Republic of the Philippines

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Caraga Administrative Region
Division of Butuan City

Name: _____________________________________ Year Level: ___________________

Track: _____________________________________ Strand/Specialization: ___________ Teacher:
___________________________________ Date: ________________________
LEARNING ACTIVITY SHEET in HEALTH OPTIMIZING PHYSICAL EDUCATION 2
Set FITT goals based on training principles to achieve and/or maintain HRF
(MODULE 3)
Learning Competency or Objective:
Sets FITT goals based on training principles to achieve and/or maintain HRF. PEH11FH-IIi-j-7

1. Identify the facilities, equipment, benefits, and terminologies being used in Arnis,
2. Informs oneself about the importance of learning self-defense through Arnis; and
3. Demonstrate the basic stance and the 12 striking points techniques through the use of FITT.

Key Concepts:
HISTORY OF ARNIS

This martial art originated in the Philippines. The primary weapon used in this traditional martial
art is the cane or baton. It also involves hand to hand combat, grappling, and weapons disarming.

Arnis was developed by the indigenous populations of the Philippines who used an assorted range
of weaponry for combat and self-defense. Arnis is otherwise known as eskrima, kali and garrote, and by
even more names in different Filipino regional languages. Encompassing both simple impact and edged
weapons, arnis traditionally involved rattan, swords, daggers and spears.

In 1521, 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.

When the Spanish eventually returned and successfully conquered parts of the Philippines, the
traditions of arnis were preserved, despite its prohibition, in the forms of ritual dance, performance and
mock battles. While earlier Filipino martial arts were influenced by Spanish colonization, the modern
forms have been affected by the country’s contact with both the United States and Japan after gaining
independence in 1898. Just over a century later, in 2009, the government of the Philippines declared arnis
to be the martial art and national sport of the Philippines.

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. It was founded by Remy Presas and he used it as a self-
defense system. Nowadays it is considered as one of the events in Palarong Pambansa wherein Anyo is
one of the popular one. It is a combination of pre-arranged or choreographed striking, blocking and body
shifting techniques.

Different styles of arnis are now being practiced all over the world. Although not as popular as
other oriental martial arts, it is highly respected for its practicality and effectiveness in terms of self-
defense and combat. In recent South East Asean Game 2019 the Philippine Arnis team wrapped up 14
gold medals that made them the champion.

Since Arnis began to develop an accessible story of Filipino cultural heritage, Senator Juan
Miguel "Migz" Zubiri authored and spearheaded the law declaring Arnis as the national sport of the
country which at that time was recently approved and signed by
President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo into law. Today, the governing
body of Arnis in the Philippines is the PEKAF Philippine Eskrima
Kali Arnis Federation and the Chairman is Senator Juan Miguel
Zubiri.

EQUIPMENT:
1. Wooden Stick - made of rattan and measures not less than 60 cm and not more than 90 cm in length
with a diameter of not less than 1. 3 cm and not more than 3.8
cm. It must not have sharp edges or pointed ends.
 2. Foam - cushion material- should be foaming the padded sticks and shall have a maximum grip
diameter not greater than 3.81 cm. for competition use.
3. Body Protector- refers to a pair of body protector, properly cushioned to
avoid injuries and the specifications shall be according to the i-ARNIS.
 Groin and Body Protector- to avoid injuries and the specification
shall be according to the i-ARNIS.
 Forearm and chin guards- a compulsory to also avoid severe injuries
while having a fight or competition.
4. Head Protector-refers to a pair of protective head gear to include an
impact-worthy face mask.

FACILITY:
Playing Area - A square measuring 8.0 meters by 8.0 meters 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.

Benefits of Arnis to a Person

1. Arnis is an effective self-defense.
2. Arnis contributes to the development of physical fitness.
3. Arnis develops mental qualities such as alertness and precision.
4. Arnis cultivates desirable character traits such as alertness and precision.
5. Arnis develops mental strength and courage that allows someone to face danger and pain.
6. Arnis develop the virtue of perseverance to the highest decree.

TERMINOLOGIES:
 Arnisador- practitioners of Arnis
 Butt- punyo of the stick closer to the handle
 Dagger – Daga
 Distance (Long Range) – Largo
 Distance (Medium Range) – Medio
 Distance (Short Range) – Corto
 Goodbye – Paalam
 Grappling or Wrestling – Dumog
 Grip- the way on how to hold the stick
 Handle/grip of weapon – Puño
 Hello – Mabuhay (or) Kumusta
 How are you? – Kumusta?
 Instructor – Guro
 Machete – Bolo
 Poke – Tusok
 Ready position- Handa
  Respect – Pugay (form of salutation/greeting between practitioners)
 Stab or Thrust – Saksak
 Stick (Single) – Solo Baston
 Stick (Double) – Doble Baston
 Stick Weapon – Yantok
 Sword – Espada
 Sword and Dagger – Espada y Daga
 Thank You – Salamat
 Unarmed Combat – Mano Y Mano
 You Are Welcome – Walang Anuman
 Weaving (Weapon Movement) – Sinawali

FUNDAMENTAL SKILLS

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.
Basic Stance and Salutations
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.
Ready Stance/ Handa
Stand with your feet apart parallel to the shoulder with both toes
pointing forward. The knees should be straight, the waist and the body facing
forward. Hands are on waist level and the hands should hold the sticks on both
sides. The ready stance is commonly used when standing at ease during
training or tournaments.

Attention Stance
Stand with your feet forming a 45-degree angle. Heels should be close to each other, knees should be
straight, the waist and body facing forward. 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
Starting with the ready stance, move one foot forward until the knee and the toe
are in line with each other. 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 manoeuvre. Distribute the weight or center of gravity
to both legs. Forward stances can be right foot lead, which is the Right Foot
Forward Stance or it can be left foot lead which is Left Foot Forward Stance.
Forward Stance is commonly u sed with frontal striking or blocking techniques.

Oblique Stance
Starting with the ready stance, move
one foot forward 45 degrees away from the body until the knee and the toe
are in line with 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. 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.
 STRADDLE STANCE
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 manoeuvre. Distribute the weight or center of gravity to
both legs. Straddle stance are also called Horseback Riding Stance since it
imitates horseback riding position. Straddle stances are commonly used for
blocking the strikes to the side of the body.

Side Stance
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.

Back Stance
Starting with the ready stance, move one foot
backward 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.