Physical Activities Towards Health and Fitness

PATHFIT 3- ARNIS 2

1. CENTRAL LUZON
STATE UNIVERSITY
“Nurturing a Culture of Excellence”

2. PATHFIT 3
ARNIS
Prepared by:
Melane M. Fernandez
CENTRAL LUZON STATE UNIVERSITY

3. CENTRAL LUZON STATE UNIVERSITY
MODULE 2
Lesson 1 –The Fundamental Skills
•Overview
After learning the historical background of Arnisas our National Martial Art and Sports
in the Philippines, as well as the equipment used, the next module will tackle the
different fundamental skills of Arnissuch as the proper grip, salutation, stances, and
posture. These are the skills that require proper body movement. Proper body
positioning gives one mobility and the ability to shift from one position to another with
strong foothold. Students will also learn the striking techniques, the life and soul of
arnis. They will learn how and where to deliver a strike in order to achieve the maximum
power and efficacy.

4. CENTRAL LUZON STATE UNIVERSITY
Lesson 1 –The Fundamental Skills
•Objectives
At the end of lesson, the students are expected to:
1. Identify and explain the different fundamental skills used in arnis.
2. Discuss and show pictures/videos about the 10 striking techniques.
3. Show the proper execution of the fundamental skills and the striking techniques.
4. Develop control of certain fundamental body movement such as stances and the
likes, and enjoy while doing or performing the fundamental skills and striking
techniques.

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Lesson 1 –The Fundamental Skills
•Learning Activities
FUNDAMENTAL SKILLS
Learning Arnisas our National Sport and Martial Arts is our pride as Filipino, this is one
way to show our patriotism and nationalism. In any sports basic skills or fundamental
skills is important to learn because from the word basic means the first step we should
learn.
*Note: Before doing any activity don’t forget to have 5-15minutes warm-up and
stretching to avoid injury and to prepare yourself to some more intense physical
activities.

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Lesson 1 –The Fundamental Skills
GRIP-The Grip is the soul of all fighting techniques in arnis. A correct grip gives you better control, power
and speed for every execution of strikes and blocks.
Mechanics:
Hold the cane or stick with your
four (4) fingers and tighten
around with your thumb.
At least 2 or 3 inches from
the butt or base of the stick.
The hold must be firm when striking.
Relax your wrist a bit after a strike.

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Lesson 1 –The Fundamental Skills
SALUTATION (PUGAY )–Courtesy or Salutation means respect for one’s opponent.
Mechanics:
Hold the stick or cane down the open leg facing each other.
Close the leg by moving the left leg close to the right in45degree angle.
Lift the stick to the chest wherein the butt is resting on the chest. The top of the stick is pointing up.
Take a bow/nod together with the opponents or sparring mate, then go back to the original position.
Note: This can be done either single stick or with two sticks

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Lesson 1 –The Fundamental Skills
STANCES AND POSTURE –Learn first the proper stances and posture to enable one to master other skills. Both stances and
posture are important for the effective delivery of strikes.
Attention Stance -Stand with feet at 45degree angle,
heels closed together, hands at the side and relaxed

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Lesson 1 –The Fundamental Skills
Opening Stance –Stand with legs spread
apart about shoulder width with toes pointing
slightly outward.
Straddle Stance –Spread legs about twice the
width of shoulders and bend knees outward,
heels firmly planted and toes pointing straight forward.
Distribute weight evenly on both legs.

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Lesson 1 –The Fundamental Skills
Forward Stance –Move one leg forward at a distance
about twice the width of the shoulder and about 30 degrees
to the side and bend front leg at the knee with cane in the
center and in fighting form. Rear leg is extended fully
with both feet flat on the ground.

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Lesson 1 –The Fundamental Skills
Back Stance –Stand with one foot backward with
rear-foot toes pointing outward and front-foot toes
pointing forward, so that the two feet form an L-shape.
The rear foot should point either left or right depending
on what foot is in front. Rear knee should be a little bent
and forced outward as in straddle stance. 70% of the
weight of the body should be supported by the rear leg
with 30% by the front leg.

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Lesson 1 –The Fundamental Skills
Oblique Forward Stance –this is executed by stepping
either foot obliquely forward and obliquely to the left
or to the right. The reverse of the oblique forward
stance is executed with the withdrawal of either foot.
In both movements, the L-shape position of the feet
should be maintained.

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