12 Striking Techniques in Arnis

 #1 – Left side of the head attack.

 #2 – Right side of the head attack.
 #3 – Left side of the body or torso, to the left arm or elbow.
 #4 – Right side of the body or torso, to the left arm or elbow.
 #5 – Thrust to the stomach.
 #6 – Left chest stab.
 #7 – Right chest stab.
 #8 – Left lower leg.
 #9 – Right lower leg.
 #10 – Left eye poke.
 #11 – Right eye poke.
 #12 – Strike to the crown/top of head.

#1 - LEFT SIDE OF THE HEAD ATTACK

From the fighting stance, the warrior will hold the stick with one hand at 1 o’clock.

He will then move the stick in a slashing action while keeping the free hand on the
chest.

This is a diagonal downward forehand swing to the left temple.

#2 - RIGHT SIDE OF THE HEAD ATTACK

Like the left temple strike the warrior assumes fighting stance, this time with the stick
held at 11 o’clock and the free hand kept on the chest.

The strike to the right temple is then done in a diagonal downward backhand swing.

3 - LEFT SIDE OF THE BODY OR TORSO

In this strike, the practitioner will extend the weapon hand.

Then he will proceed to strike any part of the trunk located between the shoulder and
the hips. The stick will be held in a diagonal forehand slashing swing.

This is the way to deliver the maximum amount of damage.

#4 - RIGHT SIDE OF THE BODY OR TORSO

Again the practitioner will extend the weapon hand to strike any part of the body located
on the right side between the shoulder and the hips.

The weapon of choice will be moved in a backhand slashing swing.

#5 - THRUST TO THE STOMACH

This is a strong thrust to the solar plexus or the stomach and can cause fatal damage to
the vital organs in the abdomen.

In this strike, the practitioner will thrust the weapon hand to the target point, which is the
solar plexus.

It is then followed by an upward motion that will cut through the opponent’s body.

#6 - LEFT CHEST STAB

In this strike, the practitioner will assume the fighting stance with the weapon of choice
in his hands.

The weapon hand is then extended to the front with the palm facing outward and the
elbow kept up. This strike can cause real damage to the rib cage.

A weapon like a knife, spear or sword will end your opponent’s life immediately as it
punctures the lungs and the heart.

#7 - RIGHT CHEST STAB

After assuming fighting stance, the practitioner will practice the scooping action.

The weapon hand is then extended forward with the palm facing outward.

The elbow should be kept up in order to deliver an efficient strike to the right lung that
will puncture it and end your opponent’s life immediately.
#8 - LEFT LOWER LEG

A practitioner here will try to deliver a powerful strike to the lower leg, targeting the
knee, the shin or the ankle.

The aim of the strike is to throw your opponent off balance and immobilize him.

Using the right weapon, you might be able to break a bone or even cut a limb.

The warrior is supposed to lower his body while extending the weapon arm.

He should hold the palm upward and hit any part of the lower leg.

#9 - RIGHT LOWER LEG

This strike is just like the previous one.

The practitioner will extend the weapon hand and lower his body to hit the knee, the
shin or the ankle.

This time the palm should face downward.

#10 - LEFT EYE POKE

A targeted thrust to the eye socket will not just blind your opponent, but will also deliver
real damage to the brain.

Using a sharp weapon like a sibat or the right baston can end your opponent’s life right
there.

The practitioner should assume fighting stance then extend the weapon hand forward
with the palm facing outward and the elbow kept down.
#11 - RIGHT EYE POKE

This thrust is similar to the previous one except that the practitioner will have to hold his
elbow down.

This will allow him to hit the eye precisely with the right weapon penetrating all the way
through to the brain.

#12 - STRIKE TO THE CROWN/TOP OF HEAD.

This is a straight downward overhead swing directed towards the crown of the head.

Hitting the top of the head can immobilize your opponent, deliver damage to the brain
and throw him off balance.

Using a real sharp or powerful weapon can even shatter the skull bones ending the fight
to your favor in a matter of seconds.

12 Basic Strikes of Arnis