Arnis

Arnis is the national

martial sports of
Philippine. It is also
known as Eskrima and
Kali
Material used in arnis:
Traditional common materials
used for wooden bastons are
usually, rattan, kamagong and
bahi wood. It also available in
modern materials such as
fiberglass, plastics in metals like
aluminum.
Basic skills: 12 strikings Techniques in
arnis:

Left side of the head attack.

A diagonal downward forehand swing
to the left temple. From the position,
the warrior will hold the stick with one
hand at 1 o’clock moving his stick in
slashing motion while his free hand on
his chest.
2. Right side of the head attack.
A diagonal downward backhand swing
striking to the right temple. Assuming a
fighting stance like the left temple
strike, the warrior this time held his
stick at 11o'clock with his free hand
kept on his chest.
 3. Left side of the body or torso, to
the left arm or elbow.
The 3rd striking technique allows the
practitioner to extend his weapon
hand making it easier for him to
strike any part of the opponent
between its shoulder and hips. The
stick will be draw in a diagonal
forehand slashing swing making it
easier to deliver a damage.
5. Thrust to the stomach. In this
strike, the practitioner will thrust
the weapon hand to the stomach
and is followed by an upward
motion that will cut through his
opponent's body.
 6. Left chest stab. In this strike,
the weapon hand is then
extended to the front with the
palm facing outward and the
elbow kept up where this strike
can cause damage to the rib
cage
7. Right chest stab.
In this stance, the practitioner
will practice the scooping action.
The weapon hand is then
extended forward with the palm
facing outward. To deliver the
strike properly, the elbow should
be kept up puncturing the
opponent's right lung.
8. Left lower leg.
In this technique, the practitioner will
deliver a powerful strike to the opponent's
lower leg, mainly the knee, the angle or
the ankle which throws off the opponent's
balance and immobilize him. By doing this,
the warrior is supposed to lower his body
(extending the weapon arm). Holding his
palm upward and hit any part of the
opponent's lower leg.
9. Right lower leg.
Again, like the 8th strike,
the main target here is the
right lower leg which
immobilize the opponent.
By doing this, the palm
should face downward
10. Left eye poke.
The target here is the left eye
socket. In order to execute it
properly, the practitiorier should
assume fighting stance then
extend the weapon hand forward
with the palm facing outward
with its elbow kept down.
11. Right eye poke.
Same as the 10th strike
technique. To execute it
properly the practitioner will
have to hold his elbow down
poking the right eye of the
opponent.
12. Strike to the crown/top of
head.
The last strike will be a
straight downward overhead
swing directed towards the
crown of the head which could
throw off the opponent's
mobility and balance.