Physical Education 2 training method as well as an

effective self-defense system in order

- This course comprises individual, dual and to preserve the older arnis system
team sports in competitive and 3. The Philippines' National Martial Art and
recreational settings. Sport after President Gloria
Sports Macapagal-Arroyo signed the Republic
- It is an activity that requires physical actions act. No. 9850 in 2009.
and skills 3.1.Act mandates the Department of
- Individuals or teams compete under a set Education to include the sport as a
of rules Physical Education Course. Republic
Individual act. No. 9850 in 2009
- In individual sports, no partner is required 4. Modern Arnis will be included among the
to compete or play the game priority sports in Palarong Pambansa
Dual (National Games) beginning 2010
- Dual sports are sports that require two 5. Uses a ranking system similar to Dan ranks
players on each side. used in Karate or other japanese systems
Team 5.1.10 or 11 black belt ranks in modern
- Team sport includes any sport where arnis White belt – Baguhan Blue belt – Sanay 3
individuals are organized into opposing Yellow belt – Sanay 1 Brown belt – Bihasa Green
teams. belt – Sanay 2 Black belt – Lakan/Lakambini #
- Team members act together towards a Length – 108.5” (2.8 meters) Width – .2”
shared objective. 6. Arnis was developed by the indigenous
Difference between Individual, Dual, and Team populations of the Philippines, who
Sports - Individual sports instill higher levels of used an assorted range of weaponry
self reliance, discipline and passion in athletes. for combat and self-defense.
- Winning or losing is entirely up to you, and 7. Encompassing both simple impact and
every competition is a chance to beat your edged weapons, arnis traditionally
personal best. Your success and your involved rattan, swords, daggers and
failure are entirely your own. spears.
- Team sports promote cooperation, no 8. In 1521, equipped with nothing more
matter the individual talents of the than bladed weapons and their
players, you must work together and fearsome arnis
rely on your teammates in order to abilities, Filipino islanders defeated
succeed. Ferdinand Magellan’s armored, musket
- You are more apt to develop a sense -bearing Spanish conquistador forces
of selflessness. when they tried to invade.
- Participation in team sports allows kids to 9. Arnis was preserved through the forms of
make lasting friendships, develop ritual dance, performance and mock battles.
communication skills, feel a sense of 10. Just over a century later, in 2009, the
community, and learn to respect their government of the Philippines declared
teammates and coaches. arnis to be the martial art and national
Arnis sport of the Philippines
- a Filipino martial art that can be performed
individually or with a partner, using a single Skills that Arnis Develop:
stick or a pair of sticks for striking and 1. SELF-DEFENSE
blocking. 2. SELF-DISCIPLINE
Remy Amador Presas 3. BALANCE
December 19, 1936 – August 28,2001 4. STAMINA
Hinigiran, Negros Occidental 5. SPEED
Occupation: Teacher and Martial Artist 6. POWER
History 7. FLEXIBILITY
1. The system of Filipino martial arts
founded by the late "Remy Presas" as a self Stances - Open Leg Stance
- defense -​ Straddle Leg Stance
system. -​ Forward Stance
2. His goal was to create an injury-free -​ Back Stance
 -​ Oblique Forward Stance

ARNIS STANCES

READY STANCE - most common

1.​ Stand with your toes pointing forward
and your feet parallel to your shoulders.
2.​ You need to keep your knees straight
and your whole body facing forward.
3.​ Your hands should be on the waist level
either you are holding two batons or one
with another weapon.

ATTENTION STANCE - courtesy

1.​ Your torso and the legs should be facing
forward while keeping the knees straight.
2.​ In this stance, you will stand with the
heels close to each other and the
shoulders dropped to the sides.
3.​ Both hands should be kept at the waist
level.

FORWARD STANCE - used in striking/blocking

FORWARD STANCE - used in

striking/blocking

Stances - Open Leg Stance

Straddle Leg Stance
Forward Stance
Back Stance
Oblique Forward Stance

⚪ - baguhan
🟤 - bihasa
🟡 - sanay 1
🟢 - sanay 2
🔵 - sanay 3
⚫ - lakan/lakambini