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Modern Arnis Mano-Mano Filipino Martial Arts is registered under the Philippine Government,^{[citation needed]} first registered on July 21, 1995, with the name of Modern Arnis Mano-Mano Filipino Martial Arts and was copyrighted at the National Library, Manila on October 6 1995 by Garitony C. Nicolas called Arnis Nicolas System (Arnis).

[edit] Arnis Nicolas System (Arnis)

Arnis Nicolas System teaches the classical, traditional and the modern approarch of teaching the principles and philosophy of the art of stick fighting. Garitony Nicolas developed the Arnis Nicolas System to promote, uplift and preserve the art, not only of the different styles of Arnis, but also the cultural side of the art. He is the president and registered owner of the Modern Arnis Mano-Mano Filipino Martial Arts recognized by the Philippine Government and the founder of Sistemang Pang-Oran and the Modern Sinawali.

[edit] MAMFMA

[edit] Vision

Modern Arnis Mano-Mano Filipino Martial Arts (MAMFMA) International, inspired by the Christ virtues, envisions a totally integrated person of faith, peace and service characterized by the Christian values for the formation of a just and humane society.

[edit] Mission

As a Filipino Martial Arts, it's committed to fostering nationalism, instilling social concerns and political awareness, and participating actively in community developments.

The mission of MAMFMA is twofold: foremost is to regain the lost glory of the art as an international sport and martial art and restore in every Filipino's heart its cultural heritage and indigenous value and, second, to advance the camaraderie of Arnis practitioners under one common goal and leadership without losing their individuality as a style, system or affiliation.

[edit] Garitony Nicolas Motto

"If an eagle dies, he leaves his feather... If a man dies his memories remain..."

[edit] History

[edit] Origins

Garitony Nicolas was born on July 21, 1968, in Manila Philippines, to Antonio G. Nicolas and Zenaida F. Carlos. In his organization he is referred to as Punong Lakan - master of the hardwood cane. As well as being considered a master in his field of martial arts, he is also recognized as the father of Modern Sinawali.^{[citation needed]} He was barely 13 when the passion and determination to pursue his training in the field of Arnis led him to another master of renown, flourishing under the tutelage of Ernesto Presas.

Garitony Nicolas completed his Arnis professional course at the National College of Physical Education (NCPE) at Pamantasang Lungsod ng Maynila in 2006.^{[citation needed]} He learned various systems and principles of the martial arts from experts of their own field, from Grandmaster Nemesio Puno, Prof. Armando C. Soteco, Grandmaster Benjamin B. Luna and Sensei Danny San Joaquin.

The cliched theory that masters of a martial art have to be wizened old men does not hold true for this man, as he earned recognition for being the Most Outstanding Instructor of the Year on December 19, 1987,^{[citation needed]} at the age of 19. He was awarded by the International Philippine Martial Arts Federation and Arjuken Karate Association by, Ernesto Presas. On July 23, 2005, he was recognized by the United States of Martial Arts Association (USMAA) as one of the International Instructor Hall of Fame Awardees.^{[citation needed]}

[edit] Development

Garitony Nicolas has taught Arnis at the British School of Manila (ASA), Datamex Computer College, Rockwell Sports Club Makati, Pasay City North High School - BSP, International Electronic Technology Institute and UST Martial Arts Club. He was invited to become the fighting scene director in one of the GMA 7’s Fantaserye Etheria (Encantadia Book 2). At the same time, he trained the actors and actresses of the Fantaserye. He conducted seminar trainings at Metro Manila Development Authority Traffic Office Command (MMDA-TOC), Wack-Wack Village Security and Safety Department, MASAKAF Foundation Inc. and Landnet Inc. – Subdivision Police. Before he reached the path of success he first became an instructor of Arjuken Karate Club, Lyceum Martial Arts Club, Hataw-do Martial Arts Club and Kalisphere Philippines.^{[citation needed]}

[edit] Present Day Arnis

Garitony Nicolas is at present a board member of the Philippine Full Contact Self-Defense Federation Inc. and the Philippine Jendo Association Inc.^{[citation needed]} He is also advisor for the Combination of Arnis Kickboxing and Combative Arts Gym (CAKCA), MAMFMA Intramuros Chapter, MAMFMA Malasiqui, Pangasinan Chapter, MAMFMA Victoria Australia Chapter, MAMFMA Chicago, Illinois Chapter, Philippine Arnis Mano-Mano Gym Dubai Chapter (PHILAMM) and MAMFMA Wiesbaden Germany Chapter. In government, he acts as the Arnis instructor at the Philippine Indigenous Games and Sports Savers Association Incorporated hosted by the Philippine Tourism Authority.^{[citation needed]}

[edit] The Four Books of Arnis

[edit] Modern Sinawali

Modern Sinawali (Arnis Nicolas System) gives all the training processes that a practitioner needs to know because of the various criss-cross movements of the hand. Learning such Sinawali aims to improve and develop the Arnisador's footwork, agility, speed, timing, coordination, control and proper distance. Modern Sinawali is not limited to double sticks only, it can be trained with one stick against two, stick against Bankaw, one against two attackers, Bankaw against Gilingan, mano-mano and others.

