ARNIS

BY: DENNIS ENTIA OLOFERNES

A. HISTORY OF ARNIS

Eskrima refers to a Filipino Martial Arts that emphasizes stick and

sword fighting. Other terms which have entered into common
usage include Kali and Arnis de Mano (harness of the hand);
occasionally the abbreviation FMA (Filipino Martial Arts) is used.
Eskrima and Arnis are among the many names primarily used in
the Philippines today to refer to these arts. The name Kali,
although primarily used in the United States and Europe, is
seldom used in the Philippines.
B. GRAND MASTER’S AND FOUNDER OF ARNIS IN THE
PHILIPPINES
1. Remy Amador Presas (December 19, 1936 – August 28, 2001)
was the founder of Modern Arnis, a popular Filipino martial art. Born in
the Philippines, he moved to the United States in 1974, where he
taught his art via seminars and camps. In 1982 he was inducted into
the Black Belt Hall of Fame as Instructor of the Year. He published
several books and videos on Modern Arnis and is recognized as the
"Father of Modern Arnis".
(https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Remy_Presas)
2. Grandmaster Porferio S. Lanada (also known as Proferio
Lanada), is one of the Philippines' Internationally recognized
Arnis Grandmasters. He is the founder of Arnis Lanada, a
world recognized style of Filipino stick-fighting.
(https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/list_of_arnis_practitioner)
3. Rolando Pintoy Dantes (June 15, 1940 – March 16, 2009) was an actor,
champion bodybuilder and Filipino martial artist who trained with Remy Presas
for over 30 years. He was born on June 15, 1940 in the Philippines. He has also
trained with other martial arts masters, such as Cacoy Canete and Edgar Sulite.
He worked several years as a police officer before becoming an actor. He is one
of the best-known Philippine actors. He has had leading roles in different films
including "The Pacific Connection" and "Arnis: The Sticks Of Death." In addition,
Dantes was a bodybuilder who won the "Mr. Philippines" title five times between
1969–1980 and placed in competitions for the titles "Mr. Universe" and "Mr.
World". (https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roland_Dantes)
C. FACILITIES AND EQUIPMENT USED IN ARNIS

1. Competition
Area
2. Weapon
The padded stick shall be the official weapon of the player. The
specifications of which shall be in accordance with the i-ARNIS
standard. No other similar material will be allowed to be used in any
local, national or international competitions.
Each padded stick shall be properly foam-cushioned and shall have a
maximum grip diameter of not more than 3.81 cm. (1 1/2 inch) and
length of 76.20 cm (30 inches for men and women). The length of
padded stick shall be 27 inches for boys and girls. Both padded stick
shall be color-coded, one red and the other blue.
 (rattan sticks)

(padded sticks)
Head Protector
Refers to a pair of protective
head gear to include an
impact-worthy face mask, the
specifications of which shall
be in accordance with the i-
ARNIS standard. Both
headgears must be color-
coded, one red and the other
blue, to match the padded
stick of the player.
Body Protector
Refers to a pair of protective body
protector, properly cushioned, the
specifications of which shall be in
accordance with the i-ARNIS standard.
Male and female player must both wear
body protector and groin protector. Body
protectors and groin protectors
specifications shall be in accordance with
the i-ARNIS standard. Both body
protectors and groin protectors shall be
color coded to match the color of the
player.
Forearm and shin guards are
compulsory. The specifications
shall be in accordance with i-
ARNIS standard. Both shin &
forearms guards must be color
coded to match the color of the
player.
Scoreboard
A pair of scoreboards, either manually
or electronically operated, the
specifications of which shall be in
accordance with the i-ARNIS
standards. Two scoreboards per
contest area shall be placed at
diagonally opposite corners outside
the playing area, inside the
competition area within the free zone,
right where the judges are positioned.
Flags
Two sets of red and blue flags, the
size of which is 30 cm by 25 cm, are
used by the judges in declaring
decisions or asking for consultations.
One yellow flag, size 30 cm by 25 cm.
for timer's use to signal the start and
the end of each round and to declare
a time-out and resumption of the
game.
Other Equipment
Stopwatch is use to keep the two-minutes
per round. This excludes interruptions such
as injury, changing of broken padded stick. A
gong and mallet or other similar audible
substitutes such as whistle, bell or buzzer
shall be provided for the Timer to indicate
the start and end of the round. A table shall
be provided for the Timer and Recorder
which shall be situated one (1) meter in front
of the playing area so that time signals are
audible enough to both players and referee.
D. STRIKING AND BLOCKING 1-6

1. Forehand strike to the left shoulder / Inward block right to left shoulder
2. Backhand strike to the right shoulder / Outward block left to right shoulder
3. Forehand downward strike to the left knee / Downward block right to left knee
4.Backhand downward strike to the right knee / Downward block left to right knee
5. Upward strike to the crown or forehead / Upward block to the crown
6. Center strike to the stomach (kuto-kuto) / Block the stomach trust
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Striking/
Blocking
point
 E. STRIKING 1-12
1. Forehand strike to the left ear. 11. Thrust to the right eye.
2. Backhand strike to the right ear. 12. Upward strike to the
3. Forehand strike to the left shoulder crown/forehead.
4. Backhand to the right shoulder
5. Center thrust to the solar plexus (kuto-kuto).
6. Left arm and shoulder end point.
7. Right arm and shoulder end point.
8. Round backhand strike to the right knee.
9. Forehand strike to the left knee.
10. Thrust to the left eye.
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Striking
Point
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