COLLEGE OF SAINT JOHN PAUL (II)

ARTS AND SCIENCES

C o lle g e o f A r t s a n d S c ie n c e s

COLLEGE
P.E.1

WEEK 10

Arnis
 Striking Techniques
 Blocking Techniques

Introduction

If you're searching for self-defense lessons, studying Arnis is a fantastic

option. Arnis is the Philippines' national martial art and sport at the
moment. Despite the fact that it is primarily a defensive technique
rather than an attacking one, it is one of, if not the finest, martial arts
for dealing with many assailants. Arnis' movements are aimed to
terminate the battle in the shortest amount of time feasible.
You're ready to study the 12 fundamental striking methods now that
you've mastered Arnis' basic stances. The postures are utilized with
these methods. The affectivity of each blow is strongly reliant on
mobility, which is why you must master the 12 fundamental striking
methods before learning the basic stances. Blocking skills are also
required while learning fundamental hitting methods.
Specific Learning Outcomes
At the end of the lesson, the students should be able to
1. Identify the importance of every techniques
2. Apply the different striking and blocking techniques during
practice and actual game
3. Enjoy the activity

Essential Questions

1. What are the 12 basic striking techniques?

2. What are the 6 blocking techniques?

3. What are the importance of the techniques in beginners?

WHAT ARE THE 12 STRIKING TECHNIQUES IN ARNIS?

In Arnis, there are 12 primary angles or hitting methods. In the past,

these strikes were given names rather than numbers. Arnis
practitioners thought that giving them names would make things
simpler and more convenient. From one system to the next, the
amount of strikes and the sequence in which they are conducted will
change. There will be as little as 5 basic strikes in certain systems, while
others would have 72.

However, among all Arnis practitioners across the globe, these 12

strikes are the most well-known and commonly performed and
employed strikes.
1. Left Temple Strike

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From the forward stance, twist your wrist to an angle of 1 o’clock

as you pull your hand towards your shoulders to prepare for a
strike. Swing your arm in the 1 o’clock direction in a slashing
action while placing the other hand on your chest. The action
should be a diagonal downward swing to the left temple of the
enemy.
2. Right Temple Strike

This strike is similar to the left temple strike. The strike movement
follows the 11 o’clock angle while the free hand is placed on the
 chest. This strike is a diagonal downward backhand swing to the
right temple of the enemy.

3. Left Torso Strike

The left torso strike involves the practitioner to extend the lead
hand when striking to deliver maximum force. This strike is a
diagonal forehand slashing swing towards any part of the body
between the shoulder and the hips. When swinging the lead
hand, the turning force must initially come from the rear foot,
then followed by the hip rotation to make the blow more
effective.

4. Right Torso Strike

 Just like the left torso strike, again the practitioner will extend the
weapon hand to strike any part of the body on the right side
between the shoulder and the hips. The arm movement is a
backhand slashing swing.

5. Thrust Strike

This strike is a powerful thrust to the solar plexus of the opponent.

It can cause fatal damage to the organs within the abdomen
area. This move is most helpful when you notice that the
opponent is over-committing in his forward foot movement
when striking. This is an effective counter against a temple strike,
but remember to never stretch out when doing the thrust strike.

The force of the attack should come more from the momentum
of the opponent coming forward, and it should be more of a
counter. Using it as a casual strike opens up the body to attacks
from the opponent.
6. Left Chest Stab

This strike involves extending the arm in a thrusting motion with

the palm facing outward towards the left chest of the
opponent.

7. Right Chest Stab

This strike is similar to the left chest stab, but aim the thrust to the
right chest of the opponent. When done right, the opponent’s
lungs will be damaged, which will make it hard for him to breathe
and even cause death.
 8. Left Leg Strike
This technique involves striking the opponent’s lower leg, usually
the knee or ankle, to immobilize him. It is necessary to lower your
lead leg and strike in a downward diagonal slashing motion to
the opponent’s leg with the palm facing upward. In traditional
Arnis, the aim of the technique is to just hit any part of the leg.

However, in Modern Arnis and Jeet-Kune-Do, the left leg strike

should be aimed 6 inches above the knee where a pressure
point exists. When hit correctly, one blow could immobilize the
opponent.

9. Right Leg Strike

 This technique is similar to the left leg strike but aims the strike at
the right leg of the opponent. The motion of this technique is a
diagonal downward backhand swing.

