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ARNIS
is a form of martial art played usually with the use of cane. -can be performed individually as an art, with or without the use of a cane or as a means of self-defense. - the game is played by two individuals who are paired or matched by divisions or weight categories ,in a court measuring 8 square meters

BOYS(kg) FLY weight Pin weight Bantam weight Feather weight -43 +43-47 +47-51 +51-55

GIRLS(kg) -37 +37-40 +40-44 +44-48

Light weight
Welterweight Middleweight Cruiserweight Heavy weight Super heavy weight

+55-60
+60-66 +66-73 +73-81 +81-90 +90

+48-52
+60-66 +66-73 +73-81 +81-90 +90

 - players use the prescribed cane or stick in delivering artistic and legal blows, strike, thrusts, and by disarming the opponent to gain a point or score. - player wins if he has 5 points ahead, disarm the opponent twice, of if his opponent commits 3 fouls. -best of 3 rounds -2 mins./round -practiced for self-defense and physical exercise -national sport of the Philippines

HISTORY
1564- Spanish Conquistador Don Miguel Lopez de Legaspi and 380 armed Spanish soldiers were amazed that the Filipino natives of ABUYOG, LEYTE practiced stick fighting similar to the English of ESPADA y DAGA or sword dagger. -KALI was the major fighting method of the Filipinos when they finally revolted against Spain

 -KALI was thereafter known as ESGRIMA but changed into ESKRIMA -KALI became ARNIS when it was outlawed by Spanish rule 1896-Dr. Jose de Azas set up a school for the study of arnis and fencing

 1972-the Philippine government includes arnis in Palarong Pambansa -The Ministry of Education,Culture and Sports also included it as part of the physical Education Curriculum REMY PRESAS-founder of MODERN ARNIS as well as ARNIS PHILIPPINES

5 FORMS OF PLAY
1.ESPADA Y DAGA-(sword and dagger) or the long wooden sword and short wooden dagger 2.SOLO BASTON-(single stick) in which a single long wooden stick or rattan cane is used. 3.SINAWALI- refers to the intricate movements of the baston used in cris-cross manner or simple called doble baston( 2sticks) 4.PINGA-0r long bamboo stick 5.MANO-MANO,BUNO OR DUMOG

3 TRADITIONAL METHODS USED IN TEACHING ARNIS

MUESTRATION or PANDALAG-which teaches the art of ALDABIS(striking) for defense and offense through consistent practice LARGA MUTON OR LABANANG TOTOHANANwhere 2 practitioners engage in free practice of contest for testing fighting skills. SANGA AT PATAMA OR SOMBRA TABAKwhich teachers striking, thrusting, and blocking parrying in a pre-arranged manner.

THE 7 CARDINAL RULES

Respect Discipline Loyalty Bravery Ethics Sportsmanship Control

8 components of physical fitness

Strength Balance Endurance Flexibility Agility Speed Timing Coordination

GRADING SYSTEM
White-(LIKAS) Yellow-novice Green-intermediate Brown-intermediate Black( LAKAN/DAYANG)

ARNIS TERMINOLOGY
Abanico Corto and abanico largo-a strike which consist of moving the stick in front of the body in a fanning-like movement ANYO or FORM- a combination of pre arranged or choreographed striking , blocking, coordinating the arm and leg movements ,timing, and body shifting movements. ARNIS-from the Spanish word ARNES

 BANDA Y BANDA- a slashing or horizontal movement which consist of pointing the stick forward ,and moving it rapidly and horizontally, from left to right in front of the body. ESPADA Y DAGA-form of fighting wherein long and short sticks are used. KALI-ancient MALAYAN word , which refers to a long bladed weapon.

 SINAWALI-an intricate technique of striking using 2 sticks wherein the movement resembles the woven pattern of the sawali or split-bamboo mattings. LARGA MUTON OR LABANANG TOTOHANAN- a free form of sparring which supposed to show and test the skills of the arnis practitioners SANGGA AT PATAMA-a pre-arranged or choreographed form of play consisting of striking, thrusting, and parrying

 REDONDA or X MOVEMENT-a slashing or circular X movement which is similar to double sinawali, except that the blows are aimed at the head of the opponent ROMPIDA-a striking techniques which consists of circling the stick overhead prior to each up and down striking movement in front of the body. UP AND DOWN-or vertical movement which is similar to the rompida except that the stick is not encircled overhead prior to each up and down movement in front of the body.

EQUIPMENT
YANTOK-1 inch in diameter -24 inches long for elementary -28-30 inches long for college level Red pants White t-shirt

BENEFITS OF LEARNING ARNIS

Self-defense Physically fit body Increased in flexibility Develop ability to use weapon Complements and enhances any martial arts. Doesnt require expensive equipment Can be practiced anywhere Its fun Promotes a sense of nationalism and pride as a Filipino

BASIC SKILLS IN ARNIS

A. Correct Grip-very important to deliver every blow with power, control and quickness. B. Courtesy bow-to show politeness Attention or formal stance Natural stance position or Open legs stance Bow(with weapon , single stick, and double stick) Right hand sideways

C.STANCES-are stationary fighting positions Attention or formal stance-stand at attention like soldier with heels together and feet pointing 45 degrees. hands in front, holding the stick Open leg stance-similar with formal stance but with legs one foot apart Forward stance-deep lunging stance

 Back stance-the feet are in L position, heels align together .Rear foot bear 60% of weight and front foot bear 40%.both legs are bend in 90 degrees Straddle Stance-similar to open leg stance, except that the feet are spread much wider .Arms and hands in fighting stance position.

 Straddle Stance-similar to open leg stance, except that the feet are spread much wider .Arms and hands in fighting stance position.

12 basic strikes of modern arnis

L temple strike-kaliwang sintido R temple strike-kanan sintido L elbow strike(kaliwang siko R elbow strike-kanan siko Stomach thrust-tiyan L chest thrust-kaliwang dibdib R chest thrust-kanan dibdib R knee strike-kanan tuhod L knee strike kaliwang tuhod L eye thrust-kaliwang mata R eye thrust- kanang mata Crown strike-ulo

BLOCKS
SINGLE CANE BLOCKS-(SALAG) Inward Outward Downward/outward(backhand) Downward/inward (forehand) Upward (rising) Vertical