Modern Arnis Basics

Modern Arnis Basic Exercises for those starting out.

[@ETHEREALYOGA]

I've practiced arnis for over 20 years, and, I can safely say that this is one of the most relevant, logical, and, appropriate tutorials to show beginners. The first exposure that I had to arnis was in Remey Presas' book "Modern Arnis..." It was THE one source of instruction that was and has been most influential and applicable method I have EVER seen or experienced. I was very sad to hear a few years ago that he passed away...

[@soulcryst]

Not bad! This is a great exercise. In the Philippines, you learn these basics in HS. Girls included. Great way to get thin. Especially the last move. You pass gym if you can do that properly. Thank you for sharing it to the world.

[@quev8987]

Man, I'd be glad if we did the same in France... Learn some martial arts instead of frisbee or rythmic gymnastics...

[@BuckfastConsumer]

Its theor national sport in sure

[@lazywhiteraven8871]

I missed out, were weren't taught arnis in HS, and I'm in college now, hopefully they teach us in my later years of college.

[@atab101]

+ronniel Jose we wernt taught arnis in private school. 😢

[@thedroidish]

It would be great in America if they made students get a 2nd degree black belt before they graduated.

[@bsit-1cservidadmarktimothy276]

Nearly 5 years has passed now since I started Arnis and this is the video that inspired me to continue with my sport. I'mma say that I improved a lot even tho I still make mistakes but compared to what I am 5 years ago to me now? Oh my balls the past me won't have any chance at all to the present me. Thanks random guy with sticks in the middle of a field. Much love from the Philippines!💕

[@mcdoctorglock]

I know it's been a few years since you posted this, but thank you! I've been trying to instruct my children in the basics of Arnis (unfortunately there are no schools in this area anymore), and I found your video about a year ago. I've been able to use the video, along with my own knowledge, and constructed a plan for them (and for me) to learn from. Arnis is fun and free flowing.

[@tylerstaley2667]

Just so you know sir, I have done these exercises daily since I first found you're video about a month and a half ago and I finally made the break through you were talking about with the twirling of the sucks up and down in unison and I would just like to thank you

[@donniedarko464]

how is your training going? Have you learned it completely?

[@AryenJumaya]

I've learned a lot from this video about Arnis than any other video here in KZbin. Thank you for posting this. It's exactly what I was looking for to start.

[@sunilnath7079]

Aryen Jumaya Hey ! wanna hook up ?

[@strikingtiger-filipinomart5043]

Johan Lalnunmawia, come on dude! Show the lady a little class and respect! You should be slapped!

[@barrysmith1202]

that was one of the best intros i've seen; actually more advanced than any intro; for upgrade, try w/ galvanized pipes on trees, & lots of 'straightblasting' w/ punos at all angles, especially into biting-range, knee, shin strikes

[@IlyaKralinsky]

Wonderful, wonderful, incredibly instructive, very warm and welcoming. Thank you so much for this wonderful introduction.

[@eddiesteele7428]

Wow. I believe that is the nicest comment I have seen on you tube....lol Cool.

[@tomsolomon8803]

spar with me rap, i'll show you basic arnis and balintawak arnis

[@zenshinacademy4096]

Kali, an art I began in the mid 80's. And I began it because it was an art that was real and effective. My training has expanded over the 43 years I have trained but Kail was a blessing I found in the 80's and my training to this day has been influenced by it.

[@kenappia9705]

Brandon Excellent workmanship, I appreciate your wonderful expression on this beautiful Art.

[@FMAboy12]

This was a fantastic basics intro to my Kali/arnis/eskrima world about a year and a half ago. Video showcased some good solid content with lots of stuff I couldn't do back then. Great insight for beginners... was glad I stumbled across it back then and again even now.

[@wakanakapisihello5655]

seriously my fave vid on topic I've found so far, great blend of starter-established-rising technical levels, just what I was looking for, thanks!

[@druid3744]

Thank you for sharing. I saw an Arnis demonstration at the Executive Protection School I graduated from. We then used Arnis for blunt and edged weapons training.

[@Bob13Blues]

that was awesome . Thanks for spending time sharing your FMA skills

[@professorbriancox5858]

I'd really love to see some more videos from you Thomas. I learned a lot from this. Perhaps you could do a video on some partner basics? I am keen to learn.

