Tournaments

World Eskrima Kali Arnis Federation (WEKAF)

Formed by Doce Pares in 1989 in Cebu, Philippines to promote the Filipino Martial Arts (FMA) via a sporting version of eskrima throughout the world.

Important dates:

• 4 April 2010 - WEKAF British Championships - Northampton
• 22 May 2010 - WEKAF at the Martial Arts Show - Birmingham
• 19-25 July 2010 - 11th WEKAF World Championships - Guadalajara, Mexico

Results:

• 30 September 2007 - Northampton Invitational
• 4 November 2007 - British Championships 2007 - Luton
• 2 March 2008 - London Invitational
• 30 March 2008 - British Open Championships 2008 - Bristol
• 22-25 July 2008 - 10th World Championships - Cebu, Philippines
• 08 March 2009 - British Championships - Northampton
  

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Seni Show Eskrima Open Championships

This tournament ran for the very first time on 26 April 2008 at the Seni Show which was held in Excel, London. Competitors from various systems competed in Sayaw (Forms), Single and double stick sparring in WEKAF-format. KOMBATA, a Limited Armour competition was also held at the end of the event.

KOMBATA Limited Armour is a competition for the more advanced practitioners. It is fought with headgear and gloves only (elbow pads optional). It is open to all styles. Only vests/sleeveless shirts and short shorts (or Muay Thai type of shorts) are allowed. KOMBATA Limited Armour was founded by Ermar Alexander.

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Results:

• Seni Eskrima Open Championships 2008
• KOMBATA Limited Armour 2008

Doce Pares tournaments

Doce Pares competitions follow the same rules as WEKAF plus the additional techniques such as foot sweeping and thrusting with the butt of the stick (punyo). Only Doce Pares members can take part in the competitions.

Results:

• 15 June 2008 - Doce Pares South East Regional Championships - Chatham, Kent
• 19 October 2008 - Doce Pares 'Quest for the Best' - Chatham, Kent
• 29 March 2009 - Doce Pares British Championships 2009 - Chatham, Kent

British Low Armour

This consists of 2 x 1.5 minute rounds of full-contact stickfighting with only helmet, gloves and groin box for protection. This is judged by a panel of 3 for striking, blocking and evasion. A disarm in the round means you lose that round and 2 disarms is a technical knockout.

Results:

• 13 April 2008 - British Championships - Luton

Arnis Kali Eskrima Association (AKEA)

Formed in Italy, it is a point-system version of eskrima where one has to have a clear powerful hit on either the head or shin only. Players wear full WEKAF gear and additional shinguards for protection.