FITT Finals

• Arnis, also known as eskrima, kali, estoque, and tilakad, is a standard fighting technique in hand to hand combat of the Filipinos when revolted in Spain.
• Footwork is the process of moving, changing, shifting, progressing, ascending, descending, evolving, withdrawing, advancing, by stepping, sliding or jumping, or a combination of these three actions, to attack or to get out of the range of attack.
• The kris, bolo, kalis, laring, barong, gunong, kampilan, gayang, pira, punal, itak, and banjal are different types of bladed weapon used in Arnis.
• Arnis is also a popular fighting technique in different regions of the Philippines, with different names such as panandata in Tagalog, kalirongan in Pangasinense, dadja or kabaraon in Ilocanos, pagkali-kali in Ibanags, sinawali in Visayans, and kaliradman or pagaradman in other regions.
• Three traditional training methods in Arnis are Muestration or pandalag, Sanga at patama or sombra tabak, and Larga muton or labanang totohanan.
• Three forms of play in Arnis are Espada y daga (sword and dagger), Solo baston (single stick), and Sinawali.
• The physical principle in Arnis is the speed in delivering the strokes, speed with the hand, speed with the feet, and even with the eyes in spotting the weak point of the opponent.
• The psychological principle in Arnis is to not be unruffled but composed calm so as to be able to concentrate on the opponent and have full command of the situation.
• Techniques in Arnis refer to the fundamental skills and the knowledge of the basic in arnis like strikes, counter attacks, sparring and disarming.
• Alertness and Awareness in Arnis is the keenness of the mind and reflexes and sensitivity to one’s environment or situation.
• Coordination and Concentration in Arnis is when the body and the mind should harmoniously work together.
• Speed in Arnis shows quick reaction and total body movement.
• Power in Arnis is a way of releasing the reserve energy or a secret weapon in winning.
• Confidence in Arnis de Mano is the proper way of carrying yourself inside and outside the arena.
• Knees-bent stance in Arnis de Mano is a fighting stance or stance of execution.
• Stances are the foundation of any techniques; defensive or offensive in Arnis de Mano.
• Pagpupugay (salutation or bow) is a recent development in Arnis de Mano.
• Determination in Arnis de Mano is dedication to fight at your best.
• Proper delivery of strikes in Arnis de Mano is the effective blows, kicks and contact of the stick towards the opponents.
• The stance must offer stability so proper traction will be achieved for fast and powerful techniques in Arnis de Mano.
• Peaceful (Meditative) Breathing in Arnis de Mano calms the spirit and is done during the period of meditation.
• Standing salutation in Arnis de Mano is a three step process that signifies strength, humility, and respect.
• Endurance and stamina in Arnis de Mano is the ability of the individual to withstand from a long period of time without undue fatigue or with reserve energy for the next activity.
• After the fight, the only salutation if there is any, is a polite salamat po (thank you) in Arnis de Mano.
• Timing in Arnis is exact hitting or meeting the target at the exact time without being delayed; anticipation of movement.
• In the earlier days of Arnis de Mano, when the art became a “sport contest”, all the combatants did was face each other and with an agreed signal start the match.
• Knees-straight stance in Arnis de Mano is better utilized as a preparatory stance.
• The stance must be flexible to allow excellent mobility in Arnis de Mano.
• Breathing in Arnis de Mano is simply defined as inhalation and exhalation of air in the body.
• Yelling in Arnis de Mano is an expression of power and courage.
• The essence that holds these components together in Arnis de Mano is the center of gravity.
• The stance must be comfortable so one can assume the posture without undue fatigue in Arnis de Mano.
• Dynamic Breathing in Arnis de Mano strengthens the body and is normally used during drills and application of techniques or whenever you exert effort.
• To avoid injury and get the maximum benefit of any physical activity, a good warm up and cool down period is necessary in Arnis de Mano.