6 Blocking Techniques

Rising Block Vertical Block

Right Sideward- Downward Block

Left Sideward- Downward

Block
Rising Block- performed by raising the cane over
the head to block the opponents blow.
Vertical Block- performed by raising the elbow at
the hand hiding the cane to the shoulder level
while the other hand is supporting it at the
middle.

Right Sideward- Downward Block - performed by Left Sideward- Downward Block - performed by
positioning the hand holding the cane above the positioning the cane behind the left ear then
right shoulder then swinging the can downward to swinging it downward to block the opponents
block the opponents attack. blow.

Right Sideward- Upward Block Left Sideward- Upward Block

Right Sideward- Upward Block – performed as an Left Sideward- Upward Block – performed by
outside block, however on the right side of the bringing the cane forward supported by the left
body. hand at the middle of the cane.

12 Vital Striking

Attacking position: From an open stance, move left foot forward, put hands-on-guard post on.
•a.LEFT HAND STRIKE
 Attacker moves right foot forward, prepares for a left temple strike by positioning the hand
holding the cane at the back of the ear then swing the cane forward to strike the opponent's left
temple. The closed palm should face upward.
•b.RIGHT TEMPLE STRIKE
From the initial position, attacker moves right foot forward, prepares for a right temple attack by
positioning the hand holding the cane at the back of the left ear, then swing the cane forward to
strike the opponent's right temple. The closed palm should face downward.
•c.LEFT SHOULDER STRIKE
From the initial position, attacker moves right foot forward, prepares for a left temple strike by
positioning the hand holding the cane at the back of the right ear, then swing the cane forward to
strike the opponent's left shoulder. The closed palm should face upward.
•d.RIGHT SHOULDER STRIKE
From the initial position, attacker moves right foot forward, prepares for right shoulder strike by
positioning the hand holding the cane at the back of the left ear , then swing the cane forward to
strike the opponent's right shoulder. The closed palm should face downward.
•e.THRUST TO STOMACH
From the initial position ,move right foot forward, draw back hand holding the cane ,then thrust
the opponent's stomach using the t p of the cane
•f.LEFT CHEST ATTACK
From the initial position ,move right foot forward, draw back hand holding the cane, position it
at the back of the right ear. The cane should point forward then thrust the opponent's left chest.
The closed palm should face downward.
•g.RIGHT CHEST ATTACK
From the initial position, bring the hand holding the cane at the s de of the body, closed palm
facing the chest. The tip of the cane should point the opponent's chest, then thrust the cane to the
opponent's chest.
•h.RIGHT KNEE ATTACK
From the initial position, move right foot forward, bring the cane above the shoulder at the back
of the ear, then swing the cane downward to strike the opponent's right knee.
•.LEFT KNEE ATTACK
From the initial position, move right foot forward, bring the hand holding the cane above the
right shoulder, then swing the cane downward to strike the opponent's left knee.
•j.LEFT EYE ATTACK
From the initial position, pos t on the hand at the back of the right ear. The tip of the cane should
point to the opponent's eye, closed palm should face outside. Move right foot forward, then
thrust the cane to strike the opponent's left eye.
•k.RIGHT EYE ATTACK
From the initial position, pos t on the hand holding the cane at the s de of your body. The palm
should face the chest, the tip of the cane should point towards the opponent., then thrust the cane
towards the opponent's right eye.

•l.CROWN STRIKE
From the initial post on, bring the hand holding the cane above the shoulder then move right
forward. Swing the cane downward to strike the opponent's head.
 12 basic strikes in Arnis:
#1 – Strike to left temple.
#2 – Strike to right temple.
#3 – Strike to the left arm or elbow.
#4 – Strike to the right arm or elbow.
#5 – Thrust to the stomach.
#6 – Thrust to the left chest.
#7 – Thrust to the right chest.
#8 – Strike to the right foot or knee.
#9 – Strike to the left foot or knee.
#10 – Thrust to the left eye.
#11 – Thrust to the right eye.
#12 – Strike to the crown/top of head.

Catanduanes State
University
College of Business and Accountancy
Virac, Catanduanes
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(Self Defense)

Submitted by:

Jerald Jay Catacutan

BSA-1A

Submitted to:

Mrs. Nelia Aldave

Instructor