Module 6 - SINGLE SINAWALI (Double Baston 1.

1)
This unit will present the major fighting system and the most effective system of Filipino Stick Fighting. It
shows the proper execution of Sinawali, the single, double and redonda.

1. LEARNING OUTCOMES
At the end of this unit, the students are expected to:

1. demonstrate the importance of Sinawali as the most effective system of Filipino fighting during the
ancient time;

2. Display creativity and courage in creating their own Sinawali demonstration;

3. demonstrate the hand and eye coordination, rhythm, and proper timing in performing the movements in
Sinawali.

2. SINAWALI
Sinawali refers to double baston.it is a major fighting system of arnis and considered as one of the most
effective system of Filipino Stick Fighting. It is also believe that the system was widely used during the
Spanish era by the Filipino revolutionaries against the invaders.

Sinawali comes from the word “sawali” which is a native Filipino walling material made of intertwined
thinned bamboo splits used in nipa hut. The term sinawali means “to weave”. Sinawali exercises provide
the students basic skills and motions. It is often introduced to beginners in order to develop certain
fundamentals skills including:

· body positioning and distance relative to an opponent.

· rotation of the body and the proper turning radius,

· recognition of one’s center of gravity.

· eye – hand coordination,

· target perception and recognition,

· recognition and performance of rhythm structures for upper body movements, and muscular
developments important to the art, especially. The wrist and forearm regions, and

· helps teach the beginners proper elbow positioning while swinging a weapon.

3. SINGLE SINAWALI
When you are familiar with the single sinawali, pick up both sticks and perform the exact motions, striking
the sticks together instead of your palms. Assume the same ready position, right stick high near your right
ear and your left stick same position with the right.
Instruction:

1. From the standing position (forward stance R or L) strike the left temple, left side of the neck, or left
upper extremity (zone 1) using your right hand, followed by:

2. Striking technique no. 4 or zone 4 (R knee or Right lower extremity) using the same hand.

3. Left hand executes striking technique no. 2 (right temple, right side of the neck, or right upper
extremity (zone 2) and simultaneously bring the right hand upward bringing the stick above the right
shoulder

4. Execute striking technique no. 3 or zone 3 (L knee or Left lower extremity) using the same hand.

5. Repeat the routine alternately.

Module 7 - DOUBLE SINAWALI (Double Baston 1.2)
This unit will present the major fighting system and the most effective system of Filipino Stick Fighting. It
shows the proper execution of Sinawali, the single, double and redonda.

1. LEARNING OUTCOMES
At the end of this unit, the students are expected to:

1. demonstrate the importance of Sinawali as the most effective system of Filipino fighting during the
ancient time;

2. Display creativity and courage in creating their own Sinawali demonstration;

3. demonstrate the hand and eye coordination, rhythm, and proper timing in performing the movements in
Sinawali.

2. SINAWALI
Sinawali refers to double baston.it is a major fighting system of arnis and considered as one of the most
effective system of Filipino Stick Fighting. It is also believe that the system was widely used during the
Spanish era by the Filipino revolutionaries against the invaders.

Sinawali comes from the word “sawali” which is a native Filipino walling material made of intertwined
thinned bamboo splits used in nipa hut. The term sinawali means “to weave”. Sinawali exercises provide
the students basic skills and motions. It is often introduced to beginners in order to develop certain
fundamentals skills including:

· body positioning and distance relative to an opponent.

· rotation of the body and the proper turning radius,

· recognition of one’s center of gravity.

· eye – hand coordination,

· target perception and recognition,

· recognition and performance of rhythm structures for upper body movements, and muscular
developments important to the art, especially. The wrist and forearm regions, and

· helps teach the beginners proper elbow positioning while swinging a weapon.

3. DOUBLE SINAWALI
When you are familiar with the double sinawali, pick up both sticks and perform the exact motions, striking
the sticks together instead of your palms. Assume the same ready position, right stick high near your right
ear and your left stick tucked underneath the right armpit pointed straight back.
Instruction:

1. From the standing position (forward stance R or L) strike the left temple, left side of the neck, or left
upper extremity (zone 1) using your right hand.

2. Left hand executes (backhand strike) striking technique no. 3 or zone 3 (L knee, Left lower
extremity) and simultaneously bring the right hand with the stick over the left shoulder.

3. Using right hand (backhand strike), strike the right temple, right side of the neck, or right upper
extremity (zone 2) and simultaneously bring the left hand with the stick over left shoulder and the right
hand underneath the left armpit.

4. Left hand executes striking technique no. 2 or zone 2 (right temple, right side of the neck, or right
upper extremity and simultaneously with the;

5. Right hand executes (backhand strike) striking technique no. 4 or zone 4 (R knee, Right lower
extremity) and simultaneously bring the left hand with the stick over the right shoulder.

6. Using left hand (backhand strike), strike the left temple, left side of the neck, or left upper
extremity (zone 2) and simultaneously bring the right hand with the stick over right shoulder and the left
hand underneath the right armpit.

7. Then repeat the routine alternately.

Module 8 - REDONDA (Twirling) Double Baston 1.3
This unit will present the major fighting system and the most effective system of Filipino Stick Fighting. It
shows the proper execution of Sinawali, the single, double and redonda.

1. LEARNING OUTCOMES
At the end of this unit, the students are expected to:

1. demonstrate the importance of Sinawali as the most effective system of Filipino fighting during the
ancient time;

2. Display creativity and courage in creating their own Sinawali demonstration;

3. demonstrate the hand and eye coordination, rhythm, and proper timing in performing the movements in
Sinawali.

