P.E.

106 – ARNIS and Disarming Techniques

Course Description: The course deals with the study and practice of martial arts as means of
self-defense for law enforcement officer. The study puts emphasis on special instructions in
physical conditioning, unarmed defense against knife and club attacks. Also includes the
application of the different principles of karate-do, long stick, police baton, taekwondo, so with
Thai boxing and other forms of martial arts.

Learning Outcomes:
1. Demonstrate competence and broad understanding in providing important knowledge with
disarming techniques, necessary in law enforcement administration, public safety.
2. Collaborate effectively and independently in multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural teams about
defenses used in kali/eskrima/arnis.
3. Engage in lifelong learning and understanding of different techniques and become familiar
relative with the kali/eskrima/arnis.
4. Apply professional, social, and ethical standards in the practice of disarming techniques.

DEFINITION OF ARNIS

• Also known as Eskrima, Kali, Garrote and other names in various regional
languages.
• A stick made of rattan, bahi, yantok, yakal or kamagong, used in Philippine stick
fighting.
• It is an Indigeneous Filipino martial arts and sports characterized by the
use of swinging and twirling movements, accompanied by striking, thrusting
and parrying techniques for defense and offense.
• Usually done with the use of 1 or 2 sticks or any similar implements or with
bare hands and feet also used for striking, blocking, locking and grappling,
with the use of the same principle as that with the canes.

SIGNIFICANCE OF ARNIS:

• It can be used as self-defense.

• You can use your stick as a weapon.
• Arnis teaches us discipline and self-control.
• It provides a full body workout.
• It gives you a healthy lifestyle.
 • It gives you positive encouragement and respect for values in martial arts.

HISTORY AND ORIGIN OF ARNIS:

• Spaniards encountered local Filipino martial arts during the colonial period (1521-
1898).
• In the early years, Eskrima was well regarded by the Spaniards, but by
1596, it was banned as it was thought to be too dangerous.
• By 1764, the practice was entirely forbidden.
• Spanish attempted to destroy the Philippine culture by burning books and
banning the use of the native alphabet, Baybayin.
• However, Filipinos found a way to keep their culture alive by incorporating
Kali movements into the religious Moro-Moro dances and weaving Baybayin
into artistic needlework.

THREE TERMS OF ARNIS:

• Kali is the oldest term of arnis.

• It originated from the southern part of the Philippines where the locals
speak the native dialect, Cebuano.
• Kali comes from the name itself “Ka” stands for kamot
which means “hand,” and “Li” stands for lihok, which means
“movement.”
• A Kali practitioner is known as a Kallista.
• Eskrima originated from the central part of the Philippines.
• The name comes from a Spanish term “esgrima,” which means “fencing.”
• Eskrima involved the use of sticks as weapons.
• Eskrimador (male) or eskrimadora (female) for those who call their art eskrima.
• The third form, Arnis, came about because of this attempt to keep Filipino
culture alive.
• The Spaniards were impressed by the Kali-infused dances and skillful movement
of the hands.
• They then named it “arnes” after their hand protection. Over time, the
word evolved into “Arnis.
LEGAL BASIS: Republic Act No. 9850 “AN ACT DECLARING ARNIS AS THE

NATIONAL” MARTIAL ART AND SPORT OF THE PHILIPPINES

Begun and held in Metro Manila, on Monday, the twenty-seventh day of July, two
thousand nine.

[REPUBLIC ACT NO. 9850]

AN ACT DECLARING ARNIS AS THE NATIONAL MARTIAL ART AND SPORT OF THE
PHILIPPINES

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Philippines in Congress

assembled:

SECTION 1. It is the policy of the State to inculcate patriotism, nationalism and

appreciation of the role of national heroes and symbols in the historical development of
the country. Furthermore, the State must give priority to education, science and
technology, arts and culture, and sports to foster patriotism and nationalism, accelerate
social progress, and promote total human liberation and development.

SEC. 2. Definition of Arnis. — Arnis, also known as Eskrima, Kali, Garrote and other names
in various regional languages, such as Pananandata in Tagalog; Pagkalikali, Ibanag;
Kabaraon and Kalirongan, Pangasinan; Kaliradman, Bisaya; and Didja, Ilokano, is an
indigenous Filipino martial art and sport characterized by the use of swinging and twirling
movements, accompanied by striking, thrusting and parrying techniques for defense and
offense. This is usually done with the use of one (1) or two (2) sticks or any similar
implements or with bare hands and feet also used for striking, blocking, locking and
grappling, with the use of the same principle as that with the canes.