10. Left Eye Poke

This technique is similar to the left chest stab but with the strike
aimed at the left eye socket. The goal of this attack is to take
away the opponent’s vision and thus, ending the fight faster.

11. Right Eye Poke

 Just like the left eye poke, this technique takes away the
opponent’s vision. However, this technique is aimed at the right
eye of the opponent.

12. Crown Strike

This strike is a straight downward overhead swing to the crown of

your opponent’s head. This will throw him off balance and could
even knock him out after a single strike.

6 Blocking Techniques

These blocking methods are used by masters and practitioners to

block different blows, as the name implies. In reality, these methods
are used in the same sequence as the blows. To put it another way,
each block is meant to thwart certain hits and give protection from all
sides.

These pain-blocking tactics essentially help you avoid discomfort.

Eskrima practitioners in the past were not that fortunate, and they did
not employ such blocking tactics. Ancient Filipino Arnis masters utilized
the sword to neutralize their adversaries. It was a rapid and painful
death. Since nobody ever came back, we can’t really determine if it
was painful or not. It was never an option to grab the blade. But
current Arnis employs the stick as a key tool and not only as a
substitute for the sword.

Blocking strategies make more sense in this context. They will defend
your body from the opponent's strikes and tilt the battle in your
advantage.

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In that sense, blocking techniques actually make more sense. They will
protect your body from the opponent’s attacks and turn the odds of
the fight to your favor.

#1 - Blocking an attack to the left side

Practitioners use this block to stop strikes number 1, 3 and 6. This is

where Arnis fighters aim to attack the left side of the body. We can’t
really list down all the vital and important organs and spots on your
left side.

The damage can be real, even if your opponent is using a peaceful

innocent looking stick.

Remember: While keeping the left hand behind the stick, you should
turn your body inward while holding it vertically. The right foot should
be kept forward while maintaining the position of the right elbow close
to the body.

#2 - Blocking an attack to the right side

In this block, the body is turned outward while the right foot is pulled
back to protect against strikes number 2, 4 and 7.

Again, it is very important to keep the elbow close to the body while
keeping your left hand behind the cane. Although, there are very low
chances that anybody could develop fatal injury during modern
Arnis, there would still be some pain. Also, it makes sense that you will
not just stand there waiting for your opponent to shower you with
strikes.

#3 - Blocking an attack to the solar plexus or chest

Strike number 5 is a serious one that can cause serious damage to the
fatal organs.

Historically speaking, fighters used strike 5 to kill their opponents in a

glimpse of an eye. By powerfully thrusting the weapon hand towards
the chest, the sword would puncture the abdomen and any vital
organs located in the area.

This movement was usually followed by an upward motion that would

cut through the body all the way to the head. Today things are so
much less violent, but this strike would still cause a lot of pain. In best
case scenario, using the stick to practice strike number 5, can use to
internal damage.

So the practitioner should use his stick to stop the motion of the other
weapon to stop it before it hits where it hurts. The stick is held vertically
to stop the upward motion of the weapon.

#4 - Blocking an attack to the stomach

This block is mainly used to protect the body against a lower hit or
strike directed towards the stomach.

Even using the practicing baton, a very strong strike can lead to
internal bleeding. Since you are mainly practicing modern Arnis to
stay in shape or simple for the love of the ancient Filipino arts,
protecting your body becomes a necessity. By blocking your
opponent’s movement, you are simply stopping the stick from hitting
the lower part of your abdomen, saving you a lot of pain and time
spent thinking about quitting Arnis altogether.

#5 - Blocking an attack to the Lower Body

A strong strike to your legs or knees can throw you off balance.

Strikes number 8 and 9 are seriously annoying, simply because you will
immediately fall under your opponent’s mercy. Literally speaking,
once you fall to the ground what would stop your ruthless opponent
from decapitating you, cutting off a limb or standing on your chest?
In this block, you should use your stick to stop the opponent’s weapon
from reaching your leg or knee.

The downward block is either practiced outward or inward

depending on the direction of the hit and which side of the body your
opponent aims to target.

#6 - Blocking to the attack at the center of the head

In the good old days, the overhead shield block would protect your
skull from being shattered into a thousand pieces. A strong strike from
your opponent’s sword can set the line between life and death. Don’t
start celebrating just yet. Although no sharp weapons are used in the
training arena, this block is still essential to save your life.
 REFERENCE
https://martialartskills.com/blocking-techniques-in-arnis/
https://www.survivalfitnessplan.com/striking-techniques-arnis/