Arnis was developed by the

indigenous populations of the

Philippines, who used an
assorted range of weaponry for
combat and self-defense.
Encompassing both simple
impact and edged weapons, arnis
traditionally involved rattan, HISTORY
swords, daggers and spears.
In 1521, equipped with nothing
more than bladed weapons
and their fearsome arnis
abilities, Filipino islanders
defeated Ferdinand Magellan’s
armored, musket-bearing
Spanish conquistador forces HISTORY
when they tried to invade.
 ORIGIN OF THE NAME
Arnis Eskrima Kali
The word Arnis got This is a The name ‘Kali’ was
originated from Filipinization of derived from
the old Spanish the Spanish word, the pre-Hispanic
term, arnés, esgrima for fencing Filipano term
meant “armor” ‘Kalis’which
meant Blades and
Fencing
The sport Arnis is
played between two
fighters with a main
objective of earning
more points by legally
attacking the opponent
with the help of stick. OBJECTIVE
IMPACT WEAPON
BASTON This is
the most basic and
common weapon
in Arnis.
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EQUIPMENT
KAMAGONG/MABOLO
This is a dark, dense,
expensive type of wood
known for its hardness
and weight. Kamagong
is also an endangered
species of ebony wood.
RATTAN
This is usually constructed from
a stem of Southeast Asian
vine. This stem is hard and
durable yet lightweight that
makes the weapon useful for
defense against blades. At
present, fighters use padded
Bastons.
BAHI
Bahi is a type of wood
made from the heart of a
palm tree. It is similar to
kamagong but is made of
a porous material in
weight and density.
EDGED WEAPONS
Knife, dagger, spear, etc.
are edged weapons

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used throughout the
history for combat,
hunting and ceremonies. EQUIPMENT
EDGED WEAPONS
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EQUIPMENT
FACILITY
FACILITY
REFERENCES
https://sportsmatik.com/sports-corner/
sports-know-how/arnis/about

https://theculturetrip.com/asia/
philippines/articles/arnis-the-
philippines-national-sport-and-martial-
art/