[@mynameisoliver4790]

I try to follow your techniques and some basics, I also thank you that you recorded your video and I watch for every weeks, because I'm a Filipino that I train sikaran and mix martial arts for self defense, but I killed 4 thief and 2 gangs in our country. but this Arnis are true self defense if you face a man with a knife,machete and gun is a basic to disarm the weapon's.. Sana matuto rin kayo mga foreigners.. :)

[@nickdesaint4601]

Wow!! Thank you!! This is definitely Thee prerequisite to many if not most of the videos I have seen so far. Kudos for your passion, patience and honest expression of the FMA. The easy going articulation of a Teacher truely a gift. Once again Thank You, Salamat, Grazie, Danke, Toda, Shei shei, Spasiba, Shokran Gracias, Merci, Arigato ~Nick~

[@brentkilgore5478]

Of the videos I have viewed, your video is one of the better ones. Thanx for putting this out!

[@happyhippohooray]

This was excellent, thank you. My five year old girl wanted to learn a martial art. I was looking for one that wouldn't hurt herself or other people and we settled on arnis. Thanks for this well thought out tutorial!

[@tadomborngkrornhoung]

This video looks good, he mentioned BASIC from the beginning, many thanks for the video and your time to share ...

[@ScoutJoe]

If you're a DC comics or DC fans you know Nightwing uses Eskrima/Kali/Arnis as his main martial art

[@manilastreetsweeper5890]

Fight! Fight! Fight! Fight!

[@rosealmund4849]

Yeah, the difference is it's made out of steel

[@stealth7476]

Even dead pool knows this .

[@lazywhiteraven8871]

Adville747 yeah since he uses two katanas, "Maximum effort"

[@M1nistersBlackVeil]

Scout Ranger that is why I am doing ths

[@AB-nb2ic]

Awesome!!! I saw this video years ago when I was practicing. Just started doing warm ups again on my own, mainly for joint health and have been trying to find this exact video again. I love your approach, and focus on flexibility

[@riojeangarcia1396]

I admire this video so much..I could nit recall how many times I reviewed.

[@ArnisRisingHFS]

Just want to say thank you for doing this video. I began my journey into arnis nearly 9 years ago and your video was the 2nd video I watched after my very first lesson to help me learn the fundamentals. I greatly appreciate that because without your video I would of had a harder time getting to where I am now. Thanks from Tasmania Australia.

[@vandelbit495]

Your teaching plus the comments of some coaches here are actually more useful than our current teacher's lesson. Nice bro :D

[@Withjoyfulsenescence]

I wish you will do more instructional videos on Arnis. I just recently 'rekindled' my desire to learn this art and I find yours easier to understand and copy. I remember the Sinawali. Excited to get started now. Thank you.

[@davidmichael8901]

Great little video, we practiced this a little bit when I was in Kempo School, years ago.

[@Vasumitrama]

Thank you for the video. I just started to learn modern arnis in Japan and struggling to do twirling. Your video was very helpful , especially when you did it very slow at the beginning. cheers!

[@henselot]

When a Kali/Arnis exponent gets into full flow, it's such a gorgeous martial art to watch. Such economy in movement, but deceptively deadly.

[@SakanLam]

Excellent tutorial and clear methods, my friend! Salutations from an Arnis practitioner in Northern Thailand!

[@tyeskf]

Nice work here, sir! I love all modern arnis everywhere, thanks for sharing.

[@ivanhuerto6626]

Thanks for the basic tutorial! Great one!

[@richardhenry1969]

You really did a nice demo wish I would have had this a year ago when I started kali you covered everything that you need to start an showed well

[@marknolind3432]

Really nice basics: thank you. Your a good person.

[@edmonddelaostia7636]

i enjoyed watching your video from start to end.thank you for sharing your talent.

[@Keithphotorama]

Awesome video. Packs a lot of excellent information in a short video. Thank you

[@Janika_Hoffmann]

Thank you for this video! I'm currently writing a book in which my prota has been excercising Modern Arnis for many years, but watching a video actually helped me to imagine what exactly she's doing at her classes. :)

[@hellskitchen1180]

That rocks man! I will buy some sticks and try it. Thanks for showing.

[@MaharlikaAWA]

You are an enthusiastic guy! I like your energy!

[@phaksodergoven9313]

%100!beautiful knowledge, thanks for teaching us fantastic fighting skills.

[@Rick.Sanchez]

Thanks for the introduction. I've had a double-stick-lesson from my Wing Chun teacher lately and it's nice to see this good and simple video to refresh my memorie and help self-practice! I like that it is cut short to the important information, seems to be in context with your channel, haha :)

[@rbloch23]

Amazing video. Thank you so much for posting this.

[@stephenpratt1884]

thank you posting I've been looking for a quality instructional video for some time. As a former student 1983-1988 i can't wait to start training once again, now with my two teenage boys

[@felandlopez2678]

These exercises will make a difference. I need a lot of practice with the swirl with my weak hand..haha. Thank you for sharing. Trying to compile some good training videos, this one I'm including. Simple yet effective.

