INDIVIDUAL/DUAL

COMBATIVE
SPORT: ARNIS

Prepared by: Alfred A. Intong

Timeline • History
• Modern Arnis Essentials
• Basic Rules
• Applications
• Others
History of • The term arnis is believed to be a
Arnis Tagalog corruption of the Spanish
term arnes or harness, a reference
to the decorations worn by the
early Filipinos.
History of • During the Spanish occupation of
Arnis the Philippines, the native
warriors used arnis, along with the
spears and bolos in their heroic
battles for freedom and liberty.
• Like Lapu – Lapu, was a kali
expert.
History of • Once the Filipinos began to
Arnis appreciate the combat
effectiveness of the stick, the use
of the knife also changed.
• They used it in blocking, parrying,
checking, scooping, thrusting, and
slashing.
History of • They created the olisi y baraw
Arnis (stick and dagger), somewhat
similar to the espada y daga
(sword and knife) of Spanish
fighting weapon.
• It evolved into some other names
like arnis de mano, kalis de mano,
and dos manos
Other terms • Baston (Ilongo)
of Arnis • Kaliradaman (Bisaya)
• Pagkalikali (Ibanag)
• Kalirongan (Pangasinan)
 Modern • The Bow (Pagpugay)
Arnis – Is to be executed prior to the
Essentials start of each set.
• The Stick
– It is made of rattan that is
about 30 in long.
 Modern • Single Sinawali
Arnis • Advance Single Sinawali
Essentials • Double Sinawali
• Double All Up/Down Sinawali
• Peripheral Sinawali
Basic Rules • Each match is a best-of-three
in Arnis rounds with 2 mins duration.
• You need five points to win a
round.
• A player can win by disarming
the opponent twice.
• A player can win if the opponent
commits three fouls.
Basic Rules • A strike or thrust to the groin
in Arnis area.
• Blocking with the use of the arm
• Pulling, pushing, or other
inappropriate actions or
language.
• Holding on to opponent’s stick.
• Stepping on the line or going
out of the playing area.
Basic Rules • In case of a tie, the referee will
in Arnis choose the winner based on the
following;
– Superiority or aggressiveness
– Major killing technique
– Artistic delivery