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Embracing Traditional Filipino Games for Fitness!

Introduction About Us

We have a special chance as Grade 9 students to embrace traditional Filipino activities and reaffirm our connection to our cultural heritage. These activities, which have long been a part of our culture, not only served as entertainment but also helped people stay healthy and fit. However, in recent years, modern technology and other distractions have eclipsed them. But as ninth graders, we see the value of reviving these games and incorporating them into our exercise regimens. We celebrate our cultural heritage and help to preserve our Filipino identity by doing this in addition to maintaining our physical fitness. As Grade 9 students, let’s band together, rediscover the fun of age-old activities, and create a healthy future for ourselves. Here are some examples of Filipino Street Games

How can we exercise while playing Filipino-traditional games?

First, it’s important to warm up your body before playing, just like with any fitness routine. Jump jacks and other simple aerobic activities are a good place to start. Dynamic stretches should be done thereafter to get your muscles ready for the game. Choose a variety of traditional Filipino activities that focus on various muscle groups and fitness facets next. To engage various portions of your body and avoid boredom, you may rotate between games like Patintero, Piko, Luksong Tinik, and Sipa. The greatest way to enjoy traditional Filipino games is with others. Invite your friends, family, and neighbors to join you. Set up friendly tournaments or team workouts to promote camaraderie while being active as a group. Lastly, be grateful for the joy and cross-cultural connections that these games offer. Enjoy the festivities, learn about the customs, and keep active while having fun. Your love for Filipino culture will be sparked by playing these games, and you’ll feel proud to be protecting this history.

Patintero

A game called Patintero necessitates quick reflexes, agility, and speed. Two teams of players are involved in the game. To enter the zone of the other team without being tagged is the goal of the game. Players must leap across lines painted on the ground while avoiding the opposing team’s defenders.

Agawang Sulok

Agawang Sulok is a unique variation of the game “Tag” played in the Philippines. While also watching over their assigned base or corner, players must attempt to tag each other. Running, dodging, and quick direction changes are all part of the game, which increases speed and agility and gives you a cardio workout.

Taguan (Hide and Seek)

Tagua, also known as hide-and-seek, is a well-known game that both kids and adults enjoy playing. One person counts while the others hide, and the other person closes their eyes. The “it” individual then tries to locate and tag the evading players. Running, ducking, and rapid movements are all part of the game of taguan, which gives you a terrific workout while having fun.

Luksong Baka (Leapfrog)

In the game Luksong Baka, participants alternately bend over while the others jump over them. Each player must be effectively cleared without being touched. The agility, flexibility, and leg strength of the player are all improved by this game. It’s a fun method to exercise and strengthen your lower body.

Luksong Tinik

Luksong Tinik is a game where players take turns jumping over the “It’s” hands without touching them. The “It” raises their hands after each successful round, and penalties are given for touching the hands. The “It” position rotates, and the game continues with increasing hand height. It offers aerobic exercise, leg strength, agility, coordination, flexibility, core stability, social connection, and mental well-being.

Langit Lupa

The object of the traditional Filipino game Langit-Lupa is to avoid being tagged by “It” by traveling between specified safe zones. Running, jumping, and strategic planning are all part of it. The activity strengthens the lower body, increases agility, coordination, and reflexes, encourages social connection, and provides aerobic workouts.

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