Ccje P.e.12 Arnis and Disarming Technique

ARNIS AND DISARMING TECHNIQUE
Republic of the Philippines

JOSE RIZAL MEMORIAL STATE UNIVERSITY
The Premier University in Zamboanga del Norte
COLLEGE OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE EDUCATION
Module
in
Physical Education – Arnis and Disarming Technique
by:
JEBER A. ALFEREZ
REMVIE MONTINA
JORLYN A. BELARMINO
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Not Intended for Publication
Introduction
Under Article IV Standards of Competency, paragraph 2, stipulated that graduates of the Bachelor
of Science in Criminology must possess essential knowledge, skills, attitudes and values for the
practice of Criminology in the fields of Criminalistics, Law Enforcement, Criminal Sociology,
Criminal Law and Procedure, Correctional Administration, Ethics and Community Relations and
DEFENSIVE TACTICS (CHED MEMORAMDOM ORDER No. 21, 2005 series). It is therefore
very important for the student of Criminology to undergo instruction in martial arts as a means of
self-defense as a law enforcer in the near future.
The course focuses on special training in physical conditioning, unarmed combat techniques,
offensive and defensive methods, as well as the application of considerable degree of pain, but no
permanent injury.
PE –12 ARNIS AND DISARMING TECHNIQUE
ESSENTIAL PRINCIPLES:
The true power of Arnis does not end with its techniques. Although, basically, the
techniques are powerful enough, there is still much power left untapped if these techniques are not
executed along the essential principles underlying its execution. Consequently, the usefulness of
Arnis itself will be in vain if these principles are not observed. It is essential therefore that the
learner should know these principles by heart and commit the techniques to memory.
Learning outcomes
At the end of this unit, the student will be able to:
✓ Demonstrate techniques in using the cane;

✓ Demonstrate the 12 striking and 5 blocking technique;
✓ Demonstrate the self-defense techniques using the cane and using the bare-hands;
✓ Apply the amount of force that is required to effectively control the suspect without
permanent damage.
MODULE 1 PRACTICAL ACTIVITIES

OVER VIEW
The warm-up is the introduction to the lesson and the set-up. Warm-up has physiological function,
such as raising the core temperature, raising the heart rate and blood flow to the skeletal tissue,
increasing the stimulation of the CNS, and preparing students for physical exercise, which is
physiological. In fact, the purpose of this activity is to ensure that students are physically and
mentally fit for the course.
UNIT-1 WARM-UP EXERCISES

Stretching is needed before you start the all basic strike and, how to disarmed the weapon against
to your opponent. The main purpose of warm-up exercise is to prevent injury. Exercise is very
important to every individual to achieve good effect in every exercise, there must be a proper
selection of activities or program of exercise adapted to the age condition, together with proper
exposure to these activities in terms of time and intensity workout. Whereas warm-up wearing a
jogging pants and white t-shirt when entering session room during demonstration.
A. Jumping jack
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Figure 1
Start the form of loosening up with 50 jumping jacks. Basic jumping jacks Start by standing with
your legs straight and your arms on your sides. Jump up and spread your legs apart beyond the
hip-width when raising your arms above your shoulders, almost touching. Jump again, lower your
arms and put your legs together. Return to a starting position.
B. Head rolls
Figure 2 - A Figure 2 - B
Stand upright the feet about a shoulder width apart, and slowly roll your head in a circle. Start by
lowering your head in front then move it in a circle clockwise. Make sure the head roll feels
comfortable. Circle ten times clockwise and counter clockwise and keep your eyes open while
doing this warm up exercise.
C. Arm rotation
Figure 3 Figure 4
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With your hand in your fist, your elbows locked, swing back, then over your head, then forward
in a large circle. Perform 10 rotations of the arm and then perform another ten in the opposite
direction.
D. Push-ups
Figure 5 Figure 6
Start with 10 regular push-ups. Lie down on the floor with your toes curled and place your hands
(palm down) under your shoulder. Next, hold your body and push it out of the ground until your
elbows are locked. Be sure to keep your body straight from your shoulders to your heels.
E. Knuckles push ups
Figure 7 Figure 8
Make a fist for the karate push-up, and perform the ten push-ups on the front with two knuckles.
Start on a rug so you don't hurt your knuckles. After ten knuckles of push-up, switch to the regular
push-up on the palms. Taking your knuckles to push-up is also an excellent way to save your
wrists. During Knuckle Push-Ups, you place the pressure on your knuckles instead of your
extended wrists. If you experience pain in your wrists while doing standard Push-Ups, Push-Ups
on your knuckles may be a good way to get the benefits without the pain.
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F. Side stretches
Figure 9 Figure 10
With your arms held straight out to the side at shoulder level, slowly tilt your body down to your
left. Next, move back to the upright position, and then tilt down to your right. Do three tilts on
each side
G. Lower back stretches (can be done by standing / sitting position)

Seated double-leg hamstring stretch
1. While seated on a yoga mat, extend both legs out in front of you.
2. Bending from the hips, reach for your feet (or as far as you can). If you can reach your toes,
gently pull them back towards you or rest your hands on your ankles or shins — whichever
is most comfortable.
3. Hold this position for approximately 30 seconds, breathing deeply throughout.
4. Each time that you exhale, lower your torso further towards your legs, ensuring that you
are bending from the hips and not rounding through your spine.
H. Standing leg stretches
Figure 11 Figure 12
Standing upright with your toes pointed forward, spread your legs to either side about two shoulder
widths, then bends forward at the hips, keeping your back as straight as possible, and grabs your
left ankle with your left hand. Place your right hand on your left knee to keep the knee locked.
Slowly pull your head towards your left knee, and hold for count of ten. Repeat the same stretch
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with the right leg. Complete the three stretches for each side, spreading the legs wider between
each stretch.
I. Seated leg stretches
Figure 13 Figure 14
Sit on the floor with your legs spread apart as far as they go. Bend forward at the hips while keeping
your back straight, and grab your left ankle. Slowly bring your chest to your left knee, and hold
for account of ten. Then grab the right ankle bend over to the right knee, and hold for another count
of ten. Next, grab both ankle and pull your body towards the floor. Hold for the ten count. Spread
your leg wider, and repeat stretches above working you upper body down to your knees on either
side, and then to center.
Complete three of this stretches on each side. Next place your legs straight out in front of you
with the knees locked and the toes curled back toward yourself. Reach forward, grab your ankles,
slowly pull forward at the hips, and hold for the count of ten. When you get good at this, your
chest should touch your knees. Repeat this stretch three times.
J. Hip and knee rotations
Place your hand on your hips with your feet a shoulder with apart, and rotate the hips clockwise
three times, trying to make each circle larger than the last. Complete the same motion in the
opposite direction three times
Figure 15
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For the rotations, with your feet close together, bend the knee forward, and place the palms of your
hand on the top of the knees. Start with your feet flat on the floor. Ass you rotate the knees in
circle, lift your heels off the floor. When you finish a rotation, return your heels to the floor.
Complete three circle clockwise, and then work the knees, in the opposite direction.
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K. Toe touches (can be done in two ways, standing or sitting)
Figure 16
With your heel together, toes curled upwards, knees locked, and back straight, bend forward slowly
at the hips, trying to tough your toes. When get good in this exercise, you will even be able to pace
your opened palms on the floor. Complete ten toe touches.
Finally, finish the warm ups with fifty (50) more jumping jacks. Now your body are ready to
practice karate!
PREPARATORY EXERCISES USING THE CANE
Figure 17
Arm Swings (Downward and Upward)

The whole arm, while gripping a cane, swings
downward and upward.
Figure 18
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Forward Wrist Bends

with the knuckles facing forward in a vertical
position, push the stick forward and pull back while
keeping the whole arm steady, bending only from
the wrist.
Figure 19
Mid-Grip Twisting (Front, Side, and Overhead)

Grip the stick at middle, then twist sing a
pronating and supinating motion.
Figure 20
Stick-at-the –Back
Upward and Down-ward Pulls
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LEARNING ACTIVITIES
ACTIVITY: Lights, Camera, Action
Direction: Choose a suitable area to avoid interruption while performing a warm-up exercise and
film your performance.
Note: You have 30 minutes to complete all the exercises, and send your output to our Facebook
page or to our google classroom.
MODULE 2 STANCES AND BODY SHIFTING

