- Is the system of Filipino martial arts founded by the late Remy Presas as a self-

defense system . His goal was to create an injury-free training method as well
as an effective self-defense system in order to preserve the older Arnis
systems. The term Modern Arnis was used by Remy Presas younger brother
Enesto Presas_to describe his style of Filipino martial arts since 1999 Ernesto
Presas called his system Kombatan . It is derived principally from the
traditional Presas family style of the Bolo(Machete) and the stick-dueling art
of Balintawak Eskrima, with influences from other Filipino and Japanese
martial arts

 Arnis is a Philippines' national martial art or sport , After President Gloria

Macapagal-Arroyo signed the Reoublict Act. No. 9850 in 2009.

 The act mandates the Department of Education to include the sport as a

Physical Education course . Arnis will be included among the priority sports
in Palarong Pambansa(National Games) beginning 2010.

Name: Remgio Amador Presas

Born : December 19, 1936
Hinigaran , Negros Occidental
Died: August 28, 2001 (brain cancer)
Victoria, Canada
Occupation: Teacher and Martial artist
Known for : founding Modern Arnis and he is
brother of Ernesto Presas
 TRADITIONAL TRAINING METHODS IN ARNIS

Arnis incorporates 3 methods: espada y daga (sword and dagger), solo

baston (single stick) and sinawali (to weave) which uses two sticks.
Kinds Of Stances

READY STANCE

• Stand with your feet apart parallel to the

shoulder with both toes pointing forward.
• The knees should be straight, the waist and the body
facing forward.
• Hands are on waist level and the hands should hold the
sticks on both sides.
• The ready stance is commonly used when standing at
ease during training or tournaments.