18 Questions
What is the proper term for a double stick weapon in Arnis?
Doble Baston
How is the Yantok, or stick weapon, typically held in Arnis?
One fist away from the punyo (butt) of the stick, with the thumb closed around the grip
What is the term used to describe the weaving movement of the weapons in Arnis?
Sinawali
What is the correct term for the combination of a sword and a dagger in Arnis?
Espada y Daga
What is the purpose of the Saludo/Salutation in Arnis?
To show respect to the opponent
What is the correct term for the unarmed combat techniques in Arnis?
Mano Y Mano
What was the primary weapon used in the traditional Filipino martial art of Arnis?
Cane or baton
What technique in Arnis involves the use of a pair of sticks for striking and blocking?
Doble Baston
Which of the following Arnis techniques involves the use of a sword and dagger together?
Espada y Daga
What is the weaving movement technique called in Arnis?
Sinawali
Which of the following is not an alternative name for the Filipino martial art of Arnis?
Karate
In 1521, how did the Filipino islanders defeat the Spanish conquistador forces led by Ferdinand Magellan?
With their fearsome Arnis abilities and bladed weapons
In the traditional form of Arnis, what is the primary focus?
Warfare with bladed weapons
Which of the following techniques is associated with the Sinawali pattern in Arnis?
Weaving movement of sticks or weapons
What is the primary weapon used in the Espada y Daga technique?
Sword and Dagger (Espada y Daga)
Which technique involves the use of two sticks or weapons simultaneously?
Doble Baston (Double stick)
What is the primary weapon used in the Yantok technique?
Single stick (Yantok)
Which of the following is the primary weapon used in the Espada technique?
Sword (Espada)
Study Notes
Terminologies in Arnis
- 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 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
- Proper Hold of Stick: hold the stick one fist away from the punyo (butt) of the stick, close the grip with the thumb
Saludo/Salutation
- begins with Handa position followed by Pugay
- Handa Position: feet are parallel apart, aligned with shoulder, stick is positioned in front of the body by holding the sticks on both sides
- Pugay: position or lift the weapon hand across the chest, while the feet are at a 45-degree angle
- Bowing: take a bow together with the mate or opponent then, proceed back to the original position
Arnis History
- Arnis originated in the Philippines
- involves hand-to-hand combat, grappling, and weapons disarming
- primary weapon used: cane or baton
- Arnis was developed by the indigenous populations of the Philippines
- also known as Eskrima, Kali, and Garrote
- traditionally involved rattan, swords, daggers, and spears
- in 1521, Filipino islanders defeated Ferdinand Magellan's Spanish conquistador forces
- in 2009, the government of the Philippines declared Arnis to be the martial art and national sport of the Philippines
Arnis Modern and Traditional
- Modern Arnis: deals with the transmission of the old art to sticks and everyday objects
- Traditional Arnis: about warfare with blades
Arnis in the Philippines
- Senator Juan Miguel "Migz" Zubiri authored and spearheaded the law declaring Arnis as the national sport of the country
- President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo approved and signed Arnis as the national sport of the country into law
- PEKAF (Philippine Eskrima Kali Arnis Federation) is the governing body of Arnis in the Philippines
- Senator Juan Miguel Zubiri is the Chairman of PEKAF
Equipments in Arnis
- Wooden Stick: made of rattan, 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
- Foam: cushion material, should be foaming the padded sticks and shall have a maximum grip diameter not greater than 3.81 cm
Test your knowledge of common terms and phrases used in Arnis practice, including the meanings of words like 'Butt', 'Dagger', and 'Grip'. See if you can match the terminology with its correct definition!
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