Posted On Wednesday, August 11th, 2010 By admin
This Friday, August 13, more than 30 Arnis masters from around the world will gather to compete in the World Arnis Open. Already, many international figures are arriving at Manila, Philippines where the competition will be held from Friday through Sunday.
The competitions will take place in Pasay City, Manila at the SM Mall of Asia Music Hall. The event is being staged by the PCKEAM (Philippine Council of Kali Escrima Arnis Masters) and sponsored by Smart, Stix, and Harbour Centre.
On Friday, a nation open will take place with finals being held on Saturday morning. Winners of the Saturday finals will go onto fight foreign masters that afternoon. Sunday will be the stage of the last finals.
On top of the competition, there will also be exhibitions for spectators to watch and enjoy.
In December of 2009, the former president Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo signed a bill into law making arnis the official sport and martial arts of the Philippines. All schools in the Philippines now have to teach arnis.
The director of the tournament, Rey Dominguez says that he hopes this event (The World Arnis Open) will help bring popularity of the sport back to the Filipinos. In a newspaper article by The Philippine Star, Continue Reading
Posted On Tuesday, May 25th, 2010 By admin
Martial arts are becoming all the rage throughout the world. Depending on which part of the world you are in, you will come across all different kinds of fighting styles. One unique fighting method is that of Arnis Stick Fighting. This fighting style comes from the World Eskrima Kali Arnis Federation (WEKAF), and originates from Cebu, Philippines. The Federation was started in 1989 and was originally meant to help get the word out about Filipino martial arts.
Arnis Stick Fighting, or Eskrima, was originally created by a Grandmaster named Dionsio Canete. He, among others, created rules for this fighting style to help create some organization. Basically, they follow the 10 point “Must System” that is also used in the sport of boxing. All fighters are required to wear padded protectors for their heads and bodies, and also some guards for their arms and hands.
The weapon of choice is the ratten stick that is 28 inches and weighs around 200 grams. The target areas is above the knees, with all attacks having to involve the sticks (except for thrusting). There is no punching, kicking, throws, elbows, or knees allowed in the sport.
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Posted On Tuesday, March 9th, 2010 By admin
Arnis Fighting is a form of a martial art which offers a unique technique to defend yourself and offend your opponents. Usually a wooden ‘sick’/ ‘sticks’ is used for fighting which is ordinary, slim, handy, blunt and tough ‘staff’ like stick. The stick used in this particular stick fighting art, in length is 28 inches (71 cm). This form of martial art was originally born in Filipino and was founded by Remey Presas. There are different techniques which are very simple and traditional.
One learns “range” and “angles” in the first technique training. This basic training can be used in any form of weapon fighting. ( Dagger, Baston, staff and bare hands)
The technique of self control gives you energy to be accurate and positive in every hit you make. This important technique shown to the learners in the initial years of training.
It is a combat that has to be learnt with a clear mind and inner self confidence. That only comes with Proper concentration and self will.
The Continue Reading