Arnis
Arnis
Arnis
- is a Filipino martial art that can
be performed individually or with
a partner using a single stick or a
pair of sticks for striking and
blocking; can also be used for
self-defense
-It was founded by Remy Presas
and he used it as a self-defense
system
Arnis is a Philippines national martial art or sport , After
President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo signed the Republic
Act. No. 9850 in 2009.
1.Grip: Proper
Hold of the Stick
- Hold the stick
one fist away
from the punyo
(butt) of the
stick. Close the
grip with the
thumb.
2. Basic Stance
and Salutation
a. Handa
- Feet are
positioned
shoulder
width apart.
- Stick is held
in front of the
body.
b. Pugay
Place the
weapon hand
across
the chest.
- Bow by
bending at the
feet.
c. Handa sa Paglaban/Fighting Stance
- One foot in the front (foot the
same as the weapon hand), the
other foot on the rear.
- Keep feet apart, distance of one
foot.
- Both knees slightly bent.
- Toes facing forward.
- Weight evenly distributed on both
feet.
b. Pugay
- Place the weapon hand
across the chest.
- Bow by bending at the
waist.
3. Overhead Stretch
4. Chest Stretch
5. Triceps
6. Cross Elbow
7. Zipper