Lesson 1: Arnis

• Arnis - is an indigenous Filipino martial arts and sport characterized by the use of swinging and twirling movements.
• Accompanied by striking, thrusting, and parrying techniques for defense and offense. It is also known as Eskrima, Kali, and Garrote.
• There are also local names in various Philippine languages that are equivalent to arnis.
• It can be played by two people using a wooden stick as a weapon.
• It also encompasses a weapon training and empty- hand self-defense.
• Arnis places emphasis on using and defending against weapons.
• It requires that the whole body must be properly coordinated, involving usage of all muscles.
• Skill in parrying and striking must be developed with utmost dexterity.
• Arnis can be extremely useful for self-defense by striking and blocking the opponent.
• This can also be a great exercise to keep the body fit and healthy Benefits from Arnis.
• Arnis also develops analytic mind and various ways.
• You will know how to disarm and counteract an opponent during emergency cases.
• Arnis is focused on learning different ways to push your body to gain power and speed.
• This will enable you to move and react to increasingly difficult technique by looking for new and creative ways of combining the different angles or attacks.
• It also develops mental agility.
• Your mind stays sharp in other drills by coming with new counters, stretching and strengthening quickly and effectively.
• History

  Arnis also known as kali, escrima and baston.
• It was originally developed by the people using simple impact and different edge weapons like kampilans, rattan, sword, dagger, spear, and other weapon for combat and self-defense.
• Arnis originally came from another martial art system called as Tjakalele, a branch of Indonesia martial system known as Pentjak Silat that is considered as the earliest form of martial art.
• Kali is an alternative name for arnis
• Bothoan- School of noblemen and commoners
• It is widely considered as the older term for arnis.
• Kali emphasizes a technique of art that focuses on bladed weapons fighting.
• lt was widely practiced throughout archipelago by both noblemen and commoners who are all enthusiasts of the said art.
• During those days, kali is being taught in schools, and was called bothoan.
• Trainings included are the military tactics, baybayin or the native alphabet, and herbal medicines.
• 16th century - The start of the dark age for kali.
• 1764 - Spaniards banned the practice of kali because natives are using it as an alibi not to work on the fields
• 1873 - The fighting system was renamed as arnis. It is believed to be tagalog corruption of the Spanish term "arnes".
• Ilocano - Didyas or kabaren
• Kalirunungan – Pangasinan
• Kalirunungan – Pangasinan
• Sinawali – Pampanga
• Pagaradman – Ilongo
• Kaliradman – Visayan
• Pagkali-kali – Ibanag
• Panandata or Estocadda – Tagalog
• Eskrima – Cebuano & Capiz
• 1966 - Remy Presas began developing his own system which he called "Modern Arnis"
• 2009 - R.A No. 9850, Arnis is the Philippines' National Martial Art and Sports