So what is Arnis ? 8–Left lower leg.

Arnis is an ancient Filipino art among In this technique, the practitioner will deliver a
warriors and practitioners. It is played by 2
partner face to face with each other. It is mainly
strike and defense using a stick.
The 12 Striking Techniques
1-Left side of the head attack.
A diagonal downward forehand swing to the left
temple. From the position, the warrior will hold
the stick with one hand at 1 o’clock moving his
stick in slashing motion while his free hand on
his chest.
2–Right side of the head attack.
A diagonal downward backhand swing striking
to the right temple. Assuming a fighting stance
like the left temple strike, the warrior this time
held his stick at 11o'clock with his free hand
kept on his chest.
3–Left side of the body or torso, to the left arm
or elbow.
The 3rd striking technique allows the
practitioner to extend his weapon hand making
it easier for him to strike any part of the
opponent between its shoulder and hips. The
stick will be draw in a diagonal forehand
slashing swing making it easier to deliver a
damage.
4–Right side of the body or torso, to the left
arm or elbow.
Same as the 3rd strike but this time the
practitioner will extend the weapon hand to
strike any part of the body between the
shoulder and the hips in a backhand slashing
swing located on the right side
powerful strike to the opponents lower leg,
mainly the knee, the angle or the ankel which
throws off the opponents balance and
immobilize him. By doing this, the warrior is
supposed to lower his body(extending the
weapon arm). Holding his palm upward and hit
any part of the opponents lower leg.
9–Right lower leg.
Again, like the 8th strike, the main target here is
the right lower leg which immobilize the
opponent. By doing this, the palm should face
downward.
10–Left eye poke.
The target here is the left eye socket. In order
to execute it properly, the practitioner should
assume fighting stance then extend the weapon
hand forward with the palm facing outward
with its elbow kept down.
11– Right eye poke.
Same as the 10th strike technique. To execute it
properly the practitioner will have to hold his
elbow down poking the right eye of the
opponent.
12–Strike to the crown/top of head.
The last strike will be a straight downward
overhead swing directed towards the crown of
the head which could throw off the opponents
mobility and balance.
Remember that this is good for defending
yourself towards bad people and you can use
any available materials within reach your hand

5–Thrust to the stomach.

In this strike, the practitioner will thrust the

weapon hand to the stomach and is followed by
an upward motion that will cut through his
opponent's body.

6–Left chest stab.

In this strike, the weapon hand is then extended

to the front with the palm facing outward and
the elbow kept up where this strike can cause
damage to the rib cage.

7–Right chest stab.

In this stance, the practitioner will practice the

scooping action. The weapon hand is then
extended forward with the palm facing
outward. To deliver the strike properly, the
elbow should be kept up puncturing the
opponents right lung.