Informative Issue No. 77 2013

The Creation of Baxafra Armor 1st Baxafra Armor Invitational Tournament 2nd Baxafra Armor Invitational Tournament 1st Baxafra Armor International Invitational Tournament 3rd Baxafra Armor Invitational Tournament 4th Baxafra Armor Kali/Arnis Invitational Tournament Sports Arnis, Kali, Eskrima Tournament Ground Rules Summary Standard Weight Catagories

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The FMA Informative looked at many tournament competitions, finding that Baxafra Armor is one of the most complete all around competitions. They are professional, dedicated, fair and honest. Inviting all to their events and demanding the highest in professionalism in officiating. In this issue the FMA Informative has the 1st Baxafra Armor Invitational Tournament which was on August 16-17, 2011 where it all began. Baxafra Armor held 2nd Invitational Tournament December 17, 2011. During the 1st Filipino Martial Arts Hall of Fame which commenced with its programs on April 17, 2012 and with the finale the 1st Baxafra Armor International Invitational Tournament which was held April 26-27, 2012 and then has since held the 3rd Invitational Tournament October 6-7, 2012 and the 4th Invitational Tournament May 5 and 11, 2013 FMA Informative was able to obtain the results for al the tournaments and pictures of all with the exception of the 1st Baxafra Armor Invitational Tournament.

Punong Tagapagturo Ronaldo “Bax” Baxafra / Senior Dayang Jessielyn N. Baxafra Promoters of Sports Arnis. Baxafra Armor created by the Baxafra’s is gaining a name not only in Sports Arnis achievements but also in Practical Martial Arts Teaching. Their mission is to integrate and cooperate with the Government in the dissemination of Republic Act 9850 - an Act Declaring Arnis as the National Martial Arts and Sports of the Philippines. All Baxafra Armor competitions ensure that all age ranges are welcome to participate, all individuals and teams and groups. The officiating is professional with each official being a martial art practitioner of some kind and full knowledge of the rules.

The Creation of Baxafra Armor

It was through his experiences of competition that Punong Tagapag-turo Baxafra became a promoter of Sports Arnis in the Philippines. Through his experiences in com-petition were not favorable at first, but with determination, the disci-pline of training and learning from his mistakes things turned around and his success have been well noted with 6 times National Cham-pion in Arnis. When Punong Tagapagturo Baxafra created his own system and with his accomplishments, he also started a coaching career which is a different, when teaching Sports Arnis. Hired by the Philippine Normal University for teaching a Sports Arnis program in the education department, eventually he also decided to incorporate a self defense program. So it is to be noted that the instructional (Self Defense) is separate from the tacti-cal (Sports Arnis) and the tactical is separate from the instructions. Keeping the theories and concepts separate in training students he has had several students obtain cham-pionships in competitions. With the help and assis-tance of his wife Jemn (who he taught), who does the annualizing of the other competitors which Bax

can then work with his competi-tors to improve their tactics and concepts in com-petitions. Punong Tagapagturo Ronaldo “Bax” Baxafra cre-ated Baxafra Armor in the

year 1994 and was established September 1997 (It is registered in the name Baxafra Armor at DTI dated September 01, 2006 in the City of Makati. The system that Baxafra Armor teach is Kali Arnis Galaw Tanggulan, Traditional Arnis Doce Generales and Modern Arnis Remy Presas System) at the Philippine Normal University, teaching his younger practitioners (kids), it was suggested that he en-ter them into competition, to bring out the system he was promoting which was Arnis Doce Generales, Modern Arnis and his own style of Galaw Tanggulan. Baxafra Armor started with Ronaldo and Jemn loyal students. The first tournament had few par-ticipants, and a problem was the understanding of the point system being used. Encouraging partici-pants to study the rules of Baxafra Armor, practitioners found that it was easy to adapt to. With this the 2nd Baxafra Armor Tournament the participants grew in support. By the 3rd Baxafra Armor Tournament participation grew even more. The Organization currently has nine (10) chapters. The first is in Laverdad College located at Caloocan City under the guid-ance of Guro Joemicco Salomon.

