How to Fight with Different Blade Styles in Kali Eskrima Arnis

i like the pinute because I'm from Mindanao

Ginunting. There is no other blade, haha. Jk. It is my #1 most loved blade though.

I like the Barong. My first introduction to FMA was back in 2013, by Guru Johnny Montecalvo. He practiced Bahad Zu’bu under Yuli Romo. The very first day, he put a Barong in my hand, and I guess it kinda stuck with me. Lol

1. barong (most experience with, using as a tool...etc) however I DO NOT like the lack of hand guard on them.
2. pinute
3. ginunting (it's actually my favorite in my collection, but usage I prefer barong or pinute, sharpening blades with inward slope is a pain to preserve the shape)

The thing that always got me, is if I don't think about it, and the blades clack, the ginuting or kukri, will bring the other blade down onto your hand due to the curve, I have to tilt the tip back a little, when I feel a clacking, to avoid that. But that's in cases where you throw a #1 against their #1, roof block that's not an issue

Is Kali a unique style?

I prefer training with my butterfly knifes cause my ceiling is quiet low and has already a big hole in it xD

SIMPLY THE BEST ON THE PLANET, PERIOD!

Kali is very interesting and although it is a capable fighting technique most martial arts is used for exercise, fitness and health, and also mental thought. Kali does extremely well in this regard.

Talibung

How long is that Talibung?

One day i'll get me a quality talibung. That's my favorite.

Luzon - Dahong Palay, Binacuco
Visayas - Ginunting, Talibong, Sansibar
Mindanao - Kampilan, Kris and Panabas

Ginunting. If it’s the choice of military then it’s good enough for me. Love the flow of this weapon.

Thanks Guru 😊 🙏

Good to now this !

I like kris wavy blades. It's unique and look devastating.

I got a few machetes from the Sears in 1996. I never made mistakes with the sticks. Get some skill so people stop running over you flat like a steamroller.

Kris of the muslims of Mindanao are very good for quick striking....

Would you classify the kampilan as being a form of bolo or longsword?

Kampilan

I prefet the ginunting, but the best is what you have.

Ginunting is the best...from Negros Island, Phippines...thank you Paul

It's really a solid point that the training and form will allow a trained practitioner to use just about any bladed weapon. Thanks.

It's really a solid point that the training and form will allow a trained practitioner to use just about any bladed weapon. Thanks.

I think i like the most the "Garab bolo" paired with the " Garab knife "

Kopis for me~ I know it's not Filipino in origin but, it works for me in FMA.

What about Double edged swords? Like the keris? Can you do the same drills with a Double edged?

On pronouncing the names, a Barong pronounced as a [b'-RONG] is actually a formal Filipino woven textile shirt worn untucked for formal occasions like weddings and business meetings. For a knife, you should pronounce it as a [BAH-rong], with emphasis on the first syllable.

Pinuti for sure.

Real swords have curves!

I train doce pares and seeing those two handed styles was really unique. We don't have many movements like that in multi-style.

Im filipino and i loved kampilan

my favorite is inuwas tari and ginunting

Curious as to how a Kampilan would work.

yeah right... play with your Tally-Bong man child!

Can you use a katana in Kali?

What I have that’s what I use.

Hi Kali center. A have one question. For practice blades do you recommend steel or aluminum?

What is a good source for finding poly versions of these weapons? I would love to sparr with them but would prefer poly for partners safety.

The Talibung, 💯%!

Cool

I guess the only factor that'll differ in use is the weight.
I do know there are "throwing" techniques from visayas that's used in fighting with heavier blades. Plus there's bound to be techniques and concepts that you can't really properly use like abaniko since the momentum is too great to effectively switch the blade's direction

Honestly I love Bolos and the Kambantuli!!!

What about the double-edged war golok?

Ginunting for me. Im used to it and the forward curve looks so menacing.

My question is, where can I find and purchase one? Ren faire is coming up and being that Kali is my main weapon focused style, I gotta have a Kali style blade.

I've looked around and nothing comes close. The faire itself def won't have em

we used the ginunting way back then

One mind, any weapon.

Ginunting for me. Enjoying every flow :)

just use a machete

you should be able to adapt to any machete , wakisashi, viking sword if you are doing it right.