SEC. 3. Arnis is hereby declared as the Philippine National Martial Art and Sport. The
official adoption of arnis as the national martial art and sport shall be promulgated by
inscribing the symbol of arnis in the official seal of the Philippine Sports Commission and
by making it as the first sport competition to be played by participating teams on the
first day in the annual Palarong Pambansa. The Philippine Sports Commission shall be the
lead agency to implement the provisions of this Act.

- It is the policy of the State to inculcate patriotism, nationalism and

 appreciation of the role of national heroes and symbols in the historical
development of the country.

The baston (Spanish and Filipino for "cane") is one of the primary weapons of
Arnis and Filipino martial arts. It is also known as yantok, olisi, palo, pamalo,
garrote, caña, cane, arnis stick, eskrima stick or simply, stick.

WEAPONS:

KINDS OF WEAPONS 1. Wooden stick/yantok

The cane (stick) made of wood or rattan should

measure not less than 60cm. (24 inches) and not
more than 90cm. (36 inches.)

2. Wooden Replica of a Bladed Weapon

The wooden replica should measure not less than 60cm.

(24 inches) and not more than 90cm. (36 inches) in full
length and should be ethnic Filipino in origin.

3. Metallic/wooden Unbladed Replica of a Bladed Weapon

The metallic replica should measure not less than 60cm. (24
inches) and not more than 90cm. (36 inches) in full length and
should be ethnic Filipino in origin.

4. Metallic/wooden Unbladed of a replica of a bladed sword and a dagger

The metallic replica of the sword should measure not more than 60cm. in length
and the dagger should measure not less than 20cm. and not more than 31cm. and
should be Filipino in origin.
 GEARS
1. HEAD PROTECTOR

Refers to a pair of protective head gear to include an impact worthy facemask,

the specifications of which shall be in accordance with the i-ARNIS standard.
Both headgears must be color-coded, one red the other blue, to match the
added stick of the player.

2. BODY ARMOR

Body protector and groin protector’s specifications shall be in accordance with the
i-
ARNIS standard. Both body protectors and groin protectors
shall be color coded to match the color of the
player.

3. HAND GLOVES

The Stix Arnis Hand Gloves serve as a protection from strikes as the
stick is
held in hand. Its design and structure further ensure that a stable grip
is maintained.

4. ARM GEAR

The Arm Guards provide complementary protection to the other

arnis battle gear. The Arm Guards were designed not only for
protection, but also for comfort and practicality. They can be
used for both upper arm and forearm protection.

5. PADDED STICK

The sticks are hand-crafted from authentic

Palasan Rattan. The the rattan is covered in foam
and canvas fabric.
 6. LEG GUARDS

The Stix Arnis Leg Guards provide complementary protection to

the other arnis battle gear.

7. GROIN GUARD

groin protector or guard is something that is used to protect

fighter's groin region

DEFINITION: GEAR

• Refers to a pair of protective body protector, properly cushioned, the

specifications of which shall be in accordance with the ARNIS standard
• Male and female player must both wear body protector and groin protector.
• Body protector and groin protector’s specifications shall be in accordance
with the ARNIS standard.
• Both body protectors and groin protectors shall be color coded to match the
color of the player.
• Forearm and shin guards are compulsory.
The specifications shall be in accordance with ARNIS standard. Both shin & forearm
guards must be color of the player.

Evaluation:
Identification:
1. _____________ is also known as Eskrima, Kali, Garrote and other names in various
regional languages.
2. Kali comes from the name itself “Ka” stands for ________ which means “hand,” and
“Li” stands for __________ which means “movement”.
3. _______________ is other term of Arnis practitioner in Panay Island.
4. An act establishing Arnis as Philippine Martial Arts and National Sports of the
Philippines.
5. _____________ authored the R.A. 9850.
6. _____________ signed the law proclaiming Arnis as our national sport.
 7. _________ refers to a pair of protective body protector, properly cushioned, the
specifications of which shall be in accordance with the ARNIS standard.
8. __________ is an Indigenous Filipino martial arts and sports characterized by the
use of swinging and twirling movements, accompanied by striking, thrusting and
parrying techniques for defense and offense.
9. __________ are the sticks are hand-crafted from authentic Palasan Rattan. The
rattan is covered in foam and canvas fabric.
10. R.A. 9850 an act declaring Arnis as Philippine Martial Arts and National Sports of
the Philippines established on ___________.

Enumeration:
1-12. Other terms of Arnis in different regional languages.
13-20. Gears used in playing Arnis.

Essay (30points)
1. What is the importance of Arnis as a self-defense technique?