Sports and Cultural Aspects

1. BAXAFRA ARMOR SYSTEM
Baxafra ARMOR System is a system which focuses on practicing fairness in accordance to its stated
rules, in alignment with that of Modern Arnis and DoceGenerales, Galaw Tanggulan. Basically observing the
application of practical approaches and logical movements. It focuses on precise and clear application of
different Arnis techniques in accordance to its root (system). The main goal of this system is to show that Arnis
techniques are applicable on a real life situated interaction amongst practitioners.As we are aiming to promote
nationalism as Arnis being declared as the ‘National Sports and Martial Arts of the Philippines’. Republic Act
9850.
Since members of the Baxafra ARMOR are mostly educators, we want to imply that Arnis can
compromise for all ages given a proper program of instruction as provided by our system. We are looking
forward to incline Arnis in every school curriculum with regarding the way of instruction.
 In Creative Anyo: Arnis Cultural Aspects
In creative anyo, our system is not up with the stunts that the performers can execute such as cart wheel,
leg splitting, rolling and other gymnastic movements. Such movements can be an option, but definitely
not part of our criteria. Our main focus is the accuracy and preciseness of the stances, balance, cane
executions and the application of each movement into a real life combative situation, applying the
different techniques in arnis.
Moreover, the choice of weapon doesn’t really matter whether it is replica or a simple cane
known as ‘yantok’, as long as the performer delivers practical arnis techniques itself without
surpassing other genres in martial arts.
Since our main aim is to promote arnis as our very own martial arts as Filipinos, we insist the use
of Filipino songs/music as an accompaniment in every performance. And also aside from the
prescribe arnis uniforms, wearing of traditional Filipino costumes are allowed during
performances.
 In Sports Arnis:
In sports arnis, we strictly observe wearing of proper safety gears in each match as provided by
our own suppliers. Since our goal is to promote camaraderie and sportsmanship instead of
inflicting injuries to each other.
Regarding the rules of the game, players, coaches and officials are given enough
conceptualization regarding the do’s and dont’s of the game as they agree to it.
 The Officials and Members
The officials of Baxafra ARMOR are well-trained about the system as they undergo vigorous
enhancement seminars and trainings before officiating in each tournament. Most of the officials
were actually former varsity members of PNUARMOR which is actually under the system of the
Baxafra ARMOR.
Moreover, the officials are actually licensed educators of different fields of concentration. And
as educators, we strictly observe the appropriateness of instructions applicable for the needs of
the practitioner depending upon his/her age or level of knowledge in arnis.
 Tactical Self-Defense
Baxafra ARMOR System not only teaches basic knowledge and skills in Arnis but also its
application to real life situation known as the tactical self-defense.