2. Arnis
Is a Filipino martial art
that can beperformed
individually or with a
partner.
3. Skill Development
General Warm up
Jog for 1 minute.
Side shuffle (left foot leading) for 20 seconds.
Side shuffle (right foot leading) for 20 seconds.
Carioca (left foot leading) for 10 seconds.
Carioca (right foot leading) for 10 seconds.
Butt kicks for 10 seconds.
High knees for 10 seconds.
5. Fundamental skills
GRIP : proper hold of the stick
Hold the stick one first away
from the punyo (butt) of the
stick. Close the grip with the
thumb.
6. Fundamental skills
Basic Stance and Salutation
HANDA
Feet are positioned, shoulders
wide apart.
Stick is held in the front of the
body
7. Handa sa paglaban / fighting stance
Right foot step forward ( foot the sameas the
weapon hand), the other foot on the rear.
Keep feet apart
Knees both slightly bent
Toes facing forward
Weight evenly distributed on both feet
8. Forward Stance
Distance of 5 steps between the feet.
Back leg keep straight, rear foot is held at
a 45 degree angle.
Keep the front knee bent
Weight is evenly distributed on the both
feet
9. Backward Stance
Distance of 4 steps between the feet
Both knees are slightly bent.
Rear foot held at a 90 degrees angle.
70% of the body weight on the rear foot
while 30% is placed on the front foot.