Fundamentals of Martial Arts

The knowledge of disarming someone is vitally important in order to protect yourself, and this can be done physically and psychologically.

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Practicing and perfecting each technique should be your priority if you really want to experience the magical world of the Arnis.

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In the physical world, one can't start with having the proper body language.

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This is a rather difficult strike that is delivered by the butt of the weapon. The strike can cause a lot of damage especially when it is delivered to a nerve point or a soft spot on the opponent’s body. But if you are skilled enough, this strike can break your opponent’s bones easily.

• Puno

The Arnis (Eskrima) systems identify the nature of fights by the distance between opponents.

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“Baston” means form.

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Arnis is otherwise known as eskrima, kali and garrote, and by even more names in different Filipino regional languages.

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Basically, this ends up stripping the weapon loose and sending it airborne away from the opponent's grasp.

• QUICK RELEASE

All players should meet the age requirement set by the organizing committee.

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It’s a huge disadvantage in your end, even when you’re good at punching and kicking, if you don’t know how to disarm someone.

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Arnis was recently declared as the national sport on the 11th of December 2009 through the Republic Act No. 9850 authored by South Cotabato Rep. Arthur Pingoy Jr.

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A major lesson you’ll learn in arnis, and any other martial art, is discipline and self-control. You’ll learn to discipline yourself in actually showing up to class and practicing learning and perfect the drills and movements so you can execute them seamlessly.

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A baton-like cane is the primary melee tool employed and the weapon used in officiated arnis competitions.

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Transition starts from attention stance.

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This is one of the most famous exercises where the attacker uses double sticks in a weaving motion that resembles the woven coconut leaves. The exercise is usually seen in double stick demonstration.

• Sinawali

Today no matter where you are and who you are, you can gain access to the wonderful world of the Arnis techniques.

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This is the most common used stance when you are standing at ease. You can use this stance in tournaments and fights before you start engaging with the opponent.

• READY STANCE

Anyo competitions are judged on the basis of the overall choreography of the performances, including the gracefulness, strength and force employed.

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Arnis was developed by the indigenous populations of the Philippines, who used an assorted range of weaponry for combat and self-defense.

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This is a butterfly knife. This knife has two pieces of handles that attach together in the middle and fold to close the blade. It is a serious weapon that requires a lot of practice.

• BALISONG

It works only against nonbladed weapons such as a stick or pole. This is performed by weaving the arm around the opponent's arm and pinning it to the body. This forces the weapon free, and it usually ends up in the hands of the defender.

• SNAKE

This is the national martial art of the Philippines. It is mainly self-defense system designed to protect you from injury while inflecting the biggest amount of damage to the body of your opponent.

• Arnis

The technique involves the study of the leg muscles and bones to understand where the pressure should be applied exactly to break or dislocate the bones.

• Eskrima

The competitors face each other and attempt to touch each other with the tip of a thin sword.

• Fencing

The range is usually classified into 3 categories where each has its own techniques and footwork. Each style combines techniques that will work for long, medium and short-range attacks but might focus on one range more than the others.

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As the name suggests, in this stance the foot is moved to the back rather than the side. You will start from the ready stance then extend his foot to the back in a 45 degrees angle away from the body. While the legs are in a straddle position, the heels should form an imaginary “L” shape.

• Back Stance

Arnis emphasizes weapon-based fighting which is done using knives, bladed weapons, sticks and various improvised weapons.

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The footwork can be usefully combined with the stick footwork to help the practitioner move better. This will give him an edge over his opponent.

• Boxing

In form of salutation the stick is held at the left-hand.

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Arnis combines various dances that have been practiced for so many years by experienced and respectable warriors

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As you start from the ready stance, you will have to move one foot to the front. You will have to do this until your toes and your knee are in line with each other. Your toes, torso and waist will be facing forward, hence the name of the stance.

• FORWARD STANCE

This is an Indo-Malay claw shaped knife that is held by warriors by inserting the finger into a hole at the top of the handle.

• KARAMBIT

In the psychological realm, disarming is usually supported by knowledge and a firm stand on what is right and wrong.

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This is similar to the snake in that it too requires the defender to apply leverage to the opponent's arm and weapon. The difference is that the vine twists in the opposite direction of the snake and often sends the weapon flying away.

