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Arnis Module 1
Arnis Module 1
MODULE
Course Title: Self-Defense (ARNIS)
Course Code: P.E. 2
Overview
For the first set of topics of this course, we will go back in time by dealing with the History of
ARNIS. It is crucial for you to know this matter before we go directly in assessing your capabilities
towards this type of physical activity. What could be the possible reason why we need to deal with
this as a course will unfold right in front your very eye.
This module will tackle everything about ARNIS, as a sport and a life skill. It will start with the
topics from its history to the facilities, equipment needed and terminologies used in sport.
In a greater sense, we are hoping that you will understand its historical concepts and what to
extent it can affect you as a person and as a student. Aside from acquiring the set of skills
needed, we are hoping that you will also acquire life skills that you may use whenever the
situations need it.
Self-Defense is a life skill that can bring you greater safety, buckets of enjoyment and years of
better health. Once you get into it, it’s incredibly hard to stop. With all honesty, the success of this
module will depend on you. So keep yourself on track, use varied materials available, and read so
may find it easier for you to grasp on what lies ahead of the context as you move further. Keep in
mind that not all who wander are lost. Have fun!
Course Pretest:
Before we begin our lessons, let us try to answer the following questions below by encircling the
letter of your choice.
1. NARAPHIL stands for what?
a. National Armed Association of the Philippines
b. National Arnis Association of the Philippines
c. National Arnes Association of the Philippines
d. National Arnis Armed of the Philippines
3. Which of the early Philippine heroes used Arnis in fighting the Spaniards?
a. Raha Humabon
b. Lakandula
c. Lapu-Lapu
d. Diego Silang
5. Which Republic Act establishes Arnis as Philippine Martial Arts and National Sports?
a. RA 10627
b. RA 10533
c. RA 9850
d. RA 9760
9. Kali is being taught in a school like training grounds, which was called ____________along
with military tactics.
a. Bothoan c. Arnes
b. Eskrima d. Espada
10. Arnis is a Filipino martial art that can be performed individually or with a partner using a
single stick or a pair of sticks for striking and blocking; can also be used for self-defense.
a. True b. False
Congratulations and thank you for taking the test with all honesty and without peeking! You did
a great job! You are now ready for your lessons!
Module 1
HISTORICAL DEVELOPMENT OF ARNIS IN THE PHILIPPINES
Introduction
Arnis, also known as Kali or Eskrima/Escrima, is the
national martial art of the Philippines. The three are
roughly interchangeable umbrella terms for the Learning Outcomes:
traditional martial arts of the Philippines ("Filipino At the end of this module, you will be
Martial Arts", or FMA), which emphasize weapon- able to:
based fighting with sticks, knives, bladed weapons, 1. Trace and discuss the history of
and various improvised weapons, as well as "open
hand" techniques without weapons. Arnis.
There have been campaigns for arnis to be 2. Explain the importance self defense.
nominated in the UNESCO Intangible Cultural 3. Perform the Salutation in Arnis.
Heritage Lists, along with other Philippine martial
arts. As of 2018, UNESCO has inscribed nine
martial-arts–related intangible heritages.
Discussion
Lesson 1.1
History of Arnis
Spain named Miguel De Legaspi landed in Abuyog Leyte Philippines. He was aware of the
unfortunate fate of Magellan so took a non-hostile approach to avoid battle with the native. He be-
friend the warrior chief Malitik, it is at this point he witnessed the deadly fighting skills of the
natives through a demo to entertain them. Afterwards he traveled to the nearby island of Sugbo
and met another warrior chief named Tupas, he took a non-hostile approach to again avoid
confrontation. For the second time he witnessed the formidable fighting techniques of the natives
through a demo.
After hundreds of years with Spanish colonization the Japanese invaders took their place to
invade the Philippines during the World War II, again experts of the native fighting arts were called
upon to fight for the country’s freedom. Kali, Escrima or Arnis whichever term the individual
prefers to use was once again employed on the battlefield. Its efficiency was put to a test again
but this time against the Japanese invaders.
