Republic of the Philippines

City of Olongapo
GORDON COLLEGE
COLLEGE OF EDUCATION, ARTS AND SCIENCES
Olongapo City Sports Complex, Donor St., East Tapinac, Olongapo City 2200
Telefax No.: (047) 602-7175 loc 322

PE103 (ISG) – MIDTERM REVIEWER

TERMS & DEFINITIONS quickness in every blow that is
ARNIS Combat Sport to defend oneself delivered.
from attacks using hand to hand COURTESY BOW manifestation of courtesy for one’s
combat, grappling and weapon (PUGAY) opponent or sparring partner
disarming in weapon-based fights STANCES Stationary fighting positions which
“KALI” OR Official national sport and ones assumes prior to the
“ESKRIMA” the martial art of the Philippines execution of any offense or
KRIS Indo-Malay blade, frequently defensive movements.
having an undulating blade SALAD Blocking term
ARNIS DE MANO Literal translation of the phrase
‘harness of hand.
EVENTS & DATES
ARNES The attractive harnesses utilized
by the actors of the moro-moro 300 BC Malays settled in the Philippines.
stage displays. 1518 King Charles I of Spain was
ESGRIMA Term used for fencing. convinced by Ferdinand Magellan
ESPADA Y DAGA A system or of sword fighting to sail west into the Moluccas
techniques that were developed (Spice Islands).
and perfected in the Philippines. SEPTEMBER The King sailed across the
RATTAN STICK Replaced the sword. 20, 1519 Atlantic Ocean, and the
KALI Hindu Goddess of Destruction; expedition cruised southwards.
inspiration for the combat clothes Magellan arrived at the
of Eskrimadors. southernmost tip of South
COMPETITION Area by which the conduct of the America, where he navigated to
AREA competition shall be set or held the Pacific Ocean straight.
including the free zone around it MARCH 1521 Reached the Marianas Islands.
SCOREBOARDS either manually or electronically Sighted the mountains of the
operated, the specifications of island of Samar, which marked
which shall be in accordance with their arrival in the Philippines.
the i-ARNIS standard APRIL 28TH, 1521 Magellan and his troops paddled
FLAGS Used by the judges in declaring towards the shore of Mactan, over
decisions or asking for knee-high water. Raja Lapu-Lapu
consultations; 2 sets of red and met them, and his men who
blue; 1 yellow. treated Magellan and his crew as
STOPWATCH use to keep the two-minutes per an enemy and the battle of
round Mactan Island was set on shore.
GONG AND Indicate the start and end of the 1542 The island group was formally
MALLET round. named “Las Islas Filipinas,” in
WOODEN STICK Official weapon of the player; 27- respect to Prince Philip (later
30 inches long with the diameter of became King Philip II of Spain).
approximately 1 inch; made from
rattan. MEASUREMENTS OF FACILITIES (PLAYING AREA)
PADDED STICK Used for full contact competition. & WEAPON
REPLICA OF Shall be made of woods. a) DIMENSIONS - square measuring 8.0 m x 8.0 m
DAGGER KNIFE w/ 2 m min. free zone around it; clear space up to
HEAD pair of protective head gear to a height not less than 5 m from the playing
PROTECTOR include an impact worthy face surface.
mask b) LINE OF PA – all line 5.08 cm/2”.
BODY Pair of protective body protector; c) BOUNDARY LINE – 2 m free zone distance
PROTECTOR properly cushioned. outside the area.
GRIP Secret to control, power, and d) MATCH LINES – two lines of 1 m long and 2 m
apart; horizontal ML 3 m from BL perpendicular
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 Republic of the Philippines
City of Olongapo
GORDON COLLEGE
COLLEGE OF EDUCATION, ARTS AND SCIENCES
Olongapo City Sports Complex, Donor St., East Tapinac, Olongapo City 2200
Telefax No.: (047) 602-7175 loc 322

