Arnis

Prepared by: Mr. Bon Jovi B.
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ARNIS
• is a form of martial art played usually with the
use of cane.
• -can be performed individually as an art,
with or without the use of a cane or as a means
of self-defense.
• - the game is played by two individuals
who are paired or matched by divisions or
weight categories ,in a court measuring 8 square
meters
BOYS(kg) GIRLS(kg)
FLY weight -43 -37
Pin weight +43-47 +37-40
Bantam weight +47-51 +40-44
Feather weight +51-55 +44-48
Light weight +55-60 +48-52
Welterweight +60-66 +60-66
Middleweight +66-73 +66-73
Cruiserweight +73-81 +73-81
Heavy weight +81-90 +81-90
Super heavy weight +90 +90
• - players use the prescribed cane or stick in delivering artistic
and legal blows, strike, thrusts, and by disarming the
opponent to gain a point or score.
• - player wins if he has 5 points ahead, disarm the
opponent twice, of if his opponent commits 3 fouls.
• -best of 3 rounds
• -2 mins./round
• -practiced for self-defense and physical exercise
• -national sport of the Philippines
HISTORY
• 1564- Spanish Conquistador Don Miguel Lopez
de Legaspi and 380 armed Spanish soldiers
were amazed that the Filipino natives of
ABUYOG, LEYTE practiced stick fighting similar
to the English of ESPADA y DAGA or sword
dagger.
• -KALI was the major fighting method of
the Filipinos when they finally revolted against
Spain
• -KALI was thereafter known as ESGRIMA but
changed into ESKRIMA
• -KALI became ARNIS when it was
outlawed by Spanish rule
• 1896-Dr. Jose de Azas set up a school for the
study of arnis and fencing
• 1972-the Philippine government includes arnis
in “Palarong Pambansa”
• -The Ministry of Education,Culture and
Sports also included it as part of the physical
Education Curriculum
• REMY PRESAS-founder of MODERN ARNIS as
well as ARNIS PHILIPPINES
5 FORMS OF PLAY
1.ESPADA Y DAGA-(sword and dagger) or the
long wooden sword and short wooden dagger
2.SOLO BASTON-(single stick) in which a single
long wooden stick or rattan cane is used.
3.SINAWALI- refers to the intricate movements
of the baston used in cris-cross manner or
simple called doble baston( 2sticks)
4.PINGA-0r long bamboo stick
5.MANO-MANO,BUNO OR DUMOG
3 TRADITIONAL METHODS USED
IN TEACHING ARNIS
• MUESTRATION or PANDALAG-which teaches
the art of ALDABIS(striking) for defense and
offense through consistent practice
• LARGA MUTON OR LABANANG TOTOHANAN-
where 2 practitioners engage in free practice of
contest for testing fighting skills.
• SANGA AT PATAMA OR SOMBRA TABAK-which
teachers striking, thrusting, and blocking
parrying in a pre-arranged manner.
THE 7 CARDINAL RULES
• Respect
• Discipline
• Loyalty
• Bravery
• Ethics
• Sportsmanship
• Control
8 components of physical fitness
• Strength
• Balance
• Endurance
• Flexibility
• Agility
• Speed
• Timing
• Coordination
GRADING SYSTEM
• White-(LIKAS)
• Yellow-novice
• Green-intermediate
• Blue/Brown-Advance level
• Black( LAKAN/DAYANG)
ARNIS TERMINOLOGY
• Abanico Corto and abanico largo-a strike which

consist of moving the stick in front of the body
in a fanning-like movement
• ANYO or FORM- a combination of pre arranged
or choreographed striking , blocking,
coordinating the arm and leg
movements ,timing, and body shifting
movements.
• ARNIS-from the Spanish word ARNES
• BANDA Y BANDA- a slashing or horizontal
movement which consist of pointing the stick
forward ,and moving it rapidly and horizontally,
from left to right in front of the body.
• ESPADA Y DAGA-form of fighting wherein long
and short sticks are used.
• KALI-ancient MALAYAN word , which refers to
a long bladed weapon.
• SINAWALI-an intricate technique of striking using 2
sticks wherein the movement resembles the woven
pattern of the sawali or split-bamboo mattings.
• LARGA MUTON OR LABANANG TOTOHANAN- a free
form of sparring which supposed to show and test
the skills of the arnis practitioners
• SANGGA AT PATAMA-a pre-arranged or
choreographed form of play consisting of striking,
thrusting, and parrying
• REDONDA or X MOVEMENT-a slashing or circular X
movement which is similar to double sinawali, except that the
blows are aimed at the head of the opponent
• ROMPIDA-a striking techniques which consists of circling the
stick overhead prior to each up and down striking movement
in front of the body.
• UP AND DOWN-or vertical movement which is similar to the
rompida except that the stick is not encircled overhead prior
to each up and down movement in front of the body.
•
EQUIPMENT
• YANTOK-1 inch in diameter

