01.

HISTORY OF ARNIS
EQUIPMENT IN
02.
ARNIS
Materials used and protective gears
03. STANCES AND STRIKES
Basic Stances and 12 strikes
01. HISTORY
OF ARNIS
Before the colonization
of the Spaniards, Arnis
was called Kali and the
techniques of the art
were focused on bladed
weapons fighting.
Modern Arnis is the
system of Filipino
fighting Arts founded by
Remy Presas as a self
defense system.
REMY AMADOR
PRESAS (1936 -2001)
-Was the founder of the
Modern Arnis
-A popular Filipino
Martial Artist.
 02.
EQUIPMENT IN
ARNIS
 BASTON
It is usually about 28 inches long. It is also
known as Yantok, Olisi, Palo, Pamalo,
Garrotte, Cane, Arnis Stick, Eskrima Stick
or simply Stick.
TRADITIONAL MATERIALS

Rattan Kamagong Bahi Wood

RATTAN
- most commonly used
material for Bastons in
Arnis training. They are
light flexible and good
for trainings.
KAMAGONG
- Mabolo
- a dark dense
expensive type of
wood known from its
weight and hardness.
BAHI WOOD
- made from the heart
of palm tree. They are
durable and can
deliver devastating
impacts
 MODERN
MATERIALS
- also use in Arnis
such as fiberglass and
plastics as well as
metal like
aluminium.
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01. B_ O _D_Y
ARM
_ _ OR_
It is design to
provide through
upper body
protector.
02. H_ E A D
_
G_ E A _R
Its material provides
vital protection from
head strike while
maintaining in motion
capability.
03. L_ EG
_
G_ U A _RD
_

Provide protection
in both thigh and
shin area.
04. _ _ O IN_
GR
G_ U A _RD
_
It has padding and
groin cup to provide
protection to private
part.
05. H_ A _ND_
_ _ OV
GL _ E _S
Serve as a
protection from
strikes as the stick
is held in a hand.
OTHER EQUIPMENTS
MATS
- gives comfort
during training
and competition.
STOPWATCH
- to keep track of
the time of the
performance.
GONG (MALLET)
- to give signal if
the performance
will be able to start
or end.
FLAGS
Yellow Flag - used to declare the start and
the end of the performance.
Blue Flag – shall be raise to indicate loses of
control of the weapon.
Red Flag – shall be raise to indicate
stepping outside of the playing area.
Both Flags – shall be raise to indicate
violation of standard salutation
simultaneously whistling to call the attention
of the performer/s.
 STANCES
03. and
STRIKES
 BASIC
STANCES
 READY STANCE
Stand with your feet apart parallel to
the shoulder with both toes pointing
forward. The knees should be straight,
the waist and the body facing forward.
Hands are on waist level and the hands
should hold the sticks on both sides
 Attention Stance

Stand with your feet forming a 45 degrees angle. Heels

should be close to each other, knees should be straight, the
waist and body facing forward. Shoulders are dropped to the
side and both hands are at waist level. The Attention Stance is
commonly used in preparation for courtesy or “bowing” at
commencement of sparring.
 FORWARD STANCE
Starting with the ready stance, move one foot
forward until the knee and the toe are in line to each
other. Both toes are pointing in front, the waist and
the body is facing forward. The body should not be
too low or the lead foot too extended otherwise it will
be hard to maneuver. Distribute the weight or center
of gravity to both legs. Forward stances can be right
foot lead, which is the Right Foot Forward Stance or
it can be left foot lead which is Left Foot Forward
Stance. Forward Stance are commonly used with
frontal striking or blocking techniques.
 OBLIQUE STANCE
Starting with the ready stance, move one foot forward 45
degrees away from the body until the knee and the toe are
in line to each other. Move on the same direction as the
lead foot (e.g. for right foot lead, move 45 degrees forward
to the right). Both toes are pointing in front, the waist and
the body is facing forward. The body should not be too
low or the lead foot too extended otherwise it will be hard
to maneuver. Distribute the weight or center of gravity to
both legs. Oblique stances can be right foot lead, which is
the Right Foot Oblique Stance or it can be left foot lead
which is Left Foot Oblique Stance. Oblique Stances are
commonly used for forward blocking and evasion
techniques.
 STRADDLE STANCE
Starting with the ready stance, move one foot about
two feet (2’) to the left or the right direction until both
lower legs are almost perpendicular to the ground.
Both toes are pointing in front, the waist and the body
is facing forward. The body should not be too low or
extended otherwise it will be hard to maneuver.
Distribute the weight or center of gravity to both legs.
Straddle stance are also called Horseback Riding
Stance since it mimics position when riding on a horse
back. Straddle stances are commonly used for
blocking the strikes to the side of the body.
 SLIDE/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. Both
toes are pointing in front, the waist and the body is facing
forward. The body should not be too low or extended
otherwise it will be hard to maneuver. Distribute the
weight or center of gravity to both legs. If the left foot
moves to the side it becomes Left Foot Side Stance, if the
right foot moves to the side it becomes Right Foot Side
Stance. Side Stances are commonly used for strike
deflection and evasion techniques.
 BACK STANCE
Starting with the ready stance, move one foot
backward 45 degrees away from the body. The heels
of the foot should form an imaginary “L” shape
while the legs are in a straddle position. The body
should not be too low or extended otherwise it will
be hard to maneuver. Distribute the weight or center
of gravity to both legs. Back stances can be right
foot lead, which is the Right Foot Back Stance or it
can be left foot lead which is Left Foot Back
Stance. Back stances are used for blocking and
backward evasion techniques.
 12
BASIC
STRIKES
2. Right Temple 1. Left Temple

4. Right Torso 3. Left Torso

5. Thrust
7. Right Chest Stab 6. Left Chest
Stab

9. Right Leg 8. Left Leg

 12. Crown

11. Right Eye 10. Left Eye

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