Arnis is a martial art from the Philippines that focuses on stick fighting. It involves skills like striking, thrusting, and disarming an opponent using rattan sticks that are usually around 28 inches long. Matches take place within an 8 by 8 meter area, and are categorized by weight or age with a best of three round format. Players aim to be the first to score five points or disarm their opponent twice to win each round.

1. Arnis

2. A r n i s

3. It is also known as:
● Kali
●Eskrima

4. Arnis
The art of stick fighting

5. Skills
Striking
Thrusting
Disarming

8. Equipment
The primary weapon is the
rattan stick, called a cane
or baston (baton), which
varies in size, but is
usually about 28 inches
(71cm) in length.

9. Equipment
2 Kinds of stick
● Live stick
● Padded stick

10. Equipment

11. Equipment
Gears

18. Rules and Regulations
Playing area
● 8 by 8 meters area with
smooth and well kept surface.
● With warning line and
competitor's line.

19. Rules and Regulations

21. Rules and regulations
● The match is categorize by weight or by age.
● Each match is a best of three rounds.
● You need five points to win a round.
● A player can win by disarming the opponent
twice.
● A player can win if the opponent commits 3
fouls.
● In case of a tie. The referee will choose the
winner.