The Wolfe Dictionary of

Filipino Martial Art Terms


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  • Eskrima is derived from a Latin/French word, escrimir(sp), which is to fence or skirmish. Using the definition to skrimish, which is to say 'to fight', whatever you do to fight and win, or lose for that matter, is Eskrima.
  • Espada is Spanish for a sword.
  • Espada y daga means the method of using a sword and a knife together. It generally refers to the more linear European approach to using the sword.

David Brent Wolfe
August 19, 2000 C.E.
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