The Filipinos fought side by side with the Americans. Natives with skills in the fighting art signed
up to be freedom fighters known as “Guerillas”. It is also these “Guerillas” who were usually front
liners during the encounter and they were usually sent on a commando mission for
reconnaissance against the Japanese.
After the war ended and peace took its path in 1975 then Major Favian Ver also noted enthusiast
and practitioners of Arnis formed the National Arnis Association of the Philippines (NARAPHIL)
with the objective to unite all Arnis group in the Philippines, but unfortunately according to records
the Generals effort was futile, some claimed that the association that the General led tends to
favor only one group and ignored the request for recognition of the majority of the existing Arnis
clubs.
After the Historical EDSA revolution General Favian Ver was exiled and NARAPHIL as a
dominant Arnis grouped ceased, eventually another brotherhood of Arnis was formed by a group
of great Masters on Arnis. July of 1986 Arnis Philippines (ARPHI) was established with the same
objective as NARAPHIL, at present time the government sanctioned groups NARAPHIL and
ARPHI exist together with a non- governmental organization PIGSAI, these organizations share a
common goal which is to promote, preserve, propagate, and regain the popularity of Arnis
throughout the country because economically even though the Filipino Martial Arts be it Arnis,
Escrima, or Kali earned its popularity in the different parts of the world. It is less popular in the
Philippines. Its birthplace, probably due to strong colonial mentality influence or just plain
negligence of the Filipinos to their Cultural Heritage, but these noble groups are striving to ensure
that the next generations of Filipinos will be able to claim their cultural heritage and once again
have these Filipino Martial Arts as the national system of fighting art.
Modern History
The system of Filipino martial arts founded by the late Remy Presas as a self-defense system. His
goal was to create an injury-free training method as well as an effective self-defense system in
order to preserve the older Arnis systems.
The term Modern Arnis was used by Remy Presas’ younger brother Ernesto Presas to describe
his style of Filipino martial arts; since 1999 Ernesto Presas called his system Kombatan. It is
derived principally from the traditional Presas family style of the Bolo (Machete) and the stick-
dueling art of Balintawak Eskrima , with influences from other Filipino and Japanese martial arts .
Arnis is a Philippines’ national martial art or sport, After President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo signed
the Reoublict Act. No. 9850 in 2009.The act mandates the Department of Education to include the
sport as a Physical Education course. Arnis will be included among the priority sports in Palarong
Pambansa (National Games) beginning 2010 .
Let’s have a breather after trying to put the history of Arnis into context.
You can have a sip of tea or look for a place to relax when you are finished.
We’ll have an assessment about your takeaways on the previous topic.
The activity below will help you measure your understanding on to what
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Knowledge Check
Activity 1-1
- With the use of graphical representation of your choice, illustrate the evolution of Arnis.
Lesson 1.2
Lesson 1.2
Importance of Self-Defense
Arnis
One of the best martial art for self defense is Arnis. This is a martial art which teaches the use of
stick weapons from the very beginning of the training process. The sticks are generally made of
wood and are around 26 inches long.
At this point, let’s stop and see how well you understand importance of self defense by answering the
following self-assessment question.
Knowledge Check
Activity 1 – 2
- What are the importance of Self-defense?
Lesson 1.3
Salutation in Arnis
FUNDAMENTAL SKILLS
Congratulations! you’ve managed to accomplish the first module of this course! The next module will be
easy for you. But before we go to the second module, let’s put your learning into context.
SUMMARY
Arnis is known as the national martial arts here in the Philippines. In Spanish era, it is called
eskrima. It is a weapon-based fighting using sticks as wooden swords. Arnis includes hand-to-
hand combat, joint locks, grappling and weapon disarming techniques.
It is also known as one of the best martial arts for defense. Many students joined this kind of
exercise in their schools. Some of them are chosen to compete at other schools and be one of
their school's representatives.
Feedback/Reflection
Congratulations... Job well done! You’ve managed to accomplish the First module of this course!
For the last time, share to the class your final insights by completing the following sentence prompts.
Suggested Reading
Coñete, Dionisio - Eskrima, Kali, Arnis, (ESPADA Y DAGA)
References
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