ARNIS 101

Filipino Martial arts can be used for self-defense.

• Taekwondo

• Arnis

• Badminton

What was the name of Arnis before the Spanish colonization?

• Bali

• Kali

• Tali

Who was the founder of Arnis?

• Remy Presas

• Juan Dela Cruz

• Bonifacio

When was Kali renamed to Arnis?

• 1873

• 1874

• 1875

What is the primary weapon of arnis?

• baton/baston

• wooden stick

• pamalo

The Arnis is a Philippines’ national martial art or sport, After President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo signed the Republic Act. No. 9860 in 2019.

• TRUE

• FALSE

The Arnis is a Philippines’ national martial art or sport, After President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo signed the Republic Act. No. 9850 in 2009.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Republic Act. No. 9850 the act mandates the Department of Education to include the sport as a Physical Education course. Arnis will be included among the priority sports in Palarong Pambansa (National Games) beginning 2010

• TRUE

• FALSE

Kali was widely practiced throughout the archipelago; both nobleman and commoners were enthusiast and practitioners of the said art.

• TRUE

• FALSE

National Arnis Association of the Philippines (NARAPHIL)

• TRUE

• FALSE