UNIT 1 STANCES OF THE LEGS FORWARD AND BACKWARD
• Attention Stance
• Open Leg Stance
• Straddle-Leg Stance
After finishing warm-ups, but before learning how to execute the basic strike. Take a few seconds
to relax your body and focus your mind. The best way to take relax is by practicing deep breathing.
STANCES
Attention Stance – Stand with

feet at 45 degree angle,
heels closed together,
hands at the side and relax.
Figure 21
Front View Side View
Open-leg stance – Stand with legs

spread apart about shoulder width
with toes pointing slightly outward.
Figure 22
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Straddle-leg Stance – spread legs

about twice the width of shoulders
and bend knees outward, heel
firmly planted and toes pointing
straight forward. Distribute weight
evenly on both legs.
Figure 23
UNIT 2
• FORWARD STANCE
• BACK STANCE
• OBLIQUE FORWARD STANCE
• STEPPING IN FROM FORWARD STANCE
• STEPPING IN OBLIQUELY TO THE LEFT OR RIGHT
• STEPPING BACK FROM THE FORWARD STACE
NOTE: In Arnis the players should charge with the foregoing stances. He can lunge, in which case
stride is longer, trunk learnig forward straight from the rear leg according to his convenience in
actual play.
Forward stance- Move one leg forward at a

Distance about twice the width of the
Shoulder and about 30 degrees to the
Side and bend front leg at the knee with cane
in the center and in fighting form.
Rear leg is extendedfully with both feet
Flat on the ground.
Figure 24
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Back Stance- stand with one foot backward

with rear- foot toes pointing outward and
front-foot toes pointing
forward, so that the two feet form an L-shape.
The rear foot should point either left or right
depending on what foot is in front. Rear knee
should be a liittle bent and forced outward as
in straddle stance.Seventy percent of the weight
of the body should besupported by the rear leg
with 30 percent by the front leg.
Figure 25
Oblique Froward Stance- This is executed by

stepping either foot obliquently forward and
obliquently to the left or right. The reverse of
the oblique forward stance is executed with
the withdrawal of either foot.
In both movements, the L-shape position of the
feet should be maintained.
Figure 26
BODY SHIFTING
In Arnis,body shifting is very important. An Arnis player should be shifty in positioning his body
at a vantage point so that he can strike with utmost power. Proper body positioning will also enable
him to be outside the effective range of an opponent’s blow or strike . Body shifting consists of
stepping , sliding , turning or combinations of these movements.
In shifting the body, a player must always maintain balance and shift the weight of his body
smoothly. Correct posture must be maintained at all times.
A player must not raise or lower his hips more than necessary. They should move more or
less in a straight line. He must not raise his feet high off the ground. He must not drag them either.
In both cases, he will lose both speed and balance.
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Stepping-in from Forward Stance – From initial position step in either left or right foot forward
according to the desired distance. In stepping in, raise foot only slightly off the groud and keep
stationary food solidly on the ground.
Figure 27- A Figure 27- B
Initial Position
Stepping-in-Obliquently to the Left or Right- Step in either foot obliquently to the left or right
according to the desired distance. In either movement, always face the oppponent. A player can
also execute this movement half-facing to the left or the right ( to the right in the left oblique the
left in right oblique) depending on the position of the oppponent. This will give a player strategic
advantage over his opponent.
Figure 28-A Figure 28-B
Initial Position
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Stepping Back from the Forward Stance- From the forward stance, step the forward leg
backward and assume the back stance. The feet form the L position, rear toes point outside while
the front toes point forward. The forward stance can also be assumed, left over right, by moving
the front leg backward.
Figure 29-A Figure 29-B Figure 29-C
LEARNING ACTIVITY
ACTIVITY 2: Lights, Camera, Action
Direction: Perform the six stances and three body shifting techniques as set out of unit 1 and unit
2, and then film your performance if you are ready, and send your output to our Facebook page.
Note: That the time allowed is only 20-25 minutes to complete your activities.
UNIT 3
THE TWELVE STRIKING TECHNIQUES

The twelve striking techniques are the life and soul of Arnis they are the hinges around
which other techniques in Arnis resolve.
In the twelve striking techniques, the learner is taught how and where to deliver a strike in order
to achieve the maximum power and efficacy.
In learning these techniques, the learner should know the different parts of the body considered
vulnerable which are excellent target for the strike.
• Striking technique # 1 – Left Temple Attack

• Striking technique # 2 - Right Temple Attack
• Striking technique # 3 – Left Shoulder Attack
NOTE: In executing all these movements, the left hand should always be on guard, held high at
chest level for defensive purposes as explained and illustrated in the blocking techniques.
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STRIKING TECHNIQUE # 1 Left Temple Attack
With elbow , swing right hand backward accompanied by a twist body. Then execute right forward
stance simultaneously swinging right hand forward, close palm up, to strike directly at the
opponents left temple.
STRIKING TECHNIQUE # 2- RIGHT TEMPLE ATTACK
From the final position in no. 1 withdraw right foot slightly backward , at the same time bring right
hand holding cane at shoulder level and slightly twist body backward to the left to the left. Slide
right foot backward to assume the right forward stance position simultaneously swinging the right
hand forward, closed palm facing downward, to strike at right temple.
STRIKING TECHNIQUE # 3- LEFT SHOULDER ATTACK

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From the final position in no.2 withdraw right foot slightly backward and bring right hand to the
right as I no. 1. Slide right foot forward to assume right forward stance at the same time swing
right hand forward to strike at the left shoulder.
UNIT 4
• Striking technique # 4- Right shoulder attack
• Striking technique # 5- Thrust to the stomach
• Striking technique # 6- Left chest attack
STIKING TECHNIQUE # 4- RIGHT SHOULDER ATTACK

From the final position in no. 3 withdraw right foot slightly backward and bring hand to the left at
shoulder level, slide right foot forward, close palm facing downward to strike shoulder.
STIKING TECHNIQUE # 5 – THRUST TO THE STOMACH
From the final position in no. 4, slide right foot slightly backward and withdraw right hand
backward to the right t hip level (Elbow at right angle). Slide right foot forward to assume right
forward stance, at the same time, Trust cane forward aimed at the stomach.
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STRIKING TECHNIQUE # 6 – LEFT CHEST ATTACK
From the final position in no. 5 slide right foot slightly backward, at the same time, withdraw right
hand backward at shoulder level. Closed palm facing forward. Then lunge forward with right foot
and thrust cane to the left chest.
LEARNING ACTIVITY
ACTIVITY 3: LIGHTS CAMERA, ACTION
DIRECTION: Perform unit 3 and 4 and then film your performance if you are ready.
NOTE: That every units of this module shall be comply after 1 week in short you have ample of
time to prepare, read instruction in activity 2 for compliance. THANK YOU!!!
UNIT 5
• Striking Technique # 7 – Right Chest Attack

• Striking Technique # 8 – Right Knee Attack
• Striking Technique # 9 – Left Knee Attack
STRIKING TECHNIQUE NO. 7 RIGHT CHEST ATTACK
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From the final position in no. 6, slide right foot backward at the same time withdraw right hand to
the left at hip level, cane pointing downward, then upward to left shoulder level, twisting the right
wrist closed (Palm Facing Upward) and positioning the cane with its tip directly pointing at the
target. Then slide right foot forward and thrust cane to the right chest.
STRIKING TECHNIQUE NO. 8 – RIGHT KNEE ATTACK
From the final position in no. 7, slide right foot, slightly backward at the same time, swing cane to
the left, outward hand at shoulder level and closed palm facing downward. Slide right foot forward
simultaneously swinging cane forward and downward to strike the right knee.
STRIKING TECHNIQUE NO. 9 – LEFT KNEE ATTACK
From the final position no. 8, slide right foot slightly backward, at the same time, withdraw right
hand to the right shoulder level, swinging it backward, body facing 45 degrees to the right. Slide
right foot simultaneously swinging cane forward and downward to strike the left knee.
NOTE: In a right or left knee attack, the final position of the strike, the arm is extended straight
forward and downward with knees bending.
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UNIT 6
• Striking Technique no. 10 – Left Eye Attack

