ARNIS DEMO WATCH: Members of the Lapu-Lapu Arnis de Abanico demonstrate the basics of arnis at the Adlawon Vacation Farm grounds in the mountain barangay of Adlawon in Cebu City. The vacation farm is one of the stops for the familiarization tour of the Outdoor Adventure Trails and Farm Fork Fitness Circuit in Cebu on Thursday, Oct. 20. | Doris C. Bongcac #FARMS7 #OUTDOORS7 #CDNDigital | CDN Digital

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Arnis, the national martial art of the Philippines, is a traditional combat system focusing on stick, blade, and hand-to-hand techniques. Its roots date back to pre-colonial times when early Filipinos used weapons for self-defense. During Spanish colonization, Arnis was banned but secretly preserved through cultural performances like the Sinulog and Moro-Moro plays. Over time, it evolved into a refined system of combat, gaining international recognition for its effectiveness. In 2009, Arnis was