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Arnis is a piece of stick measuring from 26 to 30 inches long at about 1 to 1.5 inches in diameter use as a means of self-defense weapon of a Jendo Filipino martial arts practitioner. Arnis sticks can be pieces of woods that can be found in the Philippines called rattan, bahi, kamagong or yakal or yantok. Jendo martial arts practitioners sometimes call arnis as Baot or pang-or. It is an Ilocano word which means stick or to whip.

Arnis now is popularly known as a stick-fighting sport being promoted by the International Jendo Federation.

The Jendo Arnis stick-fighting sport was formulated by Grandmaster Jonathan "June" Makiling Abaya of Barangay Hulo, Mandaluyong City, Philippines.
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Briefly, "the realization that each random passerby is living a life as vivid and complex as your own." Originally from the Dictionary of Obscure Sorrows, which has a lot more beautiful neologism definitions like this you might enjoy.
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A person you can count on to whip out the tequila, sombreros, and chest hair who fits easily into suitcases.
I can't believe he got naked and rode around on that goat. What an Arni thing to do!
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She's cute and firm kind of person. She's being kind to everyone she met. She's also difficult to fall in love, but once she does it is unconditionally and fight for the one she love. Very hardworking person and passionate but beware, once she dislike a person, she'll never turn back.
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a girl who is loves music. She has the most beautiful eyes and she can convey her feelings like no other. Whenever you're feeling down Arni is the best person to go to because she will always make you feel better. Kind in spirit, she loves others more than she loves herself and will do anything for her friends.
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