• Striking Technique no. 11 – Right Eye Attack
• Striking Technique no. 12 – Crown Attack
STRIKING TECHNIQUE NO. 10 – LEFT EYE ATTACK
From the final position in no. 9 slide right foot slightly backward simultaneously withdrawing
right hand to the right at shoulder level, closed palm facing downward. Slide right foot forward
and thrust cane to the left eye.
STRIKING TECHNIQUE NO. 11 – RIGHT EYE ATTACK
From the final position in no. 10 right foot slightly backward, at the same time, bring right hand to
the left at shoulder level, closed palm facing upward with tip of the cane towards target. Then
lunge forward with right foot and simultaneously thrust cane to the right eye.
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STRIKING TECHNIQUE NO. 12 CROWN ATTACK
From the final position in no. 11, slide right foot slightly backward, simultaneously withdrawing
right hand over the head and swing cane backward. Then lunge forward with right foot and strike
from top downward to hit the crown of the head.
LEARNING ACTIVITIES
Activity 4: Lights, Camera, Action
Direction: Perform the techniques set forth in unit 5 and unit 6 (Read instruction in activity 3)
UNIT 7
BLOCKING TECHNIQUES
These techniques are well-illustrated and described here. It is said that the capacity of defender to
endure and attacker strike depends much on his ability to parry or block deadly blows effectively
and to counter strike with equal efficacy. This sum up the value of correct blocking as shown by
the visual aids on this subject. To be able to put up and effective defense, the defender must of
necessary, achieve perfect body balance so that his potential martial strength will be concentrated
in his two hands. This body balance is best seen in the correct stance which he is to execute before
making any attempt to block or parry his opponent blow. Lacking this preparatory fighting stance,
the defender can easily staggered or thrown off-balance by even a less deadly blow delivered to
him.
• Inward Block
• Outward Block
• Rising Block
• Downward- Inward Block
• Downward-Outward Block
INWARD BLOCK
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Initial Position: Open-leg stance, knees bent in fighting posture, left hand with open palm held up
in front of the body with right elbow at right angle and cane pointing upward, lunge with right
forward stance twisting body to the right at the same time. Bringing cane forward, braced by the
left hand to block attackers blow.
THE APPLICATION OF THE INWARD BLOCK
Figure 43-C Figure 43-B
OUTWARD BLOCK
Figure 44-A Figure 44-B Figure 44-B
INITIAL POSITION: Open-leg stance, knees bent in fighting posture, left hand with open-palm
held up in front of the body. With elbow at right angle and cane pointing upward lunge with right
(or left) forward stance simultaneously twisting body to the left and, at the same time, bringing
cane forward, braced by the left hand to block attackers blow.
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THE APPLICATION OF THE OUTWARD BLOCK
Figure 45-C Figure 45-

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RISING BLOCK
INITIAL POSITION: Open-leg stance, knee bent fighting posture, left hand with open palm held
up in front of the body.
In a right (or left) forward stance with cane in front at hip level, raise cane horizontally forward
and over the head supported by open palm of the left hand to block attackers blow.
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THE APPLICATION OF RISING BLOCK

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DOWNWARD-INWARD BLOCK
INITIAL POSITION: Open-leg stance, knees bent in fighting posture left hand in open palm
held up in front of the body.
In a right (or left) forward stance, bring cane from left downward to the right to block attacker
blow.
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THE APPLICATION OF THE DOWNWARD-INWARD BLOCK

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DOWNWARD-OUTWARD BLOCK
INITIAL POSITION: Open-leg stance, knee bent in fighting posture, left hand in open palm held
up in front of the body.
In a right (or left) forward stance bring cane from right downward to left to block the attackers
blow.
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THE APPLICATION OF DOWNWARD - OUTWARD BLOCK

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ASSESTMENT/PRACTICAL EXAMINATION FOR MIDTERM
BLOCKING TECHNIQUES COORDINATED

WITH COUNTER ATTACKS ( GROUP ACTIVITY)
These techniques are designed to meet effectively any strike or blow. We refer specifically to the
12 striking techniques against which these techniques on blocking coordinated with those on
counter attack have been so formulated.
NOTE: When you are ready to execute this practical examination be sure you already memorize
the 12 striking attack for the prevention of injury and the most important, you may have a
coordination to do this activities.
DIRECTION:
SET # 1: AGAINST STRIKING TECHNIQUE NO. 1
1. Attacker lunges with right forward stance eyeing a strike at the left temple. Defender
assumes a fighting posture at open-leg stance with elbow at the right angle , cane help
up in a vertical position, left hand n guard, open palm held up in front of the body.
2. Attacker deliver the blow, defender execute a right forward stance and block blow with
outward block, body facing to the left with his left hand braced at the middle of his cane.
3. With his left hand, defender parries the striking cane and pulls it downward at waist
level, then weaves his own cane to the left for a counter strike to the right temple.
Figure 52
SET # 2: AGAINST STRIKING TECHNIQUES NO. 2
1- Attacker lunges with right forward stance aiming a strike at the right temple. Defender
assume a fighting posture with open-leg stance and elbow at right angle, cane held up
vertically, left hand with open palm on guard and held up in front of his body.
2- Attacker delivers the blow, defender execute a right forward stance and blocks the cane
with inward block, facing obliquely to the right bracing the middle of his cane.
3- Defender’s left hand holds and pulls attacker cane downward at waist level, then twist his
body for a swing of his cane from the right and hit the opponent left temple.
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Figure 53
1- Attacker lunges in a right forward stance to strike at the left upper arm. Defender assumes
a fighting posture open-leg stance, elbow at the right angle, cane held up vertically, left
hand with open palm on guard and held up in front of his body
2- Attacker deliver the blow, defender executes a right forward stance and blocks attacking
cane with outward block, his body facing halfway to the left, his left hand is braced against
the left middle part of his cane.
3- Holding attackers cane, defender pulls it downward at waist level, then leans back for a
counter strike at the right temple of the opponent.
Figure 54
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Figure 55
1- Attacker lunges in a right forward stance to strike at the right upper arm. Defender assume
a fighting posture. Open-leg stance. Elbow at right angle, cane held up in vertical position,
and left hand with open palm on guard and held up in front of his body.
2- Attacker delivers the blow, defender executes a right forward stance and blocks the cane
with inward block. Moving quickly to the right but with the left hand braced at the middle
of his cane. This gives him the chance to nab the attacker cane with his left hand.
3- Defender parries attacker’s cane and pushes it downward at waist level. Twisting his body
and swinging his cane to the right for the counter strike at the left temple.
SET # 5 AGAINST STRIKING TECHNIQUE NO. 5

