FUNDAMENTAL OF MARTIAL ARTS

Name: Gerald Enriquez Date: August 14, 2021

Year & Sec: College 1E – BS Criminology

Instructor: Godofredo Fajardo

Activity 1
Instruction
Define and explain the following:
Explain the following in your own words.
1. What is history of arnis?

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.

2. Who discovered arnis?

Remy Amador Presas (December 19, 1936 – August 28, 2001) was the
founder of Modern Arnis, a popular Filipino martial art. Born in the
Philippines, he moved to the United States in 1974, where he taught
his art via seminars and camps.

3. What is the purpose of arnis?

Arnis is a combat sport to defend oneself from attacks using hand to
hand combat, grappling, weapon disarming in weapon-based fights.

4. What are the 4 aspects of arnis?

1. Combative Aspect 2. Cultural Aspect

2. Sport Aspect 2. Practical Aspect

5. Cardinal rules of arnis?

Besides these cardinal principles, there are other principles in Arnis
that the students must remember these are the:

1. Character 2. Self- Control 3. Sincerity

4. Etiquette 5.Discipline 6. Student’s Loyalty