The Kali form of martial arts had originated in the Philippines and this combat training incorporates methods that have been developed to a level of efficiency, which has been unsurpassed anywhere in the world.  Kali’s training consists of energy drills and sensitivity training, which enables the body to utilize hand eye coordination techniques. These techniques can be used with or without weapons. Basically the concept of using Kali is to emphasize on both weaponry and empty hands are taught together because these are aspects that are common and inter-changeable to both. The important aspects of this art form depend on speed, footwork and skill instead of the usual use of strength of brutal strength. In this form of practice the methods used are practical self-defense is one of the most comprehensive martial art systems known. This form of art uses and develops mental as well as physical skills and this philosophy is based on triangles and the highest triangle is based compassion and love. This form of art had gradually spread to different parts of the world and new techniques and new adaptations had been added to the old systems to make a new breed of exercises and training methods.

There are different levels in the Kali form of marital arts and this begins with the basic or foundation level where the student is taught an easy to apply system for self-defense and conflict management is allowed to develop naturally. In the basic level realty tested methods are used for self defense. The next level is the intermediate level where, based on knowledge and training of the basic level, different strategies and techniques are further developed. At this level there is a lot of importance given to techniques and flow drills. The advanced level or the fencer level follows up after the intermediate level and here these techniques are enhanced further, with improvised knowledge and adaptation of methods and tactics required to tackle various combating or conflicting situations. The fighter league is the continuation of the advanced levels where the fighting skills are practiced with reduced protection and here the kind of protection gear and rules used are also determined. Some countries use no glove and body protection while the other uses no protection at all. One can also further enhance their skills in this form of martial arts by becoming trainers or learn Kali with weapon skills also. Through Kali the body coordination and technical ability of the student is improved along with theoretical knowledge and enhanced understanding of the Kali culture. The student is able to improve on their ability to apply techniques in the forms of conflict or combat and even practical self-defense. The overall changes in the training attitude and physical fitness of the student are also visible.

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