1- Attacker lunges in a right forward stance for a strong thrust at the stomach, defender
assumes fighting posture .
2- Attacker executes thrust to the stomach, defender execute s a vertical block by raising
elbow straight to shoulder level. Twisting wrist a little and swing cane vertically pointed
downward to the left. Defender then swing his left hard providing a good brace for his
cane.
3- Defender’s left and parries away to the left of attacker’s cane and simultaneously raises his
own cane likewise to the left the counter blow at right temple.
Figure 56
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1- Attacker lunges in a right forward stance for a thrust to the left chest. Defender assumes a
fighting posture, open-leg stance, elbow at right angle, cane held vertically and left hand
on guard with open palm in front of the body.
2- Attacker delivers thrust, defender execute a right forward stance and block thrust by an
outward block with body facing to the left and hand braced at the middle of his cane.
3- Defender, now holding with his left hand the attacker cane, pulls it down to waist level and
swing his own cane to the left for the offensive counterblow at the right temple of the
opponent.
Figure 57
SET # 7: AGIANST STRIKING TECHNIQUE NO. 7
Figure 58
1- Attacker lunges in a right forward stance and aim a thrust to the right chest. As a
variation from striking techniques no. 6, the cane is at shoulder level to the left.
Defender assume a fighting posture, open legs stance with elbow at right angle, cane
held up pointing at opponent’s left hand with open palm, on guard and held up in front
of his body.
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2- Attacker deliver the thrust, defender executes a right forward stance and blocks the
blow with inward block his body halfway to the right and his left hand braced at the
middle of his cane.
3- Defender’s left hand parries attacker’s cane down to the waist level and swing his own
cane up from the right by twisting his body for the counter blow at the left temple.
Figure 59
1- Attacker lunges with right forward stance eyeing the right knee. Defender is in fighting
posture and in the alert.
2- Attacker delivers blow, defender execute a right forward stance and bending both knees,
blocks blow with downward inside block by bringing down his own cane to stop the attack.
3- Defender grabs attacker’s cane at top section and swing his own cane upward to the left for
the counterblow at the temple.
NOTE: The above defense figure are practice purpose only, aimed at sharpening reflexes.
However, in actual combat the best defense against striking technique no. 8 and 9 is a counter
strike at the attacker’s hand instead of blocking his cane.
1- Attacker in a forward stance aims his cane for a strike at the left knee, defender assumes a
fighting posture
2- Attacker delivers blow, defender executes right forward stance, blocks blow with
downward-outward block with body half-facing to the left.
3- Defender then grabs attacker’s cane and swings his own cane to the right for a counterblow
at the left temple.
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Figure 60
1- Attacker lunges in a right forward stance and thrusts his cane to the left. Cane is held at
shoulder level. Defender assumes a fighting posture, open leg stance, elbow at right angle
cane held in a vertical position with left hand in open palm on guard in front of the body.
2- Attacker delivers blow, defender executes a right forward stance and blocks blow with
outward block, body half facing to the left with his left hand braced at the middle of his
cane.
3- With his left hand, defender holds attackers cane, pulls it downward at waist level, and
swing his own cane upward to the left strike at the right temple.
Figure 61
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Figure 62
1- Attacker lunges in a right forward stance and aim a thrust at the right eye, cane is at the left
shoulder level with palm up across his wrist. Defender on the other hand, assumes a
fighting posture, open-leg stance elbow at right angle, cane held vertically slanting towards
attacker with left hand in open palm on guard in front of his body.
2- Attacker thrusts cane. Defender execute forward stance and blocks thrust with inward
block, his body halfway facing to the right and left hand brace at the middle of his cane.
3- Defender’s left hand hold attacker’s cane and pulls it downward at waist level, then swing
his own cane backwards to the right simultaneously twisting his body for a counter is
attacks at the left temple.
Figure 63
1- Attacker use a right forward stance to strike the head. Defender puts up a fighting posture
and is on the alert.
2- Attacker’s delivers blow, defender move in a right forward stance and block with rising
blocks as his left hand is braced at the middle of his cane to support it.
3- Defender grabs with his left hand attacker’s cane and pulls it downward to the right, then
swing his cane to his back for a counter blow at the left temple of attacker.
NOTE: As defender hold attacker’s cane he may either parry it to his left away from harm or
execute a counter strike. Bracing the middle of the cane with the left hand is important to afford
the defender not only additional protection, but also to enable his to slide attacker’s cane easily
and to pull it away later.
LEARNING ACTIVITY
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ACTIVITY 5: Lights, Camera, Action

DIRECTIO; Execute all the block in unit 7, all blocking techniques you must be perform in 10
counts. Perform start from unit 3 to 6 which is the 12 striking techniques you must be executes this
striking continuously start from 1 to 12 strike direct attack, and perform 10 counts.
Well done!!! Congratulations on filming your performance. You can submit your
output at our Facebook Page or in the google classroom.
UNIT 8
SELF-DEFENSE TECHNIQUES
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Self-defense is the soul of Arnis; it is Arnis’ reason for being as the legend goes. One learns Arnis
not for aggression, not to take advantage of untrained opponent in combative art, but to defend
himself only when attacked. For Arnis is a gift of the ancient to people who are oppressed that the
forces of aggression would not triumph over those of the peace-loving who hate war for what it
brings and love only peace, but who will not hesitate to fight to defend themselves when they find
their back against the wall. In short, Arnis is only used by people who are by nature good at heart.
1. Outbalancing and Grabbing

This technique is actually complementary to self-defense and designed to stall
further strikes of the opponent by putting him in a circumstance preparatory to
disarming him or rendering him helpless to a counter-attack. It could be effective
in reducing the morale or aggressiveness of the opponent since this technique, once
executed and successful, could usher in a psychological perspective of expertise or
superiority on the part of the player before his opponent who may decide to give up
or discontinue the bout. Initially. It is the portent of the ability of the player and
give the opponent an idea of what will be coming to him if he decides to continue
the fight.
The technique of grabbing is employed to assist the technique in outbalancing. Both
then complement each other. Grabbing consummates what outbalancing technique
has started to bring about the objective of outbalancing. The technique in grabbing
is used to effect unequal distribution of body weight which when attained could
easily result in outbalancing once its technique is simultaneously employed.
This twin techniques, so to speak, necessitate the use of feet and hands which
should coordinate each other in the execution of movements. This is a typical
example of a fighting technique which brings into focus the ideal partnership of
hands and feet for a successful project of outbalancing and rendering the opponent
harmless or ineffective.
➢ LEFT-SIDE-PULLING
1. Attacker aims to strike at the defender’s right side. Defender stands
alert.
2. As attacker strikes, defender blocks inward with his own cane and
quickly grabs attacker’s wrist with his left a hard twist to the left on
attacker’s right hand. (This is another instance where an outward block
can be applied.)
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3. Defender then pulls attacker’s hand with his left hand to the left to
outbalance him as he swings his cane backward for a counterstrike at
attacker’s left temple.
➢ PUSHING BACKWARD
1. Attacker sets to strike at the left side of the body of defender who stands
on alert pushing him backward at the same time, hooks his right hand
under attacker’s right leg.
2. Defender blocks striking cane with outward block and steps his left foot
toward as he thrusts his left hand towards attacker’s chest. Lifting his
right hand forcefully, defender pushes attacker down with his left hand
to completely outbalance him.
➢ RIGHT-SIDE PULLING
1. Attacker lunges with a right forward stance aiming to strike from the
direction of his right shoulder at the left side of defender who is on the
alert.
2. As attacker strikes, defender in a right forward stance blocks attacker’s
cane using an outward force-to-force block with his own cane as his left
hand grabs the wrist of the attacking hand.
2.a. Defender then twist his body to the right as he pulls attacker’s hand to
outbalance him.
3. With attacker outbalanced, defender swings his right hand holding the
cane to his back to strike at attacker’s head with the base of his cane.
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➢ ELBOW STRIKE AND SCOOPING THROW

1. Attacker lunges with a right forward stance to strike at the right side of
defender who stands alert.
2. As attacker strikes, defender steps his right foot and executes an inward
force-to-force block with his cane.
3. Defender slides his right hand forward to strike attacker with the base
of his cane.
4. Defender then grabs attacker’s right leg from inside and under and steps
his left foot under the upraised leg, hooking his right foot behind
attacker’s left foot and pushing him in the process to topple him down.
(In pushing, defender should raise attacker’s right foot simultaneously).
Fig.
➢ RISING BLOCK AND LEFT-HAND PUSHING
1. Attacker prepares to strike the crown of the head with a right forward
stance as defender stands on the alert.
2. As attacker strikes, defender blocks cane with a rising block, his left
hand supporting his cane at the upper portion.
3. Defender his left hand to grab the upper arm of the attacking hand and
also slides his right foot forward, forcefully pushing attacker with his
left hand to outbalance him. In the resulting position, defender has now
the option to strike back.
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LEARNING ACTIVITY
ACTIVITY 6: LIGHTS CAMERA, ACTION
DIRECTION: Perform the 5 outbalancing and grabbing technique and film your performance
when you are ready.
UNIT 9
DISARMING WITH BARE HAND
When the defender has no other means to repel the attacker, his only choice left is to use
his bare hands in disarming his opponent.
This is rather risky and only people with adequate skill must attempt this feat. The defender
should see to it that the attacker is within grasping distance. Remember your adversary can easily
exploit his advantage with the proper use of his weapons.
The defender must be sure that he has full control of the situation, that is to say, he knows the
ability of the attacker to be inferior than his, thus, giving himself confidence that he will be able
to disarm his aggressor successfully. This feeling of superiority can be gained only by any player
if he has developed considerable skill on his technique through years of constant practice. To him
the technique has become routine.
ATTACKER WITH CANE
➢ BLOCKING WITH OUTSIDE LOCK

