Republic of the Philippines

President Ramon Magsaysay State University

(Formerly Ramon Magsaysay Technological University)
Iba, Zambales, Philippines
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College/Department COLLEGE OF TEACHER EDUCATION

Course Code PEN 2A
Course Title SELF DEFENSE
Place Of The Course In The Program GEN. ED.
Semester & Academic Year FIRST SEMESTER, AY 2020-2021

THE TWELVE STRIKING TECHNIQUES

INTRODUCTION
The 12 angles of attack in Modern Arnis are both a way of memorizing the major, vital areas of the
body that can be attacked, and also a sequence of strikes practiced as a drill in a specific order to
familiarize the student with the 12 basic strikes.
The 12 vital areas are: the left and right temples, the left and right shoulders, the stomach or groin,
the left and right sides of the chest, the knees, the eyes and the crown of the head. Stick strikes to any of
these areas are all injurious, many fatal.
The arnis student learns the strikes in a prescribed sequence and practices striking to these areas
over and over in order to understand the angles of attack in approaching these zones, and how an
opponent's approach often telegraphs his own intended target area. The numbered zones are referred to
throughout the book for reference; when showing a defense, the text may say, "The attacker attempts a
strike to #2 . . ." The technique will then illustrate how to counter such an attack.
Learn these 12 strikes, both as a point of reference for defending your own body and for striking
the target areas of your opponent. The following striking drill is practiced as one continuous sequence,
though the 12 strikes are also broken down here individually for easier instruction. Notice that your body will
shift almost automatically into the proper stances as you execute each strike. Though the instructions are
shown for the right hand only, you should practice the left hand equally, mirroring the movements of the
right hand.

INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES

At the end of this module, the learners are expected to:
 Identify the twelve striking techniques in arnis;
 Demonstrate the proper way of executing the striking techniques; and
 Appreciate the importance of each striking techniques.

Week 2, Lesson 1
The Twelve Striking Techniques

1. Striking technique No. 1- Left Temple

With elbow bent, swing right hand backward accompanied by a twist of the body. Then
execute right forward stance simultaneously swinging.
Right hand forward, closed palm up, to strike directly at the opponent’s left temple.
2. Striking technique No. 2- Right Temple
From the final position in No. 1 withdraw right foot slightly backward, at the same time
bring right Handholding cane at shoulder level and slightly twist body backward to the left. Side
right foot forward to assume the right forward stance position simultaneously swinging the right
hand forward, closed palm facing downward, to strike at the right temple.

3. Striking technique No. 3- Left Shoulder

From the final position in No. 2 withdraw right foot slightly backward and bring right hand to
the right as in No. 1 slide right forward to assume right forward stance at the same time swing right
hand forward to strike at the left shoulder.

4. Striking technique No. 4- Right Shoulder

From the final position in No. 3 withdraw right foot slightly backward and bring right hand to
the left at shoulder level. slide right forward close palm facing downward to strike at right shoulder.

5. Striking technique No. 5- Thrust to the stomach

Slide right foot slightly backward and withdraw right hand backward to the right at hip level
(elbow at right angle)
Slide right foot forward to assume right forward stance, at the same time, thrust cane
forward aimed at the stomach.

6. Striking technique No. 6- Left Chest

From the final positon in No. 5, slide right foot slightly backward, at the same time, withdraw
right hand rearward at shoulder level, closed palm facing. Then lunge forward with right foot and
thrust cane to the left chest.

7. Striking technique No. 7- Right Chest

From the final position in No. 6, slide right foot backward at the same time withdraw right
hand to the left at hip level, cane pointing downward, then upward to left shoulder level, twisting the
right wrist (closed palm facing upward) and positioning the cane with its tip directly pointing at the
target. Then slide right foot forward and thrust cane to right chest.

8. Striking technique No. 8- Right Knee

Slide right foot slightly backward, at the same time, swing cane to the left, outward, hand at
shoulder level and closed palm downward.
Slide right foot forward simultaneously swinging cane forward and downward to strike the
right knee.

9. Striking technique No. 9- Left Knee

Slide right foot slightly backward, at same time, withdraw right hand to the right at shoulder
level, swinging backward, and body facing 45 degrees to the right. Slide right foot forward
simultaneously swinging cane forward and downward to strike the left knee.

10. Striking technique No. 10- Left Eye

 From the final position in No. 8, slide right foot slightly backward, at the same time,
withdraw right hand to the right at shoulder level, swinging it backward, body facing 45 degrees to
the right. Slide right for forward simultaneously swinging cane forward and downward to strike the
left knee.

11. Striking technique No. 11- Right Eye

From the final position in No.10, slide foot slightly backward at the same time, bring right
hand to the left at shoulder level, closed palm facing upward with tip of the cane towards target.
Then lunge forward with right foot and simultaneously thrust cane to the right eye.
Note: When practicing these techniques, do not aim the cane directly to the eye to avoid
accident.

