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 DEFINITION OF ARNIS:
Arnis is a well-known Martial Arts and Sport in the Philippines. It was declared as the National
Martial Arts and Sport of the Philippines on December 11, 2009 through Republic Act 9850 signed by Pres.
Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo. The named Arnis derived from the spanish word “arnes” which is a harness worn
during medieval times for armor. Arnis is also known as Eskrima, Kali and Garrote, and other names in
various regional language.
Arnis utilizes Bare hand and feet combat and Weaponry arts - swords, sticks, staffs, knives etc. The
main weapon of entry when learning Arnis is generally the stick or baston. Arnis requires that the whole
body moves as a single coordinated unit, involving usage of all muscles. Flow of movement is emphasized.
Its practice is therefore excellent for coordination. Arnis places emphasis on using and defending against
weapons. It can be performed individually or with a partner.
 BRIEF HISTORY OF MODERN ARNIS:

Arnis have long been an integral part of Filipino fighting style. This can be trace way back when the
Spanish had first invaded the Philippines. The Traditional Arnis, which the spaniards dubbed as “escrima” is
meant to inflict fatal damage. It incorporated 3 methods: espada y daga (sword and dagger) - employs a
long blade and a short dagger; solo baston (single stick); and sinawali (to weave) - uses two sticks of equal
length, twirled in "weaving" fashion for blocking and striking (the term derives from sinawali, the bamboo
matting woven in the Philippines). Although Filipino warriors uses various weaponry, the Traditional Arnis’
main focus is the compatibility of the complete system of bodywork. The successful technique mainly
focused on the harmony of footwork with using the hands as the main weapon of attack. As Spanish
eventually conquered the Philippines, It was subsequently outlawed. Fortunately, filipinos were able to
preserved this fighting style in the form of dance or mock battles staged in religious plays known as moro-
moro.
Throughout the century, this fighting style have constantly evolving and been modified in various
ways, which then leads to the Arnis that we all know today. Remy Amador Presas is the founder of Modern
Arnis. He modified some certain aspects of Traditional Arnis and various island style, then, emerge it with
other techniques from different martial arts, such as Karate, Judo and Kenpo. Modern Arnis is being utilize
for self-defense. With his workshops, books and seminars, The Modern Arnis gradually become well-known
and respected martial arts not just in the Philippines but also across the globe.
 STRIKING AND BLOCKING POINTS:
Twelve (12) Striking points:

Left side of the head attack, Right side of the head attack, Left side of the body or torso, to the left
arm or elbow, Right side of the body or torso, to the left arm or elbow, Thrust to the stomach, Left chest
stab, Right chest stab, Left lower leg, Right lower leg, Left eye poke, Right eye poke, Strike to the crown/top
of head.
Twelve (12) Blocking points:

Left temple block, Right temple block, Left shoulder block, Right shoulder block, Stomach thrust block,
Left shoulder thrust block, Right shoulder thrust block, Left knee block, Right knee block, Left eye block, Right
eye block, Block the crown.
 REFERENCES:
Presas, R. (1983). Modern Arnis: The Filipino Art of Stick Fighting. Retrieved from: https://b-
ok.asia/book/866051/a67c1e?regionChange=&redirect=151539666
Sterling, R. (2019, March 20). Traditional vs. Modern Arnis - Glorious Past and Present [Web log post].
Retrieved from: https://martialartskills.com/glorious-traditional-vs-modern-arnis/#Glorious_History
Sterling, R. (2019, October 22). 12 Striking Techniques in Arnis - Basic Lessons. [Web log post]. Retried from:
https://askinglot.com/open-detail/31947
Sir. Chukoy T.V. (2021, January 17). Arnis | Basic Blocking point. Youtube. Retrieved from:
https://youtu.be/FEaXBupO6u8
What is Arnis? (n.d.). Retrieved from: http://yellowbamboohk.com/Arnis/arnisarticles/arniswhatis.html

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 BRIEF HISTORY OF MODERN ARNIS:

 STRIKING AND BLOCKING POINTS:

Twelve (12) Striking points:

Twelve (12) Blocking points:

What is Arnis? (n.d.). Retrieved from: http://yellowbamboohk.com/Arnis/arnisarticles/arniswhatis.html

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