45 Savella, Alecza Mae C.

Faculty of Pharmacy ARNIS REACTION PAPER

ARC13 01/31/13

Arnis is a Filipino martial arts used as a self-defense system. Its goal is to create injury-free training method as well as an effective self-defense system. It is a kind of art that practices moves of elbows, knees, joints and fast combinations. It is also the national martial art and sport of the Philippines. Arnis is a beneficial PE because we can apply it when we need it and we are also having fun while we learn new methods of using the sticks from our teacher. As I watch the video of the disarming techniques by our professor in Youtube, I realize that alertness, proper striking and executing the correct manner of the steps are the keys in perfecting the different combinations. There are also many ways to block a certain strike. We should be attentive so as to what technique we are most convenient to apply. I also learned that a block move could also be used to strike. Just remember to know your target because it is also one of the most significant things to take into consideration. Hitting of the target may be your success or your downfall. It is really important to hit your target accurately. This sport may be handy but it is also dangerous when not used correctly. I really acquired a lot of lessons in Arnis. Like awareness, timing, accuracy, alertness, patience and most of all, discipline. In order to master the skills in Arnis, you need to practice the correct way of doing it. That is what I learned from our professor Mr. Robinson Laxa who was patiently and effectively teaching us. I can say that I am grateful to have Arnis as my PE because I learned ways on how to defend myself from others. This can really be convenient especially knowing our society today.