Arnis Suite demonstrates the Philippines' national martial arts. Also known as Kali or Eskrima, Arnis is a practical system utilizing a variety of weaponry (including bare hands, sticks, daggers, and swords), and has been used as a method of combat throughout Philippine wartime history.
Contact the Arnis Coordinators: ucla.spcn.arnis@gmail.com
Arnis Coordinator
Arnis Coordinator
SPCN 46 – Arnis Dances
Four different styles:
Single stick
Double stick
Espada y daga (sword and knife)
Hubad (hand-on-hand)
Members will be exposed to all styles and can choose to focus on one or more
Using the skills taught by the Arnis Coordinators, members have the ability to choreograph their own fight sequence with guidance
People can be really creative! You can use fans, staffs, sticks, etc. – whatever works with the context!