The second was established in the OTTC (Olympians Taekwondo Center) located at Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City. The third one is in RDCB Gym found in Fairview near Casa Millan. Both Gyms are personally taken care of Punong Maestro Ronaldo Baxafra, fourth chapter Caloocan High School under Professor Jeffrey Doguiles Teacher I, fifth is Pasay City North High School under Teacher Nuquie Kimberly Rodil, the sixth chapter is in San Bartolome High School in Novaliches under Teacher Edward A. Mirdador, seventh Las Piñas High School under teacher Ariel Artoza, the eight is in Im-maculate Conception Academy in Green Hills Sn. Juan under the personal supervision of Senior Dayang Jessielyn N. Baxafra and the ninth is the Pasay East Elemen-

tary School under teacher Ronnel Zacarias, and Saint Joseph School of Tondo under Teacher John Al-fred Dela Paz. Most of the members of

Baxafra Armor are educators in profession and a licensed teacher who are continuously promoting the art of Filipino martial arts. In his teaching of competi-tors Punong Tagapagturo Baxafra teaches not to compete as a street fighter but with style, accuracy in movement to the rules of Sports Arnis. Some when asked to par-ticipate in a Baxafra Armor Tour-naments say their art is to deadly, however a student needs to com-pete to learn adaptability of their skills and adjust their learning and gain knowledge with actual3com-petition. This will enhance reflexes, speed, balance, coordination and application of techniques.Organizing a Tournament

With the help of Jemn his wife who organizes the tourna-ment, Punong Tagapagturo Bax-afra handles the invitations. Both decided that officials must be trained for fair, honest, and orderly officiating. Note: One important aspect to officiating is the knowledge of the arts, this is also required before the first step towards officiating. The cur-rent problem in the Philippines concerning competition, most of the officials are not practitioners. All Baxafra Armor competitions

ensure that all age ranges are welcome to participate, all indi-viduals and teams and groups. The officiating is professional with each official being a practitioner of some kill and full knowledge of the rules.

The Objective is: Baxafra Armor system promote safe practice of sports Arnis which the kids, young adult and enthusiast can participate moreover we want to ensure the safety of competitors during the tournament so that having a fatal injury could not be possible, aside from having minor bruises that is why we were strictly imple-menting wearing safety protective gears during combat. It is not a game between life and death, it’s a game of promoting positive attitude, self confidence, and pride in ones self.

1st Baxafra Armor Invitational Tournament - August 16-17, 2011

The Organizers of Baxafra Armor Invitational Tournaments Master Bax and Senior Dayan Jemn

Mens Half Middle WeightGold - Mon Mirano (Arnis Association International Inc.) Silver - Patrick Gentry (Baldugan Martial Arts) Bronze - Allan Mahinay (Paclibar Bicol Arnis) - Rommel Furto (Paclibar Bicol Arnis)Mens Middle WeightGold - Jr Siguenza (Paclibar Bicol Arnis) Silver - Paul Paclibar (Paclibar Bicol Arnis)Mens Heavy WeightGold - Efren RamosMens Heavy WeightGold - Bong Rabo Paclibar Bicol Arnis) Silver - Patrick Punzalan (Paclibar Bicol Arnis) Bronze John Galang (Kamao) - Ranielo Lorenzo (Paclibar Bicol Arnis)Anyo Kids Open Weapon CategoryGold - Benjie Sta Maria (Bulacan Arnis Team) Silver - Renz Ronald Mariano (Baxafra Armor Cavite) Bronze - John Angelo Sunga (Bulacan Arnis Team) - Leonard Balisasan (Kali Arnis International Federation)Full ContactGirls 11-13 Yrs OldGold - Rickee Mae (Pasay North) Silver - Danilyn Barida (Baxafra Caloocan) Bronze - Maria Christine Santillanosa (Baxafra Caloocan) - Patricia Aeriel Gorospe (Pasay North)Girls 14-17 Yrs OldGold - Jene Manlangit (Baxafra Laverdad) Silver - Kim Elbambuena (Bulacan) Bronze - Elisha Llorente (Parac) - Christelle Solis (TCU)Women’s Extra LightweightGold - Ofelia Rosario (Bax Laverdad) Silver - Sarina Corre (Baxafra Laverdad) Bronze: -Mia Angela Lopez ( Kamao) - Jalyn Balino (Recoma)Women’s Half LightweightGold - Jocelyn Todle(Taguig City University)Women’s Middle WeightGold - Ahzel Miral (Taguig City University)