1. Attacker strikes with aright forward stance to the right side of the
body.
2. Defender steps in with his left foot forward, body half-facing to the
right, blocks attacking hand with his left hand and, at the same time,
grabs the wrist with his right hand.
3. Defender grabs the cane with his left hand passing under attacker’s
arm to disarm him. In this position, if attacker persists in holding on
the cane, his thumb will break in the disarming process.
4. With the cane, defender hits attacker’s chest and levers it under
attacker’s right armpit against breast.
5. With the cane as lever, defender pulls opponents arm downward with
his left hand, palms up. The twisting tightens the pressure inflicting a
killing pain to the opponent. Instinctively, the opponent, in this
position, will bend down to allay the pain, defender can also bend
down following opponent’s bending movement.
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➢ COVER-THE-DISTANCE THROW
1. Attacker lunges with a right forward stance to the right side of the
body.
2. Defender steps in with his left foot forward immediately behind
opponent’s right, body half-facing to the right, blocks the attacking
hand with his left hand and, at the same time, grans the wrist with his
right hand.
3. Defender pulls opponent’s arm and with his right hand delivers a
sideward left elbow blow to the chin, hooks his left foot behind
attacker’s and pushes him down to knock him flat. (Fig. 3a, 3b, 3c,
3d).
➢ BLOCKING SWING SNATCHING

1. Attacker strikes with a right forward stance to the left side of the body.
2. Defender steps in with his right foot and blocks the attacking with his
right hand and at the same time grabs attacker’s wrist with his left
hand in such manner that the fingers hook the inside of the wrist as
palm and thumb are tightly pressed at the back of the attackers.
3. Defender withdraws the right foot backward and assumes a position
facing entirely to his right. At this execution, defender simultaneously
swings attacker’s arm to his right hand pulls it across close to his chest
with a twist of the attacker’s wrist locking tightly the attacker’s elbow
in his armpit. (fig. 3a, 3b, 3c)
4. Defender the disarms attacker and applies pressure on the elbow by
bending toward his left side.
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➢ ROLLING BICEP PRESSURING ELBOW

1. Attacker strikes with a right forward stance at the left side of the body.
2. Defender steps in with his right foot and blocks the attacking hand
with his right hand. At the same time, he grabs the attacker’ wrist.
3. With his right hand, defender pulls attacker’s arm down to his left
bicep, twisting the arm in the process.
4. Defender secures the twisted wrist tight to the bicep with his hand
pressuring the elbow.
5. With his right hand, defender pushes the back of the head, pulls it
down and delivers a left-knee blow.
➢ BLOCKING AND SHOULDER DISARMING

1. Attacker strikes with a right forward stance at the right side of the
body.
2. Defender steps in with his left foot forward and blocks the attacking
hand with his left hand. At the same time, defender grabs attacker’s
wrist with his right hand.
3. Defender steps his left foot backward and simultaneously swings the
attacker’s arm clockwise. When the arms reach the shoulder level such
that weapon is positioned at the left side of the shoulder, defender
presses attacker’s hand close to the left shoulder and pulls it diagonally
downward to disarm. (If bladed weapon is used, it will be the back of
the blade which will touch the shoulder. (Fig. 3a, 3b)
4. As attacker is disarmed, defender grabs the lower area of bicep with
his left hand, pulls him backward and delivers a knee blow. (Fig. 4a,
4b).
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➢ BLOCKING WITH A HOOK THROW

1. Attacker strikes with right forward stance at the right side of the body.
2. Defender steps in with his left foot forward, blocks attacking hand
with his left hand, and grabs the wrist with his right hand.
3. Defender hooks his right foot with his left-hand pushing attacker’s
right shoulder to knock him down.
4. With attacker flat on his face, defender can now apply pressure on the
elbow by pushing it downward at the same time pulling the wrist
upward.
LEARNING ACTIVITY
ACTIVITY 7: LIGHTS, CAMERA, ACTION
Direction: Perform the 6 disarming with bare hand technique in attacker with cane. Film your
performance when you are ready and send your output to our Facebook page.
Note: That the time allowed is only 20-25 minutes to complete your activities.
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UNIT 10
ATTACKER WITH LONG POLE
• ATTACK AT THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE BODY

1. Attacker lunges with a left forward stance and strikes at the right side of the body.
Defender at open-leg stance, executes a left forward stance half facing to the right,
blocks pole with his left hand at the area between the two grips of the attacker, and
grabs the pole just over the left grip of the attacker with his right hand.
2. Defender twist pole with both hands downward to the right, outbalancing the attacker.
3. Defender then withdraws right foot backward and disarms attacker by pulling the pole
backward to the right accompanied by a twist of the body at the same time pushing the
base of the pole with his left hand as attacker falls to the ground.
4. Defender swing pole further to the right and delivers a counterblow on the fallen
aggressor.
Note: Simultaneously with the twisting of the pole with both hands, the defender should move his
right foot backward to gain body balance for the added strength and impact needed in the
counterblow. This technique is also designed for thrust offense, provided, the defender achieves
the necessary distance where he can easily grab attacker’s pole simultaneously with the thrust.
• ATTACK AT THE LEFT SIDE OF THE BODY

1. Attacker lunges with a right forward stance, aiming to hit the left side of the body.
Defender, at open-leg stance, executes a right forward stance and blocks the pole with
his left hand. He slides the same hand to hold the pole just over the grip of the attacker.
2. Defender then grabs the base of the pole with his right hand on the area between the
two grips of the attacker, and twist the pole downward to the left, outbalancing the
attacker.
3. Defender withdraws left foot slightly backward and disarm attacker by pulling the pole
with his left hand accompanied with a twist of the body at the same time pushing the
base of the pole with his right hand, causing the attacker to fall to the ground.
4. Defender swings the pole further to his left and delivers a counterblow on the fallen
foe.
UNIT 11
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ATTACKER WITH KNIFE OR DAGGER
• WRIST-TWISTING
1. Attacker in fighting position lunges a knife attack to the vicinity of the stomach.
2. Defender in alert stance blocks attacking hand by crossing his hands, left over right,
with his right hand, pushing outward to the right and away from his body the attacker’s
thrust. At the same time, defender executes body twit to the right side-stepping his left
foot forward so that his body is half-facing to the right.
3. Defender holds the attacking hand with his left hand in such a way that his four fingers
wrap the attacker’s wrist with his thumb pressed at the back of the closed palm holding
the knife.
4. Defender then steps his left foot backward simultaneously twisting the attacker’s hand
by swinging it upward and downward to the left with his right twist serving as fulcrum.
(In swinging the attacker’s hand, the defender’s right hand should position itself like
his left hand so that both thumbs are pressed behind the attacker’s closed palm).
• WRIST TWISTING AND FOLDING

1. Attacker lunges a right forward stance and thrusts dagger to the stomach.
2. Defender slides left foot to the left and, while half-facing to the right, blocks attacking
hand with left hand as he grabs attacking wrist with his right hand, thumb pressed at
the back of attacker’s closed palm.
3. Defender twist attacker’s hand upward and slides left hand to assist the right hand. The
thumbs of both hands should be side by side, pressing the back of the palm with the
fingers locked at the back of the wrist.
4. Defender then applies pressure by holding twisted hand forward with the fingers,
pressuring the wrist downward, defender executes a frontal kick with either foot.
• DOWNWARD PUSHING
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1. Attacker with knife in right hand readies an attack as defender stands on alert.
Attacker’s swings knife toward his left and lunges forward with a right forward stance.
2. Defender covering the distance between him and attacker with a forward leap of
left foot, and his left hand simultaneously grabbing attacker’s wrist with his right
hand. (The point of contact of the block should be at the upper arm).
3. Defender then steps his left foot backward, pulls attacker’s arm at the same time
twisting it with his right hand to the left, or, in a bending position, by pushing it
downward with his left hand to disarm attacker.
LEARNING ACTIVITY
Direction: Perform the techniques set forth in unit 10 and unit 11 (Read instruction in activity 3)
UNIT 12
ATTACKER WITH BOLO OR LONG BLADED WEAPON
• RIGHT-SIDE-LOCK AND LOWER-JAW PRESS

