National Arnis Encounter 2018 Tech Ground Rules
National Arnis Encounter 2018 Tech Ground Rules
National Arnis Encounter 2018 Tech Ground Rules
1. QUALIFICATIONS
****National Arnis Encounter rules addendums and revisions on eligibility shall apply.
II. DISQUALIFICATIONS
III. EVENTS
ANYO COMPETITION
INDIVIDUAL EVENT
CATEGORY MEN WOMEN
SINGLE WEAPON
DOUBLE IDENTICAL WEAPON
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SWORD AND DAGGER
TEAM EVENTA TEAM IS COMPROMISED OF EXACTLY THREE (3) MEMBERS
CATEGORY MEN WOMEN
SINGLE WEAPON
DOUBLE IDENTICAL WEAPON
SWORD AND DAGGER
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V. RULES AND REGULATIONS
The New Electronic Scoring Devices and Scoring System will be
used during the Full Contact tournament specifically;
Full-Contact Event (Individual)
a) A match for the individual full-contact event shall have a
maximum of 2 Rounds. Each round will last for 2 minutes.
b) Players shall have a maximum of 5 fouls and 2 disarming
violation on the entire duration of the match.
c) Points scored, foul/s and disarming accumulated by the
players on the 1st Round shall be carried over on to
the 2nd Round.
d) There shall be no limitation on the score to be acquired
by each player.
e) If in case the score difference reaches 8 points in the 1st or in
cases that it reaches the 2nd Round, there shall be a
declaration of “TECHNICAL KNOCK-OUT” and player with
the 8 point advantage shall be declared the winner of
the match.
f) If at the end of the match the score, fouls and disarming of
the two opposing players are identical, the winner will be
decided upon consultation of the judges
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quarter distance. (Strike + trust/slash= 1 point)
Anyo Event
a) For the ANYO EVENT, there will be one round of Anyo performance,
wherein the participants are awarded points by the judges based on
coordination, synchronization and artistic execution of movements.
Poise and posture, costume, musical accompaniment, degree of
difficulty, creativity, bearing and stage presence.
b) Each performance shall have a minimum time limit of one (1) minute
and a maximum time limit of two (2) minutes.
B. WEIGH IN ATTIRE
Male and Female Participant/s will be weighed wearing shorts and t-shirts only.
C. WEIGH IN OFFICIALS
The Technical Committee shall appoint at least two (2) officials to supervise the weigh in of
the competitors.
In the Anyo Event, the Order of Competition shall be decided through drawing of lots just the
same to determine sequence of who goes first and so on.
Upon the initial command of “HANDA” for each round, the referee shall allow both
competitors/players to display or show artistic Arnis movements unique to their styles at least
three seconds.
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A SCORE shall mean a legitimate strike or thrust with a padded stick using one hand only,
delivered to a specific body point and is counted or read as valid upon confirmation by
the two (2) or three (3) judges simultaneously recorded on the scoreboard.
A LEGITIMATE STRIKE is given a point if it is delivered to a specific body point in correct form,
- that is with power, right timing, with art, distance and intent.
Spontaneous strike is allowed, but the judges can only give maximum three (3) points per
encounter per player.
A player can win a match through point’s advantage, disarming twice his opponent,
or if his opponent committed a maximum of five (5) fouls and winning by a “TECHNICAL
KNOCKOUT”
TECHNICAL KNOCKOUT
A disarmed padded stick used to immediately hit an opponent successfully
Eight (8) points advantage over an opponent
In the event that the scores, disarming, and fouls are the same (draw score/tie) at
the end of the match, the basis for declaring the winner shall be decided through the
following:
A. Superiority or aggressiveness
B. Major advance/fatal technique
C. Artistic delivery
2. ANYO COMPETITION
For the ANYO EVENT, there will be one (1) round of Anyo performance, wherein the
participants are awarded points by the judges based on coordination, synchronization,
artistic execution of movements, bearing and stage presence, degree of difficulty,
and creativity.
Each performance shall have a minimum time limit of one (1) minute and a
maximum time limit of two (2) minutes.
Players are given penalties for violations of competition rules and regulations. All
deductions are being taken from the total scores of all the judges.
Failure to execute the standard salutation (pugay) at the start/end shall cause the
performer/s a three (3) point deduction per violation in the individual anyo and per team in
the Synchronized Anyo.
