JOSEPH B.

MENDOZA AUGUST 20, 2019

BSEE – 2A
ASSIGNMENT # 1
1. ARNIS

Arnis is the national martial art sport of Philippines. It is also known as

Eskrima and Kali. This sport emphasizes weapon-based fighting which is done
using knives, bladed weapons, sticks and various improvised weapons.

2. THE HISTORY OF ARNIS

Arnis/Kali/Escrima was originally developed by the people native to the

islands using simple impact and edged weapons such as kampilans, rattan,
swords, daggers, spears and other assorted weaponry for combat and self
defense. These weapons were also sometimes used as farm implements.

The practice of Arnis/Kali/Escrima was prohibited during the arrival of the

Spaniards, but continued and was preserved through native ritual dance,
performance, and mock battles. Thus, the arts were passed down in families from
generation to generation, honing their skill, speed, accuracy and agility.

To this day Arnis/Kali/Escrima has retained a strong Spanish influence not

only in the names and titles used in training, but in the impact, it has had on Filipino
culture. Filipino martial arts continue to encompass a large range of weapons
training and hand-to-hand combat, enriching the culture of Filipino society. Thus,
the reference to it being a “complete” martial art.

3. EQUIPMENT USED IN ARNIS

 Baton or Cane
The primary weapon used in this traditional martial art sport of
Philippines is called a cane or a baton. The cane or baron varies in sizes
but the original length of it is 28 inches.

 Head Protector
Refers to a pair of protective head gear to include an impact worthy
face mask, the specifications of which shall be in accordance with the
i-ARNIS standard.

 Body Protector
Refers to a pair of protective body protector, properly cushioned, the
specifications of which shall be in accordance with the i-ARNIS standard.
  Scoreboards
Two score boards per contest area shall be placed at diagonally
opposite at diagonally opposite corners outside the playing area, inside the
competition area within the free zone, right where the judges are positioned.

 Flags
Two sets of red and blue flags, the size of which is 30 cm by 25 cm,
are used by the judges in declaring decisions or asking for consultations.

4. PROPER ETIQUETTE IN ARNIS

 Never pick up another person's stick or weapon

 When you are not working on a weapon's drill, the stick must be secured
 If you don't want to hold it, place it behind your back beneath your belt so that
you can draw it when you need it and it does not interfere with your arms and
legs
 If it were a real weapon, like a sword or knife, it would have a sheath or belt
hanger
 If you are working with a stick, and your instructor calls attention, hold the
stick with both hands in front of you with your feet together
 Each form in Arnis begins from an attention stance, followed by a salutation,
and a return to the attention stance

REFERENCES:

 https://www.combatscience.net/history-of-arnis/
 https://www.topendsports.com/sport/list/arnis.htm
 https://www.academia.edu/36698596/FACILITIES_AND_EQUIPMENT_OF_ARNIS
 http://cc-kfc.com/CCKFC/arnis-etiquette/