ARNIS

 Common name for any Filipino stick based martial arts. RA 9850
 Known as escrima, eskrima, garrote, arnes de mano, baston,
estocada.  Law proclaiming arnis as the Philippine national martial art
 Can be found in Ilocos, Pampangga, Tagalog Provinces, Bicol, and sport
Negros Island  Defined arnis as the Filipino martial art of using impact,
bladed weapons and empty hands.
KALI  Arnis is an indigenous martial art and sport characterized by
the use of 1 and 2 sticks or any similar implements or with
 For practioners among Filipinos born outside the ph, the bare hands and feet also used for striking, blocking, locking
name Kali is the popular name they used for arnis. and grappling with the use of the same principle as that with
the canE.
3 FORMS OF PRACTICES 

1. Solo Baston
o One stick is used
2. Doble Baston
o Called ‘’Sinawali’’
o Two long sticks

3. Espada Y Daga
o ‘’sword and dagger’’
o One long and one short sticks are used by the
performers
o ‘’mano-mano at buno’’ – hand to hand and grappling,
are also integral part of arnis training

FRANCISCO BALTAZAR Y DELA CRUZ (1835)

 Florante at Laura
 Earliest document were ‘arnes’ is mentioned in the epic-
poem novel
 ‘’arnes’’ refers to fencing or any kind of sword practice, not
stick-fighting.

MIRAFUENTE (1958)

 Defined arnis as the Philippine style of Fencing

PERAS (1974)

 Defined arnis as the Filipino Martial art using sticks, bladed

weapons, and bare hands for self-defense purposes.
ORIGIN OF THE ART/arnis  Muestracion
Starts from mimicking the movement of
 ARNIS are the modern form of ancient fighting skills of the master
"Kali," preserved thru clandestine practices, and was later
on promoted to the public (Yambao & Mirafuente, 1957,  Sombra, or Carenza
Inosanto, 1980). But this claim is not based on historical and The independent maneuvering applying
archeological facts but merely on conjunctures. the offensive and defensive tactics
 arguing that arnis was developed from the inspiration of
Spanish swordsmanship to protect the early Christianized  Largo juego
communities against the marauding Moors and other Or labanang malayuan the practice of
bandits, controlled free sparring
 arnis was taught by warrior priests to protect the
community and to use in Comedia,
 Some believe that those native Filipinos who served in the
colonial armed forces were those original propagators 2. CONTEMPORARY ARNIS
of this art to their immediate community and family o the modern way of practicing arnis
members (Napangue & Macacher, 2007; Wiley, 2007; Rollo,
o usually, a modern type starting with the salutation,
2021).
group warming up and demonstration of the teacher
 Although from these beliefs on the origin of arnis, the
then followed by a return demonstrations of students
promotion of arnis to the public was used to quench the
partaking into numerous flow drills, and some sort of
need for national identity during the Marcos
controlled or themed sparring using safety gears.
administration (1970).
 This art also serves as means of cultural healing and
cultural pride among Filipinos in the diaspora (Me
3. SPORTS ARNIS
Clung) .
o demanding athletic training to win in the
competition. It was started in the decades of 70s
when there were no longer duels, and the
TRADITIONAL, CONTEMPORARY, AND SPORTS ARNIS (3 government initiated the incorporation of arnis into
CATEGORIES) the educational system. Pioneers in promoting the
Arnis competitive arnis were from the Modern Arnia and
the Doce Pares groups. Inspired by the concept of
 Martial art passes the process of development from simple Kenda, the one strike concept and the bossing
self-defense maneuvers using sticks and other available concept of stick fighting. Both groups innovated their
weapons of protection into a very complex system; own safety gear.
variations and innovation still continue. o Sports arms have many variations that depend on
the concept and beliefs of the organizers. The
1. TRADITIONAL ARNIS common types are the sparring using padded sticks
o focuses more on the effective response to a self- with minimal protection, and the use of real but light
defense situation weighted rattan sticks while wearing full body
o Teaching was based solely on the experience of the protection. Point accumulation is crucial in sports
master. arnis
 Training
 o Although there are diverse differences on how to gripping. It can also be used in disarming techniques
conduct sparing among various groups, aside from and attacks.
the recognized organization that promotes sports - 1 inch from the butt end
arnis of Jacatio & Peneyra (2021), and Anajan (2022),  The correct grip is assured in this manner:
the sports armis, will have its own evolution and
1. Hold the stick with your four fingers with the blade
become a system of its own.
of the palm about two to three inches from the
base or butt of the stick.
2. Tighten your grip and press the thumb over the
INTRODUCTION OF ARNIS TO CVSU
forefinger.
The introduction of arms as a martial art and sport at Cavite State 3. Each strike must be made with a firm grip.
University was initiated by the late Master Louelle Lledo and his While the grip is firm, the wrist must be flexible and
companion, Joel Anajao, they introduced it as physical education very pliable. Keeping the wrist in this state will
activity and as part of the training of the varsity athletes among the ensure that the blows are delivered with force and
karatedo players of the university in the late of the 90s. And then it
quickness.
was included in the annual Region 4 State Colleges and University
Athletic Association which is now the Southern Tagalog Regional
Association of State Universities and Colleges Olympics (STRASUC
Olympics).

