Mageskrima (en. Eskrima)

mah-geh-skree-mah

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A type of martial art that uses various weapons, often involving tactics and strategies.

Escrima is an important aspect of martial arts in the Philippines.

Ang mageskrima ay isang mahalagang aspeto ng mga martial arts sa Pilipinas.

A system of prescribed movements and techniques in combat, originating from indigenous Filipino culture.

Students of escrima learn proper stances and movements.

Ang mga mag-aaral ng mageskrima ay natututo ng tamang postura at paggalaw.

Known from the term 'eskrima' derived from Spanish, meaning 'swordplay' or 'martial skill'.

Training in escrima

An activity or session focused on learning escrima.

Pagsasanay sa mageskrima

Escrima on the street

Escrima techniques that can be used for self-defense outdoors.

Mageskrima sa kalsada

martial arts

A general term for various forms of combat disciplines or arts.

martial arts

pananahi

A type of weapon commonly used in escrima.

pananahi

Annoying classmates or friends who love to joke around and tease.

Those mageskrima, they're so annoying because they joke about everything.

Ang mga mageskrima, nakakainis kasi lahat na lang binibiro.

Can also refer to unserious people who are always playing around.

I don't like those mageskrima, they keep playing and never study.

Ayaw ko sa mga mageskrima, lagi na lang naglalaro at hindi nag-aaral.