TEVES, JONAH G.

SW - 21
ASSIGNMENT #3 - PE

1. The 3 types of Courtesy Bow in Arnis:

The Attention Stance is commonly used in

preparation for courtesy or “bowing” at
commencement of sparring. 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

Open leg stance. In this stance, your feet are at

shoulder-length apart, your toes are pointed
slightly outward while your body is upright, and
your right hand is holding the base of the stick.
Your left hand is holding the tip portion of the
stick, which is positioned horizontal to the floor,
with arms rested on the side. Your eyes are
focused straight while maintaining regular
breathing with the diaphragm, and breathe in and
out through the nostrils.

On-guard stance (Cat Stance). This stance is also

called the ready or starting position. Place your feet at
shoulder-length apart. This will provide you with a
square support base. Hold your stick upright, leaning
forward a little, point your weapon arm to the ground,
and position your freehand at open palm – close to the
chest. Bend forward your knees and body toward the
direction of likely motion. Lean your body, bend your
knees, and raise your rear heel resembling a runner set
to take off.
 2. 7 types of stances

Left temple strike in arnis. 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.
Left side of the head attack.

Right temple strike in arnis. A diagonal downward backhand swing striking to

the right temple. 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.

Abdomen Strike. 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.
 3. 4 Types of Body Shifting

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.   Both toes 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.

Forward 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.   Both toes 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.
 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).
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.  Oblique stances 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.

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 position like that of a side kick.  Both toes 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.  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.

* All of the photos above are not mine. Credits to the owner of the photos. For the reference,
here are the links where I found the photos and information:

 https://guerreroarnis.com/resources/arnis-kali-eskrima-articles/kinds-of-stances-filipino-martial-art-way
 https://stickfightingsport.com/arnis-escrima/
 https://www.slideshare.net/nieromer/striking-techniques