History of Arnis

Question 1

is a native sport and martial art principally design for defense involving
the systematically effective, artistically intricate but highly deadly movements and manipulation of hardened rattan cane , bolo or some other bladed weapons.

Answer 1

Arnis

Question 2

was believed to be one of the foremost masters of arnis.

Answer 2

Lapu –lapu

Question 3

He came to the Philippines following the footsteps of Magellan

Answer 3

Captain Miguel Lopez de Legazpi

Question 4

is the official national sport and the martial art of the Philippines.

Answer 4

Arnis

Question 5

founded Modern Arnis in the 1950s.

Answer 5

Remy Presas

Question 6

Arnis is also known ______ and ______

Answer 6

“Kali” or “Eskrima”

These two terms are used for the traditional martial art of the Philippines (“Filipino Martial Arts”, or “FMA”)

Question 7

BENEFITS IN LEARNING ARNIS (5)

Answer 7

• Learning practical self defense
• Toning of Muscles
• Aerobic fitness
• Develops, flexibility, strength and power
• Develops discipline in the body

Question 8

Skills in Arnis (3)

Answer 8

a. Courtesy w/o Weapon
b. Courtesy with one Weapon
c. Courtesy with two weapons

Question 9

____ is the soul of all fighting techniques in arnis.
It is the correct ____ that pack power and controls the
cane. (One word)

Answer 9

Grip

Question 10

Types of Grip (2)

Answer 10

a. Pinching Grip
b. Handshake grip

Question 11

Stances (7)

Answer 11

Attention Stance
Open Leg Stance
Straddle stance
Forward stance
Backward stance
Oblique stance
Cat stance

Question 12

3 Types of Strike Delivery

Answer 12

a. Whole strike/buo
b. Half strike / snap strike/pitik
c. Sustain Strike /babad

Question 13

Arnis Striking Areas

Answer 13

Left Temple
Right Temple
Left Shoulder
Right Shoulder
Stomach Thrust
Left Chest Thrust
Right Chest Thrust
Left Knee
Right Knee
Left Eye Thrust
Right Eye Thrust
Crown Strike

Question 14

is the most basic and common weapon in Arnis

Answer 14

Baston

made in rattan, kamagong, bahi wood

Question 15

Spanish terms, meaning trappings or defensive armor
(3)

Answer 15

Arnes, Estokada, Fraile

Question 17

(Different Terms of Arnis)
? – Pangasinan

Answer 17

Kalirongan

Question 18

(Different Terms of Arnis)
? – Ilocano

Answer 18

Didya

Question 19

(Different Terms of Arnis)
? – Ibanag

Answer 19

Pagkalikali

Question 20

(Different Terms of Arnis)
? - Pampanguenos

Answer 20

Sinawali

Question 21

(Different Terms of Arnis)
? - Visayan

Answer 21

Eskrima

Question 22

is a fundamental in all styles of Arnis

Answer 22

SINAWALI

Question 23

Single Sinawali: Procedure

Answer 23

1. R arm strike to left temple of opponent (R foot forward stance)
2. R arm strike to R knee of opponent
3. L arm strike to R temple of opponent (L foot forward stance)
4. L arm strike L knee of opponent