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• Arnis


  Also known as "Eskrima", "Kali", and "Garrote"
• Arnis


  • Encompasses both simple impact and edged weapons
  • Traditionally involved rattan, swords, daggers and spears
• Arnis


  A Filipino martial art that can be performed individually or with a partner, using a single stick or a pair of sticks for striking and blocking
• Arnis


  Founded by Remy Presas and used as a self-defense system
• Arnis is considered one of the events in Palarong Pambansa, with Anyo being one of the popular ones</b>
• Anyo is a combination of pre-arranged or choreographed striking, blocking, and shifting techniques
• In 1521, Filipino islanders defeated Ferdinand Magellan's armored, musket-bearing Spanish conquistador forces using only bladed weapons and their fearsome Arnis abilities
• In 2009, the government of the Philippines declared Arnis to be the martial art and national sport of the Philippines
• Senator Juan Miguel "Migz" Zubiri authored and spearheaded the law declaring Arnis as the national sport of the Philippines, which was signed into law by President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo
• The governing body of Arnis in the Philippines is the PEKAF (Philippine Eskrima Kali Arnis Federation), chaired by Senator Juan Miguel Zubiri
• Olisi or Baston


  A piece of rattan or hardwood with an ideal length of 75 cm, a diameter of about 2.4 cm, and a weight of about 200 grams
• Daga or Baraw


  A knife-shaped or dagger-shaped piece of hardwood between 25 and 32 cm long
• Arnis uniform


  • Consists of loose garments of strong fabric to allow free body movements
  • The use of a T-shirt in lieu of a matching jacket is recommended during regular workout sessions
• Arnis belt


  • Made of ordinary hard cloth varying in color to indicate grade or rank
  • The ideal width is 4.5 to 6 cm
• Arnis ranks

  • Novice Level 1 - White belt
  • Novice Level 2 - Yellow belt
  • Intermediate Level 1 - Green belt
  • Intermediate Level 2 - Blue belt
  • Advanced Level - Brown belt
  • Masters Level - Black belt degrees
• Yukbo


  • A salutation's main function is to show respect
  • It should be performed before and after a session, as well as when entering and leaving the practice area
• Types of salutations in Arnis

  • Ordinary Saludo - Commonly used in regular practice sessions and casual occasions
  • Formal Saludo - Usually performed in highly ritual functions and very solemn ceremonies or occasions, normally reserved for high-ranking Eskrimadors or top government dignitaries
• Gripping


  The way the Olisi is being held by the hand/hands
• Common types of gripping

  • Under thumb
  • Side-thumb
  • Overlap hold
  • Reverse hold
• Under thumb grip


  • The inside of the thumb is pressed against the Olisi to balance the pressure or energy coming from the four other fingers, to secure the stick from slipping
• Side-thumb grip


  • The side of the thumb serves the same purpose as the under thumb grip, with the middle of the thumb bent to provide the needed strength to ensure control of the Olisi
• Overlap hold


  • Also known as the "full grip" hold, the thumb overlaps the index finger and pressure is created between the first three fingers and the thumb
  • This is the most popular type of grip
• Reverse hold


  • The Olisi projects through the lower portion of the gripping hand, with the forward or top end pointing toward the ground
  • This type of hold usually occurs because of the application of a disarming technique
• Basic striking angles and numbering system

  • Strike Angle 1 (Left Temple)
  • Strike Angle 2 (Right Temple)
  • Strike Angle 3 (Left Shoulder)
  • Strike Angle 4 (Right Shoulder)
  • Strike Angle 5 (Stomach Thrust)
  • Strike Angle 6 (Left Chest Thrust)
  • Strike Angle 7 (Right Chest Thrust)
  • Strike Angle 8 (Right Knee)
  • Strike Angle 9 (Left Knee)
  • Strike Angle 10 (Left Eye Thrust)
  • Strike Angle 11 (Right Eye Thrust)
  • Strike Angle 12 (Head/Crown)
• Blocking techniques in Arnis

  • Inside block
  • Outside block
  • Downward block
  • Reverse downward block
  • Vertical block
  • Raising block/Umbrella block
• Points of the body

  • Right temple
  • Right eye
  • Right shoulder
  • Right chest
  • Left temple
  • Left eye
  • Left shoulder
  • Left chest
  • Left knee
  • Right knee
  • Abdomen/Stomach thrust
  • Crown/Top of the head