Subject: Individual Sports and Fundamentals of Games and Sports PE 212
Authors: :Ms. Ma Aliza De Leon and Mr. Jerald. M. Cañete
Editors: Mr. Mark Angelo Caling
Reviewer: Mr. Elmar A. Cundangan
LESSON :
Description of the Lesson:
In this lesson , you will learn the Arnis Origin and History
Objectives
At the end of the lesson, you are expected to:
A. Describe the nature or foundation of arnis;
B. Appreciate the role of arnis in physical and emotional discipline; and
C. Draw an ideal venue where you can conduct or play arnis activities.
Week : Pre-assessment (What I know)
Direction: Find and Circle all of any Arnis vocabulary words in the word hunt. You will have to look in
all direction including backwards and diagonally. Good Luck! (10 points)
D F G R S C B J L V S A V T M
M A R T I A L A R T S G H Y I
A N P C V W S F X V P S P O R
B Y L X B S D V J P O D F J O
C O M B A T M A R K R D F D A
G P K Z N I G H G Y T A B N Z
C O C O H C B U G J S W O R D
B I J A M K N I F E A E W B F
B U H S M O J G I G S A R G I
T K N I F S V S G S F P E H J
K T K S Q I I C H Y G O F C K
E R A D W U E J T K J N J K L
N A R N I S U A E D G I O P H
T W L G E Y P A U L O I H F G
H Q J H R T R G H J K L O G D
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Lesson Content (What’s New)\
Direction: Read ,understand and analyze the lesson. Make sure to underline/highlight all the important
information you need to know because at the end of the lesson you are required to apply all the necessary
things in the performance activity you will do at home.
Lesson Proper/Discussion/Selection
What is history of arnis?
The History of Arnis dates back before the colonization of the Spaniards, during those periods it
was called Kali and the techniques of the art is focused on bladed weapons fighting. Kali was widely
practiced throughout the archipelago; both nobleman and commoners were enthusiast and practitioners of
the said art. Also during those days Kali is being taught in a school like training grounds, which was
called Bothoan along with military tactics, Alibata (Native Alphabet), and herbal medicines.
On the dawn of April 27, 1521 the Portuguese navigator and warrior named Ferdinand Magellan
was defeated by a native warrior chief named Lapu-lapu this was the recorded incident which Kali was
used against foreign invaders. Forty years after that event, on April of 1564 another warrior navigator
from Spain named Miguel De Legaspi landed in Abuyog Leyte Philippines. He was aware of the
unfortunate fate of Magellan so took a non-hostile approach to avoid battle with the native. He befriend
the warrior chief Malitik, it is at this point he witnessed the deadly fighting skills of the natives through a
demo to entertain them. Afterwards he traveled to the nearby island of Sugbo and met another warrior
chief named Tupas, he took a non-hostile approach to again avoid confrontation. For the second time he
witnessed the formidable fighting techniques of the natives through a demo.
Years have passed by Spain was able to colonize the Archipelago thru the use of religion and what
was then regarded as modern weapons such as Muskets and cannons. The Spaniards claimed the
Archipelago and named it “Philippines” in honor of the King Philip of Spain. This was the start of the
dark age of Kali, in the year 1764 the Spanish overlords banned the practice of Kali to the natives. Using
the alibi that the natives were wasting time practicing it instead of tilling the fields. However the natives
knew too well that their colonizers were just afraid that such skills would be used in a revolution against
them because due to oppression the revolutionaries were gaining support from the natives.
The natives, hidden from the watchful eyes of their colonizers, practiced Kali secretly. Due to
some cultural influence of the Spaniards the term Escrima, Estoque, Fraile, and Kaliradman were used to
regard the native fighting system. It was also during these period when the natives were able to develop
the stick fighting techniques of the art, which was proven to be as versatile as the bladed weapons
technique. Even the Moro-Moro stage play to entertain the colonizers was utilized as an excuse to practice
the fighting system.
In 1873 the fighting system was renamed “Arnis” derived from the word Arnes which means
colorful trapping on defensive armors used on the Moro-Moro plays. Some of the heroes of the Philippine
revolution were also practitioners of Arnis namely Andres Bonifacio, the spouses Diego and Gabriela
Silang, and the young General Gregorio Del Pilar. The National Hero Jose Rizal was also reported to
practice the fighting system. As well as the founder of Aglipayan Church Rev. Gregorio Aglipay was also
recorded as a practitioner of the art.
After hundreds of years with Spanish colonization the Japanese invaders took their place to invade
the Philippines during the World War II, again experts of the native fighting arts were called upon to fight
for the country’s freedom. Kali, Escrima or Arnis whichever term the individual prefer to use was once
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again employed on the battlefield. It’s efficiency was put to a test again but this time against the Japanese
invaders.
The Filipinos fought side by side with the Americans. Natives with skills in the fighting art signed
up to be freedom fighters known as “Guerillas”. It is also these “Guerillas” who were usually front liners
during the encounter and they were usually sent on a commando mission for reconnaissance against the
Japanese. After the war ended and peace took it’s path in 1975 then Major Favian Ver also noted
enthusiast and practitioners of Arnis formed the National Arnis Association of the Philippines
(NARAPHIL) with the objective to unite all Arnis group in the Philippines, but unfortunately according to
records the Generals effort was futile, some claimed that the association that the General led tends to favor
only one group and ignored the request for recognition of the majority of the existing Arnis clubs.