12. Striking technique No. 6- Crown

Slide right foot slightly backward, simultaneously withdrawing right hand over the head and
swing cane backward.
The lunge forward with right foot and strike from top downward to hit the crown of the
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
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Course: ______________________________________________________________________
Date: _________________________

Week 2 Activity 1
Match the striking technique to its description to the left. Write your letter of your answer on the first column.
1. Striking A. With elbow bent, swing right hand backward accompanied by a twist
technique No. 1- of the boy. Then execute right forward stance simultaneously
Left Temple swinging. Right hand forward, closed palm up, to strike directly at the
opponent’s left temple.
2. Striking B. From the final position in No. 3 withdraw right foot slightly backward
technique No. 2- and bring right hand to the left at shoulder level. slide right forward
Right Temple close palm facing downward to strike at right shoulder.

3. Striking C. Slide right foot slightly backward, simultaneously withdrawing right

technique No. 3- hand over the head and swing cane backward. The lunge forward
Left Shoulder with right foot and strike from top downward to hit the crown of the
head.
4. Striking D. From the final position in No. 1 withdraw right foot slightly backward,
technique No. 4- at the same time bring right Handholding cane at shoulder level and
Right Shoulder slightly twist body backward to the left. Side right foot forward to
assume the right forward stance position simultaneously swinging the
right hand forward, closed palm facing downward, to strike at the right
temple.
5. Striking E. From the final position in No. 2 withdraw right foot slightly backward
technique No. 5- and bring right hand to the right as in No. 1 slide right forward to
Thrust to the assume right forward stance at the same time swing right hand
stomach forward to strike at the left shoulder.
6. Striking F. Slide right foot slightly backward and withdraw right hand backward to
technique No. 6- the right at hip level (elbow at right angle) Slide right foot forward to
Left Chest assume right forward stance, at the same time, thrust cane forward
aimed at the stomach.
7. Striking G. Slide right foot slightly backward, at same time, withdraw right hand to
technique No. 7- the right at shoulder level, swinging backward, and body facing 45
Right Chest degrees to the right. Slide right foot forward simultaneously swinging
cane forward and downward to strike the left knee.

8. Striking H. Slide right foot slightly backward, at the same time, swing cane to the
technique No. 8- left, outward, hand at shoulder level and closed palm downward. Slide
Right Knee right foot forward simultaneously swinging cane forward and
downward to strike the right knee.
9. Striking I. From the final positon in No. 5, slide right foot slightly backward, at the
technique No. 9- same time, withdraw right hand rearward at shoulder level, closed
Left Knee palm facing. Then lunge forward with right foot and thrust cane to the
left chest.
10. Striking J. From the final position in No. 6, slide right foot backward at the same
technique No. 10- time withdraw right hand to the left at hip level, cane pointing
Left Eye downward, then upward to left shoulder level, twisting the right wrist
(closed palm facing upward) and positioning the cane with its tip
directly pointing at the target. Then slide right foot forward and thrust
cane to right chest.
11. Striking K. From the final position in No. 8, slide right foot slightly backward, at
technique No. 11- the same time, withdraw right hand to the right at shoulder level,
Right Eye swinging it backward, body facing 45 degrees to the right. Slide right
for forward simultaneously swinging cane forward and downward to
strike the left knee.
12. Striking L. From the final position in No.10, slide foot slightly backward at the
technique No. 6- same time, bring right hand to the left at shoulder level, closed palm
Crown facing upward with tip of the cane towards target. Then lunge forward
with right foot and simultaneously thrust cane to the right eye.
Name: ______________________________________________________________________
Course: ______________________________________________________________________
Date: _________________________

Week 2 Activity 2
Picture or Video Performance
1. Take series of pictures or a video of you doing the 12 basic strikes in arnis.
2. Upload it in our private Facebook group.
3. Be reminded of the criteria below.
Mastery 30%
Execution 40%
Flexibility and Endurance 20%
Total 100%
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Course: ______________________________________________________________________
Date: _________________________

Week 2 Reflection

What is your most significant learning from this module? How can you apply this in your everyday life?
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What aspects of this lesson should you learn more? Cite topics that you feel you need to improve on.
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SUGGESTED READINGS
 Physical Education 3 for College, Antonio Calicdan

RESOURCES
 Physical Education 3 for College, Antonio Calicdan
 PNU Licensure Examination for Teachers Handout
 Presas Remy A., MODERN ARNIS, Modern Arnis Publishing Co.
 520 Quezon Boulevard, Manila, 1974
 Presas Remy A., THE PRACTICAL ART OF ESKRIMA, Modern Arnis
 Yap, R. A. (2017) Implementation of Republic Act No. 9850. Lambert Academic Publishing
 Publishing Co. 520 Quezon Boulevard Manila, 1980
 https://www.academia.edu/36698596/FACILITIES_AND_EQUIPMENT_OF_ARNIS