1st Baxafra Armor Invitational Tournament, Presidential Trophy for the overall Champion and Medals

ResultsBoys 6-7 Years OldGold - John Loise Pilapil (Paclibar Bicol Arnis Team) Silver - Steven De Campos8-10 Years OldGold - Raniel Amar (Kali Arnis International Federation) Silver - Aldrin Alabastro (Paclibar Bicol Arnis Team) Bronze - Allan Dicdiquin (Kali Arnis International Federation) - Jayrico Jumawan (Kali Arnis International Federation)11-13 Years OldGold - Greco Alindogan (Baxafra Armor Caloocan High School) Silver - Kenneth Blen Mamaril ( Baxafra Armor Caloocan High School) Bronze - John Paul Agagas (Paclibar Bicol Arnis) - Mikko Jim Bagsit (Baxafra Armor Caloocan)14-17 Years OldGold - Jyster Dan Base (Taguig City University) Silver - Orlando Simbulan (Bulacan Arnis Team) Bronze - Keith Salazar (Aris Association International Inc.) - Renx Ronald Mariano (Baxafra Armor Cavite)Mens Half Light WeightGold - Japhie Sanchez ( Kali Arnis International) Silver - Larry James Castillio (Paclibar Bicol Arnis) Bronze - Daniel Bernas (Kamao) - Jovirey Quitoriano (Taguig City University)Mens Light Weight:Gold - Roberto Albano (Kamao) Silver -Norly Mirando (Taguig City University) Bronze - Jeric Diomampo (Baldugan Martial Arts) - Edblanch Blanco (Police Arnis Academy)

Second Baxafra Armor Invitational Tournament - December 17, 2011 Philippine Normal University Gymnasium

ResultsBoys (8-9 Years Old) Gold Medalist - Mj Santos (Muntinlupa-A) Silver Medalist - Juldee Angel (Muntinlupa-A) Bronze Meadalist - Stepehen Campos (Modern Lighting) - Clarence Maradillio (Muntinlupa-A)

Old Boys (9-10 Years) Gold Medalist - Arnielvalle (Muntinlupa-A) Silver Medalist - Christopher Romanillos (Mes) Bronze Medalist - Julieto Boal (Muntinlupa-A) - Niel Vincent Platique(Muntinlupa-B)

Boys (11-12 Years Old) Gold Medalist - Matewzdulfo (Muntinlupa-A) Silver Medalist - John Hillis (Sanbartolome) Bronze Medalist - Michael Vallecera(Muntinlupa-A) - Janrick Macaranas

Pinweight (High School) Gold Medalist - Bryan Sanchez (Kali Arnis International) Slver Medalist - Jeferson Perillo (Muntinlupa-A) Bronze Medalist - Dan Christopher Suarez (Msh) - Mark Herald Hernaez (Kali Arnis International)

Bantamweight Gold Medalist - Roque Dumip-Ig (Muntinlupa-A) Silver Medalist - Leonard Balisacan (Makati) Bronze Medalist - Rexon Mariano (Caloocan) - Kenneth Mamaril (Caloocan)

Featherweight Boys (High School Category) Gold Medalist - Benjie Sta Maria (Bulacan) Silver Medalist - Jeffrey Villanueva (Muntinlupa-A) Bronze Medalist - Miko Bagsit (Caloocan) - Meljohn Lagros (Pasay North)

Extra Light Weight Gold Medalist - Darwin Villanueva (Dasma) Silver Medalist - Mark Joven Bañez (Makati) Bronze Medalist - Mark Uriel Ninobla (Valenzuela Science H.S) - Reggie Lagaliit (Las Piñas)

