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Modern Sinawali
As Martial arts practitioners, we often think of sports as a tool to place us on the path of success, not only in the field of athleticism, but we look to succeed also on a spiritual level. The Filipino martial art is not popular due to the fact it is enjoyed by many Filipino’s, it is a loved sport because it is part of the Philippine culture. It is as cherished in the modern day, just as the Filipino warriors some hundreds of years ago had treasured it. It is known as ‘ARNIS’, the art of stick fighting. It is truly an amazing discipline, as there are many diverse styles and systems encompassed in its regimen, from the point one begins by simply holding the stick, to the point one learns to master the art.
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Single Sinawali
Sinawali came from the word Sawali meaning to weave. “Sawali” is a material used by the early Filipino people in building a Nipa Hut or Bahay Kubo.
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Katutubong Sining ng Pilipino: Arnis
Ang Arnis ay isa sa mga katutubong sining ng Pilipino na pinamana sa ating mga ninuno. Ang Arnis, kali o Eskrima ay naging sandata ng ating mga ninuno. Ito ang naging kagamitan nila upang lumaban sa mga dayuhan o sa mga mababangis na hayop sa gubat. Kaya naman ito ang hudyat upang gamitin nila itong sandata sa mga mananakop ng ating bansa.
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Arnis National Sport and Martial Art of the Philippines (Republic Act 9850)
Republic Act No. 9850, approved on 11 December 2009, defines that indigenous Filipino art of Arnis and declares it as the “Philippine National Martial Art and Sport.” The Act then orders the Department of Education, the National Commission for Culture and the Arts, and the Philippine Sports Commission to promulgate the rules and regulations necessary to carry out its provisions.
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The Philosophy of Arnis Nicolas System
There is this famous line from the cartoons Transformers and it says “there is more than meets the eye”. It shows that the true meaning of things is beyond what we see. This meaning can be hidden deep within or it can be at the surface but we are not noticing it. There are times that we need to step back and reflect on the things and situations going on around us so we can realize the true meaning and purpose of all these events in our lives.
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Sistemang Pang-Oran
The Sistemang Pang-oran of Arnis was developed since I started my way of teaching the art of stick fighting. This is not only for competition purpose but for a better and deeper understanding of the Art. My devotion and dedication for the art, Sistemang Pang-oran was developed. I would like to stress that without my students I cannot develop the Sistemang Pang-oran. I am just like a composer who needs inspiration to be able to compose a song or a painter to be able to paint.
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Mano-Mano Filipino Martial Arts (Hand to Hand Combat)
For many years we have adopted the discipline of foreign countries. I am not saying they are not useful, but something does not feel right when one’s lineage which is in fact battle tested to be effective, is not acknowledged completely.
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Freestyle
Freestyle Modern Sinawali is one of the major parts of the Arnis Nicolas System. It is the art behind the art. It is the extraction of the old Sinawali. We should not bind to traditional ways. We should and must develop what we have learn and impart this knowledge to the present and future generations.
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Espada y Daga
Modern Arnis Mano Mano Filipino Martial Arts with its Founder and Chief Instructor Punong Lakan Garitony Nicolas a.k.a. “SIR PET” has authorized different Arnis books and one of his dreams is to share the techniques of ESPADA Y DAGA (Sword and a Dagger). In his organization, during practice, to maintain safety for the practitioners, Arnis stick is used in place of the Espada (Sword) and short wooden dagger or knife – size stick is used instead of live knife.
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Arnis for Educators and Students
The names Arnis, Eskrima and Kali refer to weapons based martial art developed from ancestry in the Philippines. The Philippines are an archipelago of islands, and the names used vary with region. The art is referred to as Arnis in various regional languages, such as Pananandata in Tagalog; Pagkalikali, Ibanag; Kabaraon and Kalirongan, Pangasinan; Kaliradman, Bisaya; and Didja, Ilokano Arnis is declared as the Philippine National Martial Art and Sport.
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363 Modern Sinawali every Eskrimador should Know
363 Modern Sinawali every Eskrimador should Know