1. Attacker prepares to attack at the left side of the head as defender stands on alert.
2. Defender blocks with his left hand and catches attacker’s wrist with his right hand. He
pulls attacking hand as he slides his left foot forward and positions himself behind
attacker.
3. Defender locks his left hand around attacker’s neck and pulls attacking hand backward
against his right side.
4. Defender then applies pressure on the attacking hand by pulling it further backward
and hard against the right of his body and jacks up the lower jaw with the back side of
his wrist by pressuring it upward and sideward. Defender, immediately after executing
these movements, kicks the back of attacker’s right foot, with his right foot.
Note: This technique can also be used as defense against dagger or club attack.
• CROSS-HAND STANDING ARM-CRUSH
1. Attacker and defender in fighting posture. Attacker lunges with a left forward stance
and strikes to the head.
2. Defender steps in with his left foot forward and facing half-way to the right, blocks
with the side of his left wrist attacking hand. Upon contact, defender’s right-hand grabs
attacker’s wrist and twists it downward as his left hand holds the twisted elbow.
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3. Defender then bends slightly to push attacker’s elbow downward at the same time pulls
the twisted wrist upward.
Note: As his wrist is twisted, attacker will be forced to drop blade to ease pain caused by
pressure of twisting applied to the wrist.
• CROSS-HAND BREAST AND ELBOW PUSHING
1. Attacker and defender in fighting posture.
2. Attacker lunges with a left forward stance aiming to strike at the left side of the
defender. Defender slides his left foot forward and parries the attacking hand with his
left hand.
3. Defender steps in with his left foot forward and facing half-way to the right, block with
the side of his left wrist and attacking hand. At contact, his right-hand grabs attacker’s
wrist.
4. Defender swings attacker’s arm clockwise and downward as he steps his left foot
backward to avoid being cut by the blade.
5. Defender then hooks his left forearm around the twisted wrist and presses it close and
tight to his left chest as he pushes with his right hand the attacker’s elbow downward,
bending it to sustain force.
• SHOULDER LOCK
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1. Defender stands on alert while attacker in a left forward stance to prepares to strike at
the crown of the head.
2. As attacker strikes with a right forward stance, defender steps in his left foot forward
and catches attacker’s wrist with his right hand, pulling attacking hand upward as he
executes sideward elbow blow to attacker’s chest.
3. Defender then pivots to the right with his right foot to position himself back-to-back
behind attacker, and with his left shoulder as fulcrum, pulls attacking hand, front up.
Defender, at this position, applies pressure on the attacking arm by pulling it downward
and, in the process, disarms attacker.
Note: After stepping his left foot forward, defender should twist his body as he catches
attacker’s wrist with his right hand.
• CROSS-HAND CRICLE-SNATCHING
1. Attacker in alert forward stance aims to strike on the head of the defender who is on
alert position.
2. Attacker lunges with a right forward stance and strikes to the head. Defender steps in
with his left foot forward, body half-facing to his right, and with the side of his left
wrist, blocks attacking hand. At contact, his right-hand grabs attacker’s wrist.
3. Defender the swings attacker’s arm clockwise and downward at the same time steps
his left foot backward to avoid being hit by the blade as he holds the back of it with his
left hand to disarm attacker. At this instance, the defender has various final
counterblows to choose from to cripple at his attacker. He may either deliver a sideward
elbow blow at his attacker’s jaw with his left elbow after disarming him, or he may pull
his attacker’s arm as he steps his left foot forward and presses the wrist on his right
thigh with his left hand, applying a downward pressure on his twisted elbow by bending
it downward.
• CROSS-HAND PRESS, DOWNWARD PUSHING

1. Attacker is in fighting form while defender is on alert.
2. Attacker lunges with a right forward stance and strikes to the head. Defender steps in
with his left foot forward, body half-facing to his right, and with the side of his left
wrist blocks attacking hand. At contact, his right-hand grabs attacker’s wrist.
3. Defender swings attacker’s arm clockwise and downward as he steps his left foot
backward to avoid being hit by the blade which he knocks off with a forward push of
his left wrist at the back thereof, simultaneously pushing backward the attacker’s arm.
4. As the blade falls, defender grabs the lower side of his attacker’s bicep with his left
hand, pulls him, and delivers an elbow blow to attacker’s chin or a right knee blow to
the head.
• GO-WITH-THE-FORCE
1. Opponents attacks to the head with a right forward stance, as defender is on alert at
open-leg stance.
2. Defender steps with his right foot backward, half-facing to the right, at the same time
parries the attacking hand with his left hand.
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3. As the parry is made, he quickly grabs the wrist with the same hand aided with his right
hand. (Defender’s both hands are now in control of the attacking arm, the left hand, at
the upper area of the opponent’s wrist, the right hand, at the lower area).
4. With force and speed, defender now swings the opponent’s arm to his left,
simultaneously stepping his left foot backward that he now faces to his left. At this
execution, the opponent is helpless, his arm painfully twisted.
• BAKCWARD ARMPIT
1. Attacker lunges with a right forward stance and aims to strike as defender is on alert in
open-leg stance.
2. Defender parries attacking hand with his left hand as he steps back with his right foot,
body half-facing to the right, and then grabs the wrist of attacker with the same left
hand.
3. Defender pulls attacker’s arm upward against the armpit with a twist of attacker’s wrist
to disarm him.
4. Disarming attacker with his right hand and securing elbow in his left armpit, defender
applies pressure on it with a forward bend of the left side of the body.
Note: Disarming can also take place once defender holds with his left hand the attacker’s
wrist.
• INSIDE PARRY WITH A RIGHT KNEE-BLOW
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1. Attacker with a left forward stance, aims to strike at the left side of defender’s body.
Defender is on alert.
2. Attacker lunges with a right forward stance and strikes at the left side of the body.
Defender slides his left foot forward and parries the attacking hand with his left hand.
3. Defender grabs attacker’s wrist with the same left hand and with his right-hand grabs
attacker’s behind his neck.
4. Defender then pulls attacker backward and downward as he delivers a right knee blow.
Note: This technique can also be used as defense against dagger or club attack.
• INSIDE PARRY WITH A HOOK-THROW
1. Attacker lunges to the left side of the body with a left foot forward stance.
2. Defender executes a right forward stance and parries the attacking hand with his left
hand.
3. The defender grabs attacker’s wrist with the same left hand, pulling him to the left as
he hooks attacker’s left foot, and simultaneously pushes him down with his right hand
on attacker’s shoulder to knock him flat on his stomach.
4. As attacker lays flat on his stomach, defender may execute a stumping kick on his back.
LEARNING ACTIVITY
Direction: Select and perform only 5 techniques in attacker with bolo or long bladed weapon. Film
your performance when you are ready. When your done, submit it to our facebook page.
UNIT 13
ATTACKER WITH PISTOL
• DEFENSE AGAINST PISTOL THREAT

1. Attacker points a pistol at the stomach of defender who raised hands.
2. Defender steps his left foot forward, half-facing to the right and simultaneously parries
with his left hand the pistol-pointing hand.
3. Defender holds the hand with a pistol in such a manner that his four fingers are at the
front side of the attacker’s wrist and his thumb pressed at the side of the back of the
palm.
4. Defender then holds the barrel of the pistol with his right hand, and disarm attacker by
pulling the pistol downward and the hand upward.
5. Defender steps his left foot backward to assume the right forward stance as he swings
attacker’s hand in a circle to the left. After this execution, the defender is free to deliver
a counterblow by hitting the attacker on the head with the butt of the gun.
• FOR A PISTOL STILL POINTED IN FRONT
1. Attacker points a pistol at the center of the body while defender raises his hands.
2. Defender steps his right foot forward, body half-facing to the left, at the same time
parries with his right hand at attacker’s pistol-pointing hand.
3. Defender then holds the gun with his right hand in such a way that the palm is around
the hammer of the gun while the thumb is pressed on the trigger finger. Simultaneously,
he grabs the hand holding the pistol with his left hand, his four fingers around the back
of attacker’s wrist and the thumb pressed on the butt.
4. Defender, at this point, twists the hand with the pistol forward and takes the gun with
his left hand.
5. As attacker bends because of the killing pain, the defender can hit him on the head with
the butt of the pistol.
• FOR A PISTOL POINTED AT THE BACK
1. Attacker pokes a pistol at the back of defender who raises his hand. (NOTE: In raising
the hand, the elbow should be maintained as low as possible.)
2. Defender swiftly turns around by pivoting on his right foot as he parries the gun with
his right hand.
3. Hooking his right hand around attacker’s forearm, defender locks the hand holding the
gun between the bicep and the forearm.
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4. Defender then grabs the barrel of the gun with his left hand and applies pressure on the
hand holding the gun by slightly bending his right shoulder at the same time disarming
attacker.
5. After disarming attacker, defender now grabs the back of the attacker’s neck and pulls
him downward to the right to outbalance him. With attacker outbalanced, defender is
now free to hit him with the butt of the gun.
• PISTOL DISARMING TECHNIQUE

