AREA TYPES OF REACTIONS

STRIKE USED
THE 12 STRIKING AND BLOCKING 1. Left Temple Strike no. 1 Fatal. The least it will cause is internal
TECHNIQUES haemorrhage in the brain or skull fracture.
2. Right Temple Strike no. 2 Same as in No. 1
3. Left Shoulder Strike no. 3 Numbing pain, It may also cripple the
Objectives: At the end of the lesson, the students are expected to: shoulder.
4. Right Shoulder Strike no. 4 Same as in No. 3
1. Identify the 12 Vital Striking Points of the Body. 5. Stomach Strike no. 5 Crippling pain and could be fatal.
2. Perform the 12 Striking and Blocking Techniques. 6. Left Chest Strike no. 6 Could be fatal.
3. Recognize the 12 Striking and Blocking Techniques. 7. Right Chest Strike no. 7 Could be fatal.
8. Right Knee Strike no. 8 Dislocation or fracture. May also cripple.
THE 12 STRIKING AND BLOCKING TECHNIQUES 9. Left Knee Strike no. 9 Same as in no. 8
10. Left Eye Strike no. 10 Serious damage to the eye.
The twelve striking techniques are the “life and soul” of Arnis. They are the hinges 11. Right Eye Strike no. 11 Same as in no. 10
around which other techniques in Arnis revolve. 12. Crown Strike no. 12 fatal

In the twelve striking techniques, the learner is taught how and where to deliver a
strike in order to achieve the maximum power and efficacy. In learning these techniques, Points to remember: it should be always remembered that strikes on these areas should
the learner should know the different parts of the body considered vulnerable which be delivered with full force; otherwise the whole thing would be useless.
excellent target are for the strikes.
1. The 12 Vital Striking Points of the
Body
 1. The Striking techniques

• Striking Technique No. 1- Left Temple Attack Mechanics:

From the final position in No. 1, withdraw right foot slightly backward, at the same time
bring right hand holding cane at shoulder level and slightly twist body backward to the left. Slide
right foot forward to assume the right forward stance or stay on the straddle leg stance position
simultaneously swinging the right hand forward, closed palm facing downward, to strike at the
right temple.

• Striking Technique No. 3- Left Shoulder Attack

Mechanics:
With elbow bent, swing right hand backward accompanied by a twist of the body.
Then execute right forward stance or stay on the straddle leg stance simultaneously
swinging right hand forward, closed plan up, to strike directly at the opponent’s left
temple. Common Errors and Corrections: In executing all of these movements, the left
hand should always be on guard, held high at chest level for defensive purposes.
• Striking Technique No. 2- Right Temple Attack
Mechanics:
From the final position in No. 2, withdraw right foot slightly backward and bring right
hand to the right as in No. 1. Slide right foot forward to assume right forward stance or stay on the
straddle leg stance position at the same time swing right hand forward to strike at the left shoulder.
 Mechanics:
• Striking Techniques No. 4- Right Shoulder Attack
From the final position in No. 4, slide right foot slightly backward and withdraw right
hand backward to the right at hip level (elbow at right angle). Slide right foot forward to assume
right forward stance or stay on straddle leg stance position, at the same time, thrust cane forward
aimed at the stomach.

• Striking Technique No. 6 Left Chest Attack

Mechanics:
From the Final position in No. 3, withdraw right foot slightly backward and bring right
hand to the left at shoulder level. Slide right foot forward or stay on the straddle leg stance position,
closed palm facing downward to strike at right shoulder.

. • Striking Technique No. 5- Thrust to the Stomach

Mechanics:
From the final position in No. 5, slide right foot slightly backward, at the same time, withdraw
right hand rearward at shoulder level, closed palm facing downward. Then lunge forward with
right foot or stay on the straddle leg stance position and thrust cane to the left chest.
 • Striking Technique No. 7- Right Chest Attack Mechanics:
From the final position in No. 7, slide right foot slightly backward, at the same time, swing
cane to the left, outward, hand at shoulder level and closed palm facing downward. Slide right foot
forward or stay on the straddle leg stance position simultaneously swinging cane forward and
downward to strike the right knee.

