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PINAKATAY ARNIS SIGIDAS ROADMAP B&W
This page is dedicated to those who seek a clear path of progress in this art—a visual roadmap to mastery. By committing to each step, you will not only excel but also become part of a cultural foundation that transcends any single system. This journey is about more than just techniques; it’s about embracing a legacy.
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Remember, earning the highest rank here like black belt is not the finish line—it’s the beginning of a lifelong pursuit. As you advance, you’ll receive your rope and band, marking your growth. Each stage typically takes 3-4 months, though progress depends on individual learning ability. Some skills may be taught out of order, allowing for natural strengths to shine. Drills are designed to deepen your understanding, ensuring that we refine your abilities rather than forcing a rigid format. Our goal is simple: to prepare you for the challenges ahead in the street.
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From day one, every lesson is designed to keep you safe. Train with determination, learn with resilience, and walk the world with confidence, knowing you are building both a mindset and a skillset that can protect you and those around you.
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Special Considerations:
Law enforcement, military personnel, and first responders may accelerate their training up to Manoy 2, as their roles require immediate application of these life-saving skills.
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Testing Requirements:
All applicants must wear their full uniform for inspection. This list does not include test material
—only the necessary requirements for each level.
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Stay ready. Stay disciplined. Stay safe.
RANK: PALABAN
no band just scarf
This is an umbrella term for WARRIOR in the Philippines. For us its someone who has started on this journey to become one. Rankless, Minimal knowledge of FMA or martial arts. Also when we address all we will use this term. (Pah-La-Bahn)
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UNIFORM STANDARD: PLAIN RED PANTS & PLAIN WHITE SHIRT (CAMISA DE CHINO)
MUST HAVE PAS JOURNAL FROM OUR WEBSITE.​
RED SCARF. (GIVEN BY INSTRUCTOR)
RANK: BATA 1
yellow band
CHILDREN AND BEGINNERS
-Minimum 1-4 months
(UNIFORM STANDARD: PLAIN BLACK PANTS & PLAIN RED SHIRT)
-Must have their journals checked every 4 months with stamp and date.
-No teaching
BASICS:
BOW
12
STANCES
BLOCKS
PUNCHING AND KICKING
CHECKING
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-Bowing: Respect is in any art, Adult or Child we do "Mano Po" as a sign of respect in our gym. Showing those around us what it means. Mano Po is a sign of respect to anyone that is older than you inside and outside the art.
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-Culture: we share various foods and customs for you all to learn about and to appreciate the art.
RANK: BATA 2
yellow band
LEARNING THE BASICS OF PINAKATAY
-Minimum 1-4 months
(this only contains only the minimum that needs to be known for testing)
-Must have their journals checked every 4 months with stamp and date.
-No teaching.
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UNIFORM STANDARD: PLAIN BLACK PANTS & PLAIN RED SHIRT
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-3 basic warm up drills correctly: Everything builds off of the fundamentals.
-Basic 12 strikes
-Blocks
-Stances
-Footwork
-How to Punch in FMA
-How to Kick in FMA
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-Terminology Counting & Names: If you can execute it you better know what you're executing.
THE 100'S: CALISTHENICS the goal is for you to get to a hundred of each. we are a team so we finish together! Instructor will pick one of the exercises and the team will finish it together! Leeway is granted by age.
RANK:
MANOY 1
blue band
Your first true test of your basics:
-Minimum 6-12 months
UNIFORM STANDARD: PLAIN BLACK PANTS & PINAKATAY RED SHIRT
-Must have their journals checked every 4 months with stamp and date.
nstructor level- Running a school of 0-25 students
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Punching & Kicking Drills
-Figure 8 all 4 versions of it.
-3 warm ups
-NUMBERS & LETTERS DRILLS... Its Pinakatay after all.
-Punch and Kick Drills for everything you learned in Bata 1 & 2
-DEFENSES AGAINST CERTAIN WEAPONS
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-Should be able to do the 100's of all exercises. Leeway is granted by age. Knowledge is useless in defending yourself if you aren't fit enough to perform the technique.
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-100 JUMPING JACKS
-100 PUSH UPS
-100 SIT UPS
-100 CRUNCHES
-100 CHAIR DIPS
-100 CALF RAISES
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MUST HAVE EXPERIENCE SPARING BOTH POINT AND FULL CONTACT.
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DRILLS 1&2 / DRILL ARCH / DRILL COMPASS / THE INFINITE / MUST DO A 2-3 MINUTE CONTINUOUS SAYAW
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RANK:
MANOY 2
blue band
Cleaning up the things you have learned in Manoy 1 and preparing you for Bagani:
-minimum 0-6 months.
​UNIFORM STANDARD: PLAIN BLACK PANTS & PINAKATAY RED SHIRT
-Must have their journals checked every 4 months with stamp and date.
nstructor level- Running a school of 25-50 students
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Calisthenics & MUST be able to perform the various techniques from Manoy 1 if requested by test giver.
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DRILLS 3&4 / Both hands are assessed ​
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Punching & Kicking Drills
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Doble Baston Basics
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Disarms 13
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Sayaw​​
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W Strike
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MUST HAVE EXPERIENCE SPARING BOTH POINT AND FULL CONTACT.
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DECISION BY INSTRUCTOR & STUDENT to Compete or Complete PAS
(END OF YEAR 1 OR AT END OF MANOY 2 TESTING)
RANK:
BAGANI 1
red band
UNIFORM STANDARD: PLAIN BLACK PANTS & PINAKATAY BLACK SHIRT / CHALECO
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-Must know all Principles​
-Must be able to name movements and drills up to this point
-Must know the specific purpose for each of the basic 9 drills. Distance, Relax & Reload, etc...
-Must have their journals checked every 4 months with stamp and date.
​Instructor level- Running a school of 25 - 50 students or less
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BAGANI AND FURTHER ARE TEST MATERIAL ARE AVAILABLE UPON TAKING THE TEST
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RANK:
BAGANI 2
red band
UNIFORM STANDARD: PLAIN BLACK PANTS & PINAKATAY BLACK SHIRT / CHALECO
BAGANI AND FURTHER ARE TEST MATERIAL ARE AVAILABLE UPON TAKING THE TEST
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Instructor level- Running a school of 50 students
RANK:
MAAYONG LAKI 1
green band
UNIFORM STANDARD: PLAIN BLACK PANTS & PINAKATAY BLACK SHIRT / CHALECO
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Instructor level- Running a school of 50-75 students
RANK:
MAAYONG LAKI 2
green band
UNIFORM STANDARD: PLAIN BLACK PANTS & PINAKATAY BLACK SHIRT / CHALECO
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​Instructor level- Running a school of 100-150 students
RANK: HANITI
black band
ASK HANITI WES -OR- MAAYONG LAKI LEX / CHALECO & TALI.
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​Instructor level- Running a school of 150 and above students or more
RANK: ITI
black band
HEAD OF SCHOOL, INSTRUCTOR AND REPRESENTATIVE, CHALECO & TALI.