ARNIS

Submitted By:

Nathaniel M. Bernil

Rashel dampiganon

Submitted To:

Ms. Jean Latras

Arnis
 Arnis is the national martial art sport of Philippines. It is also known as Eskrima
and Kali. This sport actually emphasizes weapon based fighting which is done using
knives, bladed weapons, sticks and various improvised weapons. It also includes hand
to hand combat, grappling and weapon disarming methods.
The primary weapon used in this traditional martial art sport of Philippines is called a
cane or a baton. The cane or baron varies in sizes but the original length of it is 28
inches. The cane used in this sport is also considered sacred by the Arnisadores
practitioners, which is why the cane is hit on the hand or forearm of the sparring partner
and not at the latter’s cane during the sport.
This sport was known as the defensing sport in the past by the practitioners. The
Philippines is known all around the world for its blade culture which has originated from
this sport.
History
The Philippines is an island nation rich in both culture and history. The Filipino
martial art of Arnis/Kali/Escrima has contributed to both the history and diversity of the
Philippines. There are an abundance of styles and systems of Arnis/Kali/Escrima that
are taught throughout the world to this day, that have survived and developed
throughout the different regions, families and teachers who have preserved what is
sometimes called a “complete” martial art.
Arnis was developed by the indigenous populations of the Philippines, who used an
assorted range of weaponry for combat and self-defense. Encompassing both simple
impact and edged weapons, arnis traditionally involved rattan, swords, daggers and
spears.
In 1521, equipped with nothing more than bladed weapons and their fearsome arnis
abilities, Filipino islanders defeated Ferdinand Magellan’s armored, musket-bearing
Spanish conquistador forces when they tried to invade.

Nature of the game

Like all martial arts, arnis is primarily defensive, encompassing hand-to-hand
combat, grappling and disarming techniques. However, the fighting style also includes
the use of bladed weapons and sticks, in addition to improvised weapons. A baton-like
cane is the primary melee tool employed and the weapon used in officiated arnis
competitions.
Competitive Arnis generally takes one of two forms: the performance-
based anyo model or the combative leban. Anyo competitions are judged on the basis
of the overall choreography of the performances, including the gracefulness, strength
and force employed. Meanwhile, the leban form tests participants’ agility and reactions,
as competitions are judged based on the number of strikes inflicted. Although
most leban competitions exclude body contact, such as grappling, blocks and disarming
an opponent using the hands or feet, there are some exceptions where full contact is
permitted.

Rules for Arnis Stick Fighting

General Rules

 Competitors are required to bring their own stick.

 There Is No Age Limit for Arnis Stick Fighting Competitors.

 If there are less than 2 competitors in an age group, the judges reserve the right
to combine age groups.

 Mandatory Safety Equipments: helmet with face protector, gloves, chest padding,

and groin protector for men.

 Divisions: Male division and Female division; not categorized by weight.

 If there are less than 2 competitors in an age group, the judges reserve the right
to combine age groups.

 Competitor who is disarmed or drops his/her stick 3 times in one round

automatically loses.

 Competitors have 5 seconds to execute a disarm. A competitor who is disarmed

loses one point automatically.

 No punching, kicking, or takedowns permitted. No contact to the back.

 The format of arnis stick fighting is continuous. Referee stops and restarts the
fight if one or both competitors fall on the ground, one or both weapons fall on the
ground, or one competitor grabs the handle and takes away the opponent’s
weapon.

Duration of Bout

 Each bout is 3 rounds; each round is 1 minute with 30 seconds rest in between
each round. A competitor winning the first 2 rounds wins the bout, without going
into the third round.
The Winner of the Bout is Determined By

 Both competitors’ effectiveness in executing their techniques during attacks and

defenses.

Basic skills

 Self-defense
 self-discipline
 balance
 stamina
 speed
 power
 flexibility

Terminologies
  Dagger – Daga

 Distance (Long Range) – Largo

 Distance (Medium Range) – Medio

 Distance (Short Range) – Corto

 Goodbye – Paalam

 Grappling or Wrestling – Dumog

 Handle/grip of weapon – Puño

 Hello – Mabuhay (or) Kumusta

 How are you? – Kumusta?

 Instructor – Guro

 Machete – Bolo

 Poke – Tusok

 Respect – Pugay (form of salutation/greeting between practitioners)

 Stab or Thrust – Saksak

 Stick (Single) – Solo Baston

 Stick (Double) – Doble Baston

 Stick Weapon – Yantok

 Sword – Espada

 Sword and Dagger – Espada y Daga

 Thank You – Salamat

 Unarmed Combat – Mano Y Mano

 You Are Welcome – Walang Anuman

 Weaving (Weapon Movement) – Sinawali

REFERENCES
https://www.wfmaf.org/en/championship/competition-rules/arnis-stick-fighting/