Arnis De Mano (NARAPHIL webpage)

The native art of stickfighting, antedates recorded Philippine history in origin and development. For when the Spaniards came in the 16th century, they found the art flourishing in various parts of the archipelago. It was then called Kali, a system of fighting with bladed weapons among the maharlikas or nobility. For various reasons, the conquerors suppressed the practice of the art. Knowledge of the art was handed down from generation to another like a family heirloom.

Thursday, August 14, 2014

2014 Activities: NARAPHIL China

Great job Rhio!

Friday, August 01, 2014

NARAPHIL China Chapter: Summer Activities 2014

1st

NARAPHIL Summer Arnis Workshop

@ the Beijing Sports University

Beijing, China

The initial batch of the Basic Arnis Training Course

Rhio supervising the training

"Tagang San Miguel"

(Left temple strike)

"Aldabis sa ilalim"

(Right knee strike)

Application of strikes and blocks

(Tagang San Miguel - Sanggang palabas)

Even the youngsters are enthusiastically

interested in learning ARNIS!

"Pag-pupugay o Bigay Galang"

(Courtesy)

Good work Rhio, keep it up! Your efforts will go a long way for the promotion of our art and preservation of our legacies from our forebears.

Manong Leo