HISTORY OF ARNIS

Arnis is otherwise known as eskrima, kali and garrote, and by even more names in different Filipino regional languages. Although Spanish influence had a pacifying effect on Filipino martial culture, the original warrior ethos has persisted and remains on the fringes of the art. Arnis “death-matches” were outlawed atraditions 1945 yet, as Mark V. Wiley explains in Filipino Martial Culture, they still take place in private today.
Over the years, Arnis has become more than just another form of martial arts. It became a crucial part of the Filipino culture, taking its place as a practice that has changed the face of history on so many occasions.
As of 2009, the National Congress of the Philippines declared that Arnis is the national sport and martial art of the Philippines. It promotes nationalism, patriotism and paying tribute to the ancient and mighty heroes who have done so much for their country. Nobody can forget how these warriors fought against the Spanish invasion using only their swords, bodies and will power in order to grant their country its freedom.

HOW TO PLAY ARNIS?

When you play an arnis it is important to know that there are two types of arnis sport. The first type is anyo or a form and the laban or full combat competitors.

Anyo or a form the player use one or two batons. In this form we should put a gracefulness & strength to do this properly.

Then the full combat competition we need to strike the different parts of the body of our competitors but we only use one baton.

In playing arnis we need the ability to move quickly and we should keep our eye on the competitors. Always remember focus on the play that you are doing so you will get a high score and you will protect yourself in this type of competition.

RULES AND REGULATION
ARNIS COMPETITION RULES

Padded Point Rules

• Opponents will begin and end all matches with a salute or bow to each other and the judges.
• Referee will position fighters beyond largo range at the start of every round.
•Each match has a best of three rounds.
• Hits, slashes, and witticks are all legal. Punots, pokes and stabs are all illegal.
• In single stick competition, it is NOT legal to block a stick with your free hand. However, “arm stopping” at quarto range or arm checking is allowed.
• Fighters are required to exhibit a realistic defense (movement, parrying, intelligent blocking…)
• No takedowns. No grappling, wrestling or hooking.
• No pushing or striking with any part of your body.
• No foot sweeps or throws, thrusting or butt strikes, 2 handed strikes.
•A player can win if the opponents commit three fouls.
•In case of a tie. The first player who hit the opponent is the winner.
• To signal surrender or stop action for an injury, equipment failure, etc., raise both hands and back up. Do not turn away.

Live Stick Rules

• Opponents will begin and end all matches with a salute or bow to each other and the judges.
• Referee will position fighters beyond largo range at the start of every round.
•Each match has a best of three rounds.
• Fighters are required to exhibit a realistic defense (movement, parrying, intelligent blocking…)
• No strikes or kicks below the waistline or direct strikes to the back.
• No kicks below the waist or above the neck.
• No knee strikes or elbow strikes.
• Checks may be used to create distance but may NOT be directed to the face. Checks are allowed below the neck and above the waist free hand or two hands on weapon (AKA rifle checking).
• Trapping and parrying are allowed. Locking and holding are not.
• An instantaneous “Hold and Hit” with immediate release is allowed.
• In the event inaction or ineffective action in the clinch, referee will call time and break clinch.
• Disarms must be immediate, or have an immediate release (1 – 2 rule applies).
• Joints may not be locked or twisted for a disarm.
• You may use the ring to control the action. You may not use it to avoid action.
• To signal surrender or stop action for an injury, equipment failure, etc., raise both hands and back up. Do not turn away.

JUDGING, SCORING & OFFICIATING

All matches scored by 3 judges on the “10 Point Must” system prior to deductions. Deductions will be issued by referee only. Judges may issue bonus points for exemplary technique. Referee will ID rule infractions, issue warnings and mandatory point deductions. Scoring is based on: Quantity of strikes, Effectiveness of Striking and Ring Generalship.
In single stick competition, disarms shall be scored as part of the match as a mandatory point deduction. 3 disarms will result in a TKO. The 3 disarm rule may be waived at the tournament directors discretion.

EQUIPMENTS

•Padded Stick
•Live Stick
•Head Gear
•Body Gear
•Forearm and Shin Guards
•Groin Guard
•Upper and Lower Leg Guard
•Hand Gloves

BASIC STRIKES IN ARNIS

#1 – Left side of the head attack
#2 – Right side of the head attack
#3 – Left side of the body or torso
#4 – Right side of the body or torso
#5 – Thrust To The Stomach
#6 – Left Chest Stab
#7 – Right Chest Stab
#8 – Left Lower Leg
#9 – Right Lower Leg
#10 – Left Eye Poke
#11 – Right Eye Poke
#12 – Strike to the crown/top of head.

Are you still confused on choosing your track for grade 11? Here, we’ll give you some insights about ABM and GAS which are both offered in Liceo de Los Baños. Is there any similarities and differences between this two tracks? Which is more suitable for you?

Let’s first get to know what really ABM and GAS is. ABM or Accountancy,Business­ and Management is a strand that focuses on the basic concepts of financial management,business management,corporate­ operations and all things that are accounted for. This strand best suits students who want to become a business entreprenuer and also those who want to manage a company. Compared to ABM, GAS or General Academic Strand is not a career-specific strand. GAS is the strand that let students learn and experience something from all the other strands, that’s why this strand best suits the students who can’t really decide on which strand to take. Accountancy,Bus­iness and Management(ABM) can lead you
to your career, especially on management and accounting. While in General Academic Strand(GAS), it can help you to somehow learn something from different strands, which can give you idea or what career you want to pursue.

This two strands has its similarities and differences. ABM and GAS are both senior high school strands that help the students be ready for college. These two strands help the student learn their needed skills to gain employment even without a college degree, not only this two strand but also all the senior high school track. ABM is a career-specific strand while GAS is not. ABM deals with its specific and specialized subjects that enhance the students skills in accounting and managing. GAS deals with its general subjects, it tackles some subjects in every strand in senior high school that helps them to widen their mind in all of the academic track.

As I have said earlier, ABM and GAS are both offered in Liceo de Los Baños. In Liceo de Los Baños, they give quality education in both of this strands for their student to be able to learn the skills they need. The school let their students, from both ABM and GAS, attend immersions, seminars etc. that are necessary to them.

If you want managing and accounting then why not choose ABM? or if you really cannot decide by now then choose GAS as your senior high school track. I hope that reading this may somehow help you from choosing your track.

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