In the system the practitioner can combine any two or more different kinds of Sinawali. The Modern Sinawali has 363 different kinds of Sinawali that Punong Lakan developed.

[edit] The Official Anyo of MAMFMA

The Official Anyo of MAMFMA is all about the form done by each student, from beginner to black belt, using the three forms of play of Arnis: Single Stick, Two Sticks and a combination of Arnis stick and a shorter one which represents the espada y daga system. His main interest here is to share the Anyo of Modern Arnis Mano-Mano which develops the mental and physical set ups. Learning such form aim to increase the body and mind coordination.

[edit] Sistemang Pang Oran

Sistemang Pang-Oran was the first book published by Garitony Nicolas. The sistemang pang-oran is a full contact stick fighting (Arnis Kickboxing system - ARKIBOS) that played by the Modern Arnis Mano-Mano Filipino Martial Arts practitioner founded by Garitony Nicolas. The word Pang-Oran comes from the Northern part of the Philippines, which means paluan in Filipino and stick fighting in English.

[edit] Techniques

The Sistemang pang-oran involves the striking of Arnis, disarming, punching and kicking techniques (for amateur rule) and sweeping and throwing (for professional rule). Its competition can be won by forcing your opponent to retire by knock out, by point advantage using any allowed techniques and follow-up by Arnis strike and voluntary retirement. Garitony Nicolas expresses this not only for competitive purposes but also for a better and deeper understanding of the art. Pang-oran was developed for the love of a certain Filipino martial art that is Arnis. It came from the heart of a real disciple of Arnis. Punong Lakan stresses that without his students he can not develop the Pang-oran system. He is just like a composer who needs inspiration to be able to compose a song.

Looking at the physical aspect of the Pang-oran, the fighting techniques are clear but the founder urges that students should not see Pang-oran as a physical aspect only but the student understands Punong Lakan’s philosophy for life is. Concentrating on a tournament alone is not enough because the student must also use his inner ability along with his heart or all will be futile. The student must always bear in mind his purpose for practicing the art.

[edit] Training

[edit] Three phases of Arnis

Stick, Bladed weapon and Mano-Mano

[edit] Bladed weapon

Bladed weapon such as kampilan, utak balisong, pinsawali, susuwat, kambantuli, janap, banjat, gayang, panabas, bankon, kalis, gunong and puñal.

[edit] Stick

Stick such as rattan, kamagon and bahi. Arnis sometimes called pang-or, kali, escrima, estocada, muton, baston and espada.

[edit] Mano-Mano

Mano-Mano is the Filipino art of Hand-to-Hand combats. The art embodies all the techniques applied to stick fighting techniques, except the practitioner uses the different limbs of his body as striking tools, in lieu of the weapons. The technique movements and rhythm in Mano-Mano are similar to those of Arnis with slight deviations. Mano-Mano is a system that combines effective defensive and counter offensive tactics from all martial arts available in the world. Although, generally called a street fighting art. Mano-Mano prides itself of the simple and easy but debilitating techniques it posses. Mano-Mano is the empty hand of stick fighting (Arnis) developed centuries ago by the Filipino Fighters. Arnis is the “mother” of Mano-Mano an original and native Filipino art. It has gained popular adherents from all countries have been trying to preserve the genius of its forms that it desired to be left unscathed by the influence of other arts. The perspective gave rise to questioning the validity of its claims to defend the practitioner when he has no “rattan stick” with him. The constant sneer from other arts made way to the art of Mano-Mano which is the art of the cane is also the art of the hand in absence of a stick the hand to hand can function as replacement. Mano-Mano techniques and movements are derived from the use of Arnis, escrima or kali: which is literally the extension of our hands.

[edit] Three forms of play

The Solo baston (single sticks), the sword and dagger (espada y daga) and the criss-cross fashion (double sticks).

[edit] Single stick or solo baston

It is the major fighting system of Arnis. Solo baston is not limited to stick alone it applies to bladed weapons. The system further can be extended to other ordinary objects such as umbrella, pen, walking sticks, comb, magazines and newspaper that are good examples of weapons. The solo baston system has traditional, modern techniques and applications. These techniques are the basic systems that develop skills in catching, grabbing, pulling and pushing, disarming, locking, striking and blocking techniques.

[edit] Arnis y Daga

It is a simplified form of traditional Espada y daga or sword and dagger technique. The weapons used a short stick or a knife and a rattan stick. In practicing the Arnis y Daga the proponent learns to combine long and short-range tactics. Without the weapons the concept of Arnis y Daga is best expressed in long-short combinations such as an upper cut and a straight punch.

[edit] Double stick or Doble Baston

It is another major form of play in Arnis system. It is sometimes called Sinawali. Swinging the cane in a criss-cross movement perform s double stick. The movement of the Doble baston are essentially artistic but can also be used for self-defense purposes. The Sinawali is an intrinsic part of Arnis practice, which requires the use of two sticks.

