This document summarizes the history and techniques of Arnis, the Philippine national martial art. It traces the evolution of Arnis from its early origins as Kali during pre-colonial times, when it focused on bladed weapons. It was widely practiced throughout the Philippines by nobles and commoners. In the 16th century, Kali was used against Portuguese invaders. In the 19th century, it was renamed Arnis. Famous Filipino revolutionaries also practiced Arnis. Major organizations were later formed to promote and regulate Arnis. It declares Arnis the national sport through legislation. The document outlines fundamental Arnis skills like grips, stances, and footwork. It provides biographical details of Grandmaster Rem

1. BRENDA E. CACHERO
KAYPIAN NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL

2. dates back before the
colonization of the
Spaniards, during those
periods it was called
Kali and the techniques
of the art is focused on
bladed weapons fighting.

3.  Kali was widely practiced
throughout the
archipelago; both
nobleman and
commoners were
enthusiast and
practitioners of the said
art.

4. Also during those days
Kali is being taught in a
school like training
grounds, which was
called Bothoan along
with military tactics

5.  On the dawn of April 27, 1521
the Portuguese navigator and
warrior named Ferdinand
Magellan was defeated by a
native warrior chief named
Lapu-lapu this was the
recorded incident which Kali
was used against foreign
invaders.

6.  In 1873 the fighting system
was renamed “Arnis” derived
from the word Arnes which
means colorful trapping on
defensive armors used on the
Moro-Moro plays.

7.  Some of the heroes of the
Philippine revolution were also
practitioners of Arnis namely
Andres Bonifacio, the spouses
Diego and Gabriela Silang, and
the young Gen. Gregorio Del
Pilar. The National Hero Jose
Rizal was also reported to practice
the fighting system. As well as the
founder of Aglipayan Church Rev.
Gregorio Aglipay was also

8.  Major Favian Ver also
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

9.  July of 1986 Arnis
Philippines (ARPHI) was
established with the same
objective as NARAPHIL

10. ARNIS
Is the system of Filipino martial
arts founded by the late Remy
Presas as a self-defense system .
His goal was to create an injury-
free training method as well as an
effective self-defense system in
order to preserve the older Arnis
systems .

11. ARNIS
 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

12. ARNIS
The Arnis is a Philippines’
national martial art or sport ,
After President Gloria
Macapagal-Arroyo signed the
Republic Act. No. 9850 in 2009.

13. Republic Act. No. 9850
The act mandates the
Department of Education to include
the sport as a Physical Education
course . Arnis will be included
among the priority sports in
Palarong Pambansa (National
Games) beginning 2010

14. Name : Remgio Amador Presas
Born : December 19 , 1936
Hinigaran , Negros Occidental
Died : August 28 , 2001 (brain cancer) Victoria ,
Canada
Occupation : Teacher and Martial artist
 Known for : founding Modern Arnis and he is
brother of Ernesto

15.  One of the characteristics
of Filipino martial arts is the use
of weapons from the very
beginning of training and Modern
Arnis is no exception.
 The primary weapon is the rattan
stick, called a cane
or baston (baton), which varies
in size, but is usually about
28 inches (71 cm) in length.

16.  One of the characteristics
of Filipino martial arts is the use
of weapons from the very
beginning of training and Modern
Arnis is no exception.
 The primary weapon is the rattan
stick, called a cane
or baston (baton), which varies
in size, but is usually about
28 inches (71 cm) in length.

18. FUNDAMENTAL SKILLS
1. Grip: Proper Hold of the
Stick
- Hold the stick one fist away
from the punyo (butt) of
the stick.
- Close the grip with the
thumb.

19. FUNDAMENTAL
SKILLS
2. Basic Stance and
Salutation
a. Handa
- Feet are positioned
shoulder width
apart.
- Stick is held in front
of the body.

20. b. Pugay
- Place the
weapon hand
across the chest.
- Bow by bending
at the waist.

21. c. Handa sa Paglaban/
Fighting Stance
- One foot in the front
(foot the same as the
weapon hand), the
other foot on the rear.
- Keep feet apart,
distance of one foot.
- Both knees slightly bent
- Toes facing forward.
- Weight evenly
distributed on both feet.

22. d. Forward Stance
- Distance of 5 steps
between the feet.
- Back leg kept straight,
rear foot is held at a 45
degree angle.
- Keep the front knee
bent.
- Weight is evenly
distributed on both feet.

23. e. Backward Stance
- Distance of 4 steps
between the feet.
- Both knees are slightly
bent.
- Rear foot held at a 90
degree angle.
- 70% of the body weight
on the rear foot while 30%
is placed on the front foot.

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