Arnis

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  • Arnis, known as Kali or Eskrima is a form of Filipino Martial arts that can be performed individually or with a player.
  • founded by Remy Presas for self-defense
  • Modes: espada y daga, solo baston & sinawali
  • In 1521, equipment used to defeat Magellan is arnis
  • In 2009, Arnis was declared as a martial art and the national sport of the Philippines
  • Anyo or Form: application of all styles throughout one's training; can be choreographed showcasing the style; can be individ, dual
  • Senator Juan Miguel Zubiri authored it as the national sport
  • PEKAF - Philippine Eskrima Kali Arnis Federation
    WEKAF - World Eskrima Kali Arnis Federation
  • Fundamental skills:
    1. Grip
    2. Handa
    3. Pugay
    4. Fighting stance
    5. Forward stance
    6. Backward stance
  • Striking points:
    1. left temple
    2. right temple
    3. left arm
    4. right arm
    5. thrust to the stomach
    6. left chest
    7. right chest
    8. right knee
    9. left knee
    10. left eye
    11. right eye
    12. crown