SELF-PACED LEARNING MODULE

COLLEGE DEPARTMENT

MODULE 4
Subject:

PHYSICAL EDUCATION-4 (MARTIAL ARTS)

AISAT COLLEGE – DASMARIÑAS, INC.

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Module History of Arnis
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INFORMATION SHEET PR-4.1.1

“HISTORY OF ARNIS”

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
 Define Arnis
 Identify preparing for arnis
 Identify 12-striking technique in arnis

HISTORY OF ARNIS 

 The History of Arnis dates back before the colonization of the Spaniards, during those
periods it  was called Kali and the techniques of the art is focused on bladed weapons
fighting. Kali was  widely practiced throughout the archipelago; both nobleman and
commoners were enthusiast  and practitioners of the said art. Also during those days
Kali is being taught in a school like  training grounds, which was called Bothoan along
with military tactics, Alibata (Native  Alphabet), and herbal medicines. 

On the dawn of April 27, 1521 the Portuguese navigator and warrior named
Ferdinand  Magellan was defeated by a native warrior chief named Lapu-lapu this was
the recorded  incident which Kali was used against foreign invaders.
WHAT IS AN ESKRIMADOR?

- When you first made your research on Filipino Stick fighting, you may have heard of the term
“eskrimador.” An Eskrimador is an individual who practices Eskrima. Both these terms originated
from the Spanish influence in the Philippines. In Spanish, “Eskrima” means “fencing,” and
“Eskrimador” means a “fencer.”

- If you read the Philippine history books, you'd see how the Filipino warrior and eskrimador
Lapu-Lapu defeated Ferdinand Magellan in mortal combat.

- In other words, eskrimadors are badass. And once you've begun your training on Filipino stick
fighting and learned enough to defend yourself on the streets, you too will be an eskrimador; a
fighter, warrior of the art.

ARNIS FIGHTING WEAPON

- An “olise” or a stick is the primary weapon in Filipino Stick Fighting or Eskrima. It's made of a
tough, fibrous vine called a “rattan”. Its length must be similar to the armpit's distance to the
fingertips. It is supported by about 2-3 inches of the exposed butt-end.

- Since it's very light, it can be moved rapidly at different angles of attack, defense, and motion.
Since it's made of rattan, it's almost unbreakable.

SUBJECT TEACHER: APPROVED FOR

MODUL 4th MS. ROSARIANNE E. MOJICA IMPLEMENTATION:
PRELIM
E4 Meeting Subject Teacher MR. WILBERT A. MAÑUSCA
School Director
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- The secondary weapons include the machete or blade and the knife. In practice, we handle the
stick as though we're holding a blade; always holding and striking with the bladed side.

WHAT TRAINING IS LIKE

The strikes were very fast and coming in different directions. The junior students were using all
of their limbs to strike at each other not just the stick.

FUNDAMENTAL SKILLS

a. GRIP
- Hold the stick one fist away from the punyo (butt) of the stick. Close the grip with the thumb.
b. Handa
- Feet are positioned, shoulder width apart
- Stick is held in front of the body
c. Pugay
- Place the weapon hand across the chest.
- Bow by bending at the waist

KINDS OF STANCE
1. Ready stance
• This is the most common used stance when you are standing at ease.
2. Attention Stance.
• This stance is different from the ready stance, since you stand with your feet forming a 45
degrees’ angle.
3. Forward stance
4. Oblique stance
5. Straddle stance
6. Side stance
7. Back stance

The 12 Pairs of Balintawak Eskrima

In Balintawak Eskrima, there are 12 attack angles and 12 corresponding defenses. Every angle of
striking stands for the target spots of a body. This kind of approach is widespread to Filipino arts.

These strikes can be executed with a stick's end, the feet or left hand.

The fundamental training for the 12 angles is performed with a stick against a stick. This offers
the foundation for all succeeding Balintawak Eskrima methods, whether executed with a stick, a knife, or
perhaps unarmed.

12 STRIKING TECHNIQUE
1. Left side of the head attack
2. Right side of the head attack.
SUBJECT TEACHER: APPROVED FOR
MODUL 4th MS. ROSARIANNE E. MOJICA IMPLEMENTATION:
PRELIM
E4 Meeting Subject Teacher MR. WILBERT A. MAÑUSCA
School Director
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3. Left side of the body or torso, to the left arm or elbow.  

4. Right side of the body or torso, to the left arm or elbow.  
5. Thrust to the stomach. 
6. Left chest stab
7. Right chest stab.
8. Left lower leg
9. Right lower leg 
10. Left eye poke
11. Right eye poke
12. Strike to the crown/top of head

SUBJECT TEACHER: APPROVED FOR

MODUL 4th MS. ROSARIANNE E. MOJICA IMPLEMENTATION:
PRELIM
E4 Meeting Subject Teacher MR. WILBERT A. MAÑUSCA
School Director
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VISION
- Look at your enemy's eyes always. If you're a skilled fighter, you look at the eyes of your
opponent. If not, look at the upper body. Some fighters rather keep their look focused
on the opponent's lead elbow, especially if that limb holds a weapon.

- The elbow and possibly the shoulder are slow in motion and present a clue to the hand's
movement. Don't blink. It could cost you your life in an actual fight and simply being hit
in the arnis fighting training. Look with two eyes.

- In Balintawak Stick Fighting, we train under dim light. One can barely see the stick and
weapon. This training is designed to develop one's vision.

REFERENCE:
- https://stickfightingsport.com/arnis-fighting/

SUBJECT TEACHER: APPROVED FOR

MODUL 4th MS. ROSARIANNE E. MOJICA IMPLEMENTATION:
PRELIM
E4 Meeting Subject Teacher MR. WILBERT A. MAÑUSCA
School Director
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PERFORMANCE TASK-PR-4.1.1
PERFORMANCE TITLE: Perform 12-Striking Technique in Arnis
MATERIALS:
1. P.E Uniform
2. Rattan Stick (Improvise)
EQUIPMENT: Amplifier, Camera

ASSESSMENT METHOD: WRITTEN WORK CRITERIA CHECKLIST

CRITERIA SCORING
Did I . . .
1 2 3 4 5
1. Proper execution of 12-striking technique in arnis
2. Coordination to music.
TEACHER’S REMARKS:  QUIZ  RECITATION  PROJECT

GRADE:

5 - Excellently Performed
4 - Very Satisfactorily Performed
3 - Satisfactorily Performed
2 - Fairly Performed
1 - Poorly Performed
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MS. ROSARIANNE E. MOJICA
PE-4 Instructor

SUBJECT TEACHER: APPROVED FOR

MODUL 4th MS. ROSARIANNE E. MOJICA IMPLEMENTATION:
PRELIM
E4 Meeting Subject Teacher MR. WILBERT A. MAÑUSCA
School Director