ayaa. 1455 AM POF js viewer DEFINITION OF ARNIS + Also known as Eskrima, Kall, Garrote and other names invarious regional languages. + Asstick made of rattan, bahi, yantok, yakal or kamagong, used in Philippine stick fighting. + Itis 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: + Itcan be used as self-defense. + You can use your stick as a weapon + Amis teaches us discipline and self-control + Itprovides a full body workout. + Itgives you a healthy lifestyle. + Itgives 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 (15211898). + Inthe early years, Eskrima was well regarded by the Spaniards, but by 1596, it was banned as itwas 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: + Kaliis the oldest term of ais. + Itoriginated 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.” + AKali 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 calll their art eskrima. + The third form, Amis, 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. Intpsttoa2 infoldociewer 18 Scanned with CamScanner2/18/22, 19.85 AM PDFs viewer + 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 - Itis 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 Amis and Filipino martial arts. It is also known as yantok, olisi. palo, pamalo, garrote. cajia. 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 ge” than 60cm. (24 inches) and not more than 90cm. (36 inches.) a & 2. Wooden Replica of a Bladed Weapon The wooden replica should measure not less than 60cm. (24 inches) and = or 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 7 The metallic replica of the sword should measures 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: nips hex infoldocwiewer 210 Scanned with CamScannerRemy Presas Remy Amador Presas 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. In 1982 he was inducted into the Black Belt Hall of Fame as Instructor of the Year. He published several books and videos on Modern Arnis and is recognized as the "Father of Modern Arnis’. The 12 Striking Techniques in Arnis In this article, you will learn some background information on Amis, the 7 basic stances, and then the 12 striking techniques in Arnis. Ifyou are looking to take self defense classes, learning Arnis would be a brilliant choice. Arnis is currently the national martial art and sport of the Philippines. Although the art is defensive in nature rather than offensive, it is one of, if not, the best martial arts for multiple attackers. The moves involved in Arnis are designed to finish the fight in as few moves as possible, What is Arnis? The origin of Arnis Martial arts is from the Philippines. It is also known to some parts of the country as Esktima and Kali. The objectives of Arnis focus mainly on defending oneself through the use of hand to hand combat, grappling, disarming of weapons, and striking with sticks. Arnis has evolved into more than a hundred variations, developed by different islands and families, and one reason for this number of variations is that the Philippines is an archipelago. However, all the said styles or variations use a machete, knife, sticks, and empty hand styles such as Filipino boxing and wrestling. The primary weapon used in Arnis is a baton. It is 28 inches in length and can be used asa single weapon or a dual weapon. The stick or baton is considered sacred by Arnis practitioners and is always treated with the utmost care. Arnis Philippines History To understand how the art had evolved, it would be better to know at least a short history of Arnis, Arnis is a native fighting technique that has continuously evolved over time. This is the fighting art that the Filipinos used when Magellan first stepped foot onto the shores of Mactan, Cebu. During the period that Spain colonized the Philippines, old fencing techniques from Spain influenced the art. However, during that time, practicing or teaching Amis was illegal because it is considered a dangerous martial art. Its lethal nature is also what makes it one of the best martial arts to learn for self-defense. Locals would Scanned with CamScannerdisguise it as a dance so that it would be possible to pass down the fighting art to the next generation. The modern Arnis training program that is widely practiced today, on the other hand, was developed by Remy Presas. This modern fighting system aims to preserve the older Arnis techniques and make them even more effective by utilizing the moves in a manner that immediately hits the attacker's vital points. The modern syste emphasizes foot stances, hand movements, and vital points that help finish the fight faster. What is the difference between Arnis, Kali, and Eskrima? Believe it or not, Arnis, Kali, and Eskrima are all the same. Eskrima martial arts is the name given to this art in the Visayas region. It came from the Spanish word “Esgrima” which means “fencing”. Over time, they derived another Spanish word from “Esgrima” to describe the art. The word came to be known as “arnes de mano” which means “armor of the hands’. “Arnes de mano” later on became known as “Arnis” which is the term used in Luzon to refer to the art. Kali stick fighting, on the other hand, is the term used for the art in the Mindanao Region. Two Types of Arnis 1. WEKAF (World Eskrima Kali Arnis Federation) The most commonly used system internationally is the WEKAF system. It follows a 10-point system similar to that of boxing. Practitioners spar with live Filipino fighting sticks and their bodies are covered with a long padded vest, sleeves, and skirts. In this system, hitting below the thighs is prohibited. WEKAF rules of arnis include a “four-second rule” in which practitioners cannot use the same strike over two times in a row. 2. ARPI (Arnis Philippines System) The ARPI system was founded before the WEKAF system. The scoring system used by ARPI is like that of fencing. Participants can score points through disarming of weapons, striking the opponent, or forcing them out of the ring. Contrary to WEKAF, it uses padded light rattan sticks instead of live sticks because of the flexibility it provides when attacking. Referees also mark fouls during duels under the ARPI system. 