Half Lightweight Gold Medalist - Paologardacaso (Makati) Silver Medalist - Renz Mariano (Cavite) Bronze Medalist - Luigi De La Cruz (Bulacan) - Miguel Silva (Kamao)

Girls (9-10 Years Old) Gold Medalist - Ramilla Tiong (Muntinlupa-A) Silver Medalist - Riky Mae Diagan ( Muntinlupa-B) Bronze Medalist - Cherry Galoy (Muntinlupa-A)

Anyo Women’s Open Weapon CategoryGold - Kim Elvambuena ( Bulacan Arnis Team) Silver - Christel Solis ( Taguig City University) Bronze - Miradel Silos ( Taguig City University)Best Of The Best WomenJenny Manlangit (Baxafra Armor Laverdad)Best Of The Best MenJyster Dan Base (TCU)Mens Senior DivisionGold - Ranielo Lorenzo (Paclibar Bicol Arnis) Silver - Nilo Verola (Aaii) Bronze - Henrey Mesina(Baxafra Armor Laverdad) - Rolando Gomez(Aaii)Over all Champion:1st:Paclibar Bicol Arnis Team - 7 Golds , 3 Silver ,4 Bronze 2nd: Taguig City University - 4 golds, 2 Silver, 4 bronze 3rd: Bulacan Arnis Team - 2 Golds, 2 Silver,3 Bronze

11-12 Years Old Gold Medalist - Karen Joydaquuioag (Muntinlupa-B) Silvermedalist - Marinella Aguilera ( Muntinlupa-B) Bronze Medalist - Chatyrene Lorales (Itaas) - Carmela Formoso (San Bartolome)

Pin Weight (High School Girls) Gold Medalist - Gwenelyn Respicio (Muntinlupa-A) Silvewrmedalist - Stephanie Gimongala (Muntinlupa-C) Bronze Medalist - Angelica Baiugis (Alonzo H.S) - Princessfrias (Alonzo H.S)

Bantam Weight Gold Medalist - Joyce Anne Rivera (Muntinlupa-B) Silver Medalist - Bernille Ponce (Muntinlupa-A) Bronze Medalist - Princess Dacoy (Sanbartolome H.S.) -Kisha Marie Jiao (Muntinlupa-C)

Feather Weight Gold Medalist - Kim Elvambuena (Bulacan) Silver medalist - Cristilyn De Los Reyes (Las Piñas H.S.) Bronze Medalist - Rickee Mae Villar (Pasay North H.S.) - Diemiely Dimaano (Caloocan Cityh.S)

Extra Light Weight Gold Medalist - Darlyn Pamintuan (Muntinlupa-B) Silver Medalist - Danica Villanueva (Muntinlup-B) Bronze Medalist - Anne De La Cruz (Calocan City H.S.) - Katrine Gabiola (Makati H.S)

Half Lightweight Gold Medalist - Angelique Cruz (Bulacan ) Silver Medalist - Florence Villacorte (Pasay North H.S.) Bronze Medalist - Jesserie Tapico (Muntinlupa-B) - Sophia Bariaga (Makati H.S)

Extra Light Weight (Women) Gold Medalist - Bernadette Mercialles (UMAK) Silver Medalist - Jelene Velasquez (TCU) Bronze Medalist - Hannah Donato (Kamao) - Jowelyn Tadle (TCU -A)

Half Lightweight Gold Medalist - Jercie Anne Subol (UMAK) Silver Medalist - Diane Clarisse Noble (Munti-A) Bronze Medalist - Mariztel Pangilinan (TCU) - Reoerica Onting (TCU)

Light Weight Gold Medalist - Joy Gannapo (Parac) Silver Medalist - Christine Joy Abiera (UMAK) - Annedominque Reyes (Muntinlupa-A)

Half Middle Weight Gold Medalist - Crestel Solis (Tcu-A) Silver Medalist - Ahzel Miral (Tcu-A) Bronze Medalist - Mary Justine Campipi - (UMAK)

