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Introduction

This is a course that deals with basic principles of movement

as they apply to Arnis. The subject will concentrate on the
students as they understand the basic mechanics dealing with
balance, forces and motion. The course responds to the
diverse needs of all learners by preparing them to creatively
adjust to combative situations that may happen to each of
them. Active involvement in this subject aims to promote
improved physical fitness components while having it as a
source of enjoyment.

Course Code: PE 4

Course Title: individual Sports (Arnis)

Course Description:
 This is a course that deals with basic principles of
movement as they apply to Arnis. The subject will concentrate
on the students as they understand the basic mechanics
dealing with balance, forces and motion. The course responds
to the diverse needs of all learners by preparing them to
creatively adjust to combative situations that may happen to
each of them. Active involvement in this subject aims to
promote improved physical fitness components while having it
as a source of enjoyment.

Number of Units: 2

Objectives

A. General Objective:

 Create awareness and develop ability to protect and

preserve oneself through the proper application of Filipino
martial art of Arnis.

 Uphold the core values of Miriam College : truth, justice,

peace, and integrity of creation in service learning and
academic programs and activities

B. Specific Objectives:

Cognitive:

1. Discuss and explain important persons and landmarks in

the history of Arnis

2. Understand concepts, mechanics and physiological

principles in the practice and performance of Filipino fighting
art of arnis.
3. Analyze situations for proper application of self-defense
techniques.

Psychomotor

1. Perform blocks, strikes and counter techniques

satisfactorily

2. Execute defensive and offensive self-defense maneuvers

3. Carry out correct performance in the application of self-

defense techniques

Affective

1. Appreciate the intrinsic values of self- discipline, patience

and perseverance.

2. Demonstrate courage and determination in the

performance of strikes, blocks and counter-strikes inter-class
exhibition

3. Express humility in success and failures.

Course Content

Week Topic Methodology Skill Value Student

Output

1 Orientation: School Lecture Listening Humility Know and

and Discussion Follow School
Reading Discipline Rules and
Class Policies. Regulations.
Attendance
Why Learn Martial Appreciation of
Arts? Dedication
self-defense
Advantages of Arnis skill
 2 Introduction to Lecture Listening Patience Appreciation of
Discussion Filipino fighting
Arnis Reading Cooperation heritage
Historical Questioning Caring
Background

3 Self-defense for Discussion Women basic Awareness Basic women

women self-defense self-defense
Forum Diplomacy application

4 12 Striking Demonstration Strike flows Hard work Satisfactory

techniques and execution performance of
Drill Perseverance different strikes

5-6 12 striking Demonstration Body Hard work Satisfactory

techniques with Coordination performance of
movements Command and Perseverance
Execution 12 striking
moving
techniques

7 Application of Arnis Demonstration Block Respect Satisfactory

Blocks based on 12 application Performance of
Strike Partner Cooperation Blocks
Practice

8 Application of Arnis Demonstration Block Respect Improve

Blocks based on 12 application Performance of
Strike Partner Cooperation Blocks
Practice Drills

9-10 Block and Counter Demonstration Timing Patience Correct

Attack execution of
Partner Speed Respect Block and
Practice Counter Strikes
Control Teamwork
Drills

11 Double Cane Demonstration Coordination Team player Complete body

Combination coordination
Partner Accuracy Competitiveness
redonda/single Practice
sinawali/double Control
sinawali

12 Double Cane Demonstration Coordination Team player Complete body

 Combination Partner Accuracy Competitiveness coordination
Practice
kadena/payong Control

13 Double Cane Group Practice Concentration Reliability Satisfactory skill

Techniques in stick fighting
Combination Timing Harmony transition
Creativity

14 Double Cane Group Practice Concentration Reliability Organize and

Techniques smooth double
Combination Timing Harmony stick fighting
Creativity transition

15 Group Practice for Group Practice Organization Creativity Arnis

Inter-Class Choreography
Exhibition monitoring Leading Teamwork
Cooperation

16 Service Learning Resource Organizing Service Well Organized

Person SL Workshop
Activity

Kindly research on:

1. Important persons and landmarks in the history of Arnis

2. 12 Striking Techniques of Arnis
3. Block and Counter Attack
4. Double Cane Combination