Basic of Arnis de Mano

 

Basic of Arnis De Mano

A Handbook for Teachers and Students

 

     Arnis is declared the Philippines' national martial art and sport as promulgated by the Republic Act 9850. The art of stick fighting, or Arnis, was introduced to the Philippine educational system in the 70s through the initiative of GM Remy A. Presas, called "The Father of Modern Arnis.”

Although there was an earlier initiative to incorporate arnis into physical education such as Mr. Lamberto Ticsay's teaching of arnis at one of the universities in Manila in the 60s, it was Presas' initiative that started paving arnis future in the Philippine educational system. Many of his students and recruited physical education teachers carried his system and approach to teaching arnis.




His book “Arnis, the Philippine Martial Art of Stick Fighting” published in the 70s became the bible of early arnis teachers in promoting it to their classes. There were other books on arnis that were published later but it caters to non-PE students. The other books that were published that focused on teaching arnis to PE students were the book of Mr. Mascardo in the 80s and the module-type book of Prof. Armando C. Soteco in the 90s.

As arnis became popular and introduced to school’s physical education for secondary schools and tertiary level, the need for continuing support for them inspired us to prepare another updated instructional material. This is an instructional material prepared for both physical education teachers and students.

The book contained easy-to-follow instructions on the basics of arnis, such as the correct gripping, salutation, stick maneuvers, stances, basic attacks and defenses, some classical strikes, two stick drills or sinawali, and simple form practices or Anyo. Illustrations are clear and QR codes are included for easy access to audio-visual instructional materials.

In the last part of the less than sixty-page book, rubrics, and evaluation sheets for assessing and grading students' performances are included.

This is an introductory and supplemental material for teachers and students who are new to the world of the Filipino Martial Art of Arnis.

 

 

Book Title: Basic of Arnis de Mano, A Handbook for Teachers and Students

Author: Joel D. Anajao

Contributors: Ronnel P. Cuachin, Allan C. Guanlao, Jerard Noel M. Martinez, Ariel B. Ramos

Published by: Books ATBP Publishing Corp.

                         Tel. No. 8533-6652, 8533-6370

                          Email Add: books_atbp001@yahoo.com

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 ISBN: 978-621-409-237-6

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  1. AnonymousSeptember 17, 2024 at 1:48 AM

    "BPED 2-1| 202300007
    -Ang handbook na ito ay lubhang kapaki-pakinabang para sa mga guro at partikular na kapaki-pakinabang para sa mga mag-aaral. Bilang karagdagan sa pag-aaral ng kasaysayan ng Arnis, matutuklasan din natin kung paano ito gamitin nang tama. Higit pa rito, maaari tayong matuto ng mga diskarte sa pagtatanggol sa sarili gamit ang sandata na ito. Tsaka sa akala mong simpleng dalawang sticks lamang ay maari kapalang makabuo at matuto ng moves pang self-defense. Bukod pa rito, habang natututo ka ng ilang mga diskarte dito, makakahanap ka ng mga alternatibo sa Arnis (anumang katulad na tool) kung sakaling kailangan mong ipagtanggol ang iyong sarili laban sa isang taong may masamang intensyon.

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  2. BPED 2-1 | 202300007September 17, 2024 at 5:11 AM

    - Ang handbook na ito ay lubhang kapaki-pakinabang para sa mga guro at partikular na kapaki-pakinabang para sa mga mag-aaral. Bilang karagdagan sa pag-aaral ng kasaysayan ng Arnis, matutuklasan din natin kung paano ito gamitin nang tama. Higit pa rito, maaari tayong matuto ng mga diskarte sa pagtatanggol sa sarili gamit ang sandata na ito. Tsaka sa akala mong simpleng dalawang sticks lamang ay maari kapalang makabuo at matuto ng moves pang self-defense. Bukod pa rito, habang natututo ka ng ilang mga diskarte dito, makakahanap ka ng mga alternatibo sa Arnis (anumang katulad na tool) kung sakaling kailangan mong ipagtanggol ang iyong sarili laban sa isang taong may masamang intensyon.

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  3. BPED 2-1 | 202300007September 17, 2024 at 5:16 AM

    - Ang handbook na ito ay lubhang kapaki-pakinabang para sa mga guro at partikular na kapaki-pakinabang para sa mga mag-aaral. Bilang karagdagan sa pag-aaral ng kasaysayan ng Arnis, matutuklasan din natin kung paano ito gamitin nang tama. Higit pa rito, maaari tayong matuto ng mga diskarte sa pagtatanggol sa sarili gamit ang sandata na ito. Tsaka sa akala mong simpleng dalawang sticks lamang ay maari kapalang makabuo at matuto ng moves pang self-defense. Bukod pa rito, habang natututo ka ng ilang mga diskarte dito, makakahanap ka ng mga alternatibo sa Arnis (anumang katulad na tool) kung sakaling kailangan mong ipagtanggol ang iyong sarili laban sa isang taong may masamang intensyon.

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