ARNIS

HISTORY:
Native Filipinos used arnis to defeat the invading horde of Spanish soldiers led by Ferdinand Magellan
in 1521. However, even after Magellan's defeat, more Spaniards arrived years later and overpowered
the native islanders. After establishing their rule, the Spaniards outlawed all forms of martial arts,
including arnis. Many Filipinos continued practicing arnis in secret, however. Arnis and similar forms
of martial arts are now legal in the Philippines and are practiced along with more familiar forms of
martial arts.

RULES & REGULATIONS:

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.
Only attacks with the stick and feet are allowed.
Hits, slashes, and witticks are all legal. Punots, pokes and stabs are all illegal.
Target areas are: 1) front and sides of the body, 2) arms and hands, 3) top, front and sides of the
helmet.
Kicks are allowed below the neck and above the waist only.
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.
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

EQUIPMENT
All participants must make provisions for the required weapons and equipment. Prior to the start of
all matches, fighters will submit to weapon and equipment will be inspection by referee and judges.
The required equipment is as follows:
WEKAF armor (Headgear, armored gown)

Protective full fingered gloves or WEKAF stick fighting gloves.

Elbow pads, forearm pads, knee pads, protective cup and shoes are mandatory.

 Rattan sticks.

THE ARNIS LAW: R.A 9850

Republic Act No. 9850 of the Congress of the Philippines, approved on December 11, 2009 declares
Arnis as the national sport and martial art of the Philippines for promoting patriotism, nationalism and
appreciation of the role of national heroes and symbols in the historical development of the country.
[57] There were many versions of the Arnis Bill but the version chosen was drafted by Richardson
Gialogo which was submitted to the Senate. Because of this law, Arnis becomes a pre-requisite for
P.E. classes in most colleges in the Philippines.

COSTUME:
In the 1970s, Grandmaster Remy Amador Presas, developed a system he called Modern Arnis and he
proposed this uniform:
Red loose pants
white shirt
Belts (white, brown, or black)
At present, the Philippine National Games (Palarong Pambansa) requires Arnis athletes to wear the
same:
Plain red pants (school or club logo may appear on the pants)
Plain white t-shirt (athletes name, school/club logo and sponsors may appear on the shirt provided
that it does not dominate the overall appearance of the shirt)
Rubber soled shoes

SUBMITTED BY:

LIZETH O. GUTIERREZ --- 7 EINSTEIN

SUBMITTED TO:

MRS. MAGNOLIA MOQUERIO

PE