to official’s table, and 3.5 m parallel to official’s DIVISION MEN WOMEN

table. FLYWEIGHT X Below 47
e) FLAGS – red and blue 30 cm x 25 cm; yellow 30 BANTAMWEIGHT Below 51 +47-51
cm x 25 cm. FEATHERWEIGHT +51-55 +51-55
f) TIMER AND RECORDER – 1 m in front of the LIGHTWEIGHT +55-60 +55-60
PA. WELTERWEIGHT +60-66 +60-66
g) GRIP DIAMETER – 3.81 cm (1 ½”) diameter and MIDDLEWEIGHT +66-73 +66-73
76.20 cm (30”) for men and women. CRUISERWEIGHT +73-81 +73-81
h) PADDED STICK – 27” long for men and women. HEAVYWEIGHT +81-90 +81
i) WOODEN STICK – 27”-30” long w/ 1m diameter. SUPER HEAVYWEIGHT +90 X
STANCES
RULES FOR FULL CONTACT ARNIS
a) FORMAL STANCE – feet together; hands are
a) 2/3 round system; 2 mins per round.
waist level while holding the stick; w/o stick arms
b) Players must show aristic movement unique to
hang loosely on sides.
their styles/system for min 3 sec start at “handa”;
b) OPEN LEG STANCE – stride stand parallel to
failure to do so equals to “warning” for 1st offense;
shoulder; hands on waist level when holding
2nd and succeeding results to “paglabag”.
stick.
c) Close stance courtesy: r hand w/ weapon
c) STRADDLE STANCE – strand w/ leg apart:
pointing upward over the l chest, while l arm is at
knees bent outward.
the side: followed by a nod.
d) FORWARD STANCE – step r/l foot forward w/
d) Winner through: gaining 5 pts.; disarming the
distance twice as the width of shoulder; forward
opponent twice; opponent have 3 fouls;
leg bent; backward leg extended fully.
e) If not above is met, winner shall be based on:
e) BACK STANCE – step r/l leg backward; rear leg
have high points; lesser disarming penalty; lesser
slightly bent.
fouls; heavier weight than fouls (1 disarm > 2
f) CAT STANCE – step r foot close to l foot w/ r
fouls); if status of both players are identical, rule
foot heel slightly rose up; both knees are bent.
V (sudden death rule) is applied.
g) GRAPE VINE/CROSS STANCE – step r foot at
f) Sudden death rule: 1st score wins; 1st player w/
the back of l foot w/ heels rose up; both knees
foul loses; 1st player disarmed loses.
slightly bent.
g) Fouls (Paglabag): thrust to body point A (head);
12 BASIC STRIKES IN ARNIS strikes and thrust to groin; blocking w/ arm;
1. Left temple pushing, kicking, kneeing, sweeping, elbowing,
2. Right temple boxing, slapping, and pag-ipit; strike at the back
3. Left arm and back of the head; spitting, negative remarks,
4. Right arm jeering; action inimical to the rules and
5. Thrust to the stomach regulations and code of sportsmanship; non-
6. Left chest combativeness for 10 sec; multiple strikes to 1
7. Right chest body point; player steps/body, uniform, weapon,
8. Right foot touches the outside line; attack after
9. Left foot hinto/hiwalay, but not counted if same time w/ the
10. Left eye command.
11. Right eye h) Disarming (Laglag): weapon touches the
12. Crown/Top of the head ground; counted if weapon is taken away by the
opponent; violation should be given D1 and D2;
BLOCKING TECHNIQUES IN ARNIS player who did the disarmed shall be given extra
 Inward Block pts; 2 disarmed in a round loses.
 Outward Block i) Disqualification: commits dangerous intentional
 Downward/Outward Block foulas that cause injury; disruptive
 Downward/Inward Block action/behavior that breaks the spirit of the
 Upward rising Block opponent.
 6 Vertical Block j) Injuries: match will stop if injury occurs; other
party wins when injured party is responsible for
FULL CONTACT INDIVIDUAL (LABANAN ISAHAN)
the injury; legal blow, injured party loses; illegal
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 Republic of the Philippines
City of Olongapo
GORDON COLLEGE
COLLEGE OF EDUCATION, ARTS AND SCIENCES
Olongapo City Sports Complex, Donor St., East Tapinac, Olongapo City 2200
Telefax No.: (047) 602-7175 loc 322

blow, injured party wins; responsibility can’t be g) Violation of Duties and Responsibilities of
determined, decision based on the score; only participants and delegation officials should have
doctor can determine if player can play again. a corresponding penalties;
k) Stop time: giving warnings/fouls; injury occurs;  1ST Offense - Warning
declaring winners; disarming executed; request  2nd Offense - Deduction of Five (5) points on
for time out; consultation w/ judges; the player / team
fixing/changing uniform; broken equipment; end  3rd and succeeding Offenses -
of set. Disqualification of player / Team
h) Disqualifications: disruptive action/behavior
RULES FOR FULL ANYO ARNIS that breaks the spirit of the opponent;
Individual Events submission of fraudulent and falsified
a) Coordination of movements: harmonization documents.
and dexterity of the movements of arms, legs, i) Default: competitor/team who doesn’t present
head, body and weapons/s of the performer; well- himself at the official’s table (3) consecutive calls
balanced actions, steps, stances and movements should automatically forfeit the game; referee
(sense of balance). should make a decision upon confirmation by
b) Artistic Execution: graceful, elegant, refined, the Technical Committee; winner by default in
stylish and animated execution of the martial art this match should enter the playing area and do
movements of the performance/s. the courtesy.
c) Bearing and Stage Present: manner,
composure, attitude, poise and posture of the
performer/s during the performance.
Team Events
a) Synchronization: precise timing,
distinguishable, identical, harmonic, rhythmic
movements of the arms, legs, head, body and
weapons of the performers/ team during the
duration of the performance.
 Artistic Execution
 Bearing and Stage Present
 Degree of Difficulty
 Creativity Present
b) Penalties and Violations: contestants are
given penalties for violations of the competition
rules and regulations (deductions shall be taken
under the total Average Score).
c) Violation of Time Limit: deduction of 0.2 for
every second short for the minimum 1 min;
excess of the maximum of 2 mins; max 5 pts in
each anyo performance;
d) Performer/s who fails to make the official Pugay,
either in the start or in the end of the
performance, shall be given a deduction of five
(5) points.
e) Stepping and/ or going out of the boundary lines
shall cause the performers a deduction of one
(1) point per violation.
f) Performer/s who accidentally loses the grip of
the weapon (disarm) shall be given a deduction
of three (3) points per violations.

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