[@donaldmcneil5652]

Very well presented material and very informative thank you for posting this.

[@Alescia0115]

I'm gonna brag. That's my bro-in-law right there. XD

[@blade65dagger]

alescia ! ur spoiling the vid . . . men !

[@milltorralba5874]

He's kinda cute. Haha

[@dario4515]

Mill Torralba GAYYYYYYIII

[@mathswithgarry7104]

He's good. Great warmup and workout basics right there.

[@spartanwarrior1]

Yawn

[@OnlineWorkingBabe]

Thank you for this! My 3yo daughter is very much interested with this. I hope you upload more.

[@skmuthukulam]

A very nice video. Shows the movements very clearly. Thanks bro.

[@jpcalcagnoo]

I started practicing Arnis after watching this video (5 months ago). I don’t have any bag to hit but to practice in the air helped me to improve a lot in the swinging of the sticks. I realized that the 6 strikes in the sinawali are “steps” of the swinging and now i can strike really fast practicing this movement. Doing this would be impossible to me if I haven’t learn to use both hands at the same time too. Also I’ve learned a lot of things about this martial art after seeing this video. Thank you 4 sharing your knowledge, random guy with two sticks in a field !!!

[@AB-nb2ic]

You don't need a bag! I saw a video of a guy practicing by hitting a rope. You don't always need to go hard. With the rope target the aim is precision and control. Back when I practiced Kung Fu our instruction for training at home was to hang a sheet of paper (with a binder clip and string) as our striking target for punches and backfists. The goal, to learn your distancing and develop a snap, was to make the paper pop but not tear it. Best of luck with your training

[@NMIBUBBLE]

Hell yeah that was awesome thanks for showing the exercises I’m starting tomorrow with them!

[@hbmbmw7156]

Very easy and use full to everyone.Thank you and love you

[@tigerpilz1]

you are good at showing and explaining. different side, fast and slow - keep it on! :)

[@elondelaforet7876]

Impressive! I appreciate the demonstration of arnis

[@glenbrianaguila3682]

I'm an Arnis sticksman as well. After reading your moves and skills, I could guess we have the same arnis instructor or at least the style lineage. Good moves, from twirling drills, coordinated cane strikes, hand chambers, and sinawali drills (including the ridonda and reverse ridonda). Try including some classical strikes sometime in the future. Great vid demo! Pugay.

[@MrOlarry72]

I know I'm late but. Great video! Nicely articulated, I'm buying some sticks for fun and practice.

[@elconquistador9921]

The one thing that I teach my guys that is different is when they twirl the stick I don't let them open up the hand and take the thumb off. I make the keep a firm grip. It's not as aesthetically pleasing and opening up the hand gives you a tighter roll but I've personal disarmed a couple of guys in full contact stick fights by hitting the hand/stick at mid twirl. (and I've had it happen to me in the early years of training)... But good looking karensa/sinawali.

[@elconquistador9921]

*thumb and fingers... Some guys will open up the last three fingers and some will open the fingers and loosen up the thumb, taking off the tip of the thumb.

[@cmerritt6799]

Awesome. I noticed that in the video and wondered exactly what you cleared up.

[@christopherpavkovich4995]

tim estrada yes. I was taught the same. I try to keep my middle ring and pinky on the stick at all times.

[@heirapparent333]

When I trained, this was how I learned, firm grip always never to loosen even for a split second.

[@maryalferez4204]

Thank you from the Philippines.....I will try to do what you just did.....if I can do them and able to memorize the sequences,....I will thank you forever.....you are blessed.

[@ERIC052778]

Thanks for posting . As a Filipino am so happy that FMA is really growing in North America .

[@elsasa5649]

Thanks for posting this video. It will surely help a lot of beginners, like me.

[@qwaskdhklfadsdesx5165]

I'm from the Philippines and i'm watching this to learn self defense because right now lots of kids are getting kidnapped so I have to always be ready. Thanks for the vid! Really informative and helped me a lot

[@fredy79]

Salamat from switzerland. I searching for basic. It looks good and its good for understanding! 👍

[@TheRayman1379]

I love this and wish this guy would do more.Where are more of these videos?

[@iSoloTraveller]

That was awesome keep doing what you love you're rock.

[@gintaiwan]

great video! I am a beginner and would love to see more drills like these so I can practice more on my own.

[@thecherrycheesecake3107]

Wow, I'm practicing Arnis now, I miss it back in highschool and college days. more videos about this please! don't mind the salt! keep it up!

