Arnis, the national martial art of the Philippines, involves weapon-based combat and is categorized into full-contact events, forms competitions, and live sparring duels. Governed by the World Eskrima Kali Arnis Federation, arnis combat events emphasize physical fitness, self-defense, and discipline. Popular tournaments include the National Arnis Championships and the Southeast Asian Games, contributing to the sport's growing international recognition.

1. Combat Events of Arnis
A Presentation on the Competitive
Forms of Arnis
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2. Introduction to Arnis Combat
Events
• Arnis, also known as Eskrima or Kali, is the
national martial art of the Philippines.
• It features weapon-based combat using sticks,
knives, and bladed weapons, along with
empty-hand techniques.
• Arnis combat events are categorized into
different competition formats.

3. Categories of Arnis Combat Events
• • Full-Contact (Labanan) Arnis
• • Anyo (Forms) Competition
• • Duel Event (Live Stick Sparring)
• Each event has specific rules and scoring
criteria.

4. Full-Contact Arnis (Labanan)
• • A dynamic sparring event where competitors
fight using padded sticks.
• • Protective gear: Helmet, body armor, gloves,
and groin guard.
• • Scoring:
• - Clean strikes to legal areas (head, body,
arms, legs) earn points.

5. Anyo (Forms) Competition
• • A performance-based event where
competitors showcase pre-arranged
movements using Arnis weapons.
• • Types of Anyo:
• - Solo Anyo: Individual performance
• - Doble Anyo: Two-person synchronized
performance
• - Team Anyo: Group performance

6. Duel Event (Live Stick Sparring)
• • Objective: Engage in a controlled combat
using live sticks (rattan) without armor.
• • Rules:
• - Fighters compete with minimal protective
gear.
• - Matches are won by effective strikes or
controlled engagements.
• - Judges determine the winner based on
precision, defense, and control.

7. Rules and Regulations
• • Governed by the World Eskrima Kali Arnis
Federation (WEKAF) and Arnis Philippines
(ARPI).
• • Common Rules:
• - Matches are conducted on a matted area.
• - Legal target areas: Head, body, arms, and
legs (depending on the category).
• - Prohibited actions: Punching, kicking,
grappling, or intentional fouls.

8. Equipment Used in Arnis Combat
Events
• • Weapons: Rattan sticks, wooden knives, or
swords.
• • Protective Gear: Helmet, chest protector,
gloves, arm and leg guards.
• • Uniform: Traditional Arnis uniform or sports
attire.

9. Popular Arnis Tournaments
• • National Arnis Championships (Philippines)
• • WEKAF World Championships
• • DepEd Palarong Pambansa (School-Based
Arnis Competition)
• • Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games)

10. Benefits of Arnis Combat Events
• • Physical fitness – Improves strength, agility,
and endurance.
• • Self-defense skills – Teaches practical
techniques for real-world situations.
• • Discipline & sportsmanship – Promotes
respect and proper conduct.

11. Conclusion
• • Arnis combat events showcase the martial
skill, discipline, and tradition of Filipino stick
fighting.
• • Competitors develop speed, power, and
tactical awareness through sparring and
forms.
• • It is a growing sport with increasing
international recognition.

12. Thank You
• "Basta Arnis, Laging Handa!"
• Questions?