Guro

Title for a certified teacher or instructor in Filipino Martial Arts (FMA / Arnis / Kali).

Quick Facts

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Pronunciation/[goo-roh]/

Alternative NamesFilipino martial arts teacher, Kali instructor

Definition

Guro is the Tagalog term for teacher in Filipino Martial Arts (Arnis, Eskrima, Kali). A Guro is a master of stick fighting, blade tactics, and empty-hand striking (Panantukan). Head instructors hold the title Punong Guro.

Related Terms

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Honorific title for a teacher or instructor in Japanese culture.

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Title for a master or teacher in Chinese martial arts.

SinawaliSinawali

Rhythmic double-stick striking patterns in Filipino martial arts resembling woven mat weaving.

Associated Martial Arts

Pekiti-Tirsia Kali Sayoc Kali Villabrille-Largusa Kali Balintawak Arnis Pangamot (Mano Mano)Modern Arnis Inayan Eskrima