Arnis Flashcards
(18 cards)
is believed to have been developed by indigenous Filipinos, who used a variety of weapons for combat & self-defense.
arnis
1521, when our forefathers defeated ______ using bladed weapons and their Arnis.
Ferdinand Magellan
The use of Arnis were shown through ____ (5)
- dances,
- rituals,
- festivals,
- performances and
- mock war battles
3 other names of arnis
- eskirma
- garotte
- kali
Other forms or weapons (arnis)
- knives
- fans
- umbrella
- sticks
Primary purpose of arnis?
- defensive purposes
2 primary defensive purposes of arnis
- hand-to-hand combat
- disarming
Other nationalities/culture that influenced Arnis?
- Malays (silat)
- Arab
- Indian
- Chinese
Who was the chronicler that narrated on the Battle of Mactan
Antonio Pigafetta
What was the name of the historical battle where Filipinos used arnis to battle the Spaniards
Battle of Mactan
Modern Arnis has the Status of ______ National Sport of the Philippines.
de Jure
Standard implement of modern arnis?
- one cane
- two canes
Who declared arnis as a national martial arts of the PH?
President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo
When did President Gloria declare arnis as a national sport and through which RA?
December 11, 2009 through Republic Act 9850
What RA states that, “The sport [arnis] shall be promoted in all schools and include in their respective curricula.”
RA 9850
Founder of modern arnis?
Mr. Remy Amador Presas
December 19, 1936 – August 28, 2001
Birth and death of Mr. Remy Amador Presas
12 striking and thrusting points of arnis:
1: strike on the left temple
# 2: strike on the right temple
# 3: strike on the left arm
# 4: strike on the right arm
# 5: strike on the left knee
# 6: strike on the right knee
# 7: thrust on the left shoulder
# 8: thrust on the right shoulder
# 9: thrust on the left eye
# 10: thrust on the right eye
# 11: thrust on the sternum
# 12: strike on the head or crown
