ARNIS

PE11 and 13
The objective of Arnis:
is to develop skills and friendship
rather than to hurt opponents.
Practitioners show respect through
salutations and help beginners
improve. Proper technique,
stances, and weapon grips are
emphasized along with discipline,
self-control, loyalty and etiquette.
PEKAF
The Philippine Eskrima Kali
Arnis Federation is the
governing body for the sport of
arnis in the Philippines. It is a
member of the Philippine Olympic
Committee and the World Eskrima
Kali Arnis Federation. Lead by
Migz Zubiri as the president.
WEKAF
The World Eskrima Kali Arnis
Federation is the international
sports body for the sport of
Arnis, a Filipino martial
art. Founded in 1989. The
Headquarters is in Cebu City,
Philippines and lead by as the
President.
COMBATIVE SPORTS
PE11 and 13
Combative Sport ( full contact)
Arnis Full Contact is a
combative sport played by two
(2) individuals in a court
measuring 8.0 x 8.0 meters, with
a smooth and well-kept surface.
Players are paired/matched by
division of weight categories
Combative Sport ( full contact)
The Arnis Martial Arts Competition is
a continuous, full contact, live
weapon, stick fighting venue.
Competitors will fight each other with
sticks – slender, cylindrically-shaped
rattan weapons in 2 round matches
at 1 minute per round with 30
seconds of rest between rounds.
This is an open-style competition.
Combative Sport ( full contact)
Competitors will compete in an open
matted surface whose inbound space
ranges from 15’x15’ to 20’x20’.
Single stick fighting and double stick
fighting contests will be conducted in
a round robin tournament format. All
matches will be scored by judges
using a 10-point must system. 5
points for each round
Rules of the game
Opponents will begin and end all matches with a
salute or bow to each other and the judges.
Referee will position fighters beyond largo range
at the start of every round.
Hits, slashes, and witticks are all legal. Punots,
pokes and stabs are all illegal.
Target areas are: 1) front and sides of the body,
2) arms and hands, 3) top, front and sides of the
helmet.
In single stick competition, it is NOT legal to
block a stick with your free hand.
Rules of the game
Fighters are required to exhibit a realistic
defense (movement, parrying, intelligent
blocking…)
No takedowns. No grappling, wrestling or
hooking.
No pushing or striking at the back head
and back part of your body.
No foot sweeps or throws, thrusting or
butt strikes, 2 punch
No strikes or kicks below the
Rules of the game
Fighters are required to exhibit a realistic
defense (movement, parrying, intelligent
blocking…)
No takedowns. No grappling, wrestling or
hooking.
No pushing or striking at the back head
and back part of your body.
No foot sweeps or throws, thrusting or
butt strikes, 2 punch
No strikes or kicks below the
Rules of the game
Trapping and parrying are allowed. Locking and
holding are not.
An instantaneous “Hold and Hit” with immediate
release is allowed.
In the event inaction or ineffective action in the
clinch, referee will call time and break clinch.
Disarms must be immediate, or have an
immediate release (1 – 2 rule applies).
Joints may not be locked or twisted for a disarm..
To signal surrender or stop action for an injury,
equipment failure, etc., raise both hands and
back up. Do not turn away.
Corner and Coaching
Fighter is required to have at least
one corner person with maximum of
two, one each corner. Coaching may
only be done during break in the
action. Corner men are not to
communicate with their fighter while
action is in progress. Do not remove
any equipment, until the end of the
match. Helmet may be removed
between rounds
JUDGING, SCORING & OFFICIATING
All matches scored by 3 judges on the “10 Point
Must” system prior to deductions.
Deductions will be issued by referee only.
Judges may issue bonus points for exemplary
technique.
Referee will ID rule infractions, issue warnings and
mandatory point deductions.
Scoring is based on: Quantity of strikes,
Effectiveness of Striking and Ring Generalship.
In single stick competition, disarms shall be scored
as part of the match as a mandatory point
deduction. 3 disarms will result in a TKO. The 3
disarm rule may be waived at the tournament
PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT AND ETIQUETTE
OF ATHLETES, COACHES AND SPECTATORS
All participants are expected to
exhibit professional behavior.
Excessive foul language and un-
sportsmanlike conduct will not
be tolerated by any fighters,
coaches, or spectators. Fighters
and coaches will not discuss
fights with the judges or referees
while tournament is in progress.
EQUIPMENT
All participants must make provisions for the
required weapons and equipment. Prior to the
start of all matches, fighters will submit to
weapon and equipment will be inspection by
referee and judges. The required equipment is as
follows:
1. Armor (Headgear, armored gown)
2. Protective full fingered gloves or stick fighting
gloves.
3. Elbow pads, forearm pads, knee pads,
protective cup and shoes are mandatory.
4. white T-shirts, Red trouser pants
5. padded sticks
EQUIPMENT
All participants must make provisions for the
required weapons and equipment. Prior to the
start of all matches, fighters will submit to
weapon and equipment will be inspection by
referee and judges. The required equipment is as
follows:
1. Armor (Headgear, armored gown)
2. Protective full fingered gloves or stick fighting
gloves.
3. Elbow pads, forearm pads, knee pads,
protective cup and shoes are mandatory.
4. white T-shirts, Red trouser pants
5. padded sticks