Violation of time limit shall cause the performer/s deductions of two (2) points in
short of the minimum one (1) minute time limit or in excess of the maximum two (2)
minute time limit.
Stepping and/or going out of the playing area will cause performer/s a deduction of
two (2) points regardless of number of stepping violation.
Performer/s who accidentally loses grip of the weapon/s and drops the weapon to the
floor should be given a deduction of five (5) points for every violation.
Weapon gets destroyed or has apparent damage and any part of the weapon
dropping to the floor shall be ruled as disarm which will cause the performers a
deduction of five (5) points per violation in the individual anyo or per team in the
synchronized anyo.
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In the event that the scores are the same (draw score/tie), the basis of declaring
the winner shall be decided through:
1. Removing the highest and lowest scores of the player/teams concerned given by the 7
or 5 judges repeating the same until a single score remains.
2. In cases that after the said process remaining score is still tied there shall be a Repeat
performance.
V. UNIFORM / COSTUME
1. FULL CONTACT COMPETITION
White dominated short sleeves T-shirt athlete’s name, school/club, sponsors’ logos
are allowed on said shirt).
Red loose pants
2. ANYO COMPETITION
The participants/performers may use Ethnic Costumes for the Anyo Events to
enhance their presentations. (non-bearing in the performance scoring)
They can also wear red loose pants and white short sleeves t-shirt as prescribed in
the Full Contact uniform requirement.
VI. WEAPONS
1. ANYO COMPETITION
Wooden Stick
The wooden stick shall measure not less than 60cm and not more than 90cm
in length with a diameter of not less than 1.3cm and not more than 3.8cm. It
must not have sharp or pointed edges.
Dagger
A dagger may either be a wooden replica of a short bladed replica or metallic blunt
replica of a short bladed weapon. Each shall have a minimum length of 27cm.
and a maximum of 36cm. It shall be used for sword and dagger competition
only.
2. Body Protectors, Head Gears, Groin Guards, Forearm/Shin Guards and Hand Gloves must
be worn by the Participants which is approved by the tournament official before every
match. It is MANDATORY for all players of the competing teams to ensure safety of the
participants.
3. Rubber soled shoes is encouraged to be worn to avoid injury (blisters and accidental foot
injuries).
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VIII. PROTESTS AND COMPLAINTS
1. Protests and Complaints must be made in writing by the COACH/PARTICIPANT
addressed to the TECHNICAL COMMITTEE.These should be submitted to the Officials
Table immediately after the match.
IX. WAIVER
The participant absolves ARPI and its officials from any civil or criminal liabilities arising from
any injury sustained from the Arnis Tournament.
X. TOURNAMENT FEE
*** Take note that the event is for ARNIS PHILIPPINES INC. members only, new and renewal
memberships shall be accepted and shall be valid members for one year from the time of
renewal.
LABANAN
- INDIVIDUAL - P300
- TEAM - P400
ANYO
- INDIVIDUAL - P200
- TEAM - P300
XI. CEREMONIES
Participants are required to attend the opening and awarding ceremonies in their official
outfits. It is expected that they bring their respective Coat of Arms (banners).
Single Weapon 2 2 2
Single Weapon 6 6 6
1 FLYWEIGHT 1 1 2
2 2 2 4
BANTAMWEIGHT
3 FEATHERWEIGHT 2 2 4
4 LIGHTWEIGHT 2 2 4
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5 WELTERWEIGHT 2 2 4
6 2 2 4
MIDDLEWEIGHT
7 CRUISERWEIGHT 2 2 4
8 HEAVYWEIGHT 2 2 4
9 1 1 2
SUPER HEAVYWEIGHT
2 5 5 10
WOMENS TEAM DIVISION
SWORD AND DAGGER FULL CONTACT
GOLD SILVER BRONZE
EVENT
1 FLYWEIGHT
2 BANTAMWEIGHT
3
FEATHERWEIGHT
4
LIGHTWEIGHT
5 WELTERWEIGHT
6 MIDDLEWEIGHT
7
CRUISERWEIGHT
8
HEAVYWEIGHT
9 SUPER HEAVYWEIGHT
GOLD SILVER BRONZE
TOTAL 50 50 72
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VII. TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE
RAYMOND S. VELAYO
President
Arnis Pederasyong Internasyonal, Inc. (i-ARNIS)
Arnis Philippines, Inc. (ARPI)
JAYSON L. VICENTE
Tournament Manager