Extra Light Weight (Men) Gold Medalist - John Michael Turla (Kali Intl) Silver Medalist - Mj Bernal (TCU-B) Bronze Medalist - Aron Libronia (TCU -A) - Joshua Del Rosario (UMAK)

Half Light Weight Gold Medalist - Norly Mirando (TCU) Silver Medalist - Noeberto Manlapaz (Munti-A) Bronze Medalist - Japi Sanchez (Kali Intl.) - Charlie Castaño (Muntinlupa-A)

Light Weight Gold Medalist - J. Castro (Muntinlupa-A) Silver Medalist - Jaylord Sorillo (Muntinlupa-A) Bronze Medalist - Greg Sanger (Rdcb)

Half Middle Weight Gold Medalist - Arnoldcalomarde (Tcu-A) Silver Medalist - Estepona Michael Anton (Arnis De Mano Ugnayan) Bronze Medalist - R. Cubacub Jr. (Muntinlupa-A)

Half Heavy Weight Gold Medalist - Mark Ervinlada (Tcu-A) Silver Medalist - De La Pena (Kali Arnis Intl.)

First Baxafra Armor International Invitational Tournament - April 26-27, 2012

Tournament Officials Baxafra Armor, 1st International Invitational TournamentDayang Katrina Sarah P. Milan Dayang. Rachel S. Villegas Dayang.Sharena E. Domingo Miss Carizza M. Batac Miss Maita corminal Miss Catherine Advincula Miss Anna Margarita A. Adato Miss Charlene M. De Guzman Dayang Hedina A. Santos Lakan John Alfrede de la paz Lakan john vincent V. Valdez Lakan Jeffrey C. Doguilles

Guro Joemicco C. Salomon Mr. Ariel Artoza Mr. Adelfo Obico Master Lemio Romy Valleno Lakan Bryan Palaa Mr. Jevy Villanueva Mr.Janrey C. V Tina Mr.Korjal Gil MissRya Banise Banawa Miss Aubrey Guillen Miss Gloucille Villacastin Miss Kristine Damian

Heavy Weight Gold Medalist - Gino Cris Cimafranca (Muntinlupa-A) Silver Medalist - John Emmenuel Galang (Kama0) Bronze Medalist - Irish Miral (TCU)

Senior Division Gold Medalist - Reynanteibanez (Muntinlupa-A) Silver Medalist - Greg Sanger

Best Of The BestGirls - Kim Elvambuena (Bulacan) Boys - Benjie Sta Maria (Bulacan) Men - Dan Jester Base (TCU) Women - Crestel Solis (TCU)

Kids Division Anyo Champion

Results:Anyo Kids Division Boys Edrian Rover Mindoro 8.68 Gold Adrian Jay Valdez Bulacan 8.10 Silver Girls Mailyn Joy Bausing Rondon Strikers

Girls Kim Elvambuena Bulacan 8.54 Gold Anne Dela Cruz Caloocan 8.53 Silver Charlotte Tolentino Cavite 8.02 Bronze

Boys Benjie Sta Maria Bulacan 8.30 Gold John Henry Cuevas Caloocan 8.25 Silver

Women Angelica Motus Borniek 9.16 Gold Ahzel Miral TCU 8.74 Silver

Men Jovirey Quitoriano TCU 8.88 Gold Daniel Bernas Kamao 8.36 Silver Rommel Villanueva Yaw Yan 7.94 Bronze

Contact Kids Adrian Jay Valdez Bulacan Gold Edrian Rover Mindoro Silver

High School Boys Pin Weight Division Reymer Peralta Bulacan Gold Chris John Hilis San Bartolome Silver Rex Ivan Eclavia Rondon Strikers Bronze Jao Doguiles Caloocan Bronze

Bantamweight Benjie Sta Maria Bulacan Gold Mel John Laseras Pasay City North Silver Greco Alindogan Caloocan Bronze Mario Mariano San Bartolome Bronze

Featherweight Joshua Bilangel Borniek Gold Dave Ochava Las Pinas Silver John Paul Sagada Cavite Bronze John Henry Cuevas Caloocan Bronze