• -24 inches long for elementary
• -28-30 inches long for college level
• Red pants
• White t-shirt
BENEFITS OF LEARNING ARNIS
• Self-defense
• Physically fit body
• Increased in flexibility
• Develop ability to use weapon
• Complements and enhances any martial arts.
• Doesn’t require expensive equipment
• Can be practiced anywhere
• It’s fun
• Promotes a sense of nationalism and pride as a Filipino
BASIC SKILLS IN ARNIS
A. Correct Grip-very important to deliver every

blow with power, control and quickness.
B. Courtesy bow-to show politeness
•Attention or formal stance
•Natural stance position or Open legs stance
•Bow(with weapon , single stick, and double
stick)
•Right hand sideways
C.STANCES-are stationary ‘fighting positions”
•Attention or formal stance-stand at attention
like soldier with heels together and feet pointing
45 degrees. hands in front, holding the stick
•Open leg stance-similar with formal stance but
with legs one foot apart
•Forward stance-deep lunging stance
• Back stance-the feet are in L position, heels
align together .Rear foot bear 60% of weight
and front foot bear 40%.both legs are bend in
90 degrees
• Straddle Stance-similar to open leg stance,
except that the feet are spread much
wider .Arms and hands in fighting stance
position.
•
• Straddle Stance-similar to open leg stance,
except that the feet are spread much
wider .Arms and hands in fighting stance
position.
Ready Stance
.
•Stand with your feet apart parallel to the shoulder with both toes pointing
forward. The knees should be straight, the waist and the body facing
forward. Hands are on waist level and the hands should hold the sticks on
both sides. The ready stance is commonly used when standing at ease
during training or tournaments.
Attention Stance
Stand with your feet forming
READY
STANCE
a 45 degrees angle. Heels
should be close to each
other, knees should be
straight, the waist and body
facing forward. Shoulders
are dropped to the side and
both hands are at waist
level. The Attention Stance
is commonly used in
preparation for courtesy or
“bowing” at commencement
of sparring.
Forward Stance
Starting with the ready stance, move one foot forward until the knee and the toe
are in line to each other. Both toes are pointing in front, the waist and the body is
facing forward. The body should not be too low or the lead foot too extended
otherwise it will be hard to maneuver. Distribute the weight or center of gravity to
both legs. Forward stances can be right foot lead, which is the Right Foot
Forward Stance or it can be left foot lead which is Left Foot Forward Stance.
Forward Stance are commonly used with frontal striking or blocking techniques
Forward
Stance
Straddle Stance
Starting with the ready stance, move one foot about two feet (2’) to the left or the
right direction until both lower legs are almost perpendicular to the ground. Both
toes are pointing in front, the waist and the body is facing forward. The body should
not be too low or extended otherwise it will be hard to maneuver. Distribute the
weight or center of gravity to both legs. Straddle stance are also called Horseback
Riding Stance since it mimics position when riding on a horse back. Straddle
stances are commonly used for blocking the strikes to the side of the body.
Back Stance
Starting with the ready stance, move one foot backward 45 degrees away from the
body. The heels of the foot should form an imaginary “L” shape while the legs are in
a straddle position. The body should not be too low or extended otherwise it will be
hard to maneuver. Distribute the weight or center of gravity to both legs. Back
stances can be right foot lead, which is the Right Foot Back Stance or it can be left
foot lead which is Left Foot Back Stance. Back stances are used for blocking and
backward evasion techniques.
12 basic strikes of modern arnis
• L temple strike-kaliwang sintido
• R temple strike-kanan sintido
• L elbow strike(kaliwang siko
• R elbow strike-kanan siko
• Stomach thrust-tiyan
• L chest thrust-kaliwang dibdib
• R chest thrust-kanan dibdib
• R knee strike-kanan tuhod
• L knee strike –kaliwang tuhod
• L eye thrust-kaliwang mata
• R eye thrust- kanang mata
• Crown strike-ulo
BLOCKS
• SINGLE CANE BLOCKS-(SALAG)

• Inward
• Outward
• Downward/outward(backhand)
• Downward/inward (forehand)
• Upward (rising)
• Vertical

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• Abanico Corto and abanico largo-a strike which

• YANTOK-1 inch in diameter

A. Correct Grip-very important to deliver every

• SINGLE CANE BLOCKS-(SALAG)

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