Final Term

ARNIS
 Learning Objectives:
1.Identify the origin of Arnis and its
equipment;
2.Explain the different terminologies used in
Arnis;
3.Learn the values or benefits of playing
Arnis.
 Arnis
“Kali/Eskrima”
• is a form of martial
art played usually
with the use of cane.
Remgio Amador
Presas

“REMY”
Founder of Arnis
Arnis
Facts
History
Arnis 01

Arnis was developed by

the indigenous people of
the Philippines, who
used a variety of
weapons for fighting and
self-defense.
Arnis 02

 In 1521, equipped with nothing

more than bladed weapons and
their fearsome Arnis abilities,
Filipino islanders defeated
Ferdinand Magellan’s armored,
musket-bearing Spanish
conquistador forces when they
tried to invade.
Arnis 03

1896 when Dr. Jose de Azas set

up a school for the study of
Arnis and fencing. Shortly
after the Spanish Occupation,
Arnis de Mano became
widespread in the Philippines.
Arnis 04

 Remy Presas’ travel throughout

the Philippines led to the rise of
Arnis as a national sport, taught
regularly in physical education
classes throughout the country.
Arnis 05

Republic Act No. 9850

 AN ACT DECLARING ARNIS AS THE
NATIONAL MARTIAL ART AND SPORT
OF THE PHILIPPINES

Signed and Approved by:

President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo
Arnis
History
Important Dates
1975 01

● National Arnis Association of

the Philippines (NARAPHIL)
was founded by Gen. Fabian
C. Ver.
1986 02

● Arnis Philippines (ARPI) was

established current president
Raymond Velayo and was used
prominently during the 2005
Southeast Asian Games.
2009 03

● Republic Act. 9850

● Declaration of ARNIS as
Philippine National Martial
Arts or Sport.
2017 04

● The Philippine Eskrima, Kali,

Arnis Federation (PEKAF)
was founded under the
leadership of Sen. Juan
Miguel Zubiri.
 01 Respect
02 Sportsmanship
03 Character
7 Cardinal 04 Sincerity
Principles 05 Discipline
06 Self-Control
07 Loyalty
01 RESPECT
• respect for one's
opponent as a person,
a fighter, and as a
sportsman.
02 SPORTSMANSHIP
• is the measure of a
fighter or player. The
laurels of victory
should never be worn
with superiority but
with humility.
03 CHARACTER
• a violent person has no
place in Arnis.
Refinement in character
is important. A student
must be taught the
moral (and religious)
values of everything.
04 SINCERITY
• sincerity for victory's
sake is not the all-
consuming end of an
Arnis player. It is the
sincerity in him to his
fellowman and to his art
that makes him shine in
the array of men.
05 DISCIPLINE
• Arnis is a molder of
discipline. Proper
behavior in the sport
and in life itself will be
the gauge of success.
06 SELF-CONTROL
• losing one's head
means defeat. One
should learn to control
his temper if he hopes
to achieve success in
every endeavor.
07 LOYALTY
• losing one's head
means defeat. One
should learn to control
his temper if he hopes
to achieve success in
every endeavor.
Equipment

Needs/Tools
01 RATTAN STICK
• called a cane or
baston (baton), which
varies in size, but is
usually about 26-30
inches (66-76cm) in
length.
02 Wooden Bladed Weapon

- The wooden replica shall measure not

less than 60 cm and not more than 90
cm in full length and should be
Ethnic Asian in origin. It must not
have sharp edges or pointed ends.
03 GEAR
04 Standard Uniform
• Red pants
• White T-Shirt
05 PLAYING AREA
8 by 8 meters area
with smooth and
well kept surface.
With warning line and
competitor's line.
Benefits of
Playing Arnis
 Benefits of Playing Arnis
• Fitness and aerobic capacity are
increased.
• Many of the techniques do not require
strength or power. Instead, most power
is derived from body movement and
economy motion.
 Benefits of Playing Arnis

• It is fun, it requires training partner to

practice. It is a great way to meet
people.
• It promotes a sense of nationalism and
pride as a Filipino.
 01 Proper Hand Grip

Basic 02 Courtesy Bow

03 Stances
Skills 04 Blocks
05 Strikes
Thank You!