Armadu FMA Deftac International

ARNIS MANO MANO DUMOG FILIPINO MARTIAL ARTS DEFENSIVE TACTICS INT'L is an organization dedicated to teaching and promoting Filipino Martial Arts (FMA), which includes Arnis, Eskrima, and Kali. These are traditional martial arts from the Philippines that focus on weapon-based combat using sticks, knives, and other bladed or improvised weapons, as well as hand-to-hand techniques and weapon disarming. The organization covers three main components: Arnis (the umbrella term for FMA), Mano Mano (the empty-hand combat system involving kicking, punching, locking, and throwing), and Dumog (the grappling aspect with throws, locks, and pins). It traces the history of these arts back to ancient times, noting influences from indigenous practices, regional variations, and historical events like the defeat of Magellan by Rajah Lapu-Lapu. The text highlights that Arnis was officially declared the national martial art and sport of the Philippines in 2009 under Republic Act No. 9850. The organization has international branches in countries such as Argentina, Brazil, Hong Kong, Serbia, India, Singapore, France, the United Kingdom, Germany, Riyadh, and the USA (including Oregon and Missouri), as well as multiple branches in the Philippines, including Marikina City, Quezon City, Cavite, Quezon Province, Pangasinan, and Baguio City. It offers training programs, seminars, camps, and an international grading system, with affiliations to groups like Armado FMA Deftac. The focus is on defensive tactics, cultural preservation, and martial arts education, with contact information provided for inquiries.