hope: arnis

This martial art was originated in the Philippines.

arnis

The primary weapon used in this traditional martial art is the

cane or baton

Arnis, also known as

kali or eskrima

refers to a category of Filipino martial arts that emphasizes the use of weapons – whether it be fighting sticks, blades, or improvised weapons.

Arnis

who founded Modern Arnis?

Remy Presas

Equipment used in arnis

1. wooden stick

2. foam

3. head protector

4. groin and body protector

5. Forearm and chin guards

made of rattan and measures not less than 60 cm and not more than 90 cm in length with a diameter of not less than 1.3 cm and not more than 3.8 cm. It must not have sharp edges or pointed ends.

wooden stick

cushion material- should be foaming the padded sticks and shall have a maximum grip diameter not greater than 3.81 cm. for competition use.

foam

refers to a pair of protective head gear to include an impact-worthy face mask.

head protector

refers to a pair of body protector, properly cushioned to avoid injuries and the specifications shall be according to the i-ARNIS.

groin and body protector

a compulsory to also avoid severe injuries while having a fight or competition.

forearm and chin guards

A square measuring 8.0 meters by 8.0 meters with a two (2) meters minimum free zone around it, and a clear space without any obstruction up to a height of not less than 5 meters from the playing surface

playing area

Benefits of Arnis to a Person

1. Effective self-defense.

2. Contributes to the development of physical fitness.

3. Develops mental qualities such as alertness and precision.

4. Cultivates desirable character traits such as alertness and precision.

5. Develops mental strength and courage that allows someone to face danger and pain.

6. Develop the virtue of perseverance to the highest degree.

practitioners of Arnis

Arnisador

punyo of the stick closer to the handle.

butt

Daga Distance

Dagger

Largo Distance

Long Range

Medio Distance

Medium Range

Corto

Short Range

Paalam

Goodbye

Dumog

Grappling or Wrestling

the way on how to hold the stick

Grip

Puño

Handle/grip of weapon

Guro

Instructor

Bolo

Machete

Tusok

Poke

Handa

Ready Position

Pugay (form of salutation/greeting)

Respect

Saksak Stick

Stab or Thrust

Solo Baston Stick

Single

Doble Baston

Double

Yantok

Stick Weapon

Espada

Sword

Espada y Daga

Sword and Dagger

Mano Y Mano

Unarmed Combat

Sinawali

Weaving (Weapon Movement)