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.
Kali was widely practiced
throughout the
archipelago; both
nobleman and
commoners were st
and pra loners of th
id art.
QAlso during those days
Kali is being taught in
a school like training
grounds, which was called
Bothoan along with
military tactics
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 invaders.
In 1873 the fighting system
was renamed "Arnis" derived
from the word Arnes which
means colorful trapping on
defensive armors used on the
Moro-M ro plays.
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
he fighting system As well as the
founder of AglipayarfChuFch
Gregorio Aglipay was also
Major Favian Ver also noted
enthusiast and practitioners
of Arnis formed the National
Arnis Association of the
Philippines
Philippines (NARAPHIL) with
the objective to unite all
Arnis
July of 1986 Arnis
Philippines (ARPHI) was
established with the
same objective as
NARAPHIL
Kali was widely practiced throughout the
archipelago; both nobleman and commoners
were enthusiasts and practitioners of the said
art.
The History of Arnis 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 for
fighting.
He published several books
and videos on Modern Arnis
and is recognized as the
"Father of Modern Arni$"
The term Modern Arnis was
used by Remy Presas' younger
brother Ernesto Presas to
describe his style of Filipino
martial arts; since 1999
Ernesto Presas has called his
system Kembatane
The term Modern Arnis was used
by Remy Presas' younger brother
Ernesto Presas to describe his style of Filipino martial
arts; since 1999 Ernesto Presas has called his system
Kombatane
It is derived principally from the traditional
Presas family style of the Bolo (machete) and
the stickdueling art of Balintawak Eskrima,
with influences from other Filipino and
Japanese martial arts.
ORIGIN OF THE NAME
ARNIS ESKRIMA KALI
The word Arnis got This is a The name Kali was originated from the
Filipinization of the derived from the preold Spanish Spanish word
Hispanic Filipano term term:tarnés that "esgrimaii that 'Kalis' which S
meant meant "armor". meant fencing. Blades and Fencing.
ARMS
QIs the system of Filipino martial
arts founded by the late Remy
Presas as a self-defense system
His goal was to create an
injuryfree training method as
well as an effective self-defense
system in der to preserve the
older Arnis systems
ARNIS
C) 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 locking; can
also be used for self-
defense
ARNIS
0 The Arnis is a
Philippines' national
martial art or sport After
President Gloria
Macapagal-Arrovo signed the
Republic Act. No. 9850 in
2009.
Republic Act. No. 985
a T e 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
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
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.
C) The primary weapon is the
rattan stick, called a cane or
baston (baton), which varies in
size, but is usually abou 28
inches (71 cm) in length.
*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 abou 28
inches (71 cm) in length.
Now it's Time to Learn
The Different
Fundamental
Skills in
Arnis
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.
FUNDA MENTA L
SKILLS
2. Basic Stance a
Salutation
a. Handa
Feet are
positioned shoulder
width apart.
- Stick is held in front
of the body.
b. Pugay
Place the weapon hand across the chest. Bow by bending
at the waist.
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.
d. FO rvvard Sta nce
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.
Kinds of Stances
Ready Stance
Stance
Attention
Stand with your feet forming a 45 degrees angle.
(Heels should be close to each other, knees
should be straight, the waist and body facing
forward.
ca Shoulders are dropped to the side and both hands
are at waist level.
The Attention Stance is commonly used in
preparation for courtesy or "bowing" at
commencement of sparring.
Forward Stance
Sta ' g with the ready stance, move one
foot forward until the knee and the toe
are in line to each other.
Stance
Both toes are pointing in front, the waist
and the body is facing forward. The body
should not be too low or the lead foot too
extended otherwise it will be hard to
maneuver.
Distribute the weight or center of gravity to
both legs.
Forward stances can be right foot leadt
which is the Right Foot Forward Stance or
it can be left foot lead which is Left Foot
Forward Stance.
Forward Stance areeommonly used with frontal
striking or blocking techniques.
Oblique
Save slide
Starting with the ready stance, move one
foot forward 45 degrees away from the body
until the knee and the toe are in line to each
other.
Move on the same direction as the lead foot (e.g. for
right foot lead, move 45 degrees forward to the right).
Both toes are pointing in front the waist and the body
is facing forward.
The body should not be too low or the lead foot too
extended otherwise it will be hard to maneuver.
Stance
Distribute the weight or center of gravity to both
legs.
Oblique stances can be right foot lead, which is the
Right Foot Oblique Stance or it can be left foot lead
which is Left Foot Oblique Stance.
Oblique Stances are commonly used for forward
blocking and evasion techniques.
Stance
Straddle
Starting with the ready stance, move one foot
about two feet (2') to the left or the right
direction until both lower legs are almost
perpendicular to the ground.
Both toes are pointing in front, the waist and the
body is facing forward.
The body should not be too low or extended
otherwise it will be hard to maneuver.
Stance
Distribute the weight or center of gravity to
both legs. Straddle stance are also called
Horseback Riding Stance since it mimics
position when riding on a horse back.
Straddle stances are commonly used for
blocking the strikes to the side of the body.
Side
Starting with the ready stance, move one foot about
two feet (2) to the left or right direction.
Moving foot will be perpendicular to the ground while
the other leg is extended thereby creating a position like
that of a side kick.
Both toes are pointing in front, the waist and the body
is facing forward.
The body should not be too low or extended otherwise
it will be hard to maneuver.
Distribute the weight or center of gravity to both legs. If
the left foot moves to the side it becomes Left Foot Side
Stance, if the right foot moves to the side it becomes
Right Foot Side Stance.
Side Stances are commonly used for strike deflection
and evasion techniques.
Stance
Back Stance
Starting with the ready stancet move one
foot back»vard 45 degrees away from the body.
The heels of the foot should form an imaginary
"L" shape while the legs are in a straddle position
..
The body should not be too low or extended
otherwise it will be hard to maneuver.
Distribute the weight or center of gravity to
both legs.
• Back stances can be right foot lead, which is
the Right Foot Back Stance or it can be left
foot lead which is Left Foot Back Stance.
• Back stances are used for blocking and
backward evasion techniques.