• Striking Technique No. 9 Left Knee Attack

Mechanics:
From the final position in No. 6, slide right foot backward at the same time withdraw right
hand to the left at hip level, cane pointing downward, then upward to left shoulder level, twisting
the right hand wrist ( closed palm facing upward), and positioning the cane with its tip directly
pointing at the target. Then slide right foot forward or stay on the straddle leg stance position and
thrust cane to the right chest.

• Striking Technique No. 8- Right Knee Attack

Mechanics:
From the final position in No. 8, slide right foot slightly backward, at the same time,
withdraw right hand to the right at shoulder level, swinging it backward, body facing 49 degrees
at the right. Slide right foot forward or stay on the straddle leg stance position simultaneously
swinging cane forward and downward to strike the left knee.
 • Striking technique No. 10- Left Eye Attack Mechanics:
From the final position in No. 10, slide right foot slightly backward to assume forward
stance or stay on the straddle leg stance position, at the same time, bring right hand to the left at
shoulder level, closed palm facing upward and simultaneously thrust cane to the right eye. Points
to Remember: When practicing this technique and that of No. 10 and 11 do not aim cane directly
to the eye to avoid accident.

• Striking Technique No. 12- Crown Attack

Mechanics:
From the final position in No. 9, slide right foot slightly backward simultaneously
withdrawing right hand to the right at shoulder level, closed palm facing downward. Slide right
foot forward or stay on the straddle leg stance position and thrust cane to the left eye

• Striking Technique No. 11- Right Eye Attack

Mechanics:
From the final position in No. 11, slide right foot slightly backward and assume a
forward stance or stay on the straddle leg stance position, simultaneously withdrawing right hand
over head and swing cane backward. Then strike from the top downward to hit the crown of the
head.
BLOCKING TECHNIQUES Mechanics:
It is said that the capacity of a defender to endure an attacker’s strike depends mush on his Initial position: Open-leg stance, knees bent in fight posture, left hand with open-palm
ability to parry or block deadly blows effectively and to counter strike with equal efficacy. held up in front of the body.
To be able to put an effective defense, the defender must, of necessity, achieve perfect With right elbow at right angle and cane pointing upward, lunge with right forward stance,
body balance so that his potential martial strength will be concentrated in his two hands. This body twisting, body to the right and at the same time, bringing cane forward, braced by left hand to
balance is best seen in the correct stance which he is to execute before making any attempt to block block attacker’s blow.
or parry his opponent’s blow. Lacking this preparatory fighting stance, the defender can easily be
staggered or thrown off-balance by even a lee deadly blow delivered to him.
2. Outward Block
A military strategist once said that only by knowing your enemy will you be able to defeat
him. In the world of martial arts, one knows his enemy only if he knows the sophisticated fighting
techniques in his enemy’s arsenal. Knowledge of the opponent’s ability as a formidable foe equated
by the player’s expertise to defend himself gives him self-confident, a psychological feeling which
boosts his morale and improves his primitive strength. Thus, the initial phase of the fight has
already been won.

1. Inward block

Mechanics:
Initial Position: The same with Inward Block.
With elbow at right angle and cane pointing upward, lunge with right( or left) forward
stance simultaneously twisting body to the left and, at the same time, bringing cane forward, braced
by the left hand to block attacker’s blow.
3. Downward-Inward Block Mechanics:
Initial Position: The same with Inward Block. In a right (or left) forward stance, bring
cane from right downward to the left to block attacker’s blow.

5. Vertical Block

Mechanics:
Initial position: The same with Inward Block. In a right (or left) forward stance, bring
cane from left downward to the right to block attacker’s blow.
4. Downward-Outward Block

Mechanics:
Initial Position: The same with Inward Block. In a right (or left) forward stance, raise
right elbow to shoulder level and twist wrist outward to the left so that cane in vertical with tip
pointing downward.
Always brace the cane with open palm of left hand at the middle section.
6. Rising Block Activity 4: Direction: Create a short video recording of yourself while performing the following:
1. The 12 striking techniques
2. Blocking techniques

Mechanics:
Initial Position: The same with Inward Block. In a right (or left) forward stance with cane
in front at hip level, raise cane horizontally forward and over the head supported open palm of the
left hand to block attacker’s blow.