Arnis Basic Techniques and Equipment

Vocabulary flashcards covering Arnis materials, 12 basic strikes, and 12 basic blocks.

Arnis

A Filipino martial art focusing on stick and weapon fighting, also known as Eskrima or Kali.

Eskrima

An alternative name for Arnis, a Filipino martial art focusing on stick and weapon fighting.

Kali

An alternative name for Arnis, a Filipino martial art focusing on stick and weapon fighting.

Rattan Sticks

Sticks used as primary training equipment and materials in Arnis.

Training Knives

Practice materials used for knife fighting drills in Arnis.

Protective Gear

Equipment category in Arnis that includes headgear, mouthguard, gloves, arm guards, and body armor.

Headgear

Protective gear worn to safeguard the head during Arnis practice.

Mouthguard

Protective gear worn to protect the teeth and mouth during Arnis drills.

Gloves

Protective gear worn on the hands during Arnis stick fighting.

Arm Guards

Protective gear worn on the arms to shield against stick impacts during Arnis.

Body Armor

Protective gear worn over the torso during Arnis practice.

Targeting Tools

Training equipment materials listed for practicing precision in Arnis.

Training Swords and Blades

Bladed practice materials utilized in Arnis training.

Strike 1

Left Temple Strike in the 12 basic strikes of Arnis.

Strike 2

Right Temple Strike in the 12 basic strikes of Arnis.

Strike 3

Left Shoulder Strike in the 12 basic strikes of Arnis.

Strike 4

Right Shoulder Strike in the 12 basic strikes of Arnis.

Strike 5

Stomach Thrust in the 12 basic strikes of Arnis.

Strike 6

Left Chest Thrust in the 12 basic strikes of Arnis.

Strike 7

Right Chest Thrust in the 12 basic strikes of Arnis.

Strike 8

Right Knee Strike in the 12 basic strikes of Arnis.

Strike 9

Left Knee Strike in the 12 basic strikes of Arnis.

Strike 10

Left Eye Thrust in the 12 basic strikes of Arnis.

Strike 11

Right Eye Thrust in the 12 basic strikes of Arnis.

Strike 12

Head or Crown Strike in the 12 basic strikes of Arnis.

Block 1

Left Temple Block in the 12 basic blocks of Arnis.

Block 2

Right Temple Block in the 12 basic blocks of Arnis.

Block 3

Left Shoulder Block in the 12 basic blocks of Arnis.

Block 4

Right Shoulder Block in the 12 basic blocks of Arnis.

Block 5

Stomach Thrust Block in the 12 basic blocks of Arnis.

Block 6

Left Chest Thrust Block in the 12 basic blocks of Arnis.

Block 7

Right Chest Thrust Block in the 12 basic blocks of Arnis.

Block 8

Right Knee Block in the 12 basic blocks of Arnis.

Block 9

Left Knee Block in the 12 basic blocks of Arnis.

Block 10

Left Eye Thrust Block in the 12 basic blocks of Arnis.

Block 11

Right Eye Thrust Block in the 12 basic blocks of Arnis.

Block 12

Rising or Umbrella Block in the 12 basic blocks of Arnis.

Rising or Umbrella Block

The 12th basic defensive block in Arnis.

Head or Crown Strike

The 12th basic offensive strike in Arnis.

Stomach Thrust Block

The 5th basic defensive block in Arnis.