Bacolod City National High School

SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

Health Optimizing Physical Education 1
Third Grading Period: SY 2021-2022

Content Standard The learner demonstrates understanding of fitness and exercise in optimizing one’s
health as a habit; as requisite for physical activity assessment performance, and as a
career opportunity
Performance Standard The learner leads fitness events with proficiency and confidence resulting in
independent pursuit and in influencing others positively.

3rd Grading WEEKS 1 and 2: ARNIS

Recognised by law as the country’s national sport and

martial art, Arnis hails its origins from pre-colonial Philippines
and continues to be appreciated today by the young
generation.

However, the first documented account of using

wooden sticks and spears as weapons was written by Antonio
Pigafetta in his chronicle of the Battle of Mactan in 1521. Pigafetta wrote that the natives used
bamboo spears to stab Ferdinand Magellan, leading to his death.

Today, Arnis is one of the three weapon-based

fighting sports in the country under the umbrella term
of Filipino Martial Arts. The other two are Kali and
Eskrima, together with hand-to-hand combat,
grappling and weapon disarming techniques.
Arnisadores use bastons (sticks) made of either rattan
or kamagong wood. Knives, blades, spears, bolo, the
Indonesian dagger kalis and the single-edged sword
kampilan from Mindanao are just some of the sharp-
edged weapons also used in this sport.

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12 STRIKING TECHNIQUES in ARNIS

1-Left side of the head attack.
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.
2–Right side of the head attack.
A diagonal downward backhand swing striking to the right temple. Assuming a fighting stance like the
left temple strike, the warrior this time held his stick at 11o'clock with his free hand kept on his chest.
3–Left side of the body or torso, to the left arm or elbow.
The 3rd striking technique allows the practitioner to extend his weapon hand making it easier for him
to strike any part of the opponent between its shoulder and hips. The stick will be draw in a diagonal
forehand slashing swing making it easier to deliver a damage.
4–Right side of the body or torso, to the left arm or elbow.
Same as the 3rd strike but this time the practitioner will extend the weapon hand to strike any part of
the body between the shoulder and the hips in a backhand slashing swing located on the right side
5–Thrust to the stomach.
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.
In this strike, the weapon hand is then extended to the front with the palm facing outward and the
elbow kept up where this strike can cause damage to the rib cage.
7–Right chest stab.
In this stance, the practitioner will practice the scooping action. The weapon hand is then extended
forward with the palm facing outward. To deliver the strike properly, the elbow should be kept up
puncturing the opponents right lung.
8–Left lower leg.
In this technique, the practitioner will deliver a powerful strike to the opponents lower leg, mainly the
knee, the angle or the ankel which throws off the opponents balance and immobilize him. By doing
this, the warrior is supposed to lower his body(extending the weapon arm). Holding his palm upward
and hit any part of the opponents lower leg.
9–Right lower leg.
Again, like the 8th strike, the main target here is the right lower leg which immobilize the opponent. By
doing this, the palm should face downward.
10–Left eye poke.
The target here is the left eye socket. In order to execute it properly, the practitioner should assume
fighting stance then extend the weapon hand forward with the palm facing outward with its elbow
kept down.
11– Right eye poke.
Same as the 10th strike technique. To execute it properly the practitioner will have to hold his elbow
down poking the right eye of the oponent.
12–Strike to the crown/top of head.
The last strike will be a straight downward overhead swing directed towards the crown of the head
which could throw off the opponents mobility and balance.
Remember that this is good for defending yourself towards bad people and you can use any available
materials within reach your hand.

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References:
https://www.tatlerasia.com/culture/sports/all-about-arnis-the-philippine-national-sport

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3rd Grading Period

ACTIVITY #1
“ARNIS STRIKING TECHNIQUES”
INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Read and study carefully the module.
2. Take a photo of yourself or ask somebody at hometo do it for you.
3. Execute the 12 Striking Techniques in Arnis just like the sample
pictures here in the module.
4. Each picture must show the whole-body image of striking
techniques in Arnis.
5. All 12 strikes must be in one frame, in other words, a collage.
6. Just like this

7. Label each picture performed with the number of the strike.

8. You may use any improvised equipment if the rattan stick or baton is
not available. Be resourceful!
9. Wear any colored plain t-shirt paired with jogging pants/jogger
pants/leggings.
10. Strictlty MASK OFF during performance.
11. Deadline of submission is on February 25, 2022 (5:00P.M.)

Rating Scale
a. Proper EXECUTION
25- Advance
20- Proficient b. Proper FORM
15- Developing c. Correct order of STRIKES
d. CREATIVITY of the photo collage

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