2. SINAWALI
Sinawali refers to double baston.it is a major fighting system of arnis and considered as one of the most
effective system of Filipino Stick Fighting. It is also believe that the system was widely used during the
Spanish era by the Filipino revolutionaries against the invaders.

Sinawali comes from the word “sawali” which is a native Filipino walling material made of intertwined
thinned bamboo splits used in nipa hut. The term sinawali means “to weave”. Sinawali exercises provide
the students basic skills and motions. It is often introduced to beginners in order to develop certain
fundamentals skills including:

· body positioning and distance relative to an opponent.

· rotation of the body and the proper turning radius,

· recognition of one’s center of gravity.

· eye – hand coordination,

· target perception and recognition,

· recognition and performance of rhythm structures for upper body movements, and muscular
developments important to the art, especially. The wrist and forearm regions, and

· helps teach the beginners proper elbow positioning while swinging a weapon.

3. REDONDA
Redonda – is a traditional form of striking wherein all the strikes are directed to the head or crown of the
opponents (zone 6).

When you are familiar with the redonda (twirling), pick up both sticks and perform the exact motions,
striking the sticks together instead of your palms. Assume the same ready position Right Forward Stance,
with the right hand holding stick high near your right ear above the right shoulder while the left stick tucked
underneath the right armpit pointed straight back.
Instruction:

1. RIGHT HAND EXECUTES HEAD STRIKE (Crown) and continue moving the R arm across the
body and position it above the L shoulder

2. LEFT HAND EXECUTES HEAD STRIKE (Crown) by twisting the L forearm outward left (backhand
strike) to bring the L arm to the left side and moving over the L shoulder

3. SIMULTANEOUSLY EXECUTE RIGHT HAND HEAD STRIKE (Crown) and continuously bring
under the L armpit

4. LEFT HAND EXECUTES HEAD STRIKE (Crown) and continue moving the L arm across the body
and position it above the R shoulder

5. RIGHT HAND EXECUTES HEAD STRIKE (Crown) by twisting the R forearm outward right
(backhand strike) to bring the R arm to the right side and moving over the R shoulder.

6. SIMULTANEOULY EXECUTE LEFT HAND HEAD STRIKE (Crown) and continuously bring under
the R armpit

7. Repeat moving in different direction.

Module 9 - INTRODUCTION TO ANYO (Final Practical exam)
On this final unit, you will learn how to develop your own Anyo (form) routine. In this way you will
showcase your creativity and talent in developing an artistic, choreographed, pre-arranged sets of
movements, offensive and defensive techniques using stick. Moreover, it will also develop health related
fitness as you engage and practice the routine.

1. LEARNING OUTCOMES
At the end of this unit, the students are expected to:

1. demonstrate understanding of the basic principles in creating and performing an Anyo presentation;

2. show creativity in creating and performing Creative Anyo in a form of competition;

3. perform with grace, rhythm, and coordination of movements while doing their own creation; and

4. demonstrate discipline, patience, and mind focus in performing the different drills.

2. BASIC FORM OF ANYO

Arnis Anyo (form) is a demonstration of artistic, choreographed, pre-arranged sets of movements,
offensive and defensive techniques using stick, wooden replica of a bladed weapon or metallic un-bladed
replica of a weapon. It is the result of one’s creativity which utilizes the different skills learned in arnis.
Based on the skill level of the students, anyo can be a beautiful execution of pattern movements, or a
routine. Originality, inventiveness and imaginativeness of the forms and movements without sacrificing the
effectiveness of the martial art movements must be observed in creating the routine

Anyo can be an expression of one’s feelings and emotions, like just as dance or other art forms. Students
are encouraged to create their own version of anyo as form of practice and an outlet of their creativity.

There are different divisions; a. single weapon, b. double weapon, and c. sword & dagger weapon
categories, both in the individual and team events. The players will be ranked based on the scores from
the judges.

The playing area is a square measuring 10 meters by 10 meters with a 2-meters minimum free zone
around it, and a clear space without any obstruction up to a height of not less than 5 meters from the
playing surface.

3. ANYO ISA
From open stance, start with a pugay, and go back to open stance (1,2,3 )

Giving the signal ―Anyo 1‖, performer shouts ―ha! Head face left. (4)

Turning left side execute right forward stance, perform striking technique no.1 (L temple) (5)

Continuously execute left forward stance, execute technique no.2 (R temple) (6)

Turn left about by stepping left foot back across right, withdraw stick behind while extend free hand in
front. Execute technique no.3 (L knee) (7,8)

Step right foot forward, execute technique no.4 (R knee) (9)

Execute a pivot turn facing the audience, while standing R back stance. Execute technique no.5 (Thrust to
the stomach) (10,11)

Step right foot forward, then execute technique no.6 (Crown). Shout ―ha! (12,13

End with a pugay (14,15)

From open stance, start with a pugay, and go back to open stance (1,2,3 )

Giving the signal ―Anyo 1‖, performer shouts ―ha! Head face left. (4)

Continuously execute left forward stance, execute inward block (5)

Continuously execute left forward stance, execute inward block. (6)

Turn left about by stepping left foot back across right, withdraw stick behind while extend free hand in
front. Execute downward- block. (L knee) (7,8)

Step right foot forward, outward execute downward-inward block. (R knee) (9)

Execute a pivot turn facing the audience, while standing R forward stance. Execute vertical block. (10,11)

Step right foot forward, then execute technique no.6 (Crown). Shout ―ha!‖ (12,13

End with a pugay (14,15)

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