ARNIS

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History and Definition

 Arnis is a Filipino Martial Arts with a distinct form and style. It uses two
sticks, commonly maid of rattan about 1 inch in diameter and 24 to 28
inches in length.
 Arnis is known by many names; Estacada in Tagalog; Kaliramdam in
Eastern Visayas; Escrima in Western Visayas; Kaligrongan in
Pangasinan; Kabaraon in Ilocos Region; Pagkali-kali in Ibanags; and
Sinawali in Pampanga. “Kali” is the original Malay term given to this
martial art but many believe it was derived from the Spanish term
“Arnes”.
 Arnis is practiced primarily as:
– A sports activity
– A defense or protection
– A tool by law enforcement agencies in maintaining law and order.

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Values Reminders
 Arnis can improve:  Remember that Arnis sticks
– Agility should not be used in other play
– Muscular strength activities to avoid injury.
– Endurance  Always do warm-up exercises
– Cardio respiratory endurance before practicing.
– Speed  Begin with the basic skills
– Balance before practicing the
– coordination complicated ones.
 Arnis can build:  Always begin with a courtesy
– Self confidence bow.
– Self discipline
– Perseverance

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Suggested Basic
Warm-Up Activities Techniques in Arnis
 Jogging  Courtesy Bow
 Neck Rotation  Proper grip of the sticks
 Arm circling  Body stances
 Truck bending forward and  Body shifting
backward
 Hip rotation
 Truck twisting
 Flexibility Exercises

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Warm up Exercises

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The Courtesy Bow

1. Stand facing each other

2. Hold the sticks at the end
3. Bow your head from the neck and
return to position
4. Extend your right hand sideward
right with the stick pointing
upward. At the same time, place
your left hand on your left side
chest with open palms and
extended fingers with elbows at a
right angle from the body.

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How to hold the Arnis sticks?

 Grip the sticks about 3-4

inches from the end.
 Press your thumb over the
forefinger and tighten your
grip
 Wrist must remain flexible
and pliable
 Deliver the blows with force
and quickness

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 Strikes in Arnis
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 Rompida
 Abanico Corto
 Banda y Banda
 Figure Eight
 Up and Down

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Arnis Strikes Images

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 Arnis Blocks
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 Left sideward upward block
 Left sideward downward block
 Right sideward downward block
 Right sideward upward block
 Vertical block
 Raising block

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Arnis Blocks Images

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 Stick Exercises
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 Wrist Rotation
 Cross arm wrist rotation
 Wing stretcher
 Up and down exercises

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 The Arnis Stances
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 Formal
 Open leg
 Fighting
 Cat
 Right or left backward
 Straddle

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Arnis Stance Images

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