PE 3 :

Physical Activities Towards

Health & Fitness 1

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 PE 3 - PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES TOWARDS HEALTH &
FITNESS 1 : ARNIS
CHAPTER 1: Brief History, Nature and Development of
Arnis
Objectives
At the end of the chapter, students are expected to:
1. Trace the brief history of Arnis.
2. Discuss the nature of the game.
3. Analyze the development of the game.
Lesson 1 – Brief History of the Game
- An art of defense and self-preservation is originated
in the Philippines is called Arnis. Historically it is
derived from the word “arnes” meaning, a colorful
trapping on defensive armors. This Pre-Spanish
martial art is practiced and mastered by the early
Filipinos.
Arnis stated even before the colonization of the
Spaniards. During those time it was called Kali and
the techniques of the art is focused on bladed
weapons fighting. Kali, a large bladed weapon
longer than a knife was derived from tjakalele which
is a native fencing in Indonesia. It was also known
widely and is practiced throughout the archipelago;
both nobleman and commoners were enthusiast
and practitioners of the said art. Also during those
days Kali is being taught in a school like training
grounds, which was called Bothoan along with
military tactics, Alibata (Native Alphabet), and
herbal medicines. When the Philippines were
invaded by the Spanish, the invaders required guns
to subdue their fierce opponents. The deadly
fighting skills of Filipino warriors nearly
overwhelmed them, and they dubbed the native
stick style escrima (skirmish). Escrima was
subsequently outlawed, but the techniques did not
disappear. They were preserved in secret,
sometimes under the very noses of the conquerors,
in the form of dances or mock battles staged in
religious plays known as moromoro.
- It is unbelievable to assume that one of the earliest
Filipino hero Lapu-Lapu, was Kali (arnis) expert.
Pigafetta, the speaker and historian of Magellan,
documented on April 27, 1521. Lapu-Lapu
destroyed the great Spanish warrior with a bladed
weapon thus marking a Filipino’s font triumphant
stand foreigner.
- Before it was introduced in Manila, modern Arnis
has its humble beginnings in Bacolod City in the
Visayas where the founder first learned the
techniques of the art. Being a master of many
martial arts, he was able to compare the intrinsic
qualities of Arnis with other martial arts. However,
where these modern techniques underwent
thorough improvements and gained wider
acceptance when the National College of Physical
 Education, through the encouragement and CHAPTER 2: Basic Skills in Arnis
patronage of Col. Arsenio de Borja, director and
Objectives
secretary – treasurer of the Philippine Amateur
Athletic Federation (PAAF) offered modern Arnis as At the end of the chapter, students are expected to:
regular subject in Physical Education to the
students who major in this course. 1. Identify the different basic skills in arnis.
- Historically. arnis incorporated three related 2. Demonstrate the proper way of executing the different
methods: espada y daga (sword and dagger), which Arnis skills.
employs a long blade and a short dagger; solo 3. Appreciate the benefits derived from using the
baston (single stick); and sinawali (to weave), which appropriate skills in arnis.
uses two sticks of equal length, twirled in "weaving"
fashion for blocking and striking (the term derives
from sinawali, the bamboo matting woven in the
Philippines).
- R.A 9850 or The Arnis Bill, declaring that Arnis is
the National Sports and martial Arts of the
Philippines.
- A true lover of sports, Mr. Remy A. Presas is the
man behind Modern Arnis today. From the cold
tomb of oblivion, Mr. Presas gave new life and
meaning to the true Filipino martial art called Arnis.
Arnis died with the passage of time as the
incontrovertible onslaught of modern living and
foreign influences blotted out this gem of the Filipino
culture to merely one of the things of the forgotten
past. Truly Arnis died with the times.
Lesson 1: Kinds of Stances
Ready Stance
• Stand with your feet apart
parallel to the shoulder with
both toes pointing forward.
• The knees should be straight,
the waist and the body facing
forward.
• Hands are on waist level and
the hands should hold the
sticks on both sides.
• The ready stance is
commonly used when
standing at ease during
training or tournaments.
Attention Stance
 Stand with your feet forming a 45 degrees angle.
 Heels should be close to each other, knees
should be straight, the waist and body facing
forward.
 Shoulders are dropped to the side and both
hands are at waist level.
 The Attention Stance is commonly used in
preparation for courtesy or “bowing” at
commencement of sparring.
Forward Stance
▪ Starting with the ready stance,
move one foot forward until the
knee and the toe are in line to each
other.
• Both toes are pointing in front, the waist and
the body is facing forward.
• The body should not be too low or the lead
foot too extended otherwise it will be hard to
maneuver.
• Distribute the weight or center of gravity to
both legs.
• Forward stances can be right foot lead,
which is the Right Foot Forward Stance or it
can be left foot lead which is Left Foot
Forward Stance.
• Forward Stance are commonly used with
frontal striking or blocking techniques.
Oblique Stance
▪ Starting with the ready stance,
move one foot forward 45 degrees
away from the body until the knee
and the toe are in line to each other.
▪ Move on the same direction as the
lead foot (e.g. for right foot lead,
move 45 degrees forward to the
right).
▪ Bothtoes are pointing in front, the
waist and the body is facing
forward.
▪ The body should not be too low or
the lead foot too extended
otherwise it will be hard to
maneuver.
▪ Distribute the weight or center of
gravity to both legs.
▪ Obliquestances can be right foot
lead, which is the Right Foot
Oblique Stance or it can be left foot
lead which is Left Foot Oblique
Stance.
▪ Oblique Stances are commonly
used for forward blocking and
evasion techniques.
Straddle Stance
▪ Starting with the ready stance,
move one foot about two feet (2’) to
the left or the right direction until
both lower legs are almost
perpendicular to the ground.
▪ Bothtoes are pointing in front, the
waist and the body is facing
forward.
▪ The body should not be too low or
extended otherwise it will be hard to
maneuver.
▪ Distribute the weight or center of
gravity to both legs. Straddle stance
are also called Horseback Riding
Stance since it mimics position
when riding on a horse back.
▪ Straddle stances are commonly
used for blocking the strikes to the
side of the body.
Side Stance
 Starting with the ready stance,
move one foot about two feet (2’) to
the left or right direction.
▪ Moving foot will be perpendicular to
the ground while the other leg is
 extended thereby creating a • Back stances can be right foot lead, which is
position like that of a side kick. the Right Foot Back Stance or it can be left
▪ Both toes are pointing in front, the foot lead which is Left Foot Back Stance.
waist and the body is facing • Back stances are used for blocking and
forward. backward evasion techniques.
• The body should not be too low or extended
otherwise it will be hard to maneuver.
• Distribute the weight or center of gravity to
both legs. If the left foot moves to the side it
becomes Left Foot Side Stance, if the right
foot moves to the side it becomes Right
Foot Side Stance.
• Side Stances are commonly used for strike
deflection and evasion techniques.

