Perry Gil S. Mallari
Balance is a crucial component in the practice of the Filipino martial arts (FMA). Arnis, escrima and kali, favoring gross motor skills (simple movements) over fine motor skills (complex movements) have a different requirement concerning balance compared to other Asian martial arts. This is evident in the fact that unlike many of its counterparts, the FMA rarely employs movements requiring backward bending of the spine or single-leg stances.