This document is all about arnis ang it's history.

1. ARNIS

2. At the end of the lesson; students must be able to:
● Express the desire to tell history and evolution of
arnis;
● State the benefits and advantages of arnis;
● Enumerate and explain the cardinal rules of
martial arts (arnis); and identify the equipment
used in Arnis
Learning Objectives

3. Presentation Overview
● History of Arnis
● Modern History of Arnis
● Benefits and advantages of arnis as a form
of physical activity
● Cardinal rules of martial arts (arnis)
● Facilities and Equipment of Arnis

4. What is Arnis?
Arnis- is a stick made out of rattan that is 28
inches long. It is a Filipino martial art that
can be performed individually or with a
partner using a single stick or a pair of sticks
for striking and blocking; can also be used
for self-defense.

5. Two Types of Arnis:
1. Anyo or form - Athletes would perform
sequences of movements using 2
batons.
2. Laban, or full combat competitions -
Players are required to strike their
opponent’s different body parts with one
baton.

6. GRANDMASTER REMY AMADOR
PRESAS
● Filipino arnis master and the
Founder of Modern Arnis
● At the age of 6, he was already
learning the fundamentals of
kali
● He studied arnis under Rodolfo
Moncal, Timoteo Marranga, and
Grandmaster Venancio Bacon
(Marranga’s instructor), and all
experts in arnis and the
“Balintawak” style of stick

7. GRANDMASTER REMY AMADOR
PRESAS
● He became a proficient in Judo, jujitsu, and Karate.
MODERN ARNIS
Incorporates empty-hand moves based upon the
same motions used in solo baston and sinawali.
● He left in 1975 on a goodwill tour sponsored by PH
government to spread arnis to other countries.

8. HISTORY OF
ARNIS

9. HISTORY OF ARNIS
● The races that settled in the
Philippines came from India,
Southwest Asia, China, Malaysia
and Indonesia.
● Produced common methods for
employing sharp swords, daggers,
and fire-hardened sticks in combat.
● One of the earliest known forms was
called “tjakelele” (Indonesian
fencing) or later referred to as “Kali”

10. HISTORY OF ARNIS
● When the Spanish invaded the Philippines, they
require firearms to restrain the native population.
● The fighting skills of native warriors nearly
defeated them.
● The Spanish soldiers dubbed the native stick
and bladed fighting style “escrima” also called
“eskrima” (skirmish)

11. ● Spanish conquering the Philippines gave
rise to the banning of escrima.
● The natives preserved arnis by
disguising it in the form of dances or
“mock battles” staged in religious plays
known as “moro-moro”.
● The plays featured Filipinos, sometimes
costumed as Spanish soldiers, wearing
“arnes”, the harness worn during
HISTORY OF ARNIS

12. HISTORY OF
ARNIS
Arnis incorporates 3 related
methods:
a. “Espada y daga” (sword and
dagger)
b. “Solo baston” (single stick)
c. “Sinawali” (to weave)
Arnis, also known as “kali”,
“eskrima”, “baston”, etc. is
completely martial art system,
encompassing weapons training and
empty-hand self-defense.

13. HISTORY OF ARNIS
The term “arnis” is believed to be a Tagalog
corruption of Spanish term “arnes”, or “harness”, a
reference to the decorations worn by early Filipinos.
1975 - Major Favian Ver noted enthusiast and practitioners
of Arnis formed the National Arnis Association of the
Philippines (NARAPHIL) with the objective “to unite all
Arnis group in the Philippines”

14. July 1986 - Arnis Philippines (ARPHI) was established
with the same objective as NARAPHIL
December 11, 2009 – Former President Gloria
Macapagal Arroyo signed and approved RA 9850 or
“AN ACT DECLARING ARNIS AS THE NATIONAL
MARTIAL ART AND SPORT OF THE PHILIPPINES”.
Wherein the author of this act is Senator Juan Miguel
Zubiri and also a practitioner of Arnis.

15. WHERE DID IT CAME FROM?
● it was originally came from
another martial art system,
called “tjakelele” ( this is the
name of the branch of the
Indonesian martial art system
known as pentjak silat).
● Kali itself emphasizes
bladed weaponry apart from
practice with the stick.

16. ● Another idea is that kali was
brought here during the Shri-
Vishayan (7th- 14th centuries)
and Madjapahit (13th- 16th
centuries) empires.
● The third idea is that 10 (or 9)
Bornean datus fled here and
settled in various parts of the
Philippines.

17. MODERN
HISTORY
OF ARNIS
The popularity of arnis was clearly
observed through dialects in different
regions:
● Panandata (Tagalog)
● Kalirongan (Pangasinense)
● Dadja or kabaraon (Ilocanos)
● Pangakli-kali (Ibanag)
● Sinawali (Pampangeno) and
● Kaliradman or pagaradaman
(Visayan)
Other names of arnis are: eskrima, kali,
estoque, and tilakada.

18. Five Fundamental Forms of
Arnis
1. Solo baston- In this form, the arnisador fights with a single
stick, called a baston.
2. Doble baston- Here the arnisador uses two bastons of equal
length.
3. Espada- When the arnisador wields a long baton and a
shorter one simultaneously.
4. Dos manos- When the arnisador grips the stick with two
hands. In this form the stick is longer, from thirty-five to forty-five
inches from tip to tip.
5. Bare-hand fighting is called mano-mano.