Extralightweight Villanueva Cavite Gold Louigie Dela Cruz Bulacan Silver Jeremy Dela Cruz Borniek Bronze

Halflightweight Julius Estanislao Bulacan Gold Limuel Robles Bulacan Silver Keith Salazar Aaii Bronze

Medalist Mens Extra Light Weight Division L - Justine Ferriere Team Muay Switzerland

M - Gary Villagracia Bornek Team

Girls Pin Weight Division Charlotte Tolentino Cavite Gold Angelica De Vera Borniek Silver

Bantam Shara Maghinang Bulacan Gold Koole Carla Viray Borniek Silver

Featherweight Kim Elvambuena Bulacan Gold Rickee Mae Villar Pasay City North Silver Mailyn Joy Bausing Rondon Strikers Bronze Demielyn Dimaano Caloocan Bronze

Extralightweight Arabelle Quintos Borniek Gold Ann Gabrielle Dela Cruz Caloocan Silver Winchelle Guadan Rondon Strikers Bronze Patricia Gorospe Pasay City North Bronze

Halflightweight Angelique Cruz Bulacan Gold Florence Villacorte Pasay City North Silver Kim Rica Jimenez Rondon Strikers Bronze Hellow Velasquez Las Pinas Bronze

Women Angelica Motus Borniek Gold Jelene Velasquez TCU Silver

Halflightwieght Lora Mae Delos Santos Borniek Gold

Light Weight Maria Christina Vaje Borniek Gold

Half Middle Erica Ramos Borniek Gold

Middleweight Ahzel Miral TCU Gold

Men Extra Light Weight Division Gary Villagracia Borniek Gold Justin Fereire Borniek Silver Joshua Tagunicar Borniek Bronze Michael Chuatoco Modern Arnis Bronze

Halflightweight Leo Valencia Borniek Gold Edward Derit Caloocan Silver Gabriel Edilberto Cruz Sinag Bronze Daniel Bernas Kamao Bronze

Lightweight Allan Mendoza Borniek Gold Gregory Sanger Australia Silver Jovirey Quitoriano Tcu Bronze Dennis Domingo Sinag Bronze

Seniors Category Champion Gregory Sanger of Australia

Best of the Best Boys Reymer Peralta (Bulacan Arnis Team)

Best of the Best Women Lora Mae De Los Santos

(Bornek Arnis Team)

Best of the Best Winner High School Girls Category Kim Elvambuena Of Bulacan

Best of the Best Winner Adult Category Leo Valencia Bornek Arnis Team

Half Middle Weight Jyster Base TCU Gold Nino Angelo Rivera Borniek Silver

Middle Weight Daniel Boticario Borniek Gold Rommel Villanueva Yaw Yan Silver Jerich Pantaleon Combat Kali Manila Bronze

Half Heavy Weight Emmanuel Lacsa Borniek Gold Aloysius Diaz Kamao Silver

Heavy Weight Irish Miral TCU Gold Galip Akdas Turkey Silver John Galang Kamao Bronze Sunshine Facto Sinag Bronze

Senior (Men) Greg Sanger Australia Gold Galip Akdas Turkey Silver

Best of the Best Boys - Reymer Peralta (Bulacan Arnis Team) Best of the Best Girls - Kim Elvambuena (Bulacan Arnis Team) Best of the Best Men - Leo Valencia (Bornek Arnis Team) Best of the Best Women - Lora Mae De Los Santos (Bornek Arnis Team)

Overall Champion High School Category Team Bulaca

2nd Overall Champion Adult Category Team TCU

Overall Champion Team Bornek Adult Category

Team Over All Standing High School Category Over All Champion - Bulacan Arnis Team 8 Gold, 2 Silver 2nd Over All Champion - Dasmarinas Cavite Arnis Team 3 Gold,1 Bronze 3rd Over All Champion - Bornek Arnis Team 2 Gold, 2 Silver,1 Bronze

Adult Category Over All Champion - Bornek Arnis Team 10 Gold, 2 Silver, 1 Bronze 2nd Over All Champion - Taguig City University Arnis Team 4 Gold, 2 Silver,1 Bronze 3rd Over All Champion - Kamao Ateneo Arnis Team 1 Gold, 2 Silver, 2 Bronze

