thumb|A braid/weave encompasses the top portion of the walking stick to ensure a good grip. While partially unsheathed, the two blades can be seen hidden inside. Very rare from late 19th to early 20th century, beautiful weapon and great example of ingenuity and master craftsmanship of the people.]]

===Edged===
These are the weapons that are designed to penetrate and damage the opponent through wounds and at times, fatally injuring the opponent. 
*Daga/Cuchillo: ''Spanish'' for ''dagger'' and ''knife'' respectively. Traditional varieties include the [[gunong]], [[punyal]] (from Spanish ''puñal'') and [[Barong (knife)|barung or barong]]
*[[Balisong knife|Balisong]]: Butterfly knife
*[[Karambit]]: Small blade shaped like a [[tiger]] claw
*[[wikt:espada#Spanish|Espada]]: ''Spanish'' for "sword". Includes [[kampilan]], ginunting, [[pinuti]] and [[talibong]]
*[[Bolo knife|Itak]]: Bolo used by Tagalog people
*[[Kalis]]: Larger, thicker Filipino [[kris]]
*[[Golok]]: Machete or broadsword used by tribes people
*[[Sibat]]: Spear
*Sundang: Single-edged thick short sword
*Lagaraw: Single-edged flexible long sword with a bent tip
*Ginunting: Single-edged flat ground short sword with a double edged sheep's hoof tip. Typically used in matched pairs with Pinunting
*Pinunting: Single edged v-ground short sword with backswept tip. Typically used in matched pairs with Ginunting

===Flexible===
Though rare, Filipino Martial Arts also uses flexible weapons. The most popular of which is the bullwhip, the most popular club that uses this is Momoy Cañete's [[San Miguel Eskrima]]. 
*[[Latigo leather|Latigo]]: Spanish (sp. látigo) for whip
*[[Buntot Pagi]]: Stingray tail
*Lubid: Rope
*[[Sarong]]
*Cadena / Tanikala: Spanish and Tagalog (Tanikalâ) respectively for chain
*[[Tabak-Toyok]]: Two sticks attached together by rope or chain, similar to [[nunchaku]], but with shorter sticks and a longer chain
*Improvised: Belt, bandana, handkerchief, shirt, towel

===Projectile ===
*Pana at Palaso: Bow and arrow
*Sibat: Spear
*Sumpit: Blowpipe
*Bagakay: Darts
*Tirador/Pintik/Saltik: Spanish, Cebuano and Tagalog for slingshot respectively. 
*Kana (as in ''Indian Pana Kakana-kana''/''kakanain kita''): Darts propelled by slingshots used by street gangsters
*Lantaka: kerosene-propelled bamboo cannon
*Luthang: gas-powered mini bamboo cannon