• VINE

This stance is different from the ready stance, since you stand with your feet forming a 45 degrees angle.

• ATTENTION STANCE

You should start from the ready stance then move either the left or right foot for 2 feet to the left or right direction. This is done until both lower legs are now perpendicular to the ground.

• Straddle Stance

Arnis is a great cardio and reflexes exercise.

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You need to understand that Arnis stances is the combination of foot orientation and the distribution of the body.

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Padded stick have two comfortable colors which is blue and black.

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Most eskrima schools not only teach the art itself, but they also pass on the value of respect and family to their students.

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This technique focuses on the knees, tripping and stomps. Low kicks and high kicks are not studied alone but are practiced along other techniques.

• Kicking

The cane or baron varies in sizes but the original length of it is 35 inches.

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The Spanish word for round and as the name suggests, this strike moves in a circle until it gets back to its point of origin. This strike allows for fast attacks but needs a lot of practice.

• Redonda

There are two different styles to all of the forms.

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In 1821, equipped with nothing more than bladed weapons and their fearsome arnis abilities, Filipino islanders defeated Ferdinand Magellan’s armored, musket-bearing Spanish conquistador forces when they tried to invade.

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This technique comes in other names such as "displacement", by that, we mean instead of hitting the weapon or stick to block, you "displace" the block to hit the hands instead.

• DEFANGING THE SNAKE

In order to safely practice the Arnis the playing area should be square that has 9 meters with at least 3 meters of free space around

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A French martial art in which opponents battle each other inside a ring with a cane in one hand.

• Canne de combat

This is the first related part of the Eskrima. It simply translates to punching.

• Panatukan

A Filipino style of wrestling while standing upright

• Dumog

The first stick form.

• Baston anyo Isa

This stance starts again from the ready stance. In this stance, you will start moving one foot in 45 degrees angle until the toes and the knees are in line with each other.

• OBLIQUE STANCE

The empty hand techniques range from using different types of kicks, punches and clinching techniques to hit the enemy where it hurts the most, even killing him on the spot.

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A martial art that uses a wooden stick, which began as a way of training sailors in the use of swords.

• Singlestick

Learning self defense is one of the best ways to keep yourself safe.

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This is the third major disarm technique of Filipino Kali. It relies on leverage and actually strips the weapon out of the aggressor's hand.

• STRIP

In order to excel at the Arnis techniques, you need to make sure that you are giving them the needed time, devotion and effort.

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Unlike a gun, you won’t need to get a permit to carry around arnis sticks or stash them in your car.

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It is not just about drills and making sure you hit your partner’s baton.

• Arnis

Competitive Arnis generally takes one of two forms: the performance-based anyo model or the combative leban.

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Practicing arnis, will lessen your chance to meet a lot of new people and socialize.

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This is the national martial art sport of Philippines. It is also known as Eskrima and Kali.

• Arnis

. Arnis holds as a symbol of heroism and devotion.

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This is a form of Japanese martial art that originated from kenjutsu, using bamboo swords and armour.

• Kendo

The most basic weapon used in the Arnis. It is made from rattan that doesn’t shred like wood and is by far more durable.

• BATONS

The different Arnis techniques are not native to South East Asia and to Philippines.

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This is very close to the straddle stance as you again start from the steady stance then move your feet either to the right or the left.

• SIDE STANCE

Most real-life situations provide alternatives not available in training.

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This is a spear that is held to defend against close range attacks. It can also be used to attack enemies at a distance if it is thrown at the right speed and angle.

• SIBAT

The primary weapon used in this traditional martial art sport of Philippines is called a bolo or a sibat.

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It is mainly used in close range combat as you need to get too close to hurt your enemy. This is a rather difficult weapon to use, since you will have to dodge your opponent’s attacks from a close distance.

• Espada y Daga

“Isa” means _____ ?

• One/first

Stances are done so that you can gain competitive advantage over the balance of your opponent, whether you are practicing Arnis training or involved in an actual fight.

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It is also called Kali and Eskrima, is a traditional martial art that uses sticks, bladed weapons, knives, and improvised weapons when fighting.

• Arnis

In today's increasingly violent society, the art of disarming is something every martial artist must include in his daily training routine. With disarming skills, the chances of surviving a fight with an armed attacker are virtually nonexistent.

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