International Filipino Combat Championships - Eskrima

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SCHEDULE:

7:30 AM Registration / weigh-ins for all Disciplines
Saturday, February 18 - 10:00 AM - All Divisions All Events

ORDER OF COMPETITION:

1 - Forms
2 - Children & Juniors
3 - Adults

Integrated Martial Arts & Fitness (IMAF) is proud to host the First "International Filipino Combat Championships" the Eskrima stickfighting portion of this incredible martial arts sporting event. The Filipino martial arts is diverse in nature incorporating a multitude of weapons - single and double stick (Olisi) , knife (baraw) and empty hand (mano mano) techniques.

The full contact stickfighting tournament is a way for the practitioner to test their skills and explore techniques to see what works and what does not. The emphasis is on stickfighting skills (both offensive and defensive). The rules are designed to ensure the safety of the competitors while giving them the opportunity control their opponent with proper striking techniques combined with effective defense and footwork.

Full contact stickfighting is physically demanding. This is a fight so make sure you are able to defend yourself and you train properly for this event.

Train hard, fight hard and good luck - Master Don Edwards - Eskrima tournament director

Events

• Single stick
• Double stick
• Possible events to be decided:
  • Knife fighting (padded training blade)
  • Absolute division (unlimited weight divisions

Tournament Rules
(these are highlights of the complete rules and are presented to give the competitor an idea of the rules structure. This is a stickfighting competition and as such the emphasis is on offensive and defensive skills with the stick.)

Rounds - 3 X1 minute rounds with 30 seconds breaks - equipment must stay on between rounds (helmet can be lifted for water)

Ring size - 20'X20'

Ring staff - Center Ref ; 3 judges and a time keeper.

Equipment

• Protective body armor (WEKAF style)
• Protective helmet with face mask (WEKAF style) - Helmet MUST have neck protection flaps (additional neck protector is allowed)
• Protective gloves (Hockey, LaCross, WEKAF etc)
• forearm/elbow guards - (knee protectors recommended)
• (Shoulder pads, theigh protectors not allowed)

Scoring

• 10 point must system
• 1 point deduction for a disarm
• 3 disarms terminates the fight
• warning - A warning will be given for an accidental illegal technique - two warning will result in a point deduction. Repeated infractions will result in the termination of the fight with the decision being awarded to the other fighter. An intentional infraction deemed to seriously disable or otherwise hurt the opponent will result in termination of the match with the decision being awarded to the opponent.- Safety of the fighters comes first!!
• A competitor will receive a deduction for continuing to turn his back or running out of the ring. If it is deemed a competitor cannot properly defend themselves the fight will be ended and awarded to the opponent

Target areas

• top/side of the head
• front of the face mask
• front or side of body from the knees up to the shoulders

Non Target areas

• Neck
• Knee or below the knee
• Back of the body or head

Illegal techniques

• thrusting with the point or butt of the stick
• punching
• kicking
• knees, elbows
• foot stomps
• hand in the face mask
• grabbing or holding (disarms must be executed quickly - prolonging holding of the olisi while trying to execute a disarm will result in a warning)

Note - this is a fight and a participant must be able to defend themselves and takes responsibility for their safety. Additionally, this is a martial arts tournament and the full respect and courteous behavior of the participants, coaches, officials and attendees is required. Un-sportsman like behavior of a participant or their coach will result in forfeiture of the match.

Eskrima Competition - Divisions

NOTE - all weight divisions are subject to change depending on participation

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