 Philosophy in Arnis- 1 hit 1 kill  Disarm- pagkalaglag ng paddle (+

 Objective- 1 winner only point on opponent)

 Raw- first to get point
 Color- red (right of ref), blue (left of ref)
 3 judges + 1 ref, officials, timer,
tagatala, tagahatol
 Position- triangle, magkakatabi
 Timer- yellow banner
 2 fouls- tulak, sipa, tulak ng ulo, at
dibdib
 Equipment- mat (8x8 sparring) (10x10
anyo)
 Complete gear (ulo-paa), head gear at
broid (allowed)
 Gestures- taas ng flag (points), cross
(walang malinaw)

ARNIS- Spawned in PH soil, in ancient as

KALI

- Ancient name of arnis

- malayan word means large bladed weapon longer than knife
- derived from TJAKALELE (native fencing in Indonesia)
- taught to kids at schools called BOTHOAN

GLORIA MACAPAGAL ARROYO- signed on July 27, 2009, Arnis as PH Nat’l Martial Art

REPUBLIC ACT NO. 9850 (Approved on Dec. 11, 2009)

- promote patriotism, nationalism, and appreciation on roles of nat’l heroes

RICHARDSON GIALOGO- drafted Arnis bill to senate

1978- DepEd started training to PE teachers

REMY AMADOR PRESAS- founder and father of modern arnis

FIGHT OF ANCIENT FILIPINOS- use bow, arrow, or long bow. Negritos are experts in these
weapons

ARNIS DE MANO- most systematic fighting art in PH; native art of stick fighting

Arnis in other dialects

- ESTOCADA (tagalog)
- ESTOQUE or FRAILE (other regions)

Arnis has 3 form of play

1. ESPADA Y DAGA (long wooden sword and dagger)

2. SOLO BASTON (single stick or sing long baston)
3. SINAWALI (criss-cross fashion), used in walling and matting

Arnis Traditional Method

1. MUESTRATION OR PANDALAG (artistic execution of swinging and stroking)’

2. SANGGA AT PATAMA OR SUMBRA TABAK (striking, thrusting, parrying)
3. LARGE MUTON OR LABANANG TOTOHANAN (free practice trying to maneuver skills)

Equipment

- CANE OR CLUB (made of rattan, dried, rounded, 28-30 inches, 3 quarters tone inch in
diameter)
- BLADED WEAPON (length of itak or bolo, truncheon, swagger stick, dagger or knife, or long
pole)
Cardinal Rules or Principles of Arnis

1. Respect for one’s opponent as a person and as a fighter, and as a sportsman.

2. Always remember that an opponent is a human being with a dignity as you have a worthy or
respect.
3. Sportsmanship on the other hand is a measure of a fighter or a player.
4. The laurels of victory should never be worn with superiority but with humility.
5. Victory is not a stamp of invulnerability but rather a reason for magnanimity.

Other Principles in Arnis

1. Character
2. Sincerity
3. Discipline
4. Self-control
5. Etiquette
6. Student’s loyalty

Fundamental Skills

 GRIP- (the soul of all fighting techniques in Arnis), 3 inches away from the bottom of cane
(28-30 inch)
 SALUTATION OR PUGAY- sign of respect to opponent and coach
 STANCES- proper stance and posture to master other skills

Types of Stances

1. Attention Stance or formal stance- feet together in 45 degree, hold stick w/ both
hands
2. Open leg stance- stand straight, legs spread about shoulder width
3. Straddle leg stance- spread legs beyond S width, bend knees and the weight are on
both legs
4. Forward stance or fighting stance- right leg frwrd w/ bent knee. Left leg at back be
straight, cane in center and fighting form
5. Backward stance- left leg back, slight bend trunk and left leg, arms and hands in
fighting form
6. Oblique forward/ backward stance- front leg oblique forward, arms and hands in
fighting form

Qualities of Good Arnis Player

 TECHNIQUES- fundamental skills and knowledge of arnis basics like strikes, counter attacks,
etc.
 ALERTNESS AND AWARENESS- keenness of mind and reflexes, sensitive to envi or
situation
 COORDINATION AND CONCENTRATION- bod and mind work together
 SPEED- quick reaction and total body movement. Lighting speed.
 POWER- necessary to knock down opponent
 TIMING- exact time hitting of the target. Anticipation of the movement is necessary.
 PROPER DELIVERY OF STRIKES- learn effective blow, kick, contact of stick
 ENDURANCE AND STAMINA- withstand pressure for long period of time w/o fatigue
 DETERMINATION- will to win and dedication to fight at your best
 CONFIDENCE- properly carry himself inside and outside the arena
 YELLING- expression of power and courage