Back Stance
▪ Starting with the ready stance,
move one foot backward 45
degrees away from the body.
▪ The heels of the foot should form an
imaginary “L” shape while the legs
are in a straddle position.
▪ The body should not be too low or
extended otherwise it will be hard to
maneuver.
• Distribute the weight or center of gravity to
both legs.
 Chapter 3: The Twelve Striking Techniques
Objectives
At the end of the chapter, students are expected to:
1. Identify the twelve striking techniques in arnis.
2. Demonstrate the proper way of executing the striking
techniques.
3. Appreciate the importance of each striking techniques.
Lesson 1: Twelve Striking Techniques
1. Left side of the head attack. A diagonal downward
forehand swing to the left temple. From the position, the
warrior will hold the stick with one hand at 1 o’clock moving
his stick in slashing motion while his free hand on his chest.
2. Right side of the head attack. A diagonal downward
backhand swing striking to the right temple. Assuming a
fighting stance like the left temple strike, the warrior this time
held his stick at 11o'clock with his free hand kept on his chest.
3. Left side of the body or torso, to the left arm or elbow.
The 3rd striking technique allows the practitioner to extend his
weapon hand making it easier for him to strike any part of the
opponent between its shoulder and hips. The stick will be
draw in a diagonal forehand slashing swing making it easier to
deliver a damage.
4. Right side of the body or torso, to the left arm or elbow.
Same as the 3rd strike but this time the practitioner will extend
the weapon hand to strike any part of the body between the
shoulder and the hips in a backhand slashing swing located
on the right side
5. Thrust to the stomach. In this strike, the practitioner will
thrust the weapon hand to the stomach and is followed by an
upward motion that will cut through his opponent's body.
6. Left chest stab. In this strike, the weapon hand is then
extended to the front with the palm facing outward and the
elbow kept up where this strike can cause damage to the rib
cage.
7. Right chest stab. In this stance, the practitioner will
practice the scooping action. The weapon hand is then
extended forward with the palm facing outward. To deliver the
strike properly, the elbow should be kept up puncturing the
opponent’s right lung.
8. Left lower leg. In this technique, the practitioner will deliver
a powerful strike to the opponent’s lower leg, mainly the knee,
the angle or the ankle which throws off the opponent’s
balance and immobilize him. By doing this, the warrior is
supposed to lower his body (extending the weapon arm).
Holding his palm upward and hit any part of the opponents’
lower leg.
9. Right lower leg. Again, like the 8th strike, the main target
here is the right lower leg which immobilize the opponent. By
doing this, the palm should face downward.
10. Left eye poke. The target here is the left eye socket. In
order to execute it properly, the practitioner should assume
fighting stance then extend the weapon hand forward with the
palm facing outward with its elbow kept down.
11. Right eye poke. Same as the 10th strike technique. To
execute it properly the practitioner will have to hold his elbow
down poking the right eye of the opponent.
12. Strike to the crown/top of head. The last strike will be a
straight downward overhead swing directed towards the
crown of the head which could throw off the opponent’s
mobility and balance.
CHAPTER 4: Blocking Techniques
Objectives
At the end of the chapter, students are expected to:
1. Identify the different blocking techniques in Arnis.
2. Demonstrate the proper way of executing the blocking
techniques in Arnis.
3. Appreciate the benefits derived from using the
appropriate blocking techniques in Arnis.
Lesson 1: Blocking Techniques
1. Outside blocking- performed by bringing the cane forward
supported by the left hand at the middle of the cane.
2. Inside block- performed as an outside block, however, on
the right side of the body.
3. Downward inside block- performed by positioning the
hand holding the cane above the right shoulder then
swinging the cane downward to block the opponents’ attack.
4. Downward outside block- performed by positioning the
cane behind the left ear then swinging it downward to block
the opponent's blow.
5. Rising block- performed by raising the cane over the
head to block the opponent's blow.
 6. Vertical block- performed by raising the elbow of the hand
holding the cane to shoulder level while the other hand is
supporting it at the middle.

