Podcast
Questions and Answers
What does the term arnis derive from, and what does it signify?
What does the term arnis derive from, and what does it signify?
- Derived from the Spanish word _esgrima_, meaning fighting with swords.
- Derived from the Filipino word for traditional combat.
- Derived from the Spanish word _arnes_, meaning armors. (correct)
- Derived from an indigenous term meaning stick fighting.
Which organization was the first to be formed for arnis in 1920?
Which organization was the first to be formed for arnis in 1920?
- Labangan Fencing Club (correct)
- National Arnis Association of the Philippines (NARAPHIL)
- Doce Pares Club
- Arnis Philippines (ARPHI)
What was Remy Amador Presas' primary aim in founding Modern Arnis?
What was Remy Amador Presas' primary aim in founding Modern Arnis?
- To promote arnis as a sport in international arenas.
- To teach advanced combat techniques for competition.
- To create a self-defense system with an emphasis on injury-free training. (correct)
- To establish a formalized governing body for all arnis practitioners.
Which event marked a significant unifying attempt for all arnis groups in 1975?
Which event marked a significant unifying attempt for all arnis groups in 1975?
When was the first National Open Championships for arnis held?
When was the first National Open Championships for arnis held?
Flashcards
Arnis
Arnis
A Filipino martial art, also called Eskrima, using blunt instruments.
Historical Context of Arnis
Historical Context of Arnis
Arnis evolved and was renamed from earlier fighting systems with regional variations and organizations.
Modern Arnis
Modern Arnis
A self-defense system founded by Remy Amador Presas focusing on injury-free training.
General Fabian Ver
General Fabian Ver
Signup and view all the flashcards
World Eskrima Kali Arnis Federation (WEKAF)
World Eskrima Kali Arnis Federation (WEKAF)
Signup and view all the flashcards
Study Notes
Filipino Martial Art - Arnis
- Arnis, also known as Eskrima, is a Filipino martial art.
- The term "arnis" was derived from the word arnés, meaning "armor," which was used in Moro-Moro plays.
- Tagalogs called it pananandata.
- Pangasinan natives called it kalirongan.
- Ilocanos used didya or kabaraon.
- Ibanags named it pagkalikali.
- Pampaguenos used sinawali.
- Visayan natives used kaliradman or pagaradman.
- Later, it was also known as esgrima.
- The word eskrima comes from the Spanish word meaning "a game between two combatants with blunt instruments."
- In 1920, a formal arnis organization, the Labangan Fencing Club, was established in Cebu City.
- In 1931, the organization was dissolved due to political differences.
- Eulogio Canete founded the Doce Pares Club in 1932.
- General Fabian Ver, an arnis enthusiast, formed NARAPHIL in 1975 with the aim to unite arnis groups in the Philippines but it was unsuccessful.
- In 1986, ARPHI was formed with the aim to promote, preserve, propagate, and regain arnis popularity.
- Arnis competitions include the First Asian Martial Arts Festival (1976), First National Arnis Festival (1976), First National Open Championships (1979), and the First World Eskrima Kali Arnis Championships (1989).
- Modern Arnis was founded by Remy Amador Presas as a self-defense system to preserve the older arnis system.
Studying That Suits You
Use AI to generate personalized quizzes and flashcards to suit your learning preferences.