1. A raises his hands as B pokes a gun at him.
2. With a lightning speed A sidesteps with his right foot to the right. Now he is facing to
the left side and grabs at the same time the trigger hand at the back of the closed palm.
3. A twists B’s trigger hand upward and at the same time grabs the trigger guard with his
left hand.
4. A step his left foot forward in front of B’s right knee and at the same time twists B’s
trigger hand downward to the right.
5. With his right-hand twisting B’s twisted elbow, A used his left elbow for pressing down
on his opponent.
LEARNING ACTIVITY
ACIVITY 10: LIGHTS, CAMERA, ACTION
Direction: Perform the Pistol Disarming Technique and film it when you are ready.
ASSESTMENT/PRACTICAL EXAMINATION FOR FINAL
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DISARMING WITH CANE (ARMED ATTACKER)

(GROUP ACTIVITY)
This strategy of disarming should also have the circumstances of disarming with bare hands,
namely: close proximity, the presence of mind and full of control of the situation by the
player who is suppose to disarm; his self-confidence that he is a better fighter than the
attacker, and that he has an expertise developed through years of practice on technique.
NOTE: When you are ready to execute this practical examination be sure you already memorize
the 13-disarming technique for the prevention of injury and the most important, you may have a
coordination to do these activities.
DIRECTION:
STEP #1. UPWARD TWISTING
1. Attacker lunges with a right forward stance aiming at the right side of the body.
2. Defender executes an inside block and, with his left hand in open palm facing left,
grabs the top portion of attacker’s cane.
3. Defender then slides his cane and lets its upper portion rest on attacker’s wrist.
4. With his cane as lever, defender pulls attacker’s cane, twisting it downward to the
right as he twists his own cane upward with his right hand.
Note: the twisting of defender’s cane is the decisive phase of this technique. It is here where the
effectiveness of disarming and control of defense is gauged.
DIRECTION:
STEP #2. INSIDEWARD TWISTING
1. Attacker lunges with a right forward stance aiming at the left side of the body.
Defender executes an outward block with a right forward stance, his left hand braced
on his cane.
2. With his left hand, defender grabs top portion of attacker’s cane, twists it to the inside
palm up, and with his cane in his right hand, pushes attacker’s cane backward to
disarm. (fig. 2a, & 2b).
3. Once disarmed, the attacker is at the mercy of the defender who is now fee to execute
a counterblow preferably to the head.
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DIRECTION:
STEP #3. ELBOW TWISTING
1. Attacker lunges with a right forward stance aiming to strike at the right side of the
body. Defender executes an inside block with a right forward stance, his left hand
braced on his cane.
2. Defender quickly sides his left hand to the left side of his cane and over his attacker’s
cane, hooks it, palm up around attacker’s wrist, and twists it. (In executing this, the
defender should keep safe distance to avoid being hit in the feet as attacker’s cane
makes an arc twisting the wrist firmly, and presses it on his left chest, and executes a
quick twist of elbow to disarm. At this point, defender has all the freedom to execute
a counterblow). (fig. 2a, 2b, 2c, 2d).
DIRECTION:
STEP #4. “X” BLOCK
1. Attacker lunges with a right foot forward stance aiming to strike at the left side of the
body. Defender executes an outside block with a right forward stance, his left hand
braced on his cane.
2. With his left hand, defender grabs the top portion of attacker’s cane and hooks it at
the back of attacker’s wrist. At this point, the defender’s cane is positioned at the
back of his left wrist to act as lever in the subsequent movements. (fig. 2a, 2b, 2c).
3. With full force, defender then swings his right hand and body to the right to disarm
attacker.
4. With attacker disarmed, defender can now execute a counterblow to the head.
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DIRECTION:
STEP #5. SNAKE CIRCLE
body. Defender executes an inside block with a left forward stance, his left hand
braced on his cane.
2. Defender circles his cane around attacker’s wrist pointing downward from the right to
left. Once hooked on the wrist of the attacker, give it a twist, thereby twisting
attacker’s hand. (fig. 2a & 2b).
3. Defender places his left hand over the twisted hand of the attacker, and pushes
downward to disarm.
Note: At the execution, defender bends right elbow and close to his side.
DIRECTION:
STEP #6. OUTSIDE ARMPIT LOCK
1. Attacker lunges with a right forward stance aiming to strike at the left side of the
body. Defender executes an outside block with a right or left forward stance, his left
hand braced on his cane.
2. With his left hand, defender grabs attacker’s wrist and pulls him forward in an
upward direction, hitting him at the side of the body with his cane. (fig. 2a, &2b).
3. With his cane as lever in attacker’s armpit, defender pulls attacker’s wrist, twisting it
downward and inside, and pushing his cane forward with closed palm up.
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Note: Right-forward stance is more effective for body shifting in executing this disarming
technique
DIRECTION:
STEP #7. TWO-HAND BLOCK
1. Attacker lunges with a right forward stance aiming to trike the head. Defender blocks
with a two-arm rising block, executes a right forward stance, releasing his right grip
and sliding his right hand over his cane to the left of attacker’s cane, and grabs
attacker’s wrist.
2. Defender pulls attacker forward as he strikes attacker’s chest with his cane.
3. With his cane in attacker’s armpit and using it as lever, defender steps left foot
forward and pulls attacker’s wrist downward towards him. Simultaneously, defender
pushes his cane forward, twisting it with palm-up. (The twisting seeks to inflict
severe painful effect. If attacker bends, the defender should sustain pressure by
bending too.)
DIRECTION:
STEP #8. ONE-HAND CIRCLE
1. Attacker lunges with a right forward stance aiming to strike the left side of the body.
Defender executes an outside block with a right foot forward stance, his left hand
braced on his cane.
2. Defender slides his left hand forward over his cane and hooks it around attacker’s
wrist. (At this point, attacker’s cane is well-secured in defender’s armpit and the
hand-lock is at the back of both hands with defender’s palm blade against the back of
the attacker’s wrist. (fig. 2a, 2b)
3. With full power at the palm blade and with the opponent’s cane in his armpit as lever,
defender pushes opponent’s wrist to disarm.
4. Once disarmed, defender has now all the freedom to execute a counter blow like a
cane-base strike to the face.
DIRECTION:
STEP #9. WRIST STRIKE
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body. Defender executes an inside block with right forward stance, his left hand
braced on his cane.
2. Defender then slides his left hand downward to the left and holds attacker’s cane near
the grip, raising his right hand to his right as he smashes it down on attacker’s cane to
the right with his left hand, using his right arm as a lever to disarm. (fig. 2a, &2b).
3. Once attacker is disarmed, defender ca now executes a counterblow like a strike on
the head.
DIRECTION:
STEP #10. DOWNWARD PUSH
1. Attacker lunges with a right forward stance aiming to strike at the left side of the
body. Defender executes an outside block with a right forward stance, his left hand
braced on his cane.
2. With his left hand, defender grabs wrist of the attacker and twists it upward. At this
point, defender’s right hand should be positioned to his left between his left arm and
attacker’s cane. (fig. 2a, 2b)
3. With the side of his right wrist on the cane of the attacker, defender, pushes attacker’s
right hand downward to disarm him. (fig. 3a, 3b).
DIRECTION:
STEP #11. REARWARD BACKHAND
1. Attacker lunges with a right foot forward stance aiming to strike at the head.
2. Defender executes an outward force-to-force block with a right foot forward stance
and grabs attacker’s wrist with his left hand, as he steps his left foot forward.
3. Defender slides his cane forward pressing the left side of attacker’s cane, hooks the
back of his hand at attacker’s cane near the grip.
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4. Defender then disarms attacker with a backward and downward motions of the right
hand as he pulls his left hand upward.
5. Defender executes a counterblow to the head.
Note: This technique of disarming is most effective for a strike aimed at the body from shoulder-
level and up.
DIRECTION:
STEP #12. JAB OR STRAIGHT PUNCH
1. Attacker steps and aims to jab with a left forward stance to the face.
2. Defender stepping forward with left foot, grabs with his left hand from the inside of
attacker’s right wrist, as he steps right foot, at the right side of attacker’s right foot.
3. Defender raises arm of attacker over his head, hitting right side of his body with the
base of the cane, and turns around, as he steps backward with left foot directly at the
back of his right foot so that he is behind the attacker, twisting attacker’s arm in the
process. (Fig. 3a, & 3b).
4. Defender then hooks base of his cane at attacker’s left shoulder blade, pulls it
downward to his knee, as he delivers blow with the base of the cane to attacker’s
solar plexus, or he may choose to withdraw his knee causing the attacker to lay flat on
the ground with his back. (Fig. 4a & 4b).
DIRECTION:
STEP #13. CANE STRIKE AND ARMPIT LOCK
1. Attacker in the left forward stance strikes with a straight punch to the chest.
2. Defender in open-leg stance, counterstrikes with cane in a left-oblique stance, and
open palm hand raised to breast level, the attacker’s incoming punch.
3. Waving his cane backward to the left, defender grabs with left hand, attacker’s
punching wrist and strikes with cane the attacker’s right side of the body.
4. With cane as lever under attacker’s armpit and right foot inserted at the back of
attacker’s right foot, defender twists attacker’s punching arm inside and upward,
pulling attacker downward and outbalance him as he delivers the counterblow. At this
instance, attacker lays flat with his back on the ground. (Fig. 4a, &Fig. 4b.)
References:
Books:
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Marlon L. Teves (2013) Mixed Martial arts for Criminology students and Law enforcer,
Wiseman Book trading, Inc.
Marlon L. Teves (2017) Weapons and Disarming Techniques for Criminology Students and
Law Enforcers, Wiseman Book trading, Inc.
Remy A. Presas Modern (1974) Arnis ”Philippine style of stick fighting”
Internet:
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https://www.pinterest.ph/pin/563442603355641137/ 07018-2020
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Throw_(grappling) 07-18-2020
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https://www.pinterest.ph/pin/170644273365816194/ 07-15-2020
https://www.google.com/search?q=warm+up+exercise&oq=&aqs=chrome.1.69i59l7.19900j0j7
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RUBRIC
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https://www.rcampus.com/rubricshowc.cfm?code=E9778W&sp=yes&
MARTIAL ARTS SKILL RUBRIC
Needs Fair Good Very Good Excellent

