Mabuhay!
One of the aspects of the late Professor Presas' Modern Arnis was the
Ano (pronounced "on-yo") otherwise known in the martial arts as forms
or kata. These are short prearanged sequences done both open handed
and with the stick. There are 4 Anos with the stick and 6 with the
empty hand that we teach today, for our students who wish to learn
them. They are not a general requirement in our Arnis program, but
are there for the Modern Arnis affecionado and folks who just like
forms.
Professor Presas often made us practice the open hand forms against a
group of attackers so we could figure out our own applications and
innovations on the movements, but never in the strict manner where
there was a "Side A" and a "Side B" to be learned.
Recently, Lily had a moment of brilliance while we were training, and
over a break she commented that "It would be fun if the stick forms
had a two person version, like some Chinese styles use."
Well, after some thought, Ano Isa seemed ideally suited to a partner
application because of its linear nature. So, in short order we
created an Ano Isa, Side B.
(Ano Isa its self is demonstrated in Professor's Book from the
Phillippines and on his old videos)
Enjoy!
|
Footwork |
Stance |
Stick Technique |
|
Step Back |
Right Front Stance |
Downward Outward Block (Strike 8) |
|
Step Back |
Left Front Stance |
Downward Inward Block (Strike 9) |
|
Step Back |
Right Back Stance |
Side Outward Block |
|
Step Forward |
Left Front Stance |
Downward Outward Block (Strike 8) |
|
Step Forward |
Right Front Stance |
Downward Inward Block (Strike 9) |
|
Step Back |
Left Front Stance |
Strike 4 |
|
Step Back |
Right Front Stance |
Strike 3 |
|
Step Forward |
Left Front Stance |
Right Upward Diagonal Strike |
|
Step Forward |
Right Front Stance |
Left Upward Diagonal Strike |
|
Stomp in Place |
Right Front Stance |
Strike 1 |
|
Step Forward |
Left Front Stance |
Downward Outward Block (Strike 8) |
|
Step Back |
Attention Stance |
Courtesy Salute |