Kali ???

[Sphinx]

I just found out that Matt damon used a mixture of boxing and Kali in the Bourne Identity. I was wondering what Kali is and whether there are kicks and grappling taught in the art???

[ZR440]

Kali, which is sometimes known as Escrima or Arnis, is a weapons-based Filipino MA. Sticks, and knives or daggers, are most common weapons used. Yes, there are low level kicks and some grappling incorporated depending what style you train in. Some styles will emphasize disarming the attacker, while another might trap or lock the attacker's weapon. Mine uses both.

[SevenStar]

When I trained kali, I was told that they aren't technically the same - it's territorial. stickfighting from the southern phillipines is kali. Northern is arnis. Central is escrima, and tends to have more of a spanish influence.

[ZR440]

Correct, but generally speaking....

[Rukawa]

I trained Kali for some time, and the training mostly focused on stick fighting and trapping techniques. It's really quite enjoyable and you will learn some things that are not taught in most other martial arts. But I recommend you to supplement it with some other MA.

[krzychicano]

I was born in Cali does that count?