Fundamental-arnis-salutation-gripping-and-footwork (1)

Fundamental Skill of
Arnis Salutation, gripping,

foot work
Salutation in
Arnis
Salutation in Arnis
Popularly called "yukbo," a salutation's main function is
to show respect; it should be performed before and
after a session, and also when entering and leaving
practice area.
Also known as "saludo" or "pugay" in practice sessions,

students perform it when facing or meeting an
instructor or higher rank personality or dignitary.
Although between and among students or members of

different arnis organizations, the practice is commonly
used in greeting other in the form of a "saludo."
1. Ordinary saludo
is commonly performed in regular practice
sessions and in casual occasions. The
movements are as follows:
From natural stance, slide your left foot close

right foot, and the same time place your
right hand (with olisi) on your left chest (ct.
1) Bow your head slowly (ct. 2), then bring it
up (ct. 3).
Finally, slide your left foot back to the left

return to natural stance or normal positions
(ct. 4).
2. Formal saludo
This is usually performed in highly ritual functions and very solemn
ceremonies or occasions.
This is also normally reserved for high ranking eskrimadors or top
government dignitaries.
From natural stance, bring your left foot close to your right foot as you
bring your left hand (with olisi) to the right side (ct. 1).
Drop left knee down to kneeling position, raise your right hand to your
forehead (palm inside) as you bow your head (ct. 2).
Stand up and bring move your left foot to your right (ct. 3), move left foot
to the left to return to a normal stance (ct. 4).
Gripping
Gripping
- refers to the way the olisi is being held by
the hand/ hands.
- There are four common types of gripping

or holding an olisi namely:
- the under thumb hold
- side-thumb hold
- overlap hold and the reverse hold.
1. Under thumb
The inside of the thumb is

pressed against the olisi to
balance the pressure or
energy coming from the four
other fingers, to secure the
stick from slipping.
2. Side-thumb
The side of the thumb serves

the same purpose, the middle
of the thumb is bent to
provide the needed strength
to ensure control of the olisi.
3. Overlap hold
Also known as the "full grip"

hold, the thumb overlaps the
index finger and pressure is
created between the first
three fingers and the thumb.
4. Reverse hold
The olisi projects through the
lower portion of the gripping
hand, with the forward or top
end pointing toward the ground.
This type of hold sually occurs as
a consequence of the
application of a disarming
technique.
Generally, two inches or more of the olisi is allowed
to extend from the bottom of the gripping hand.
This short end of the stick is called the "butt" or
"punyo," and its desired length depends entirely on
the individual student's preference or convenience;
the use of shorter or longer lengths have inherent
strengths and weaknesses.
The longer portion of the stick is simply called either
the forward, fore-end, or top-end.
Gripping should be firm but not tight.
Maximum tension should occur at the precise moment of
impact.
Flexibility of the wrist and the muscles involved in a strike
is diminished with a tight grip.
The lesser flexibility or rotating capability of the wrist
causes a reduction of the snapping or whipping power of
the olisi.
Since the whipping generates tremendous speed and
power especially in close range fighting, wrist flexibility is
important.
Footwork
1. Natural or Normal Stance
- Legs spread about shoulder

width apart, hands holding
opposite ends of the olisi.
2. Attention or Close Stance
Feet close together

with right hand holding
the olisi on left chest.
3. Forward stance
Move right foot

forward from a natural
stance, and slightly
bend knee, to assume
a forward stance.
4. Deep stance
Slide right foot further

forward from a forward
stance, to assume a
deep stance
5. Deep Diagonal stance
Slide right foot slightly

to the right from the
deep stance, to assume
a diagonal stance.
6. Back stance
From forward stance, slide

right foot slightly to the left
until heels are in the same
line, bend both knees
slightly, and shift much of
your weight to the rear leg.
7. Cat stance
By retracting right foot closer to

the left foot from back stance,
toe of right foot on the floor,
heel up with (90%) of body
weight on the left foot, to
assume cat stance.
8. Hook stance
From a natural stance, place

right foot behind left, right
heel off the ground, and
most of the weight on left
foot.
9. Straddle stance
- Spread your legs to about

twice the width of the
shoulder, weight evenly
distributed between the legs.
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Fundamental Skill of

Arnis Salutation, gripping,

Also known as "saludo" or "pugay" in practice sessions,

Although between and among students or members of

From natural stance, slide your left foot close

Finally, slide your left foot back to the left

- There are four common types of gripping

The inside of the thumb is

The side of the thumb serves

Also known as the "full grip"

- Legs spread about shoulder

Feet close together

Move right foot

Slide right foot further

Slide right foot slightly

From forward stance, slide

By retracting right foot closer to

From a natural stance, place

- Spread your legs to about

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