P.E 4

• ARNIS - a filipino Martial Arts with a distinct Form and style
• ARNIS - use two stick ; commonly maid of rattan
• it use two stick ; commonly maid of rattan about 1 inch in diameter and 24 to 28 Inches in length.
• is a known by many names

  • tagalog - ESTACADA
  • eastern visayas - KALIRAMDAM
  • western visayas - ESCRIMA
  • pangasinan - KALIRONGAN
  • ilocos region - KABARAON
  • ibanags - PAGKALI-KALI
  • pampanga - SINAWALI
• "kali" is the Original malay term given to this Martial arts but many believe it was derived From the Spanish term "Arnes"
• ARNIS is practiced primarily as:

  • A sports activity.
  • A defense or protection.
  • A tool by law enforcement agencies law and order
• the stick in the principal weapon in learning Arnis. It is made of rattan stick approximately 28-30 inches long and a diameter of around 1 inch.
• Fundamental Skills in Arnis.

  • GRIP
  • LEGHTH OF THE WEAPON
  • STANCE AND POSTURE
• Grip - The Different ways of holding a stick
• GRIP

  • 2 inches from the line
  • no extension downward
  • 6 inches from the base butt
  • middle grip.
  • 4-6 inches prom the tip or "susi" or "daga or knife.
• Length of the weapon - The lenght of the stick or cane depends on the height and build of the practitioner.
• Stance and Posture - Prowess and stability are essential to succeed against the opponents.
• Stance and Posture - Before Fighting, one should learn the proper stance and posture to enable one to master other skills.
• Straddle Stance

  • perform by sliding the left foot forward sideward
  • toe should point forward
• Forward Stance

  • perform by sliding the foot forward
  • the toes should point forward
  • the front leg should be bent while the leg at the back should be straight 
  • it can be performed either by using the left foot in the left.forward stance or by the right foot in the right forward stance.
• Back Leaning Stance

  • Put one leg forward and let the toe of your forward foot touch the ground at the same time pivot at the back
  • can be perform using either left or right.
• Forward Leaning Stance – Side Direction

  • sliding the foot to the side bended knee, toes should point sideward
  • other leg must be straight, similar to forward stance but the direction is different.
• Forward Leaning Stance – Facing the Back

  • perform as in forward stance but the direction of the body is at the back
  • eyes are focused at the opponent
• Cross Stance

  • perform by positioning the other leg forward.
• Salutation or “Saludo” -  courtesy and a sign of a true gentleman
• There are mechanics followed in executing the saludo. 

  • Hold the stick down the open leg facing each other
  • Close the leg by moving the left leg close to the right in 45 degree angle
  • List the stick to the chest wherein the butt is resting on the chest. The top of the stick is pointing up
  • Take a bow together with the opponents of sparring mate, then go back to the original position
• Twelve Striking Points

  1. Left ear 
  2. Right ear
  3. Left arm 
  4. Right arm 
  5. Thrust 
  6. Left chest 
  7. Right chest 
  8. Right knee 
  9. Left knee
  10. Left eye 
  11. Right eye 
  12. Crown of head
• Qualities of a good Arnis Player

  • techniques
  • alertness and awareness
  • coordination and concentration
  • speed
  • power
  • timing
  • proper delivery of strike
  • endurance and stamina
  • determination
  • confidence
  • yelling
• techniques - A good player must have the fundamental skills and knowledge of arnis basics
• Alertness and Awareness - A player must posses keenness of the mind and reflexes. He must also sensitive to his environment os situation. Hence, he must be physically and mentally alert to perceive and sense the coming danger.
• Coordination and Concentration - The body and the mind should work together. The correct body movement is perceived in the mind.
• Speed - A player must exhibit a quick reaction and total body movement, lightning speed as they call it is one quality of the experts. 
• Power - is necessary to knock down or outclass the opponent.
• Timing - A player should learn the exact hitting of the target or meeting the target at the exact time without being delayed. Anticipation of the movement is necessary.
• Proper Delivery of Strike - A player should learn the effective blow, kick, and contact of the stick toward the opponents. It also the determining factor for the judges to give the scores depending on the delivery on the vital points that you strike.
• Endurance and Stamina - It is the ability of a player to withstand pressure for a long period of time without undue fatigue or with reserved energy for the next activity.
• Determination - In every game the will to win and dedication to fight at your best no matter what the odds are is the key to success. It is the 100% trust in yourself and the people around you.
• Confidence - A player should know how to properly carry himself inside and outside the arena. But avoid overconfidence for it might lead to distraction or downfall.
• Yelling - Is an expression of power and courage. It is also the releasing of tension  anger and fear. It also adds power and courage to fight your enemies.
• Arnis can Improve:

  • Agility
  • Muscular strength
  • Endurance 
  • Cardio respiratory endurance 
  • Speed 
  • Balance 
  • Coordination
• Arnis can Build:

  • Self- discipline 
  • Self- confidence 
  • Perseverance 
• Arnis Stances:

  • Formal 
  • Open leg 
  • Fighting 
  • Right or left backward
  • Straddle 
• Arnis blocks: 

  • Left sideward upward block
  • Left sideward downward block
  • Right sideward downward block
  • Right sideward upward block
  • Vertical block
  • Raising block
• Basic techniques in Arnis:

  • Courtesy bow
  • Proper grip of the sticks
  • Body stances
  • Body shifting
• Suggested warm-up activities:

  • Jogging
  • Neck rotation
  • Arm circling 
  • Truck bending forward and backward
  • Hip rotation
  • Truck twisting
  • Flexibility exercise