 Gears and Equipment for Basic Arnis Training

Arnis Stick

o The stick usually used in practicing arnis is made of

rattan. it is advisable to use rattan sticks other than
hardwood, which is flexible and lighter as compared
to other hardwood.
o A pair of rattan sticks for each student; twenty-four
(24 inches) long and not more than one inch in
diameter for grade school children, and
o twenty-eight - thirty (28 to 30) inches long for
adult students. It is advisable to carry the stick in a
case of synthetic materials for safety.

Training Uniform

o PE uniform
o Comfortable shirt and pants
 What is the correct grip for arnis stick? By this,
the extra length from the butt end allows balance in
ARNIS: SALUTE AND STANCES

1. Salute with 1 Stick

2. Salute with 2 sticks
3. Attention Stance
4. Open Stance
5. Straddle Stance
6. Forward Stance
7. Back Stance

Salute or Bow of Courtesy/ Pugay

o it is a way of giving respect to our partner, to

the opponent, to the instructor, and to our own
selves.
o Salute or pugay is done in this manner

1. Stand at attention like a soldier in line formation, but

relaxed, with feet apart and feet pointing at an angle
of 45 degrees. The hands are in front of the thighs,
holding the stick at both ends.
2. (a) From Open Leg Stance, move the left foot to
assume Attention Stance. Bring the gripping hand
into the left chest and slightly bow the head.
(b) If holding two sticks, extend the left arm in line with
the shoulder and bring the right hand to the left chest.
3. Then return in Open Leg Stance or assume an on-guard
position
Stances

o are positions that one assumes prior to the execution

of any offensive and defensive movements
o It gives the arnis player an understanding of proper
weight distribution on the feet and maintaining
proper balance to ensure fluid mobility and shifting
from one position to another
o LEFT FEET MOVE

What are the FUNDAMENTAL STANCES that students can

practice in various ways?

1. Attention stance
2. Open stance Straddle Stance
3. Straddle stance
 This is similar to the Open Leg Stance, except that the feet
4. Forward stance
spread much wider beyond shoulder width distance, knees
5. Back stance
bent and weight evenly distributed on both feet. Stick
diagonally across the body and left hand at chest level,
between the stick and chest.
Attention Stance

 Stand at attention like a soldier in line formation, but

relaxed, with heels together and feet pointing at an angle
of 45 degrees. The hands are in front of the thighs holding
the stick at both ends

Forward Stance
Open Stance
 Slide or step one foot forward with knee bent, rear leg
 Same as attention stance but with two legs about shoulder- slightly straight at the back, and weight is greater on the
width apart front leg. Maintain the center of balance in the center
between the two legs.
 This stance is used in lounging an attack
  Using the proper grip, the weapon is slightly positioned in
front. The non- gripping hand is kept on the side. Player
should understand this non-gripping hand is a ‘LIVE
HAND’ which can be used for block support, checking,
disarming and controlling the opponent

What are the 2 on-guard position?

a. On guard in a wide stance’

b. On guard in a narrow stance

Back Stance
 Step or slide one foot backward, shifting the weight on
the rear leg, trunk slightly leaning backward. Keep the
balance in the center between the two legs.

 Single Sinawali

Sinawali

 is derived from the Tagalog word "sawali" which refers to

the pattern used in weaving bamboo which have been
split lengthwise and the resulting frame is used as walls of
On-Guard Position a nipa/bamboo house.
 The On-Guard position is designed to give the greatest  Although the sinawali is treated as an individual skill, it is
balance and efficient in performing either offensive or best practiced with a partner. It is therefore the first
defensive movements in and evading. experience of an arnis novice to exchange blows with
 To assume this position, the feet are approximately
another person in a continuous sequential manner
shoulder-width apart, dominant foot in advance. Knees
 .Sinawali drill serves a good way for interpersonal
are bent so the body weight is distributed evenly over both
feet. communication between students. This drill is also good to
condition the students' arm endurance, coordination,
and quickness.
 (4) Initial position assume Open Leg Stance, bring both arms with
sticks over the shoulder,
1. Left Temple Strike
2. Low right backhand strike (5) Strike inward with your right hand into the opponent's left
3. Right Temple Strike temple;
4. Low left backhand strike
(6) Bring R hand to the left side; prepare to execute R low
backhand strike.

