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White Belt Kid
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greetings, my only exposure in arnis is a litttle bit of doce pares eskrima and some crazy stick wielding, and ive been wanting to know more about modern arnis and its seems that i came on the right place on the net to ask more about it. my questions, 1st, what exactly is modern arnis or what defines it? what is its trademark or signature from other forms of escrima? 2nd, does modern arnis emphasize on fencing, partner drills, single person drills, or self-defense? 3rd, is it safe to say that modern arnis is also a sport? (or so i think it is in the philippines) 4th, judging from what i have read about arnis here, what do all these groups have in common as far as foundations of the art is concerned? i guess since there is no single authority on modern arnis in america today i thinks the answers to my questions will have to depend from each orgs own response. well, any response is much appreciated.