7 Arnis Stances In any martial arts discipline, becoming an expert with the art starts with a proper fighting stance. Arnis has a lot of different fighting stances that each have their own suitable application depending on the circumstance. The following are the seven basic Arnis stances that you should master. Scanned with CamScannerReady Stance Hold the stick on both sides with 2-3 inches allowance from the edge of the stick. Your feet should be parallel to your shoulder with the toes pointing forward. Keep your knees straight and your body facing forward. Your hands should be on waist level. This stance is used to stand at ease during training and tournament competitions. Attention Stance Keep the heels close together with your feet forming a 45-degree angle. The waist and body should face forward and the shoulders dropped to the side. Hands should still be kept at waist level. This stance is used to prepare for bowing before a sparring starts. Forward Stance The foot aligned with your dominant hand should be the foot moving forward. Arnis uses the same concept as fencing with foot stances. Ifyou are right-handed, your right foot should be the one in the front. The knees of your lead foot must be slightly bent with the heel of the back foot a little raised. The back foot should act asa spring for faster mobility. Contrary to popular belief, your toes should not be pointing forward. For example, if you have your right foot as your lead foot, the toes should point 45-degrees on the left. In the fighting arts, itis crucial to protect your centerline because it is the most vulnerable target in the body. Your left foot and right foot should also be under 3 inches apart. The forward stance is the best fighting stance for frontal striking and blocking techniques. Back Stance This stance is the opposite of the forward stance wherein the rear foot moves backward. When moving backward, the recommended distance covered per step is around 6 inches and should not increase over 8 inches. This stance is used in evasion techniques and blocking. Side Stance In the side stance, the moving foot is always perpendicular to the ground while the other leg is extended. It should look as if you are going to perform a sidekick. The body should also not be too low and avoid ‘overextending when doing this stance. Overextending will make you vulnerable to an attack with no room for a counter. This stance is usually followed by an oblique stance. The side stance is very effective for strike deflection. Oblique Stance This stance is used when moving left and right. When either the lead or rear foot moves toward the left or right, it is necessary to do complementary steps. The complementary step is a principle that Scanned with CamScanneroriginates from the ancient Samurai art which states that in all fighting arts when one foot moves, the other must immediately follow. If you are moving to the right, the rear foot must immediately follow the direction of movernent of the lead foot. Straddle Stance From the ready stance, move one of your feet away from the other foot until the distance is about 2 feet. Your lower legs must be perpendicular to the ground and the toes pointing forward. The 12 Basic Striking Techniques of Arnis Once you have mastered the basic stances of Arnis, you are now ready to learn the 12 basic striking techniques. These techniques are used with the stances. The effectivity of each strike heavily relies on mobility, which is why you must have a strong command of the basic stances before learning the 12 basic striking techniques. Left Temple Strike From the forward stance, twist your wrist to an angle of 1 o'clock as you pull your hand towards your shoulders to prepare for a strike. Swing your arm in the 1 o'clock direction in a slashing action while placing the other hand on your chest. The action should be a diagonal downward swing to the left temple of the enemy. Right Temple Strike This strike is similar to the left temple strike. The strike movement follows the N1 o'clock angle while the free hand is placed on the chest. This strike is a diagonal downward backhand swing to the right temple of the enemy. Left Torso Strike The left torso strike involves the practitioner to extend the lead hand when striking to deliver maximum force. This strike is a diagonal forehand slashing swing towards any part of the body between the shoulder and the hips. When swinging the lead hand, the turning force must initially come from the rear foot, then followed by the hip rotation to make the blow more effective. Right Torso Strike Just like the left torso strike, again the practitioner will extend the weapon hand to strike any part of the body on the right side between the shoulder and the hips. The arm movement is a backhand slashing swing. Thrust Strike This strike is a powerful thrust to the solar plexus of the opponent. It can cause fatal damage to the organs within the abdomen area. This move is most helpful when you notice that the opponent is over-committing in his Scanned with CamScannerforward foot movement when striking. This is an effective counter against a temple strike, but remember to never stretch out when doing the thrust strike, The force of the attack should come more from the momentum of the opponent coming forward, and it should be more of a counter. Using it as a casual strike opens up the body to attacks from the opponent. Left Chest Stab This strike involves extending the arm in a thrusting motion with the palm facing outward towards the left chest of the opponent. Right Chest Stab This strike is similar to the left chest stab, but aim the thrust to the right chest of the opponent. When done right, the opponent's lungs will be damaged, which will make it hard for him to breathe and even cause death. Left Leg Strike This technique involves striking the opponent's lower leg, usually the knee or ankle, to immobilize him. It is necessary to lower your lead leg and strike in a downward diagonal slashing motion to the opponent's leg with the palm facing upward. In traditional Arnis, the aim of the technique is to just hit any part of the leg. However, in Modern Atmis and Jeet-Kune-Do, the left leg strike should be aimed 6 inches above the knee where a pressure point exists. When hit correctly, one blow could immobilize the opponent. Right Leg Strike This technique is similar to the left leg strike but aims the strike at the right leg of the opponent. The motion of this technique is a diagonal downward backhand swing. Left Eye Poke This technique is similar to the left chest stab but with the strike aimed at the left eye socket. The goal of this attack is to take away the opponent's vision and thus, ending the fight faster. Right Eye Poke Just like the left eye poke, this technique takes away the opponent's vision. However, this technique is aimed at the right eye of the opponent. Scanned with CamScannerCrown Strike This strike is a straight downward overhead swing to the crown of your opponent's head. This will :hiow him off balance and could even knock him out after a single strike. Scanned with CamScanner