Blocking techniques

#1 – Blocking an attack to the left side

Practitioners use this block to stop strikes number 1, 3 and 6.

This is where Arnis fighters aim to attack the left side of the body.

We can’t really list down all the vital and important organs and spots on your left side.

Your temple, your heart, your left arm….need we say more? The damage can be real, even
if your opponent is using a peaceful innocent looking stick.

Remember: While keeping the left hand behind the stick, you should turn your body
inward while holding it vertically.

The right foot should be kept forward while maintaining the position of the right elbow
close to the body.

#2 – Blocking an attack to the right side

In this block, the body is turned outward while the right foot is pulled back to protect
against strikes number 2, 4 and 7.

Again, it is very important to keep the elbow close to the body while keeping your left hand
behind the cane.

Although, there are very low chances that anybody could develop fatal injury during
modern Arnis, there would still be some pain.

#3 – Blocking an attack to the solar plexus or chest

Strike number 5 is a serious one that can cause serious damage to the fatal organs.

Historically speaking, fighters used strike 5 to kill their opponents in a glimpse of an eye.

By powerfully thrusting the weapon hand towards the chest, the sword would puncture the
abdomen and any vital organs located in the area.

This movement was usually followed by an upward motion that would cut through the
body all the way to the head…sounds scary, right?

Today things are so much less violent, but this strike would still cause a lot of pain.
In best case scenario, using the stick to practice strike number 5, can use to internal
damage.

So the practitioner should use his stick to stop the motion of the other weapon to stop it
before it hits where it hurts.

The stick is held vertically to stop the upward motion of the weapon.

#4 – Blocking an attack to the stomach

This block is mainly used to protect the body against a lower hit or strike directed towards
the stomach.

Even using the practicing baton, a very strong strike can lead to internal bleeding.

Since you are mainly practicing modern Arnis to stay in shape or simple for the love of the
ancient Filipino arts, protecting your body becomes a necessity.

By blocking your opponent’s movement, you are simply stopping the stick from hitting the
lower part of your abdomen, saving you a lot of pain and time spent thinking about
quitting Arnis altogether.

#5 – Blocking an attack to the Lower Body

A strong strike to your legs or knees can throw you off balance.

Strikes number 8 and 9 are seriously annoying, simply because you will immediately fall
under your opponent’s mercy.

Literally speaking, once you fall to the ground what would stop your ruthless opponent
from decapitating you, cutting off a limb or standing on your chest?

Don’t worry, it never gets that gruesome on the training arena, but if we are talking
ancient Arnis then you definitely know that this could happen on any given day.

Don’t worry, it never gets that gruesome on the training arena, but if we are talking
ancient Arnis then you definitely know that this could happen on any given day.

In this block, you should use your stick to stop the opponent’s weapon from reaching your
leg or knee.

The downward block is either practiced outward or inward depending on the direction of
the hit and which side of the body your opponent aims to target.
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#6 – Blocking to the attack at the center of the head

In the good old days, the overhead shield block would protect your skull from being
shattered into a thousand pieces.

A strong strike from your opponent’s sword can set the line between life and death.

Don’t start celebrating just yet. Although no sharp weapons are used in the training arena,
this block is still essential to save your life.

Strike number 12 is a serious one. Your opponent would do it to throw you off balance and
turn the fight to their favor. Using your stick and the right technique you can stop this
from happening.

Disarming techniques
Defanging The Snake

"Defanging the snake" is a technique used in Filipino Kali to effectively contain and stop
an incoming weapon attack. The concept is simple, directly destroy the hands by hitting it
and thereby containing the attack. This technique comes in other names such as
"displacement", by that, we mean instead of hitting the weapon or stick to block, you
"displace" the block to hit the hands instead. Another term that is commonly used is
"praksyon" or fraction, the terms derives from the speed that is used to deliver the
defanging strike, that is, a fraction of a section. These means that in order to hit the hands
when an attack is deployed, you should hit faster than the attacker.

Snake

The first Filipino Kali disarm method is known as the "snake". It works only against
nonbladed weapons such as a stick or pole. The snake is performed by weaving the arm
around the opponent's arm and pinning it to the body. This forces the weapon free, and it
usually ends up in the hands of the defender.

Vine

Next on the list of Filipino Kali disarms is the "vine", which is similar to the snake in that it
too requires the defender to apply leverage to the opponent's arm and weapon. The
difference is that the vine twists in the opposite direction of the snake and often sends the
weapon flying away.
Strip

The "strip" is the third major disarm technique of Filipino Kali. It relies on leverage and
actually strips the weapon out of the aggressor's hand. The strip is quick, effective, and
closely realted to the fourth and last major Filipino Kali disarm method, the "quick
release".

Quick Release

Basically, the "quick release" ends up stripping the weapon loose and sending it

airborne away from the opponent's grasp.

The snake, vine, strip, and quick release techniques are all interchangeable. The highest
level of disarming is one in which all four methods are blended with effortless flow.

Filipino Kali Terminology

Agaw: to seize, disarm or take away

Agaw-Sandata: disarming & retrieval of the weapon

Bigay-Bali: lock release technique

Dakip: capture

Diin: to put pressure on

Dukop: to catch

Dukot: to reach out

Hulagpos: to escape from capture or restraint

Kalas: disengage, release or disarm

Kalas-Sandata: disarming technique

Pangilog: disarming

Saplet: quick disarm

Suplete: quick disarm

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Benefits of Arnis
It can be used as self-defense. ...

You can use your stick as a weapon. ...

Arnis teaches us discipline and 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.

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