Eskrima (en. Eskrima)

/esˈkrima/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A martial art focused on the use of weapons, particularly swords and sticks.

Eskrima is an important part of Filipino culture.

Ang eskrima ay isang mahalagang bahagi ng kulturang Pilipino.

A systematic discipline that includes various fighting techniques.

We learned many techniques in eskrima.

Maraming mga teknik ang natutunan namin sa eskrima.

A type of martial arts that originates from complete combat using weapons.

Different styles of eskrima are influenced by the culture of their origin.

Ang iba’t ibang estilo ng eskrima ay naiimpluwensyahan ng kultura ng kanilang pinagmulan.

Originates from the Spanish word 'esgrima' meaning 'swordsmanship'.

Eskrima training

Training in the art of eskrima.

Eskrima training

Eskrima techniques

Various techniques used in eskrima.

Eskrima techniques

arnis

A type of Filipino martial arts similar to eskrima, focusing on the use of sticks and bladed weapons.

arnis

kalikali

A traditional form of eskrima in the Philippines that uses wooden swords.

kalikali

swordplay

Because of eskrima, I learned to defend myself in a fight.

Dahil sa eskirima, natutunan kong ipagtanggol ang sarili ko sa laban.

street fighting

I have more fights now because of eskrima, so I'm used to fighting on the street.

Mas marami na akong laban ngayon dahil sa eskirima, kaya sanay na akong makipaglaban sa kalsada.

tactics in fighting

In every eskrima fight, tactics are important to win.

Sa bawat laban ng eskirima, importante ang taktika sa laban para manalo.