Arnis is a Filipino Martial Arts with a distinct form and style. It uses two sticks, commonly maid
of rattan about 1 inch in diameter and 24 to 28 inches in length. Arnis is known by many names; Estacada
in Tagalog; Kaliramdam in Eastern Visayas; Escrima in Western Visayas; Kaligrongan in Pangasinan;
Kabaraon in Ilocos Region; Pagkali-kali in Ibanags; and Sinawali in Pampanga. “Kali” is the original
Malay term given to this martial art but many believe it was derived from the Spanish term “Arnes”.
Who invented Arnis?
Remy Amador Presas (December 19, 1936 – August 28, 2001) was the founder of Modern Arnis, a
popular Filipino martial art. Born in the Philippines, he moved to the United States in 1974, where he
taught his art via seminars and camps.
Why is arnis the national sport?
Arnis is the national martial art sport of Philippines. It is also known as Eskrima and Kali.
This sport actually emphasizes weapon based fighting which is done using knives, bladed weapons, sticks
and various improvised weapons. ... This sport was known as the defensing sport in the past by the
practitioners.
What are the two types of arnis?
The two major types of Arnis practised as sports are the system followed by WEKAF (World
Eskrima Kali Arnis Federation) which was established in 1989 and is recognised internationally; and the
system followed by Arnis Philippines (ARPI), established in 1986 which was used prominently during the
2005 Southeast Asian ...
What are the 3 aspects of arnis?
Historically, Arnis incorporated three related methods: “espada y daga” (sword and dagger), which
employs a long blade and short dagger; “solo baston” (single stick); and “sinawali” (to weave), which uses
two sticks of equal length twirled in “weaving” fashion for blocking and striking (term is derived from
sawali, the ...
When did Arnis become national sports?
Arnis was declared as the Philippine National Martial Art and Sport on December 11,
2009 through Republic Act 9850 signed by Pres. Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo.
Why is Arnis important?
Arnis can taught us discipline and self control. Like other martial arts, arnis can be used to practice
and make us learn self control and disciple. It also gives us ability to think fast and make our body
stronger as we will move a lot.
Is Arnis good for self defense?
One of the best martial art for self defense is Arnis. This is a martial art which teaches the use of
stick weapons from the very beginning of the training process. ... Arnis is particularly useful in a survival
situation because of the type of weapon that people are instructed on.
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Benefits of Arnis
1. It can be used as self-defense. It can help you to ensure your safety especially if you are a girl.
2. You can use your stick as a weapon. If someone wants to harm you, you can protect yourself from
using your wooden sword.
3. Arnis teaches us discipline and control.
5. It provides a full body workout. It helps you to improve your stamina, muscle tone, flexibility, balance
and strength.
6. It gives you a healthy lifestyle. It helps you to improve your physical fitness, mental and emotional
health.
7. It gives you positive encouragement and respect for values in martial arts.
8. It helps you to improve your cardiovascular health because it stresses the heart if you do the arnis.
9. It helps you to be focused on your goals.
10. It helps you to have a good mood because you are participating in exercise.
Practice ( What is it)
Let’s see what you’ve got!
DIRECTION: Match the column A to column B. Write the letter of the correct answer on the space
provided before the number.
ANSWER COLUMN A COLUMN B
1. When did Arnis become national A. WEKAF and ARPI
sports?
2. Who invented Arnis? B. Espada Y Daga, Solo Baston and Sinawali
3. . Arnis is known in tagalog term as? C. Remy Amador Presas
4. What are the two types of arnis? D. Estacada
5. What are the 3 aspects of arnis? E. December 11, 2009
Week / Time
Review
Direction: Read again your lesson for today. Then answer the following questions. If there is any
questions regarding our topic kindly message me. (10 points)
1. Summarize the history of Arnis.
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Valuing/ Integration ( What’s more)
DIRECTION: Write 5 characteristics of how does arnis help your physical and emotional discipline. (10
points)
DISCIPLINE
PHYSICAL EMOTIONAL
Application ( What I Can Do)
Direction: Draw an ideal venue where you can conduct or play Arnis activities. (20 Points)
Post Assessment ( What I Have Learned)
Direction: Answer the following questions in the yellow paper and explain it in 3-5 sentences. (5 points
each)
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1.Write a short detail or discussion about the values of arnis.
2.What are the benefits of arnis?
3.Give three advantages and three disadvantages of arnis.
4. Cite the purpose of arnis.
5 .In your own opinion, how does arnis help you in your life?
REFERENCES
Frank, Bram (2010).Conceptual Modern Arnis.: Lulu Enterprises, .pp. 12-15.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Modern_Arnis
Jannethanders (August 29, 2019 ). What is Arnis?
https://brainly.ph/question/1773088
Congratulations! You’ve reached the end part of this lesson .Kindly choose the reaction below
as your feedback for our lesson . Draw it on the blank provided.
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REMINDERS:
Things to remember as you accomplish this module:
1. Please keep the module properly. Make sure that you will answer all the activities.
2. If you have questions, clarifications and suggestions regarding this lesson, you may consult
your teacher through a text message or chat to help you understand the lesson.
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