Family Karate Center's Arnis (Stick Fighting) Programs
Brief Arnis History Information
Arnis is an ancient Filipino Martial Arts also known as Kali or Eskrima. Originally known as Arnis de Mano, or harness of the hand, the art incorporated empty handed fighting as well as techniques with a variety of weapons specializing in short sticks and knife techniques.
During the Spanish occupation of the Philippines, the practice of Arnis was banned. However, in order to preserve the art the Filipino people hid the techniques in their folk dancing. They later used the art to defeat the Spaniards and free their land from Spanish rule over 300 years ago.
Jay Haynes Information
Kyoshi Haynes originally began his Arnis training under Guro Eric Alexander in 1991. Eric Alexander is a 5th degree Black Belt under the late Professor Remy Presas. Kyoshi Haynes trained personally with Guro Alexander and in seminars with Professor Remy Presas, the founder of Modern Arnis, and continued to train until 2006. At that time, Kyoshi Haynes was introduced by Professor Ken Baker to Grand Master Federico Lazo (who is the founder of Luzviminda Arnis) and his son, Master Ricky Lazo. Kyoshi was so astounded by the Arnis technique that he learned, that he now studies and teaches the Luzviminda Arnis system.
Federico Lazo Information (Taken from the Luzviminda Arnis Website)
Grandmaster Federico Lazo
Grand Master Federico T. Lazo is a living treasure, and a peerless expert in the highly esteemed martial arts of the Philippine archipelago. Rarely does an individual progress to the levels of martial arts mastery that GM Lazo has ascended to. Even more rarely do they openly share what they have learned with others. A quiet and humble man by nature, Grandmaster Lazo has always been one to avoid public attention during his 55-year plus span of intense study, practice and application of these bona-fide warrior arts.
Although Grandmaster Lazo was actively involved with the creation and promotion of what is today known as Modern Arnis, for decades he has chosen to live in seclusion, preferring to teach just a handful of students. When Grandmaster Lazo is not engaged in the further refinement of his own signature art or training his core disciples, he passes his time by making authentic battle-ready weapons and refurbishing antique Filipino blades.
Grandmaster Lazo is and always was a man with a deep passion for every aspect of his art, from little known historical details to subtle differences in the application of techniques and everything in between. It is that enduring passion for the arts that he loves so dearly that has led this grandmaster to break out of seclusion and share his unique personal art, this crowning jewel, with the new generation of practitioners. This is his way of displaying his gratitude to all of the enthusiastic lovers of these arts and the passion and dedication that they have invested into their practice of the combat legacy of his homeland.
Remy Presas Information
Jay Haynes, Remy Presas, and Eric Alexander
In December 1936, Remy Presas was born the son of Jose Presas, who was a lieutenant in the Philippine Army. As a boy, Remy watched intently as his father taught the Filipino soldiers Arnis. His grandfather, recognizing Remy's fascination with the art, began teaching Remy the Crossada & Espada Y Daga (sword and dagger) style. Professor Presas went on to study and master many other styles of Arnis. Recognizing that his Arnis was a dying art, Professor Presas developed his own style called Modern Arnis, in order to preserve the art of his heritage. He began teaching Modern Arnis in local high schools, colleges, and universities. In 1960 Professor Presas moved to Manila, the sports mecca of the Philippines, where Modern Arnis would draw national attention. Through his continued efforts, the Bureau of Public and Private Schools eventually made Modern Arnis the official Physical Education program of the entire Filipino school system. Professor Presas brought Modern Arnis to the United States in 1975. He then taught Modern Arnis all over the world until his death on August 28, 2001.
Benefits of FKC Arnis Training
The style of Arnis is incorporated into the Family Karate Center program. Under Kyoshi Haynes, you will see many benefits:
Your eye and hand coordination will double. This is due to the stick moving 3 to 5 times faster than the empty hand techniques.
You will learn body shifting and better foot work.
While learning how to use the stick or knife, you will learn about its weak points and how to stop them.
Arnis players always move away from the line of attack; below, outside, or inside.
Arnis players use the principle of "destroying the weapon." Rather than attacking the opponent's head or torso directly, one first attempts to attack his opponent's limbs and render them useless.
Luzviminda Arnis Sinawali Free Flow Music Video (2:00 minutes)
Luzviminda Arnis Sinawali Free Flow Music Video (1:31 minutes)
For more information, please contact Mr. Jay Haynes at (719) 574-7557.
