ASSIGNMENT #2 SKILL DRILLS

A.7 STANCES OF ARNIS (Describe each and attach photos)

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.

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. The Attention Stance is commonly used in preparation for courtesy
or “bowing” at commencement of sparring.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

B. 12 STRIKING TECHNIQUES (Describe each and attach photos)

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 ankle 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 opponent’s 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 opponent.

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 opponent’s mobility and balance.
REFERENCES
A.7 STANCES OF ARNIS
https://guerreroarnis.com/resources/arnis-kali-eskrima-articles/kinds-of-stances-filipino-martial-
art-way
B. 12 STRIKING TECHNIQUES
https://steemit.com/sportstalk/@khalee/12-striking-techniques-in-arnis