MODULE: (PATHFIT 3) – ARNIS

14 STANCES IN ARNIS

a). Develop vitality, posture, agility, flexibility, coordination,

balance, speed, daring precision, self-discipline and
self-confidence.
b). Display feeling of confidence after learning the skills

Take me back . . . !

Question to Answer:

1. What is “Anyo” in Arnis?

2. Can you give an equipment that was used in the sport
Arnis?
3. What is the use of “Handa sa pagpupugay” in Arnis?

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FORMAL STANCE

Stand with your feet forming a 45

degrees angle. Heels should be close to
each other, knees should be straight, the
waist and body facing forward.
Shoulders are dropped to the side and
both hands are at waist level. The
Attention Stance is commonly used in
preparation for courtesy or “bowing” at
commencement of sparring.

NORMAL STANCE/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.

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STRADDLE STANCE

You should start from the ready stance

then move either the left or right foot for 2
feet to the left or right direction. This is
done until both lower legs are now
perpendicular to the ground. The whole
body, the legs and the toes should be
facing forward to make sure that this
stance is a success.

RIGHT/LEFT FORWARD STANCE

As you start from the ready stance, you

will have to move one foot to the front.
You will have to do this until your toes
and your knee are in line with each
other. Your toes, torso and waist will be
facing forward, hence the name of the
stance. Make sure that your foot is not
too much extended or the body is too
low, otherwise it will be hard to
maneuver or attack from this position.
You should be able to distribute the
weight of the body equally on both legs.

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RIGHT/LEFT BACKWARD STANCE

Starting with the ready stance, move one foot

backward 45 degrees away from the body. The
heels of the foot should form an imaginary “L”
shape while the legs are in a straddle position.
The body should not be too low or extended
otherwise it will be hard to maneuver. Distribute
the weight or center of gravity to both legs.
Back stances can be right foot lead, which is
the Right Foot Back Stance, or it can be left foot
lead which is Left Foot Back Stance. Back
stances are used for blocking and backward
evasion techniques.

OBLIQUE FORWARD STANCE

This stance starts again from the ready stance.

In this stance, you will start moving one foot in
45 degrees angle until the toes and the knees
are in line with each other. The foot is moved
forward away from the body to reach the right
position. Your moving foot is called the lead
foot. You will have to move your body in the
same direction of the lead foot. The waist and
the torso are kept moving to the front along
with the toes. It is essential not to extend your
feet too much to the front or lower your body
too much otherwise it will be hard to move and
maneuver. And it is critical to keep your body
weight equally distributed on both legs. Again,
the oblique stance can be right or left foot led
depending on the foot you choose to move
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CAT STANCE

This stance starts again from the ready

position. In this stance, you will start to
move your left foot backward, then tip-
toe your right foot towards to your left
foot. Then put your weight to your right
foot, to execute the techniques proper.
Cat stance use in striking.

FIGHTING STANCE WITH ONE CANE

Start in ready position Put you Right Foot

backward as much as possible you widely
open your legs to have a balance Slightly
bend your knees Put your Kali in front of
you with extended arms Put your left
hand on your right chest.

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FIGHTING STANCE WITH TWO CANE

Start in ready position

Put you Right Foot backward as much as
possible you widely open your legs to
have a balance Slightly bend your knees
Put your Kali in front of you with extended
arms Put your left hand on your right
chest.

Question to Answer:
4. What stance is easy to do? Or favorite to do?
5. What do you feel once your executing those stances?
6. What is hard to do ?

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Application:
Activity: Make a video of 14 stances.

For more information, please click the link below:

https://martialartskills.com/anis-stances-important-things/

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(CHAPTER 1 - TITLE)

A. OBJECTIVE 1)
B. (OBJECTIVE 2)
C. (ONJECTIVE 3)

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(CHAPTER 1 - TITLE)

A. OBJECTIVE 1)
B. (OBJECTIVE 2)
C. (ONJECTIVE 3)

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(CHAPTER 1 - TITLE)

A. OBJECTIVE 1)
B. (OBJECTIVE 2)
C. (ONJECTIVE 3)

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(CHAPTER 1 - TITLE)

A. OBJECTIVE 1)
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(CHAPTER 1 - TITLE)

A. OBJECTIVE 1)
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