ARNIS

ARNIS side and both hands are at waist level.
The Attention Stance

TEST I. Multiple Choice is commonly used in preparation for courtesy or “bowing” at
1. What law declared Arnis as the Philippine National commencement of sparring.
Martial Art and Sport. Ans: Republic Act 9850
3. Forward Stance
2. The History of Arnis dates back before the colonization of
Starting with the ready stance, move one foot forward until
the Spaniards, during those periods it was called?Ans: the knee and the toe are in line to each other. Both toes are
Kali pointing in front, the waist and the body is facing forward.
3. In 1873 the fighting system was renamed “Arnis” derived The body should not be too low or the lead foot too
from the word Arnes which means __ on defensive extended otherwise it will be hard to maneuver. Distribute
armors used on the Moro-Moro plays. Ans: Colorful the weight or center of gravity to both legs. Forward stances
trapping 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.
4. ARNIS FULL CONTACT EVENT is a combative sport played
Forward Stance are commonly used with frontal striking or
by two (2) individuals in a court measuring ____ blocking techniques.
Ans:8.0x8.0 meters
5. The winner of the match is decided by best of three (3) 4. Oblique Stance
rounds. Each round lasts for a maximum of _____ Starting with the ready stance, move one foot forward 45
Ans. two (2) minutes 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
6. The horizontal match line left of the official's table is
foot (e.g. for right foot lead, move 45 degrees forward to the
colored red and the opposite horizontal match line is right). Both toes are pointing in front, the waist and the body
______ to mark the respective zone of each combatant is facing forward. The body should not be too low or the lead
at the start and restart of every match. Ans: blue foot too extended otherwise it will be hard to maneuver.
7. How many persons are allowed inside the playing area? Distribute the weight or center of gravity to both legs.
Ans: 5 Oblique stances can be right foot lead, which is the Right
8. What is the official weapon of the competitors? Foot Oblique Stance or it can be left foot lead which is Left
Foot Oblique Stance. Oblique Stances are commonly used for
Ans: padded stick made of rattan
forward blocking and evasion techniques.
9. Each stick should be properly foam-cushioned and
should have a maximum grip diameter of not more than 5. Straddle Stance
1112 inches and a length of _____. Ans: 30 inches Starting with the ready stance, move one foot about two feet
10. What is the use of the yellow flag in the competition? (2’) to the left or the right direction until both lower legs are
Ans: use to signal the start and end of a round almost perpendicular to the ground. Both toes are pointing
in front, the waist and the body is facing forward. The body
11. How many Secondary Division Weight Categories? Ans: 5
should not be too low or extended otherwise it will be hard
12. In Boys' Weight Categories what category is 47 kg and to maneuver. Distribute the weight or center of gravity to
below? Ans: BANTAM Weight both legs. Straddle stance are also called Horseback Riding
13. In Girls' Weight Categories what category is over 40 up to Stance since it mimics position when riding on a horse back.
44 kg? Ans: BANTAM Weight Straddle stances are commonly used for blocking the strikes
14. Players are required to show artistic Arnis movements to the side of the body.
unique to their styles/system for at least three (3)
6. Side Stance
seconds when the referee says ____________ Starting with the ready stance, move one foot about two feet
Ans: "HANDA" (2’) to the left or right direction. Moving foot will be
15. Performer/s who fails to make the official "Pugay", either perpendicular to the ground while the other leg is extended
in the start or in the end of the performance, shall be thereby creating a position like that of a side kick. Both toes
given a deduction of? Ans: 5 points are pointing in front, the waist and the body is facing
16. Stepping and / or going out of the boundary lines shall forward. The body should not be too low or extended
otherwise it will be hard to maneuver. Distribute the weight
cause the performers a deduction of? Ans: Two (2)
or center of gravity to both legs. If the left foot moves to the
points side it becomes Left Foot Side Stance, if the right foot moves
17. What is the meaning if the Yellow flag is placed down? to the side it becomes Right Foot Side Stance. Side Stances
Ans: RESUMPTION are commonly used for strike deflection and evasion
Kinds of Stances techniques.
1. Ready Stance
Stand with your feet apart parallel to the shoulder with both 7. Back Stance
toes pointing forward. The knees should be straight, the Starting with the ready stance, move one foot backward 45
waist and the body facing forward. Hands are on waist level degrees away from the body. The heels of the foot should
and the hands should hold the sticks on both sides. The form an imaginary “L” shape while the legs are in a straddle
ready stance is commonly used when standing at ease during position. The body should not be too low or extended
training or tournaments. otherwise it will be hard to maneuver. Distribute the weight
or center of gravity to both legs. Back stances can be right
2. Attention Stance foot lead, which is the Right Foot Back Stance or it can be left
Stand with your feet forming a 45 degrees angle. Heels foot lead which is Left Foot Back Stance. Back stances are
should be close to each other, knees should be straight, the used for blocking and backward evasion techniques.
waist and body facing forward. Shoulders are dropped to the

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