{"id":22472,"date":"2023-08-10T10:00:50","date_gmt":"2023-08-10T02:00:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nsman.safra.sg\/?p=22472"},"modified":"2023-08-11T10:37:38","modified_gmt":"2023-08-11T02:37:38","slug":"arnis-learn-philippines-national-martial-art-at-safra-punggol","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nsman.safra.sg\/arnis-learn-philippines-national-martial-art-at-safra-punggol\/","title":{"rendered":"Arnis \u2013 Learn Philippines’ National Martial Art At SAFRA Punggol!"},"content":{"rendered":"

Arnis, in Old Spanish, translates to \u201carmour\u201d. Also know as Kali or Eskrima\/Escrima, and a <\/span>fighting method used in warfare, it has since been embraced in the Philippines as its national martial art, recognising its spirited ferocity and deft defensiveness as part of its national identity. This discipline allows one to master his or her offensive and defensive capabilities, all through the use of a simple baton made from rattan.<\/span><\/p>\n

Read on to find out more about the sport, and how you can sign up for this combat sport at SAFRA!<\/span><\/p>\n

Only by protecting yourself can you protect others<\/h3>\n

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The concept of Arnis revolves around self-protection in the event of unforeseeable danger, where your natural instincts are pitted against undesirable circumstances. The self-defence skills you can pick up from this combat art form are invaluable in ensuring that you are ever ready and prepared.<\/span><\/p>\n

A spirited discipline with an offensive twist<\/h3>\n

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Arnis in its contemporary form utilises an improvised baton-like cane in its practice. Novices will first learn the art\u2019s fundamental defensive techniques, such as grappling and disarming stances, before adopting counter attacking strategies in the mix of self-defensive styles.<\/span><\/p>\n

Meet Robert Guerrero, your Arnis coach<\/h3>\n

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Robert\u2019s foray into this enigmatic martial variant can be described as a serendipitous stroke of luck! Back when he was in college, where physical training was compulsory, Arnis was the only martial art type that had any vacancies for him. He immediately marked the sign-up sheet with his name.<\/span><\/p>\n

And since then, he has never looked back.<\/span><\/p>\n

Now 30 years later, having spent years on the tournament circuit, Robert has developed a comprehensive curriculum for practitioners eager to explore this enigmatic martial discipline. In fact, he strongly advocates for its 3 R\u2019s \u2013 Reflex, Reaction and Randomness. His lessons will challenge your intuition, refine your natural proactiveness and prepare you against unpredictability, all the while giving you the satisfaction of a full-blown workout.<\/span><\/p>\n

Watch the video below to see just some of the techniques you will learn from Robert for facing up to an armed attacker:<\/span><\/p>\n