19. Nature, Values, Principle,
Objectives and Goals of Arnis

20. 12 Principles of Arnis
1. Being one with the Weapon-An olise or a stick is the
primary weapon in Balintawak Eskrima.
2. Drilling- Through two-man drills
3. 12 angles of attack- Every angle of striking targets
specific spots of a body.
4. Vision- Look at your enemy's eyes at all times.
5. Timing and Rhythm- You should know when to use
your technique.

21. 6. Mental States-The thinking process is slow and often
times. you will be late if you think before you react
7. Speed
8. Economy- Economical movements are a necessity.
Seek out the shortest trajectory
9. Relaxation-Stay relaxed and loose, to make each
motion explosive.
10. Principles of Blocking, Throwing, and Striking with
Power-
Numerous principles of body dynamics are utilized to
build superior power.

22. 12. Positioning Yourself-Weapons must be delivered at
the proper distances for defense or attack.
11. Distance and Range

23. In general, It Creates awareness and develops
the ability to protect and preserve oneself through
the proper application of the Filipino martial art of
Arnis. Also, build a character of Nationalism and
Patriotism thru learning the system of this sport.
Another one is to Instill Self-Confidence, Discipline,
and Body Awareness in the performance of the
skills.
Objectives and Goals

24. BENEFITS AND
ADVANTAGES OF ARNIS
AS A FORM OF PHYSICAL
ACTIVITY

25. BENEFITS OF FILIPINO MARTIAL ARTS-
ARNIS
1. Burns Calories and Keeps You in Good Shape.
2. Learn Practical Self-Defense
3. Develop more Confidence
4. Inherit Mental Discipline and Focus
5. Promotes Improvement

26. 6. Forge the Warrior Spirit within you
7. Relieve Stress
8. Build Strong Bonds

27. CARDINAL RULES OF MARTIAL ART-ARNIS
The cardinal principle in Arnis is
“respect for one's opponent as a
person and as a fighter, and as a
sportsman”.

28. CARDINAL RULES OF MARTIAL ART-ARNIS
1. Character- Refinement in character is
important.
2. Sincerity- sincerity for victory's sake is not
the all-consuming end of an Arnis player. It is
the sincerity in him to his fellow man and to
his art that makes him shine in the array of
men.
3. Discipline- Arnis is a molder of discipline.

29. 4. Self-control - losing one's head means
defeat.
5. Etiquette - etiquette is allied to the main
cardinal rules in arnis. One's norm and
standard should never be imposed upon
others. One should learn how to respect
others.
6. Student's loyalty - loyalty should be
emphasized to the student, loyalty to the art,
to a fellow player, and to his teacher.

30. WEAPONS AND EQUIPMENTS IN ARNIS
WEAPONS:
Wooden stick/Rattan
stick/yantok, called a cane or
baston (baton), which varies in
size, but is usually about 28
inches (71 cm) in length. It is
commonly used in practicing
forms(Anyo) and Stick Fighting

31. Sword and Dagger also
called Espada y’ daga, this
weapon is use in
forms(Anyo) competition in
a category of Double
weapon.

32. Padded Stick, it is a
weapon used in Sparring
event and usually about
28 inches long. It is
typically color Blue and
Red.

33. GEARS:
Head Gear, it is
necessity in arnis
combat which gives
you a vital
protection from head
strikes

34. Body Armor Vest, it
gives a protection to
your upper body and
typically
it’s in color blue and
red.

35. Hand Gloves serve as a
protection from strikes as
the stick is held in hand.
Its design and structure
further ensure that a
stable grip is maintained.

36. Arm and Leg Guard,
provide complementary
protection to your upper
arm and lower leg to a
arnis combat.

37. Groin Guard, it
protects the
sensitive body part
of a men and
women.

38. FACILITIES OF ARNIS-
COMPETITION
Dimensions
The playing area is a square
measuring 8.0 meters by
8.0meters 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.

39. Lines of the Playing Area
All lines of the playing surface are 5.08 cm. (2 inches)
and must be of different color from that of the floor and
other lines previously drawn for other purposes.
Boundary Lines
Four lines mark the boundary of the playing area. The
free zone distance measuring 2.0 meters are drawn
outside of the playing area.

40. Match Lines
Two lines of 1.0 meter long and
2.0 meters apart mark the
horizontal match line. The
horizontal match lines are drawn
3 meters from the boundary lines
that run perpendicularly to the
official's table, and 3.5 meters
from the boundary line that run
parallel to the official's table.

41. EVALUATION
1. What is the legal basis of Arnis as National Martial
and Sport?
2. What are the main weapons used in Arnis?
3. Who is the author of RA 9850?
4. What gear use to protect the sensitive part of the
body?
5. What is the usual size or length of a rattan stick?

42. ACTIVITY

43. LEARNING ESSENTIALS
Arnis is a "complete" martial arts system that integrates both armed and
unarmed techniques that is becoming widely popular all over Europe and North
America. Unlike other martial arts that teach the use of weapons only after
years of unarmed training, students of Arnis learn to use weaponry first. Its
philosophy is that the same technique can be applied to any weapon, just as its
versatility allows for it to blend seamlessly with many other martial arts.
Filipino Martial Arts (FMA) Arnis continues to grow in popularity as a favoured
combat system made unique by its roots in indigenous self-preservation and
expansive influences: from mimicking the Spanish Espada Y Daga (Sword and
Dagger) to other combative styles of the Malay and Chinese. Not only does, it
provide us with a unique lens into the versatility of Philippine society and
culture, it proves to be a practical and effective form of self-defense.