CHAPTER 5: Anyo of Form Name:_________________________________Year/section:_________________

Anyo or form in Arnis in a backdrop of gracefulness Instructor:_______________________________Course:____________________

when the execution of the various exercises is observed in Activity 1:
correct rhythmic order. It is akin to terpsichorean technique
only it employs cane for added dimension to the movements, Direction: Select the best answer from the box below which
since it is a martial dance, as Arnis is a martial art. In fact, in describes the striking technique.
anyo or form, one finds the basic techniques of attack and Thrust on the stomach Strike on the left shoulder
counter attack in the form of exercises. Strike on the right temple Strike on the right knee

Thrust on the left chest Strike on the right shoulder

Anyo or form is an individual movement. This is
executed with cane on one hand. It is a form of exercise or Thrust on the right chest Thrust on the right eye
practice of movement which leads to the perfection of the art Strike on the left knee Strike on the left temple
of Arnis itself because it encompasses all the basic
Thrust on the left eye Strike on the crown
movements executed in coordinated fashion.
Name:_________________________________Year/section:_________________
Instructor:_______________________________Course:____________________

Activity 2
Directions. Encircle the letter of the correct answer.

1. The father of modern arnis.

a. Bruce Lee b. Remy Presas c. Ernesto Presas

2. An art of defense and self-preservation which originated

in the Philippines.
a. Arnis b. Kung-fu c. Taekwondo

3. It means a colorful trapping on defensive armors

a. Arnes b. Tjakalele c. Alibata

4. Filipino warrior used the following in fighting except

a. stick b. sword c. gun

5. It is very important to perform this before any activity to

prepare the body for strenuous action.
a. warm-up b. cool-down c. stretching
6. A principle in Arnis where learner must always bear in
mind speed in delivering the strokes, speed with the
hand and feet even with the eyes in spotting the weak
points of the opponent.
a. physical b. psychological c. social

7. This principle instills the learner to have the will to fight

and win
a. physical b. psychological c. social

8. Usually performed before the match.

a. saludo (bow) b. stance c. fight

9. Usually performed to slow down the heart rate and

helps relax the muscle after a strenuous activity.
a. warm-up b. cool-down c. stretching

10. The strikes and thrust in Arnis is considered

a. deadly b. fun c. dangerous