Fundamental

Skills In Arnis

TOPICS:
• Grip
• Salutation or Saludo
• Stances and Posture
G R I P

• Grip is the act or

way of holding stick,
swords or espada and
knife or dagger.
 TWO INCHES FROM THE LINE

• Hold the arnis

stick about 1-2
inches from the
butt of arnis
stick/punyo.
 NO EXTENSION FROM THE BUTT OF
THE ARNIS/PUNYO

• Hold the Arnis

stick in
butt/punyo.
 SIX INCHES FROM THE BUTT OF
ARNIS/PUNYO

•Hold the Arnis

stick about six
inches from the
butt of
arnis/punyo.
 CENTER OR MIDDLE GRIP

• Hold the
middle
portion of
the stick.
 S A L U D O

• Saludo or Salutation is a
way to give courtesy or is
a sign of true gentleman.
it begins with handa
position followed by pugay.
PROCEDURE FOR HANDA
POSITION
•Feet are parallel
apart, aligned with
shoulder.
•Stick is positioned in
front of the body by
holding the sticks on
both sides.
 PROCEDURE FOR
PUGAY

• Position or lift the

weapon hand across the
chest wherein the
butt/punyo is resting
on the chest, while
the feet is at 45
degree angle.
 PROCEDURE FOR
BOWING

• Take a bow together

with the sparring
mate or opponent
then, proceed back
to the original
position.
S T A N C E S
A N D
P O S T U R E
O F
A R N I S
 S T A N C E S

• Arnis stance is the combination

of foot orientation and the
distribution of the body. It
also involves the position of
your legs and torso, whether you
are attacking, defending,
retreating or advancing.
 P O S T U R E

• the position in which someone

holds their body when standing
or sitting.
 R E A D Y S T A N C E

• This stance is commonly

used when standing during
tournament or training.
 INSTRUCTION
(READY STANCE)
• Stand with feet
apart, parallel to
the shoulder. Toes
are pointing forward.
•Hands on waist level
holding the sticks on
both sides.
A T T E N T I O N S T A N C E

• This stance is used in

preparation for courtesy or in
taking a bow to the sparing
mate or opponents.
 INSTRUCTION
(ATTENTION STANCE)

• Stand with feet

forming 45 degree
angle.
• Hands at the side
and relaxed.
 S T R A D D L E L E G
S T A N C E

• This stance is commonly

applied for blocking and
strikes to the side of the
body.
 INSTRUCTION
(STRADDLE LEG STANCE)

• Step or spread legs

about twice the width
of the shoulders.
• Weight must be
distributed evenly on
the both legs.
FRONT VIEW SIDE VIEW
 F O R W A R D S T A N C E

• This stance is utilized with

frontal striking or blocking
techniques.
 INSTRUCTION
(FORWARD STANCE)
• Step on leg forward either
right of left leg. Leg must be
at a distance about the twice
the width of the shoulder.
• Front leg should be bending
and the rear leg
FRONT VIEW SIDE VIEW
 B A C K S T A N C E

• This stance is used for

blocking and backward evasion
techniques.
 INSTRUCTION
(BACK STANCE)
• Step with one leg leaning backward,
with the rear leg or knee a little
bent.
• The heels of the foot should form L-
shaped position.
• Back stance can be either right foot
lead or left foot lead
FRONT VIEW
 O B L I Q U E S T A N C E

• This stance is applicable for

forward blocking and evasion
technique.
 INSTRUCTION
(OBLIQUE STANCE)

• This stance is executed by

stepping either the left or right
foot obliquely forward.
• The L-shaped position of the
feet should be maintained.
FRONT VIEW
 S I D E S T A N C E

• This stance is commonly used

for strike deflection and
evasion technique.
 INSTRUCTION
(SIDE STANCE)
• Starting with the ready stance, move
one foot about two feet (2’) to the
left or right direction.
• Moving foot will be perpendicular to
the ground while the other leg is
extended thereby creating a position
like that of a side kick.
 PRACTICAL ACTIVITY

Instruction:
• The class will execute the fundamental skills in
arnis, to be lead by the teacher.

Grip
Salutation or Saludo
Stances and Posture
 ACTIVITY# 2: STRIKE A
POSE!
Instruction: Capture yourself performing all
stances of Arnis.

Criteria for grading:

Correct form and Posture 40%
Proper Stances 40%
Creativity 20%
Total: 100%
 REMINDERS:

1. Wear white shirt/PE shirt,jogging

pants, and comfortable shoes.
(AVOID BAREFOOT DURING EXECUTING
THE SKILLS);
2. If done outside please follow
safety protocols like wearing face
mask.
 Reference

Book: Individual and Dual Sports for

Fitness and Wellness
Topic: Fundamental Skills in Arnis (Grip,
Salutation or saludo, Stances and Posture)
Pages: 9-13
Authors: Reydora F. Flordeliza, Merily D.
Teodosio, Ma. Michelle R. Garganera,
Noraida N. La Rosa, Evelyn N. Dagami,
Emmanuel T. Dayawon, Arden Mark M. Santos,
Kristine G. Guiriba.