ARNIS Proper grip - secret to control

the cane
 martial art characterized using
“swinging and twirling movements
 used to be known as “Kali”, an
ancient Malayan word (large
bladed weapon)
Tjakele – native fencing in Indonesia
Lapu-lapu killed Magellan using
Kampilan
Antonio Pigafetta - eyewitness
MODERN ARNIS
 System of Filipino martial arts
 Founded by remy presas
STANCES
1. Ready Stance is done by standing
with both feet about shoulder width
apart. The knees should be straight,
holding the stick (both ends) on waist
level about six inches away from the
body. It is commonly used when
standing at ease during training.
2. Straddle stance is done by stepping
left foot sideway-left, legs twice the
width of the shoulders, knees slightly
bent. Distribute the weight evenly or put
the center of gravity on both legs. Arms
in fighting position.

EQUIPMENT 3. Forward Stance (Right/Left) From

ready stance, move one foot (R/L)
Plain rattan sticks  forward maintaining both feet in parallel
positions. Knees should not be too
 ideal for arnis forms (Anyo)
bended otherwise, it will be hard to
training
 College level : 28 inches maneuver. Rear leg is fully extended
with both feet flat on the ground.
SIX CARDINAL RULES Distribute the weight evenly on both
legs. Arms in fighting position.
 Character
 Sincerity 4. Back Stance (Right/Left) Starting
 Discipline with the open stance, move one foot
 Self-control (R/L) backward with rear foot pointing
 Etiquette outward and front foot pointing forward
 Student’s loyalty
forming “L” shape. Both legs are in a
STICK straddle position with both feet flat on
the ground.
Parts - striking, thrusting, butting
5. Obliques L or R Starting with the
Grip - foundation of all fighting ready stance, move one foot forward 45
degrees away from the body until the
techniques 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.
6. Cat Stance From back stance
position, bring front foot in front of the
rear foot, toes pointing downward,
transferring weight at the rear foot. Arms
in fighting position.
SIX BLOCKINGS
Outside Block - From a defensive
stance (F1) Slide the right foot to attain
forward stance. Position the hand
holding the cane below the right chest
then swing cane inward to block
opponent's blow. The left hand should
be used to support the cane by placing
at the middle of the cane (F2).
Inside block - From a defensive stance
(F1) Slide the right foot to attain forward
stance. Position the hand holding the
cane below the left chest then swing the
cane outward to block the opponent's
blow. The left hand should be used to
support the cane (F2).
Downward-Inside Block - From a
defensive (F1) Slide the right foot to
attain forward stance. Position the hand
holding the cane above the left shoulder,
with the palm facing the ground and the
tip of the cane pointing backward. Swing
the cane backward to block the
opponent's strike (F4).
Downward-Outside Block - From a
defensive stance (F1) Slide the right foot
to attain forward stance. Position the
hand holding the cane at the back of the
right ear with the palm facing inside and
the tip of the cane pointing backward.
Swing the cane downward to block
opponent's strike (F5).
Rising Block - From a defensive stance
(F1) Slide the right foot to attain forward
stance. Position the hand holding the
cane near the right hip then raise the
cane horizontally over the head
supported by left hand (F6).
Vertical Block - From a defensive
stance (F1) Slide the right foot to attain
forward stance. Position the hand
holding the cane near the right hip then
swing the cane to the side by raising the
elbow at shoulder level. Twist the wrist
counter clockwise at the course of the
movement. The tip of the cane should
point downward while the left hand
supports the cane at the middle (F7).
12 STRIKING TECHNIQUES
Left Temple Strike
Raise the arm with the cane and
position the hand at the back of the ear.
The cane should be pointing backward.
Swing the cane inward to the opponent's
left temple. The closed palm should now
be facing upward.
Right Temple Strike
Position the hand holding the cane
above the left shoulder with the palm
facing the ground and the tip of the cane
pointing the back. Swing the cane
forward to strike the opponent's right
temple. Palm should still facing the
ground.
Left Shoulder Strike
Position the hand holding the cane at
the back of the right ear with the palm
facing inside the tip of the cane pointing
to the back. Swing the cane forward to
strike the opponent's shoulder. The
palm shoul now face upward.
Right Shoulder Strike
Position the hand holding the cane
above the left shoulder with the palm
facing the ground and the tip and the tip
of the cane pointing background. swing
the cane forward to strike the opponents
right shoulder.
Stomach Trust
Draw back the hand holding the cane
while the tip should be pointing forward.
Thrust the cane forward using the tip of
the cane as a striking surface.
Left Chest Attack
Position the hand holding the cane
above the right shoulder with the palm
facing outside and the tip of the cane
pointing forward. Thrust the cane to the
opponents chest using the tip as a
striking surface.
Right Chest Attack
Position the hand holding the cane near
the left shoulder with the palm facing
inside and the tip of the cane pointing
forward. Thrust the cane to the
opponent's chest with the tip as striking
surface.
Right Knee Strike
Position the hand holding the cane near
the right ear with the palm facing inside
and the tip of the cane pointing
backward. Swing the cane downward to
strike the opponent's right knee. Twist
the wrist at the course of the movement.
The palm should be facing upward.
Left Knee Strike
Position the hand holding the cane art
the above the left shoulder with the palm
facing the ground and the tip of the cane
pointing backward. Swing the cane
downward to strike the opponent's knee.
Left Eye Thrust
Position the hand holding the cane near
the right ear with the palm facing outside
and the tip of the cane pointing forward.
Thrust the cane towards the opponent's
left eye with the tip as a striking surface.
Right Eye Thrust
Position the hand holding the cane near
the left ear with the palm facing side and
the tip of the cane pointing forward.
Thrust the cane toward the opponent's
right eye with the tip of the cane as a
striking surface.
Crown Strike
Raise the hand holding the cane above
the head with the tip of the cane pointing
the back. Swing the cane forward to
strike opponent's crown.
1564, another conquistador, Miguel
Lopez de Legaspi with his men landed
in Abuyog, Leyte.
In 1673, the friars introduced the moro-
moro, socio religious play dramatizing
the triumph on
the Christian Spaniards over the Muslim.
The play called for the use of fighting
techniques using a sword and the
Filipinos again had a
chance to practice the art. Interest in
Kali was revived.

Spanish soldiers were supposed to wear

Kali became so popular during the early Arnes, a Spanish word for the English
days that it was known as the sport of Harness
kings and of the
members of the royal blood.
.From the word Arnes came the present
ARNIS-- a tagalong orthographic
translation
Kali declined in popularity as early as
1596 when the Spanish authorities of the Spanish Arnes. However some
discouraged, and regions retain the word Kali.
eventually banned the practiced of the
art in 1764.
When the American took control of the
Philippines, they organized sports and
introduced
They said that Filipinos were so
engrossed in the art that they left their physical activities.
lands untilled. The
Spaniards also stated that the practice
of the art also led to serious physical
injuries and even
death.