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エスクリマ

Meanings

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noun

escrima; Filipino martial art

Refers to the Filipino martial art also known as arnis or kali. Cross-referenced with アーニス.

See also: アーニス

彼かれは週しゅう末まつにエスクリマの稽けい古こに通かよっている。
He goes to escrima practice on weekends.

Similar words

アーニス
アーニス is another name for the same Filipino martial art; エスクリマ is the term more commonly used in Japanese contexts.

Etymology

Borrowed from Spanish 'esgrima' (fencing), ultimately from Germanic roots. The term was adopted into Japanese via English or directly from Filipino martial arts contexts.