KUNTAW ng PILIPINAS​

One of the oldest fighting systems in the Philippines, it is reportedly from the Sulu archipelago brought by the Maharlikas (Royal Blood) of Islam, the Datus and Rajahs, but has since worked its way to other islands. It is a fighting system that utilize all the natural weapons of the body, such as hands, elbows, knees and feet. The hands are used for parrying, striking and grappling while the legs are used for low-line kicks and off-balancing sweeps and take-downs. The techniques all focus on evading and redirecting the energy of attacks, a common principle in many Chinese styles (which may have influenced Kuntaw somewhat). It must be noted that it is not strictly an empty hand system, and like in many Filipino martial arts, Kuntaw also utilize weaponry that can be substituted for any empty hand techniques it employs.

- http://en.wikipilipinas.org/index.php/Kuntaw