(7) Strike downward outward with your right hand aiming at

your opponent's right knee;

(8) Then bring your right arm in your shoulder, and strike your left
hand inward aiming at the opponent's right temple.

(9) Bring L'arm to the right side, and prepare to execute a low L
backhand strike.

(10) With the same left hand, strike outward downward to your
opponent's left knee.

(11) Return to the initial position, then

(1) From open leg stance, do proper execution of 'pugay' (1,2,3)

Striking

 It is very important, but getting to the target is just as

important
 Therefore, when one goes into the target to strike, one must
have conviction and a sense of balance to effectively
execute the strike.
 All basic strikes should deliver to a specific target with
vigor. All should be executed and practiced as one
sequential movement. However, once they are mastered,
they can be executed in any sequence
 ON GUARD POSITION

Basic striking techniques

1. Forehand strike
2. Backhand strike
3. Low forehand strike
4. Low backhand strike
5. Mid-thrust
6. Forehand thrust
7. Reverse thrust
8. Frontal strike

Forehand Strike

 From the on-guard position step in and strike the left

upper side of the opponent.

What are the target area of Forehand strike?

 Left Temple, Left Face, Left Neck, Left Shoulder, Left Trunk
 what are the target area of Low forehand strike?

 Left Thigh, Left Knee, Left Shin, Left Foot

Backhand Strike

 From the on-guard position step in and strike the upper

right side of the opponent

what are the target area of Backhand strike?

 Right Temple, Right Face, Right Neck. Right Shoulder, Right

Low Backhand Strike
Trunk
 From the On-guard position step into the deep lounge
and strike the right lower limb of an opponent.

what are the target area of Low Backhand strike?

 Left thigh, Left Knee, Left Shin, Left Foot

Low Forehand Strike Mid-Thrust

 From the On-guard position step into the deep lounge

and hit the left lower limb of the opponent.
  From the on-guard position execute a direct attack to
the opponent's trunk with the tip of the stick, usually
done in a lunge or reverse forward step.

what are the target area of Mid-thrust?

 Stomach, Chest, Throat, Groin

Reverse Thrust
 From the on-guard position, move the stick inward with the
point facing forward, palm facing your face, and execute a
reverse thrust to your opponent's right eye or chest.

what are the target are of Reverse Thrust?

 Right Eye, Right Chest

Forehand Thrust/Inward Thrust

 From the on-guard position withdraw and raise the arm

upward with the knuckles turned towards your face,
the stick into a horizontal position pointing
forward, and thrust at the left eye or the chest of the
opponent.
 This is also called Inward Thrust.

what are the target area of Forehand thrust?

 Left Eye, Left Chest

Frontal Strike

 From the On-guard position, bring slightly upward the

stick and execute a direct frontal attack to your
opponent's crown
 Inward Block

what are the target area of Frontal strike?  From the On-guard stance, step R foot forward and twist
the trunk to face obliquely left with the stick held
 Crown, Shoulder vertically pointing upward, left hand with open palm
is placed at the middle of the stick to cushion the impact of
the blow delivered by the opponent.

BLOCKING TECHNIQUES

Blocking i

 s a movement of defense executed with the weapon

to deflect the weapon of the apparent offense action at
the target so that a hit is avoided.
 the blocking technique should be practiced in a sequential
or segmental manner.
 Once these basic skills are mastered, they should perform in
response to the striking blows being delivered by their
sparring partner.

TYPES OF BLOCKING

1. Inward Block
2. Outward Block
3. Low Inward Block
4. Low Outward Block
5. Sweeping Block
6. Overhead Block
 Low Inward Block

 A method of blocking used to absorb the attack of the

opponent delivered to hit the lower limb.
Outward Block

 The same movement with Inward Block, but the block is

executed on the opposite side.

Low Outward Block

  From the on guard position withdraw the right foot or side front of the chest with the point of the stick pointing
step to evade an attack on R leg. The block can also be downward and the end of the stick pointing upward.
used against mid-thrust.  This block can use against a mid-thrust or against a
thrust or strike on your left side.

Overhead Block

Sweeping Block  This is to deflect frontal/overhead strikes. From the on-

guard, slide back and bring the stick overhead, left hand
 From the on-guard position step the R foot and supporting the block
simultaneously pivot on the R foot and twist the
trunk to face left, move the arms with the elbow bent in
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FITT 3

*HISTORY ORIGIN OF THE ART/ARNIS

*EQUIPMENT

*PROPER GRIP

*SALUTATION

*STANCES

*SALUTATIONS

*STRIKING TECHNIQUES

*BLOCKING TECHNIQUES

*SINGLE SINAWALI

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