Question: what is the difference between arnis eskrima and kali?
Answer: Some say Arnis, Eskrima and Kali are different words for the same thing. ... You'll also hear that Arnis is a term used primarily in Luzon or the northern territories, whereas Eskrima is found in the Visayas or central region. Kali is the property of Mindanao or the southern portion of the Philippines.