FITT

Question 1

It is also known as escrima, eskrima, garrote, arnes de mano, baston, estocada.

Answer 1

Arnis

Question 2

It is the popular name of arnis used by Filipinos born outside the country.

Answer 2

Kali

Question 3

Arnis’ three forms of practices:

Answer 3

• Solo Baston
• Double Baston or Sinawali
• Espada y Daga (sword and dagger)

Question 4

It is also an integral part of arnis training.

Answer 4

Mano-mano at buno

Question 5

What is the earliest document that mentioned the word arnes?

Who is the author of this document?

Answer 5

• Florante at Laura
• Francisco Baltazar y dela Cruz

Question 6

The law proclaiming arnis as the Philippine National Martial Art and Sport.

Answer 6

RA 9850

Question 7

The Filipino martial art of using impact, bladed weapons, and empty hands.

Answer 7

Arnis (defined by RA 9850)

Question 8

It is an indigenous martial art and sport characterized by the use of one or two sticks or any similar implements or with bare hands, and feet also used for striking, blocking, locking, and grappling with the use of the same principle as that with the cane.

Answer 8

Arnis

Question 9

It is a form of practice that focuses more on the effective response to a self-defense situation, teaching was based solely on the experience of the master.

Answer 9

Tranditional arnis

Question 10

The modern way of practicing arnis, the practice is usually a modern type starting with the salutation, group warming up, and demonstration of the teacher then followed by a return demonstration of students.

Answer 10

Contemporary arnis

Question 11

It is a branch of arnis practices that focuses on physically demanding athletic training to win in the competition.

Answer 11

Sports Arnis

Question 12

They introduced the arnis as martial art and sport and as physical education activity at Cavite State University.

Answer 12

Master Louelle Lledo and Joel Anajao

Question 13

The Father of Modern Arnis

Answer 13

GM Remy A. Presas

Question 14

This is a Spanish word which means “harness, weapons”.

Answer 14

Arnes

Question 15

This is a corrupted Spanish word which means fencing.

Answer 15

Eskrima

Question 16

Playing using single stick in arnis is called _____

Answer 16

Solo Baston

Question 17

The use of two equally length sticks is called _______.

Answer 17

Doble Baston

Question 18

This is the method of teaching arnis by demonstration of skills to be learned by students.

Answer 18

Muestracion

Question 19

This is the form of arnis in which students play to get score and win in sparring.

Answer 19

Sport Arnis

Question 20

The following are other names for arnis, which is not?
a. Eskrima
b. Kali
c. Garrote
d. Kris

Answer 20

d. Kris

Question 21

This was a popular stage performance during the Spanish colonial period which helps in the development of arnis.

Answer 21

Comedia

Question 22

It is used in practing arnis that is made of rattan.

Answer 22

Arnis stick

Question 23

This is the suitable length and diameter of arnis stick for grade school children.

Answer 23

24 inches long and not more than one inch in diameter

Question 24

This is the suitable length of arnis stick for adult students.

Answer 24

28 to 30 inches long

Question 25

True or False The stick should be held about 1 inch from the butt end.

Answer 25

True

Question 26

It is also known as Bow of Courtesy and is a way of giving respect to our partner, opponent, instructor, and to our own selves.

Answer 26

The Salute

Question 27

Other term for Salute.

Answer 27

Bow of Courtesy

Question 28

Tagalog word for Salute

Answer 28

Pugay

Question 29

What are the 4 Stick Maneuvering Exercises (Warm-up)?

Answer 29

- Wrist Twisting - Wrist Circling Forward and Backward - Wrist Circling, Up and Down - Alternate Wrist Circling, Up and Down

Question 30

These are the positions that one assumes prior to the execution of any offensive and defensive movements.

Answer 30

Stances

Question 31

It refers to stand at attention like a solider in line formation, but relaxed, with heels together and feet pointing at an angle of 45 degrees.

Answer 31

Attention Stance

Question 32

The same with attention stance, but with two legs about shoulder-width apart.

Answer 32

Open Stance

Question 33

It refers to the stance where the feet spread much wider beyond shoulder width distance, knees bent, and weight even distributed on both feet; stick diagonally across the body and left hand at chest level, between the stick and chest.

Answer 33

Straddle Stance

Question 34

It refers to stance used in lounging an attack.

Answer 34

Forward Stance

Question 35

It refers to stance where a person step or slide one foot backward, shifting the weight on the rear leg, trunk slightly leaning backward.

Answer 35

Back Stance

Question 36

It is a position designed to give the greatest balance and efficiency in performing either offensive or defensive movements in advancing, retreating, and evading.

Answer 36

On-Guard Position

Question 37

Sinawali is derived from the Tagalog word ____

Answer 37

Sawali

Question 38

It refers to the pattern used in weaving bamboo, which has been split lengthwise, and the resulting frame is used as walls of a nipa/bamboo house.

