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Kali Sikaran

Kali Sikaran is a Filipino martial arts system, founded by Jeff Espinous and Johan Skålberg, and it is one of the main styles of the International Kali Arnis Eskrima Federation.
The art of Kali has its roots in the ancient Filipino history dating to before the Majapahit Empire, which dominated South East Asia during the 5th and 6th centuries. The art was used against the Spaniards in their attempts to conquer the islands. The famous Ferdinand Magellan was defeated by the national hero Lapu Lapu that was an ancestor of today's arts.
The Spanish occupation lasted for more than 400 years and influenced the art a lot with the Spanish fencing. Kali is also known by names such as Eskrima or Arnis. Because of all the different dialects, there are many different names. Sikaran is influenced by the concept of the old bodyguards at the Majapahit Kingdom. They were the best fighters from Southeast Asia. Everything from Thaiboxing, Pentjac Silat to Kali, among many other arts, are included in the system. Sikaran is the empty hand transfer from the principles of the weapon art of Kali. Therefore, Kali has many similarities with other martial arts, notably Silat and Kuntao. Kali development in the Philippines was influenced by the conquest of the Spanish who prohibited the carrying of weapons. This in turn led to the development of the stick fighting element where the bladed arts were trained in secret, using the stick and, where possible, the blade.
Kali Sikaran has its roots in the martial arts of The Philippines and the South East Asian countries. Kali Sikaran is a member and one of the principal styles of the IKAEF, the International Kali Arnis and Eskrima Federation. Kali Sikaran has members, clubs and organizations in over 20 countries.
The training concepts of Kali Sikaran are unique to the system. They are based on Panantukan (Filipino Boxing), Sikaran (Filipino Kickboxing), Stick fighting, Daga (Knife Fighting Training), Kadena De Mano (Close Quarters Range) and Dumog (Grappling). In Kali Sikaran these concepts are woven together into a complete and very effective fighting system. Any improvement in one aspect of the system will accelerate change and immediately enhance another. In a combination of empty hand training and weapons training, the practitioner will develop agility, balance, coordination, dexterity, endurance, flexibility, reflexes, speed, and strength that support both defensive and offensive fighting skills. The Kali Sikaran practitioner is trained to be able to adapt to any given situation.

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