Arnis vs Mixed martial arts
Arnis and Mixed martial arts side by side, from the facts recorded for each art.
| Arnis | Mixed martial arts | |
|---|---|---|
| Country of origin | Philippines | — |
| Type | Filipino martial arts and combat sport | combat sport |
| Notable practitioners here | 1 | 2071 |
| Top countries of practitioners | United States | United States, Brazil and Japan |
| Equipment and weapons | — | glove, mouthguard, breeches and helmet |
| Weight classes | — | Yes |
Arnis
Arnis, also known as eskrima/escrima or kali, is the national martial art of the Philippines. These three terms are, sometimes, interchangeable in referring to traditional martial arts of the Philippines ("Filipino Martial Arts", or FMA), which emphasize weapon-based fighting with sticks, knives, bladed weapons, and various improvised weapons, as well as "open hand" techniques without weapons.
From the Wikipedia article Arnis (CC BY-SA 4.0).
Mixed martial arts
Mixed martial arts (MMA) is a full-contact combat sport based on striking and grappling, incorporating techniques from various combat sports from around the world.
From the Wikipedia article Mixed martial arts (CC BY-SA 4.0).
Facts from Wikidata (CC0): Q752190, Q114466. Practitioner counts are the people with a profile on this site. Data retrieved 2026-10-22.
Data: Wikidata (CC0 1.0); Wikipedia (English) (CC BY-SA 4.0). Retrieved 2026-10-22.