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Exercise III - Self Defense

The document describes 3 types of courtesy bows in arnis: 1) Attention stance or formal stance with feet at a 45 degree angle and hands at the waist 2) Open leg stance with feet shoulder-width apart and holding the stick horizontally 3) Cat stance which allows quick movement like a cat jumping at its prey. It also outlines 7 striking techniques in arnis: diagonal downward strikes to the left and right temples, strikes to the left and right knees, an upward thrust to the abdomen, and downward strikes to the left and right eyes and the crown of the head. Finally, it lists 4 types of body shifting stances used in arnis: straddle stance, forward

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Exercise III - Self Defense

The document describes 3 types of courtesy bows in arnis: 1) Attention stance or formal stance with feet at a 45 degree angle and hands at the waist 2) Open leg stance with feet shoulder-width apart and holding the stick horizontally 3) Cat stance which allows quick movement like a cat jumping at its prey. It also outlines 7 striking techniques in arnis: diagonal downward strikes to the left and right temples, strikes to the left and right knees, an upward thrust to the abdomen, and downward strikes to the left and right eyes and the crown of the head. Finally, it lists 4 types of body shifting stances used in arnis: straddle stance, forward

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1.

The 3 types of courtesy bow in arnis

ATTENTION STANCE OR FORMAL STANCE

This stance is different from the ready stance, since you stand with your feet forming a 45 degrees
angle. Your torso and the legs should be facing forward while keeping the knees straight. In this stance,
you will stand with the heels close to each other and the shoulders dropped to the sides. Both hands
should be kept at the waist level. This attention stance is usually used for courtesy in preparation for a
fight at the beginning before sparring.

OPEN LEG STANCE

In this stance, your feet are at shoulder-length apart, your toes are pointed slightly outward while your
body is upright, and your right hand is holding the base of the stick. Your left hand is holding the tip
portion of the stick, which is positioned horizontal to the floor, with arms rested on the side. Your eyes
are focused straight while maintaining regular breathing with the diaphragm, and breathe in and out
through the nostrils.

CAT STANCE

The Cat Stance or NekoAshiDachi is one of the most versatile stances in Budo. Though an odd looking
stance it provides the ability to remain light on your feet and the possibility to move quickly. As the
name suggest, the animal form is the cat and the practitioner should keep in mind the nature of the cat
when using this stance. That is, this stance is used to spring forward quickly in the same fashion that a
cat jumps at its prey.

2. 7 Types of Stance
Left temple
A diagonal downward forehand swing to the left temple.
From the position, the warrior will hold the stick with one
hand at 1 o’clock moving his stick in slashing motion while
his free hand on his chest.

Right temple

A diagonal downward backhand swing striking to the right


temple. Assuming a fighting stance like the left temple
strike, the warrior this time held his stick at 11o'clock with
his free hand kept on his chest.

LEFT KNEE

Left side of the body or torso, to the left arm or elbow.


The 3rd striking technique allows the practitioner to
extend his weapon hand making it easier for him to strike
any part of the opponent between its shoulder and hips.
The stick will be draw in a diagonal forehand slashing
swing making it easier to deliver a damage.
RIGHT KNEE

Right side of the body or torso, to the left arm or elbow.


Same as the 3rd strike but this time the practitioner will
extend the weapon hand to strike any part of the body
between the shoulder and the hips in a backhand slashing
swing located on the right side
ABDOMEN

In this strike, the practitioner will thrust the weapon hand


to the stomach and is followed by an upward motion that
will cut through his opponent's body.

LEFT and RIGHT EYE

The target here is the left eye socket. In order to execute it


properly, the practitioner should assume fighting stance
then extend the weapon hand forward with the palm facing
outward with its elbow kept down.

CROWN OR HEAD

The last strike will be a straight downward overhead swing


directed towards the crown of the head which could throw
off the opponents mobility and balance.
3. 4 types of Body Shifting

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.
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.

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.
SIDE STANCE

Starting with the ready stance, move one foot about two feet (2’) to the left or right direction.  Moving
foot will be perpendicular to the ground while the other leg is extended thereby creating a position like
that of a side kick.  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.  If the left foot moves to the side it becomes Left Foot Side Stance, if the
right foot moves to the side it becomes Right Foot Side Stance.  Side Stances are commonly used for
strike deflection and evasion techniques.

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