[edit] Sinawali

The term Sinawali is derived from the word “Sawali” meaning to weave. Sawali is the material used by early Filipinos in building the nipa hut or Bahay Kubo. The sawalis are interwoven into each other, hence the criss-cross pattern adapted by the sport. The classical Sinawali has only three techniques namely: Single Sinawali, Double Sinawali and redonda.

[edit] The Moderanization of Sinawali

Garitony Nicolas has interpolated much new variation to existing Sinawali, which he named Modern Sinawali. This Modern Sinawali has three hundred and sixty three (363) different variations among which are the Peripheral Sinawali, Double X Sinawali, Single X Sinawali, etc. Because of such contribution Garitony Nicolas was regarded as the Father of Modern Sinawali. In Modern Sinawali one should develop his speed, timing, agility, harmony and power. The Sinawali improves the footwork, body movements and reflexes which is essential in Arnis training. Thus, the Sinawali serves as an important preliminary exercise to the advance techniques of solo baston, Doble baston and Arnis y daga leading to Modern Mano-Mano.

The Modern Sinawali can apply one stick against two sticks, one against two attackers, bangkaw against stick, bangkaw against gilingan, gilingan against arnis, mano-mano etc. The practitioner can combine two or more different Modern Sinawali.

[edit] Principles of a Good Arnisador

1. The real Arnisador holds firmly to his stick until the day he dies.

2. The Arnisador and sticks are one.

3. The Art of the hand is the art of the cane.

4. If someone throws rice grains to a skilled Arnisador not even a single grain can hit him.

5. The match and the candle represent an authentic disciple of Arnis.

6. The Art of Arnis is like wind; you can feel it but not necessarily see it.

7. Minimum effort, maximum effect.

8. The triumph of a genuine Arnisador can be likened to a mountain.

9. The best Arnis instructor is the one who can give wisdom to his student regarding the essence of being a real Arnisador.

[edit] Grading System

[edit] Likas

12 Strikes Solo Baston
13 Blocks Solo Baston
Give and Take (system 1 & 2
Catching counter (Strike, butt - stick)
Catching counter attack (Mano-Mano Strikes)
12 Dis-arming Redonda (Stick & mano-mano)
Releasing & Locking (Stick & mano-mano)
Pang-Oran counter strikes
Knife Defense (4 basic)
20 Strikes Mano-Mano
Solo Baston Anyo Isa (1)

[edit] Likha Isa

Give & Take Mano-Mano: system 1-4
12 Lockings (Stick)
Blocking counter
Slash (up/down)
Ocho-Ocho (up/down)
Banda y Banda
Tutsada
Rompida Sungkiti System (up and side)
Bangkaw – (twirlings and 8 Direction)
Bangkaw – System 1 to 4
Bangkaw Sinawali
Solo Baston Anyo 2 & 3
Sinawali System 1 - 1 against 2 sticks)

[edit] Likha Dalawa

Force to Force System
Palis – Palis System
Abaniko Banda y Banda
Abaniko Tutsada
Abaniko Ocho – Ocho
Abaniko Rompida
Abaniko Doblete
Mano-Mano System 1 – 8
Tabak – Tuyok (Twirling / Redonda & Reverse Redonda)
Tabak – Tuyok counter Strike
Solo Baston Anyo 4 & 5
Sinawali System 2 – 2 stick in any order

[edit] Likha Tatlo

Arnis y Daga 1 – 20
20 Releasing Mano – Mano
Give & Take Daga sa Daga
Daga sa Daga counter - Stab
Banda y Banda Stab
Ocho – Ocho Stab
Rompida Stab
Arnis y Daga Anyo Isa
Sinawali System 3 - 1 against 2 attackers

[edit] Degrees:

Guro- At least one year of training & six months of teaching, promoting the art.

Lakan- Two years of continuous teaching, promoting the art.

Masters- At least 15 – 25 years of continuous training, teaching & promoting the art.

Recognized by the students, instructors, other organization & colleagues.

Must have good leadership, dignity and moral values.

Grandmaster- 26 years & above of promoting, teaching & uplifting the art.

50 years old & above.

[edit] Garitony C. Nicolas Awards Received

Hall of Fame, International Instructor, July 23, 2005 - United States Martial Arts Association

Recognition Award, November 27, 2004 - Paclibar Bicol Arnis

Recognition Award, February 20, 2003 - British School of Manila

Recognition Award, April 18, 1998 - Combination of Arnis Kickboxing & Combative Arts

Lakan Sampu (10th Degree), September 10, 1997 - Lightning Scientific Arnis, International

Recognition Award, May 17, 1997 - World Empire Martial Arts Command

Recognition Award, April 6, 1997 - Kaikijutsu Dojo, International

Lakan Anim (6th Degree), December 19,1995 - Foot Arnis Temple, Philippines

Lakan Lima (5th Degree), 1994 - Modern Arnis Association of the Philippines

Lakan Lima (5th Degree), 1994 - Modern Mano-Mano Association of the Philippines

Most Outstanding Instructor, December 19, 1987 - International Philippine Martial Arts Federation

Second Dan (2nd Degree Blackbelt), 1985 - Arjuken Karate Association International

[edit] External Links

• Philippine British Culture Week

• xanga

• Team Bachy