Third Baxafra Armor Invitational Tournament - October 6- 7, 2012 Barangay 183 Gymnasium, Villamor Pasay City, Philippines

ResultsAnyoJuniorSolo Gold Silver BronzeBoys Name Jet Sanchez Nino Angelo Eugene Gongora Team Umak Parac Kamao Time 1:05 1:12 1:16 Score 8.6 8.5 8.1Girls Name Mae Macandog Bernice Ponce Mary Aldeger Team Parac Parac Tcu Time 1:09 1:16 1:24 Score 8.97 8.78 8.65Doble Gold Silver BronzeBoys Name Rafael Catangay Jeffrey Villanueva Joshua Belangil Team Umak Munti A Parac Time 1:08 1:19 1:15 Score 8.47 8.45 8.25Girls Name Jacquelyn Sotabento Jeraldine Anyete Charmaine Galang Team Parac Tcu Rtu Time 1:27 1:23 1:29 Score 9.04 8.87 8.8Senior Open Category Gold Silver BronzeMens Name Jonel Oximena Daniel Bernas Jr Daelagdon Team Umak Ateneo Umak Time 1:07 1:17 1:11 Score 8.35 8.28 8.17Womens Name Rain Esquira Anabelle Mataba Joy Ganapao Team Parac Umak Parac Time 1:26 1:07 1:23 Score 8.96 8.81 8.78

Full ContactKids Category Gold Silver BronzeCategory 1 Boys Name Kairi Sabio Team Parac Girls Name Ricky Mae Diagan Team Munti ACategory 2 Boys Name Neil Flatigue Mj Santos Eric Bayawa; Wences Brazil Team Munti A Munti Rondon; Munti BGirls Name Catyrene Corrales Team Munti ACategory 3 Boys Name Aldrin Cagalawan Michael Vallecera Arjhay Grifalda; John Batacan Team Parac Munti A Munti A; Munti CGirls Name Rosalinda Molina Karen Daquioag Dimple Artista Team Parac Munti A Parac

Junior Doble Gold Silver BronzeBoys Name Rafael Catangay Jeffrey Villanueva Joshua Belangil Team Umak Munti A Parac Time 1:08 1:19 1:15 Score 8.47 8.45 8.25Girls Name Jacquelyn Sotabento Jeraldine Anyete Charmaine Galang Team Parac Tcu Rtu Time 1:27 1:23 1:29 Score 9.04 8.87 8.8

Junior Gold Silver BronzePin Weight Boys Name Joshua Bilangel Rio Alcotin Jao Doguiles Team Parac Parac CaloocanGirls Name Jessa Mae Macandog Rizza Sarigumba Thrysia Soriano Team Parac Munti A CaloocanBantam Weight Boys Name Vergel Cabungal Alvic Bunoy Cj Obra; Mario Mariano Team Bulacan Munti A Rondon; San BartolomeGirls Name Thea Magtibay Shara Maghinay Joyce Rivera Team Munti A Bulacan Munti AFeather WeightBoys Name Jodel Castro Luigi Dela Cruz Allen Cagalawan; Keysen Duldulaw Team Umak Bulacan Parac; ParacGirls Name Gwenalyn Respicio Riki Mae Villar Mailyn Bausing; Ella Quijano Team Munti A Pn Rondon; CaloocanExtra Light WeightBoys Name Regie Jet Sanchez Jeffrey Villanueva Henry Cuevas Team Umak Munti A CaloocanGirls Name Avegy Delos Santos Darlyn Pamintuan Ann Dela Cruz; Clarette Abellera Team Rtu Munti A Caloocan; Munti AHalf Light Weight Boys Name Jj Malanay Rafael Atangay Martin Macatangay Team Tcu Umak ParacGirls Name Francesca Ronquero Fuensalida Ma. Guilen De Guzman Team Munti A Parac RtuLight Weight Boys Name Angelo Rivera Ralph Chavez Carlo Bolen; Kristian Sumala Team Parac Munti A St Joseph; St JosephGirls Name Florence Villacorte Hello Velasquez Marienzielle Lignes Team Pn Lp CaloocanHalf Middle WeightBoys Name TeamGirls Name Norlyn De Chavez Kim Jimenea Thea Hernandez Team Parac Rondon Munti AMiddle WeightBoys Name TeamGirls Name Jacquelyn Sotabento Team Parac

