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Kali/Escrima/Arnis (different names for the same martial art) was developed in the Phillipines. It is a style that involves using a particular sort of hanbo (quarterstaff) that is light but sturdy. There are also techniques for use of two hanbo (one in each hand) and some limited empty-handed techniques (presumably that entail disarming/taking the opponent's hanbo).
This style is reasonably easy to find in major US cities, and is popular as a sport.
If you are looking for an exotic hand-to-hand style from roughly the same region, Indonesia is the birthplace of Pentjak-Silat (or Pencack-Silat), which is very aggressive.
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What martial arts originated in Indonesia?
Silat is the name typically given to the martial art of Indonesia
Which of these martial art means empty hands?
Karate is the martial art whose name means "empty hand" in Japanese.
What is the name of the martial art that involves sticks?
arnis ,,, a philipino based martial arts using two sticks
Was pankration the first martial art?
No; most martial arts historians are in agreement, that it is wrestling which holds that honor. No, actually, the first real martial art is believed to be an inian martial art known as Kalarippayattu.
What is the only martial art exclusive to girls?
I am not aware of any martial art that is restricted to females only.
