Esk rima
/ɛsˈkɾiː.mə/noun
A Filipino martial art emphasizing weapons such as sticks, blades, and improvised objects, as well as empty-hand techniques.
Did you know?Esk rima is the Filipino form of Spanish esgrima, meaning fencing; its name reflects centuries of linguistic contact during Spanish rule, while the art itself developed through indigenous Filipino traditions.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Germanic, proposed
Proto-Germanic
*skirmjaną
“To defend, protect, or engage in combat; the precise Germanic source is reconstructed with some uncertainty.”
12th–13th Century
Old French
escremie / escrime
“Fencing or the art of fighting with weapons.”
15th Century
Spanish
esgrima
“Fencing; swordplay.”
16th–19th Century
Filipino languages
eskrima
“A Filipino adaptation of Spanish esgrima, used for indigenous martial arts involving weapons and combat.”
Modern English
English
eskrima
“A Filipino martial art, also known in English as Filipino martial arts or FMA.”