Arnis is the national sport of the Philippines, originating from a long tradition of sword- and stick-based fighting techniques. Contemporary practitioners utilize it as a form of self-defense or a combative art for competitions. In the western world, Arnis is commonly used for self-defense where attacks involve knives and other weapons. It is because Arnis focuses on disarming the enemy.

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