Gramatica, Jennifer O. P.

E 103 (Monday 1:30 – 3:30) July 8, 2019

BSMA 2 Dr. Hazel Socorro B. Coronel

HISTORY OF ARNIS

Arnis was developed by the indigenous populations of the Philippines, who used
an assorted range of weaponry for combat and self-defense. Encompassing both
simple impact and edged weapons, arnis traditionally involved rattan, swords, daggers
and spears. In 1521, equipped with nothing more than bladed weapons and their
fearsome arnis abilities, Filipino islanders defeated Ferdinand Magellan’s armored,
musket-bearing Spanish conquistador forces when they tried to invade.

When the Spanish eventually returned and successfully conquered parts of the
Philippines, the traditions of arnis were preserved, despite its prohibition, in the forms
of ritual dance, performance and mock battles. While earlier Filipino martial arts were
influenced by Spanish colonization, the modern forms have been affected by the
country’s contact with both the United States and Japan after gaining independence in
1898. Just over a century later, in 2009, the government of the Philippines declared
arnis to be the martial art and national sport of the Philippines.

Arnis is otherwise known as eskrima, kali and garrote, and by even more names in
different Filipino regional languages. Although Spanish influence had a pacifying effect
on Filipino martial culture, the original warrior ethos has persisted and remains on the
fringes of the art. Arnis “death-matches” were outlawed as late as 1945 yet, as Mark V.
Wiley explains in Filipino Martial Culture, they still take place in private today. The
Philippine government’s declaration of arnis as the national sport has codified a clear
martial culture. This should begin to develop an accessible story of Filipino cultural
heritage that the outside world can grasp, like Japan did during the Edo period (1603-
1868) and as post-cultural revolution China has done with Wushu.
EQUIPMENTS NEEDED FOR ARNIS

WOODEN STICK
 the wooden stick shall measure not less than 60 cm and not more
than 90 cm in length with a diameter of not less than 1.3 cm and not
more than 3.8 cm. It must not have sharp edges or pointed ends.

HEAD PROTECTOR
 refers to a pair of protective head gear to include an impact-
worthy face mask.

GROIN AND BODY PROTECTOR

 refers to a pair of body protector, properly cushioned to avoid
injuries and the specifications shall be according to the i-Arnis.

FOREARM AND CHIN GUARD

 a compulsory to also avoid severe injuries while having a fight or
competition.

OTHER EQUIPMENTS:

STOPWATCH GONG AND FOAM – CUSHION FLAGS UPPER LEG AND

MALLET MATERIAL BELLY PROTECTION
MECHANICS OF SINGLE STICK SALUDO

3. Ready for bowing. 2. Step left foot to the 1. Bend your body
right for close feet forward to execute
and put the right the bow.
crane to the left
chest.

MECHANICS OF DOUBLE STICK SALUDO

1. Ready for bowing. 2. Put the right crane 3. Bend your body
to the left shoulder forward to execute
and left to the left the bow.
side. Step the left
foot to the right for
close feet.
12 STRIKING POINTS SINGLE STICK

#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 STRIKING POINTS DOUBLE STICK

#1 - Left side of the head attack

From the fighting stance, the warrior will hold the stick with one hand at 1o’clock. He will then
move the stick in a slashing action while the stick on the left hand blocks the opponents attack
forming an “X” near the warrior’s head.

#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 while the stick on the left hand blocks the opponents attack forming an “X” near the
warrior’s head.

#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. The stick in
the hand will block the opponents attack to your left side torso.

#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. The stick in the left hand will block the opponents attack to your left side torso.

#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. The stick on the left hand blocks the thrust of the opponent to the warrior’s
stomach.

#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. The stick on the left hand blocks
the stab in the left chest.

#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. The stick on the left hand blocks the stab on the right side of the chest.

#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. The stick on the left hand blocks the attack from the opponent.

#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. The stick on
the left hand blocks the attack from the opponent.

#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. The stick on the
left hand blocks the attack from the opponent by hitting its stick.

#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. The stick on the left hand blocks the attack from the opponent by hitting its
stick.

#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. The stick on the left hand blocks the attack from the
opponent by hitting its stick shoving it away from the head.
HOW TO PERFORM SINAWALI

 SINGLE SINAWALI
(1) Put the left hand to the left shoulder and right hand to the right shoulder.
(2) Deliver a left temple strike using the right hand.
(3) Withdraw the cane to the left shoulder.
(4) Deliver a right knee strike using the right hand.
(5) Deliver a right temple strike using the left hand at the same time withdraw the right hand
to the right shoulder, and step the left foot forward.
(6) Withdraw the left cane to the right shoulder.
(7) Deliver a left knee strike using the left hand.
 DOUBLE SINAWALI
(1) Right hand to the right shoulder and left hand to the right armpit.
(2) Right hand executes left temple strike.
(3) Left hand executes left knee strikes and simultaneously withdraws the roght hand to the
left shoulder.
(4) Right hand executes right temple strike and simultaneously withdraw left hand to the left
shoulder.
(5) Left hand executes right temple strike withdraw the right hand to the left armpit.
(6) Right hand executes right knee strikes withdraw the left hand to the right shoulder.
(7) Left hand executes left temple strike withdraw the orght hand to the right shoulder.
 X SINAWALI
(1) Put the left hand to the left shoulder and right hand to the right shoulder.
(2) Execute left temple strike using the right hand.
(3) Execute the right temple strike using the left hand and simultaneously withdraw the right
hand to the left armpit.
(4) Execute right knee strike using the right hand and simultaneously withdraw the left hand
to left shoulder.
(5) Execute left knee strike using the left hand and simultaneously withdraw the right hand
to the right shoulder.
FATAL POINTS
ASSIGNMENT IN PE 103

ARNIS

(PE 103; Monday – 1:30 – 3:30 PM)

Submitted by:

JENNIFER O. GRAMATICA

Submitted to:

Dr. Hazel Socorro B. Coronel