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Seattle Arnis Academy Student Information

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Seattle Arnis Academy Topics

	SMA Class Guidelines
	SMA Student Ranks
	Black Belt Ranks
	Modern Arnis Terminology
	SMA 12 Basic Strikes
	SMA Blocks/Counterstriking

SAA Class Guidelines

	Treat everyone with respect & honor.
	Please take care of your personal hygiene. Showers, clean uniforms, deodorant & mouthwash do wonders. Avoid using perfume or cologne.
	If you don't know someone, introduce yourself and make new members & guests feel welcome.
	If you have a question please raise your hand and address the instructor by their requested title.
	Please show respects to our training area by giving the proper bow when entering or leaving the training area.
	Our school uniform is required if you plan to continue training beyond one month. This promotes pride & unity of our group.
	Don't be a gear bum! Everyone is expected to have/maintain their own training gear. Please see instructor on what is required for your level.
	Only our SMA approved safety gear is allowed. Please see instructor to purchase required training equipment.
	Do not use, touch or play with anyone's gear or weapons without their permission. Please respect others possessions.
	We are only human. Please let the instructor know if you are working out with an injury or special need.
	SMA welcomes members & practitioners from other styles & organizations and we will respect others viewpoints.
	SMA students are expected to inspect their gear/weapons for defects prior to their use.
	SMA instructors have your best interest in mind. Please let us know how we can best help you achieve your personal goals.
	If you have a question or concern...please let us know! You are important!
	Please have patience with yourself...simple idea...but sometimes hard to do!
	Leave the "macho" at the door...humility, compassion & spirit are far greater characteristics to work with!

SAA Student Ranks

The chart below helps to give you an idea of belt level but progression depends on the individual students dedication to training and time.

SEATTLE ARNIS ACADEMY STUDENT RANK LEVELS
COMBAT ARNIS LEVEL	COLOR OF BELT	# OF CLASSES & HRS TIME IN RANK
LEVEL 1	BLACK w/WHITE STRIPE BASIC TRAINING	32 CLASSES TOTAL 50 HRS MIN. 4 MONTHS M.A.T.T.
LEVEL 2	BLACK w/YELLOW STRIPE BASIC TRAINING	64 CLASSES 100 HRS MIN. 8 MONTHS M.A.T.T.
LEVEL 3	BLACK w/ORANGE STRIPE BASIC TRAINING	96 CLASSES TOTAL 150 HRS MIN. 12 MONTH M.A.T.T.
LEVEL 4	BLACK w/GREEN STRIPE INTERMEDIATE TRAINING	128 CLASSES TOTAL 200 HRS MIN. 16 MONTHS M.A.T.T.
LEVEL 5	BLACK w/ BLUE STRIPE INTERMEDIATE TRAINING	160 CLASSES TOTAL 250 HRS MIN. 20 MONTHS M.A.T.T.
LEVEL 6	BLACK w/PURPLE STRIPE INTERMEDIATE TRAINING	192 CLASSES TOTAL 300 HRS MIN. 24 MONTHS M.A.T.T.
LEVEL 7	BLACK W/ BROWN STRIPE ADVANCED TRAINING	224 CLASSES TOTAL 350 HRS MIN. 28 MONTHS M.A.T.T.
LEVEL 8	BLACK W/ RED STRIPE ADVANCED TRAINING	256 CLASSES TOTAL 400 HRS MIN. 32 MONTHS M.A.T.T.
LEVEL 9	RED / BLACK STRIPE ADVANCED TRAINING	288 CLASSES TOTAL 450 HRS MIN. 36 MONTHS M.A.T.T.
LEVEL 10	HALF RED & HALF BLACK ADVANCED TRAINING	320 CLASSES TOTAL 500 HRS MIN. 40 MONTHS M.A.T.T.

Seattle Arnis Academy 12 Strikes

Different styles & schools have different number systems, this is the one we use. Some styles have more, some less.

What is important is understanding the "line of attack", proper footwork, posture and extension of your stick.

ARNIS 12 STRIKE SYSTEM

STRIKES WITH WEAPON HELD IN RIGHT HAND	TARGET	V LEG STEPPING	COMMENTS
ONE	FOREHAND STRIKE TO LEFT TEMPLE	RIGHT LEG FORWARD	DIAGONAL STRIKE/SLASH
TWO	BACKHAND STRIKE TO RIGHT TEMPLE	LEFT LEG FORWARD	DIAGONAL STRIKE/SLASH
THREE	FOREHAND STRIKE TO SPLEEN/FLOATING RIB AREA	RIGHT LEG FORWARD	HORIZONTAL STRIKE/SLASH
FOUR	BACKHAND STRIKE TO LIVER/FLOATING RIB AREA	LEFT LEG FORWARD	HORIZONTAL STRIKE/SLASH
FIVE	STRAIGHT THRUST TO BELLY BUTTON/INTESTINES	RIGHT LEG FORWARD	THRUST
SIX	THRUST TO RIB/SPLEEN AREA or LEFT CHEST	LEFT LEG FORWARD	THRUST
SEVEN	THRUST TO RIB/LIVER AREA OR RIGHT CHEST	RIGHT LEG FORWARD	THRUST
EIGHT	BACK HAND STRIKE TO RIGHT KNEE	LEFT LEG FORWARD	HORIZONTAL STRIKE/SLASH
NINE	FORE HAND STRIKE TO LEFT KNEE	RIGHT LEG FORWARD	HORIZONTAL STRIKE/SLASH
TEN	THRUST TO LEFT EYE/HEAD	LEFT LEG FORWARD	THRUST
ELEVEN	THRUST TO RIGHT EYE/HEAD	RIGHT LEG FORWARD	THRUST
TWELVE	VERTICAL STRIKE TO TOP OF FOREHEAD	LEFT LEG FORWARD	VERTICAL STRIKE/SLASH

Seattle Arnis Academy Blocks/Counterstriking

Do not think in terms of traditional blocking...think counterstriking to the attacking hand or limb when possible.

Techniques are broken down for the above number system that Seattle Arnis Academy uses.

Type of Block is the name of the technique. Remember to practice with both R & L hands. Chart below is for the R. Hand.

Angle of Attack refers to the numbering system above.

Starting position refers to whether your stick is tip up or tip down before starting the technique.

Range refers to High (Head Level) Middle (Torso Level) and Low (Waist & Below)

Arnis Block / Counter Striking Techniques

Seattle Arnis Academy CounterStriking
Type of Block	Works Against Angle of Attack	Starting Position	Range
Inside Sweep	#1 #3 # 6 #10 #12	Tip Up	High
Outside Sweep	#2 #4 #7 #11 #12	Tip Up	High
Roof Block	#1 #12	Tip Down	High
Wing Block	#2 #4 #7 #11 #12	Tip Down	High
Drop Stick	#3, #4, #5 #6 #7 #8	Tip Up	Middle
Shield	#1, #3, #5, #6 #10 #12	Tip Down	Middle & High
Inside Sweep Low	#3 #5 #9	Tip Up	Low
Outside Sweep Low	#4 #5 #8	Tip Up	Low

SAA Class Guidelines

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SAA Black Belt Ranks

Arnis Terminology

Seattle Arnis Academy 12 Strikes

Seattle Arnis Academy Blocks/Counterstriking