Answer 38

Sawali

Question 39

Sinawali is also good to condition the students' ______

Answer 39

- Arm endurance - Coordination - Quickness

Question 40

It is a strike position that starts from the on-guard position step in and strike the left upper side of the opponent.

Answer 40

Forehand Strike

Question 41

It is a strike position that starts from the on-guard position, step in, and strike the upper right side of the opponent.

Answer 41

Backhand Strike

Question 42

It is a strike position that starts from the on-guard position, steps into the deep lounge, and hits the lower limb of the opponent.

Answer 42

Low Forehand Strike

Question 43

It is a strike position that starts from the on-guard position, steps into the deep lounge, and strike the right lower limb of the opponent.

Answer 43

Low Backhand Strike

Question 44

It is a strike position that starts from the on-guard position and executes a direct attack to the oponent's trunk with the tip of the stick, usually done in a lunge or reverse forward step.

Answer 44

Mid-Thrust

Question 45

It is a strike position that starts from the on-guard position, withdraws and raises the arm upward with the knuckles turned towards your face, the stick into a horizontal position pointing forward, and thrust at the left eye or the chest of the opponent.

Answer 45

Forehand Thrust (also called Inward Thrust)

Question 46

It is a strike position that starts from the on-guard position, moves the stick inward with point facing forward, palm facing your face, and executes a reverse thrust to your opponent's right eye or chest.

Answer 46

Reverse Thrust

Question 47

It is a strike position that starts from on-guard position, brings slightly upward the stick, and executes a direct frontal attack to your opponents crown.

Answer 47

Frontal Strike

Question 48

It consists of multiple striking techniques directed at the L and R temples and knees.

Answer 48

Double Sinawali

Question 49

It is a movement of defense executed with the weapon to deflect the weapon of the apparent offense action at the target so that a hit is avoided.

Answer 49

Blocking

Question 50

It refers to a blocking technique that starts from the on-guard stance, step R foot forward and twist the trunk to face obliquely left with stick held vertically pointing upward, left hand with open palm is placed at the middle of the stick to cushion the impact of the blow and delivered by the opponent.

Answer 50

Inward Block

Question 51

It has the same movement as Inward Block, but the block is executed on the opposite side.

Answer 51

Outward Block

Question 52

A method of blocking used to absorb the attack of the opponent delivered to hit the lower limb.

Answer 52

Low Inward Block

Question 53

It refers to a blocking technique that starts from the on-guard position, withdraw the right foot or side step to evade an attack on R leg.

Answer 53

Low Outward Block

Question 54

It refers to a blocking technique that starts from the on-guard position, step the R foot and simultaneously pivot on the R foot and twist the trunk to face left, move the arms with elbow bent in front of the chest with point of the stick pointing downward and the end of the stick pointing upward.

Answer 54

Sweeping Block

Question 55

It refers to a blocking technique used to deflect frontal/overhead strikes.

Answer 55

Overhead Block

Question 56

One of the traditional forms of striking, wherein the blows are directed at the opponent's upper body.

Answer 56

Redonda

Question 57

It involves synchronized movements of the shoulders, arms, wrist, and trunk.

Answer 57

Redonda

Question 58

Redonda is a Spanish word that means _____; some call it _____.

Answer 58

round; rapilon

Question 59

It refers to the systems of offense and defense as used by the old generation of arnis practitioners, probably derived from old Spanish saber techniques.

Answer 59

Classical striking techniques

Question 60

A crossed or X patterned striking manner.

Answer 60

Cruzada

Question 61

It refers to a fan shape movement of the strike.

Answer 61

Abanico

Question 62

It refers to twisting motion of striking the stick on the left and right side alternately.

Answer 62

Abanico Corto

Question 63

It can be derived from a lower stance, swing the stick in half or semi-circles infront extending the R arm, supinating the arm while twisting the wrist, and afterward returning to the closed on-guard position..

Answer 63

Abanico Largo

Question 64

It is a diagonal downward and upward striking maneuver. Starting either from above the shoulder or from below the waist level. Used as preemtive strike or counterstrike.

Answer 64

Rompida

Question 65

It is a pre-arranged combination of basic offensive and defensive movements of arnis. It can be done in a linear or random pattern. It is the product of one's imagination, resulting in an integrated movement pattern, almost dance-like in form.

Answer 65

Anyo

Question 66

Playing arnis using single stick.

Answer 66

Solo Baston

Question 67

European way of fencing using a rapier sword and a parrying dagger, a traditional form of practicing arnis.

Answer 67

Espada y Daga

Question 68

An invented name for the "mother art" of arnis.

Answer 68

Kali

Question 69

It is derived from Spanish, which means the weapon of the hand.

Answer 69

Arnis de Mano

Question 70

Spanish word referring to weapon.

Answer 70

Arnes

Question 71

A word used by arnis practitioners to refer to stick for playing arnis.

Answer 71

Baston