PE - Arnis

• Arnis also known as Kali or Eskrima/Escrima, is the national martial art of the Philippines.
• What emphasizes weapon-based fighting with sticks, knives, bladed weapons, and various improvised weapons, as well as "open hand" techniques without weapons?

  Arnis
• Who developed arnis and used it for combat and self defense?

  Native Filipinos
• What is the mother of Arnis and Escrima called?

  Kali
• Arnis use knives, dagger, any bladed weapons. While Escrima use baston or sticks.
• Who is the founder of Modern Arnis?

  Remy Presas
• When did arnis proposes as the system of Filipino fighting arts as self defense system?

  August 2018
• What is the goal of arnis by Presas?

  to create injury free training
• Arnis is the generic term for deadly martial arts in the PH.
• What is the meaning of Pekaf?

  Philippine EskrimaKali- Arnis Federation
• Arnis sticks are traditionally crafted rattan vine with standard size of 26" to 28"
• What is the double-cane method in arnis?

  Sinawali method
• What are the races that settled in the PH?

  Spain, India, China, Indonesia
• Lapu-lapu is considered as one of the most advanced expert of arnis.
• Who is the father of Lapu-lapu?

  Datu Mangal
• Who arrived in the PH in 1564 and noticed Filipinos excellence in art of stick fighting and sword fighting?

  Miguel Lopez de Legazpi
• Who hindered the practice of arnis?

  Spaniards
• Arnis de mano is widely extended in the PH after Spanish occupation.
• Who initiated the first school for arnis/escrima?

  Jose de Azes
• What is the first public arena for arnis which is in Ateneo de Manila?

  Tanghalan ng Pananandata
• What year did the government of the PH include arnis in Palarong Pambansa?

  1972
• MAFP meaning?

  Modern Arnis Federation of the Philippines
• PAA meaning?

  Philippine Arnis Association
• NARAPHIL meaning?

  National Arnis Association from the Philippines
• It is the spanish term that means "harness of the hand"?

  Arnis de mano
• Abanico Corto and Abanico Largo – A striking consists of moving the stick in front of the body in a fanning – like movement, hence the term abanico which means a fan in Spanish.
• Anyo – A combined arranged movements in striking, blocking and shifting of body or kata form in other discipline of martial arts.
• Arnis – It is supposed to be based on a Spanish word, arnes with the English equivalent of harness, means colorful appendages and trappings used by ancient soldiers.
• Banda y Banda – It is a technique in striking in which the stick is pointing forward and shifting quickly flat to the left and right of the body.
• Espada y Daga (Sword and Dagger) – A form of fighting wherein a long and short sticks are used.
• Kali - It is an historical Malay term that relates to a long bladed weapon. It is derived from the word tjakalele which is an Indonesian traditional form of fencing.
• Larga Muton or Labanang Totohanan – This refers to a free form of arnis sparring which is supposed to show and test the skills of the arnis practitioners.
• Rompida – they define this as one of the striking techniques.
• Sangga at Patama – A pre – arranged or choreographed form of play consisting of striking, thrusting and parrying
• Sinawali – An intricate technique of striking using two sticks wherein the movement resemble the woven pattern of the sawali, or split – bamboo matings.
• What are the seven cardinal rules of arnis?

  respect

  discipline

  loyalty

  bravery

  ethics

  sportsmanship

  control
• SALUTATION OR “SALUDO” a courtesy and a sign of a true gentleman, give salutation. There are mechanics followed in executing the saludo.
• STANCE AND POSTURE arnis is martial arts of self-defense. Prowess and stability are essential to succeed against the opponents. Before fighting, one should learn the proper stance and posture to enable one to master other skills.
• What are the different types of strance?

  straddle

  forward

  back leaning

  forward leaning side direction

  forward leaning facing back

  cross stance
• What are the qualities of a good arnis player?

  Techniques

  Alertness and awareness

  Coordination and concentration

  speed

  power

  timing

  proper delivery of strikes

  endurance and stamina

  determination

  confidence

  yelling