ARNIS/ STICK FIGHTING
The system was named after a Filipino National
ARNIS
- Also known as Eskrima, Kali, Garrote and other names
in various regional languages.
- An indigenous Filipino Martial Art and Sport
characterized by the use of swinging and twirling
movements, accompanied by striking, thrusting and
parrying techniques for defense and offense.
- This is usually done with the use of one or two sticks.
 R.A. 9850
Arnis was declared as the National Martial Art and Sport
of the Philippines on the December 11, 2009 signed by
President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo.
A. HISTORICAL CONCEPT:
 No document and written histories.
B. EVOLVEMENT OF THE ART:
(Name/systems/classifications)
1. The system was named after the province in
which they are named:
 Pangasinan – KALIRONGAN
 Tagalogs – PANANANDATA
 Ilocanos – DIDYA/KABAROAN
 Ibanags – PAGKALIKALI
 Pampanguenos – SINAWALI
 Visayans – KINAADMAN, PAGARADMAN,
ESGRIMA/ESCRIMA
2. The system was named after their founder:
Example: Arnis Philippines
Kali Ilustrisimo
3. The system as named after their most
distinguishing technical characteristics:
Example: Arnis de Abaniko
4.
Heroes:
Example: Rizal Arnis
5. The system was named after a historical place:
Example: Balintawak Arnis
6. The system was named after the weapons of
former enemies:
Example: Estocada
Espada y Daga
1920 – 1st Arnis Club was organized in CEBU CITY, where
Escrima was used in the practice of art.
1932 – DOCE PARES ASSOCIATION with all the well-
known grandmasters bases in Cebu as nucleus came
into existence. They made arnis as a competitive sport
now called ARNIS SPORT. They too created the rules on
sparring matches.
1970 – Arnis clubs, schools, and organizations accepted
the rules created by Doce Pares association.
1989 – WEKAF (World Escrima Kali Arnis Federation)
1975 – NARAPHIL (National Arnis Association of the
Philippines)
PURPOSE: To promote and propagate the Filipino art by
organizing arnis congress. This led to the creation of
WEKAF of which ten countries became members
including the Philippines.
3 MAIN GROUPS:
1. Northern Style – Arnis
2. Central Style – Arnis de Mano
3. Southern Style – Kali
COURTESY / SALUTATION:
PUGAY - Done before and after class.
 Canes should be held by right hand and the left
hand slightly pushes the cane with the blade of
the hand in front of waist level.
  Stand shoulder width stance.

 Commands: a. Handa(Ready) b.
Pugay(Bow) Bring left foot to right, at the same
time place right fist over heart and nod.

 Return to ready stance.

TYPES OF STRIKES:

1. Babad Hangin

2. Buong Palo

3. Pitik

 BABAD ARAW – Cane guard position.

ARNIS AS A SPORT

 The game is played by using prescribed padded

stick in delivering artistic and legal blows,
strikes, thrusts, and disarming the opponent to
gain scores.

 Facilities and Equipment

Weapons:

The most basic and common weapon in Arnis is the

baston or yantok. They are typically constructed from
rattan, an inexpensive stem from a type of Southeast
Asian vine.

The stick is ranging from twenty-four to twenty-

eight inches long.

Types of Arnis sticks

1. Baston, olisi, yantok-stick ranging from twenty-

four to twenty-eight inches long.

2. Largo mano yantok- longer stick ranging from

twenty-eight to thirty-six inches

3. Dulo y dulo- short stick about four to seven

inches in length, held in the palm of the hand

4. Bankaw- six-foot pole. Staves can be used to

practice sword techniques

5. Panangga- shield