Below is a link to a Manila Times article on the use of Kali by the Philippine Marines. Technical Sergeant (TSgt.) Manuel Prado Jr. of the Philippine Marine Corps’ Force Recon Battalion has been both a soldier and martial arts instructor for the Marines, He is interviewed in the article:
“The weapons-based art of kali, a term used to describe the Filipino martial art (FMA), has gained wide acceptance among martial artists, security professionals, civilians, and even fight choreographers. For many in the Marine Corps, their very survival depends on how well they know this indigenous fighting art.”
For the full article, check the link:
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