Improvement 2 pts. 3 pts. 4 pts. 5 pts.
1 pts.
Needs Improvement Fair Good Very Good Excellent
Rating
Knowledge of Quantification Description Equivalent
scale
Techniques Do not learn any Demonstrates some The Student’s group The group
strategy or knowledge of Demonstration show very good demonstrates
techniques yet techniques, but Group knowledge and excellent skills,
1 All in all, performance
unknown. some needs
movement to isbe demonstrates
improved. Needs
can beginImprovement
to teach strategies and80 below
is doing
uncertain. good technical others. well. And you seemed
Sometimes he knowledge. 2-3 like you've rehearsed
2 Everything is fair hesitates
in all performances.
/ watches students have
Fair 81-85
a lot. Great results.
the others and made mistakes.
3 All in all performance
makesis good. some Good 86-90
mistakes.
4 Proves high energy levels during performance. Very Good 91-95
Execution of
techniques Students require Students know the Students have Students have Students Performance
assistance in skills technique, but they been able to already mastered has an abundance of
5 All in all, great performance
execution.. / kata.
haven't been able to perform Excellent
and combined all 96-100/
excellent shape
perform well. Makes techniques well. locking and variety techniques
a few mistakes. Almost perfect; attacking
. techniques.

Performance All in all, the Performance
performance needs It's fair in all It's all good at all Student Shows a The students capable
to be improved. performances. performance. high level of of performing within 2
Makes a few There are few energy while minutes or longer. All
mistakes. errors performing in all, the performance
is excellent. (No error)
Glossary and Terminology
Arnis is a close combat affair, thus skill in parrying and striking must be developed with utmost
dexterity.
Arnis de mano is the best known and the most systematic fighting art in the Philippines.
Bolo is a large single-edged knife used in the Philippines.
Cane or club is the standard equipment used in Arnis.
Character is the aggregate of features and traits that form the individual nature of some person
or thing.
Competition area is refer to the area by which the conduct of competition shall be set or held
including the free zone around it.
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Courtesy means respect for one’s opponent and for the cardinal rules and principles of
sportsmanship.
Discipline is the practice of training people to obey rules or a code of behavior, using
punishment to correct disobedience.
Etiquette is the rules indicating the proper and polite way to behave.
Grip is the soul of all fighting techniques in Arnis.
Head protector refers to a pair of protective headgear (helmet) to include an impact worthy face
mask.
Knife is an instrument composed of a blade fixed into a handle, used for cutting or as a weapon.
Pistol is a small firearm designed to be held in one hand.
Posture is the position in which someone holds their body when standing or sitting.
Self-control is the ability to control oneself, in particular one's emotions and desires or the
expression of them in one's behavior, especially in difficult situations.
Self-defense is the defense of one's person or interests, especially through the use of physical
force, which is permitted in certain cases as an answer to a charge of violent crime.
Sincerity is the quality of being free from pretense, deceit, or hypocrisy.
Stances are techniques which teaches a player how to maintain body balance and the proper
manner of distributing his weight on his legs.
Warm-up refers to the physical and mental preparation for an exercise or activity in which a
person is about to engage (Medical dictionary).
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ARNIS AND DISARMING TECHNIQUE

Republic of the Philippines

PE –12 ARNIS AND DISARMING TECHNIQUE

At the end of this unit, the student will be able to:

✓ Demonstrate techniques in using the cane;

MODULE 1 PRACTICAL ACTIVITIES

UNIT-1 WARM-UP EXERCISES

E. Knuckles push ups

G. Lower back stretches (can be done by standing / sitting position)

J. Hip and knee rotations

K. Toe touches (can be done in two ways, standing or sitting)

PREPARATORY EXERCISES USING THE CANE

Arm Swings (Downward and Upward)

Forward Wrist Bends

Mid-Grip Twisting (Front, Side, and Overhead)

MODULE 2 STANCES AND BODY SHIFTING

Attention Stance – Stand with

Front View Side View

Open-leg stance – Stand with legs

Front View Side View

Straddle-leg Stance – spread legs

Front View Side View

Forward stance- Move one leg forward at a

Front View Side View

Back Stance- stand with one foot backward

Front View Side View

Oblique Froward Stance- This is executed by

Figure 27- A Figure 27- B

Figure 28-A Figure 28-B

Figure 29-A Figure 29-B Figure 29-C

THE TWELVE STRIKING TECHNIQUES

• Striking technique # 1 – Left Temple Attack

STRIKING TECHNIQUE # 1 Left Temple Attack

Figure 30-A Figure 30-B

STRIKING TECHNIQUE # 2- RIGHT TEMPLE ATTACK

Figure 31-A Figure 31-B

STRIKING TECHNIQUE # 3- LEFT SHOULDER ATTACK

Figure 32-A Figure 32-B

STIKING TECHNIQUE # 4- RIGHT SHOULDER ATTACK

Figure 33-A Figure 33-B

STIKING TECHNIQUE # 5 – THRUST TO THE STOMACH

Figure 34-A Figure 34-B

STRIKING TECHNIQUE # 6 – LEFT CHEST ATTACK

Figure 35-A Figure 35-B

• Striking Technique # 7 – Right Chest Attack

STRIKING TECHNIQUE NO. 7 RIGHT CHEST ATTACK

Figure 36-A Figure 36-B

STRIKING TECHNIQUE NO. 8 – RIGHT KNEE ATTACK

Figure 37-A Figure 37-B

STRIKING TECHNIQUE NO. 9 – LEFT KNEE ATTACK

Figure 38-A Figure 38-B

• Striking Technique no. 10 – Left Eye Attack

STRIKING TECHNIQUE NO. 10 – LEFT EYE ATTACK

Figure 39-A Figure 39-B

STRIKING TECHNIQUE NO. 11 – RIGHT EYE ATTACK

Figure 40-A Figure 40-B

STRIKING TECHNIQUE NO. 12 CROWN ATTACK

Figure 41-A Figure 41-B

Figure 42-A Figure 42-B Figure 42-C

THE APPLICATION OF THE INWARD BLOCK

Figure 43-A Figure 43-B

Figure 43-C Figure 43-B

Figure 44-A Figure 44-B Figure 44-B