ARNIS

ARNIS – Is a native sport and martial art principally designed for defense involving the systematically
effective, artistically intricate but highly deadly movements and manipulation of hardened rattan,
cane or bolo or some other long bladed weapons.

- Is a deadly form of original Filipino Martial Arts; it is a weapon based self-defense which
basically uses the rattan sticks as the primary weapon and as an extension of the hands to maximize
reach and power.

Anyo – Is the demonstration of artistic choreographed pre-arranged step of movements offensive and
defensive using sticks, wooden replica of bladed weapon or metallic un bladed weapon.

Courtesy – is an act of paying respect to fellow practitioner, masters,

guros, coach/teacher and even opponent.

Grip – Is the soul of all fighting techniques in arnis

Principle in Arnis that the students must remember:

- Character
- Sincerity
- Discipline
- Self-control
- Etiquette
- Student’s loyalty

Benefits of Arnis as Martial Arts

- You learn practical self-defense
- Your upper body, arms and legs will become toned
- You will increase fitness and aerobic capacity
- You will become more flexible
- It doesn’t require expensive equipment
- It can be practice anywhere
- It is fun.
- It promotes a sense of nationalism and pride as Filipino.

Types of Grip
- Handshake Grip
- Pinching Grip

3 Types of Strike Delivery

- Whole Strike (BUO)
- Half Strikes (PITIK)
- Sustain (BABAD)

Stances in Arnis
- Attention Stance
- Open Leg Stance
- Forward Stance
- Backward Stance
- Straddle-Leg Stance
- Oblique Forward Stance
- Oblique Backward Stance
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Regional Names of Arnis

- Pagkali-kali in Ibanag
- Kalirungan in Pangasinan
- Dedyas or Kabaren in Ilocano
- Sinawali in Pampanga
- Estoccada or Panandata in Tagalog
- Kaliradman in Visaya
- Escrima in Cebu & Capiz
- Arnis de Mano
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RH – Right Hand LT – Left Temple

LH – Left Hand RT – Right Temple
LL – Left Leg
RL – Right Leg

1. Cane Exercise
2. Single Sinawali ( 2, 3, 4)

2 Strikes 3 Strikes 4 Strikes

Right Hand – Left Temple
Right Hand – Right Leg
Left Hand – Right Temple
Left Hand – Left Leg
3. X sinawali
Right Hand – Left Temple
Left Hand – Right Temple
Right Hand – Right Leg
Left Hand – Left Leg
Right Hand – Left Temple Right Hand – Left Temple
Right Hand – Right Leg Right Hand – Right Leg
Right Hand – Right Temple Right Hand – Right Temple
Left Hand – Right Temple Right Hand – Left Leg
Left Hand – Left Leg Left Hand – Right Temple
Left Hand – Left Temple Left Hand – Left Leg
Left Hand – Left Temple
Left Hand – Right Leg

4. Double sinawali
Right Hand – Left Temple
Left Hand – Left Leg
Right Hand – Right Temple
Left Hand – Right Temple
Right Hand – Right Leg
Left Hand – Left Temple