Chapter II Arnis Performance NO 1 PDF

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CHAPTER II

BASIC SKILLS A.The Correct Grip – A proper grip in arnis is very important to deliver every blow with power , control and quickness .The wrist must be very flexible and pliable Proper way of Gripping a) Hold the stick with your four fingers with blade of the palm about two to three inches from the base or butt of the stick b) Tighten your grip and press the thumb over the forefinger c) Each sticks must be executed with the firm grip .The wrist should be very flexible when striking

B.The Courtesy of Bow –Among martials arts enthusiast , bowing is a sign of courtesy In Arnis ,bowing is also a manifestation of courtesy to ones opponent or sparring partner a) From natural stance position ,assume count 1 b) Bring right hand to the left chest with the stick , left hand remains at left side with open palm (count 2.) c) From that position ,bow the head (count 3). d) Return to natural stance position holding the stick at end .

C.STANCES Stances are stationary ‘’fighting position which one assumes ‘’ prior to the execution of any offensive or defensive movement . These various stances give the arnis practitioner an understanding of proper distribution of weight on the feet and maintaining proper balance to ensure fluid mobility ,agility , and shifting from one position to another . 1. Attention or Formal Stance –stand at the attention like a soldier in line formation , but relaxed ,with the heels together and the feet pointing at an angle of 45 degrees . The hands are in front of the thighs holding the stick at the both ends

2.Open Leg Stance or Ready Stance – Stand with your feet apart parallel to the shoulder with both toes pointing forward. The knees should be straight, the waist and the body facing forward. Hands are on waist level and the hands should hold the sticks on both sides. The

ready stance is commonly used when standing at ease during training or tournaments.

3.Forward Stance-Starting with the ready stance, move one foot forward until the knee and the toe are in line to each other. Both toes are pointing in front, the waist and the body is facing forward. The body should not be too low or the lead foot too extended otherwise it will be hard to maneuver. Distribute the weight or center of gravity to both legs. Forward stances can be right foot lead, which is the Right Foot Forward Stance or it can be left foot lead which is Left Foot Forward Stance. Forward Stance are commonly used with frontal striking or blocking techniques.

4. Back Stance –The feet are in L position , heels align together .Rear foot should bear 75% of weight on R foot and trunk bent slightly bent in front .Arms and hands in the same ‘’ Fighting stance position .

5. Cat Stance –This is executed from the backward stance position by merely raising the front foot off the ground so that only the toe is supporting the foot .Much on the body weight is in the rear leg .Arms and hands in the same position.

6. Straddle stance -Starting with the ready stance, move one foot about two feet (2’) to the left or the right direction until both lower legs are almost perpendicular to the ground. Both toes are pointing in front, the waist and the body is facing forward. The body should not be too low or extended otherwise it will be hard to maneuver. Distribute the weight or center of gravity to both legs. Straddle stance are also called Horseback Riding Stance since it mimics position when riding on a horse back. Straddle stances are commonly used for blocking the strikes to the side of the body.

7.Oblique Stance -starting with the ready stance, move one foot forward 45 degrees away from the body until the knee and the toe are in line to each other. Move on the same direction as the lead foot (e.g. for right foot lead, move 45 degrees forward to the right). Both toes are pointing in front, the waist and the body is facing forward. The body should not be too low or the lead foot too extended otherwise it will be hard to maneuver. Distribute the weight or center of gravity to both legs. Oblique stances can be right foot lead, which is the Right Foot Oblique Stance or it can be left foot lead which is Left Foot Oblique Stance. Oblique Stances are commonly used for forward blocking and evasion techniques.

PRACTICAL PERFORMANCE NO. 1 PHYSICAL EDUCATION 3 CHAPTER II ARNIS Directions:  Take a picture of yourself doing each basic skill and stances illustrated on your module.  Be guided by the steps provided on your module (take note of the proper position of each part of your body)  Compile your pictures with a label of each stance using MS Word, Google Docs, or PowerPoint whichever application you may prefer to use. You can also create a slideshow of it if it is much easier for you.  Upload and send your output through Facebook Group 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9.

CORRECT GRIP COURTESY OF BOW FORMAL STANCE READY STANCE FORWARD STANCE BACK STANCE CAT STANCE STRADDLE STANCE OBLIQUE STANCE...