Everything You Need To Know About Sports Arnis

Sports Arnis, also known as Modern Arnis or Arnis de Mano, is a Filipino martial art that emphasizes weapon-based fighting using sticks, knives, and other bladed weapons. Developed from traditional Filipino martial arts, it incorporates striking, grappling, and disarming techniques, making it a versatile and dynamic form of self-defense. Arnis is not only a means of combat but also a sport, with competitive tournaments held worldwide where practitioners showcase their skills in forms, sparring, and weaponry. It promotes physical fitness, mental discipline, and cultural heritage, reflecting the rich history and traditions of the Philippines. Here, Lawrence J. Macaraeg shows us everything we need to know about Sports Arnis.
The 2024 Mac Martial Arts International Tournament invites you to participate in an exhilarating martial arts event. This year's FMA tournament is set for Friday, October 4th, followed by the Open Martial Arts Tournament on Saturday, October 5th, 2024. Proudly hosted at the Calgary Central Sportsplex, located at 401 33 St NE Unit 8, Calgary, AB, this event promises excitement and competition for all.
The tournament aims to gather martial artists of all levels and disciplines, providing a platform to showcase skills, test abilities, and compete in an atmosphere of sportsmanship and camaraderie. Whether a seasoned practitioner or a beginner seeking experience, this event offers a thrilling and rewarding experience for all participants.
With various categories and divisions to accommodate a wide range of skill levels and martial arts styles, the tournament presents a fantastic opportunity to challenge oneself, learn from others, and celebrate the diversity and beauty of martial arts. Grand Championship Trophies will be awarded in the following categories: Junior Continuous Stick, Adult Continuous Stick, Black Belt Sparring, Black Belt Kata, Junior Black Belt 17 & Under Forms, Colored Belt 13-17 Forms, and Colored Belt 12 & Under Forms.
Before the tournament begins, a special "Flips with Sticks" seminar will take place on October 1st, 2nd, and 3rd. This seminar will feature esteemed practitioners Belton Lubas, Lawrence Macaraeg, and Paulo "GN" Rubio. This unique opportunity will allow participants to enhance their FMA skills in a fun and interactive setting.
For more information about the event and seminar, including rules and registration details, please visit the website at: www.macmartialarts.ca

[@sinhidden_sound4027]

I used to do this old school. Rattan sticks, no padding, no gloves, no head gear. Times sure have changed.

[@jianchristian1367]

how many injuries did bro get

[@user-nw9mn1og6s]

Changed for the better imo

[@WayfarerCodeF]

Previously, there were sparrings with wooden knives without protection

[@timbeck6726]

Dog Brothers. 😂...hockey gloves n' helmet! Crazy...good ole days

[@Lukoro05]

Love the video. Thanks for this! Any chance you can do a dual sticks sparring video?

[@wizeguy2388]

They do that in this video…

[@roniargallon9557]

❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@Ta-Seti-Ra]

I sure do miss "The Dog Brothers"

[@castle6660]

This is called "larping" The problem with this... Is there is zero benefit as far as actual real life combat would go... NONE of these strikes would do ANYTHING in real life. You're literally just trying to touch the other person first to get the point. And before any of you fanboys start whining... I've been hit with Rattan sticks MANY times. With adrenaline pumping these "strikes" wouldn't even be felt.

[@redeyezgenoc2346]

The benefit is learning of distance Management, first Reaction and taunting as an Attribut. Not the whole aspect of a fight.

[@VidzTest]

It all depends on what you’re trying to achieve. If the stick is to represent a blade, you could argue that rattan stickfighting is larping too. Just a light touch with a blade would sever vingers or limbs in reality, so why go full contact? Its all perspective.

[@FarmerDrew]

Let's do giant foam war hammers and bring back American Gladiator

[@WayfarerCodeF]

For some reason, the fighters tried to hit each other and at the same time used minimal defense. In a knife fight, both are almost always dead. Because they went into a frontal attack. There are no full-fledged exits. He deceived, hit, left. Give them dull iron knives or wooden ones and the sparring will take on new colors.

[@76_Red_Pills]

Silly

[@mauglistarzanas903]

Dilettantes 😊

[@FarmerDrew]

That was the Zen Buddhist name of Miyamoto Musashi given to him by his friend and mentor

[@irb911]

Use protection, but not padded sticks. Rattan sticks will recreate real fighting better

[@TheOriginalDJMoses]

I don't like the rules of this form of Kali! Don't break them up it should be like WEKAF rules you go at it for 3 mins rounds. Where disarms are round enders. I do love that you use single knife and double sticks. But don't stop them for 3 mins.