ARNIS
The Attention Stance
TEST I. Multiple Choice
1. What law declared Arnis as the Philippine National
Martial Art and Sport. Ans: Republic Act 9850
2. The History of Arnis dates back before the colonization of
the Spaniards, during those periods it was called?Ans:
Kali
3. In 1873 the fighting system was renamed “Arnis” derived
from the word Arnes which means __ on defensive
armors used on the Moro-Moro plays. Ans: Colorful
trapping
4. ARNIS FULL CONTACT EVENT is a combative sport played
by two (2) individuals in a court measuring ____
Ans:8.0x8.0 meters
5. The winner of the match is decided by best of three (3)
rounds. Each round lasts for a maximum of _____
Ans. two (2) minutes
6. The horizontal match line left of the official's table is
colored red and the opposite horizontal match line is
______ to mark the respective zone of each combatant
at the start and restart of every match. Ans: blue
7. How many persons are allowed inside the playing area?
Ans: 5
8. What is the official weapon of the competitors?
Ans: padded stick made of rattan
9. Each stick should be properly foam-cushioned and
should have a maximum grip diameter of not more than
1112 inches and a length of _____. Ans: 30 inches
10. What is the use of the yellow flag in the competition?
Ans: use to signal the start and end of a round
11. How many Secondary Division Weight Categories? Ans: 5
12. In Boys' Weight Categories what category is 47 kg and
below? Ans: BANTAM Weight
13. In Girls' Weight Categories what category is over 40 up to
44 kg? Ans: BANTAM Weight
14. Players are required to show artistic Arnis movements
unique to their styles/system for at least three (3)
seconds when the referee says ____________
Ans: "HANDA"
15. Performer/s who fails to make the official "Pugay", either
in the start or in the end of the performance, shall be
given a deduction of? Ans: 5 points
16. Stepping and / or going out of the boundary lines shall
cause the performers a deduction of? Ans: Two (2)
points
17. What is the meaning if the Yellow flag is placed down?
Ans: RESUMPTION
Kinds of Stances
1. 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.
2. 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.
is commonly used in preparation for courtesy or “bowing” at
commencement of sparring.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. 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.
7. 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. Back stances can be right
foot lead, which is the Right Foot Back Stance or it can be left
foot lead which is Left Foot Back Stance. Back stances are
used for blocking and backward evasion techniques.