[@ridechanel2920]

Hi momo

[@bnelms22]

Awesome vid...thanks... Im currently learning Arnis and this should help me move along quicker...

[@superjahra]

Excellent video, you explained it very well. Make another one.

[@MitchellGershten]

Excellent This is a really great tutorial. Wonder if you’d do another for perhaps maybe 6-10 minutes of just the sinawali, so that we can practice along at a slow enough rate to really work it out. I’ve got the movements but would be useful to practice continually at a slow pace to get it down and to hear any fine tuning commentary you might offer. Thanks and keep up the great work !!

[@justice3043]

Excellent video been a long time since I twirled anything so this is great

[@jimshady07]

I have those eskrima sticks, they are brilliant. Thank you for sharing this i learnt a lot.

[@justice3043]

You look extremely good. I've been watching other content with people that have tons of subscribers and you're much better than them.

[@user-we7ds8ms2k]

Thank you very much for this tutorial. Respectfully.

[@katzy687]

Hey great vid man. If you make another, I would like to see the footwork how to shift weight into the strikes for sinawalis.

[@crappo8459]

Glad I found your chanel ,great skills 😎

[@vaidassuopys4295]

Thank You for good explanations !!!

[@sakamotosuzushi7006]

Thanks for the tutorial,I learned a lot from this video :)

[@davisurdaneta1426]

Awesome! I think i was in my first year in High School when this martial art was taught in our Physical Education class. I hope they keep it as part of the curriculum till today. Mabuhay!

[@extraterre7967]

very good and thank you for your instructions !

[@lartabayo5686]

This is too good for basics...awesome!

[@njosborne6152]

Very good. I liked it. It’s been a long time since my hands were any good. A slow motion camera would be much appreciated‼️

[@maryroselayug1406]

thank you for your video, it made me want to learn arnis and your video is the most informational video so far

[@maryroselayug1406]

Please upload more videos. thanks

[@didymostruespeal]

cool I've been doing that one switch for 20 years and never threw in those extra rolls very fun

[@rickycameron6586]

This looks good..i'm gonna give it a try. 2 Thumbs up video.

[@deanbrannan6954]

Thank you it very informative, I’m looking forward to my next lesson 🇸🇽👍🙏

[@SifuLoukasKastrounis]

Good video , very honest of what it is . well done !!

[@Astania08]

This should be mandatory to be teached in the philippine colleges as well. Most of youth in the philippines doesn't even know how to use arnis stickk anymore.

[@ridechanel2920]

Pag tinuro to sa pinas cgurado malaking gulo ang punta nito

[@zennymarquez7297]

totaly true!!

[@imaginarysora969]

@@ridechanel2920 Agreed 😂😂😂😂 lalo na yung mga siga xD

[@rickalmeda5338]

Most youth here are into Boxing and Street fighting.

[@raulenceflorsaplala508]

Tapos sisikat pilipinas magkakaron tayo mg mga movies tulad sa china HAHAHAHA

[@j0hnj8mes]

Awesome instructional video!

[@incognitoreaper2530]

trapo, I just wanna say thank you cuz this is really helpful! thanks a lot

[@yatchacs]

exactly what i was looking for, thanks

[@Larseus]

Nice video, thanks for showing this!

[@guardianchaos]

I'm still new to the arnis but I love training with them daily and I love doing the drill at the end I can go hours and it'll feel like a few seconds because of how focussed I am with it all ... The way I am being taught is if I hurt myself with the arnis move that part away slightly... This is where regular movement comes in such as stepping and doing things at the same time with the sticks... I used to keep hitting my legs but then I started just moving around a little and it feels great not to have brouses on my legs 😂

[@esegoldberg]

Great video. Thanks for taking the time to make it..:)

[@paulrobinson7616]

Serious Skills dude! Tried this & can't do any of it. This is going to take me a while to learn. Your skill level is Very Impressive!

[@YoonHangKimMD]

Thank you! This is great!

[@wanazsantanna8369]

Amazing man, I Saw How simple it is, bit looks like impressive!

[@jhonnyrengel]

Muy buena enseñanza, andaba buscando algo así, el manejo de los arnis, me gusta ese deporte y lo estoy empezando a practicar espero subas mas vídeo.

[@pinoyrc77]

I wish i learn one of our finest martial arts "arnis"good job bro...

[@deadguy111]

Thank you for showing the wrist stretching.

[@ThatsEnuffsaid]

man you got wicked skills!

[@divinegrace4447]

Love this video, will like to know how does a person feet movement work with the sticks. Will like to learn coordination of both.