Half Heavy WeightBoys Name TeamGirls Name Jamaica Artista Team ParacHeavy WeightBoys Name TeamGirls Name Karla Viray Team ParacSenior Gold Silver BronzeExtra Light Weight Men Name Calyx Arguiles Ivan Cj Villanueva Colin Serena; Joshua Del Rosario Team Tcu Rtu Laverdad; UmakWomen Name Ma Lyca Enero Erlyn Mateo Jennilyn Macabale; Sharmaine Joy Galang Team Parac Pn Umak; RtuHalf Light WeightMen Name Leo Valencia Arnick Cordero Mj Lopez; Mark Galvez Team Parac Tcu Umak; RtuWomen Name Kim Elvambuena Joy Ganapao Angelica Motus; Kimberly Besana Team Rtu Parac Parak; RtuLight WeightMen Name Ferdie Labandia Janry Castro Noberto Manlapas; Jonel Oximena Team Rtu Umak Munti A; RtuWomen NameSarah Jane David Jean Manlangit Lorna Penaranda, Angelica De Vera Team Parac La Verdad Rtu; ParacHalf Middle WeightMen Name Reynante Ibanez Andrew Garcia Emman Lacsa; Jobert Nuevo Team Munti A Parac Parac; UmakWomen Name Reignrose Esguerra Adora Aquino Mary Justine Campipi; Anabelle Mataba Team Parac Parac Umak; UmakMiddle WeightMen Name Danilo Pagliran Jefferson Villaflor Paul Petuco; Alfred Rivera Team Rtu Pn Parac; ParacWomen Name Angelique Cruz Regina Quintos Danelle Joy Panganiban Team Rtu Parac UmakHalf Heavy WeightMen Name Paul John Casona Leo Marquez Bryan Alcacio; Mark Tan Team Rtu Parac Ateneo; Ateneo

Women Name Ma Juana Sotabento Carmela Mae Lacsa Harley Cardona Team Rtu Parac UmakHeavy WeightMen Name Irish Miral Chris Hamoy Renz Domiguez; Alloysius Diaz Team Tcu Parac Parac; AteneoWomen Name Khlaren Batain Dahlia Macedonia Team Rtu Parac

Fourth Baxafra Armor Kali/Arnis Invitational Tournament - May 5 and 11, 2013 (Barangay Olympia Sports Complex 1st Day/ La Paz Covered Court Makati City 2nd Day)

ResultsGold Medalist Silver Medalist Bronze MedalistElementary Category GirlsJedah Mae Soriano (Team Pasay)Junior’s Category GirlsPin WeightMikee Igot Mohanima Pinayayao (Pasay Team) (Salakanib Pasig)Bantam WeightJoyce Ann Rivera Stephanie Anne Gimongala (PUP) (Pasay Team)Feather WeightJelyn Soriano Rikkie Mae Rimando (Pasay Team) (Rondonian)Extra Light WeightJennifer Fuensalida Mary Joy Fernadez (PUP) (PUP)Half Light WeightLiezl Molit Rain Potoza Sallie Mae Vasquez (PUP) Pasay Team RondonianLight WeightFranchesca Roquero Kim Rica Jimenea PUP RondonianHalf Middle WeightMa. Hello Michaela Velasquez Las PiñasSeniors Women’s Category

Extra Light WeightJennifer Ternate Perla Cañales Kem Acero (Brgy. Tibay RTU) PUP TCU Fevelyn Ballena (PASAY)Half Light WeightAngerica De vera Glaiza Tepase Riza Leterona PUP TCU TCULight WeightKim Elvambuena Marjolein Guarde Brgy. Tibay RTU TCU

Half MiddleClaren Batain April Saalas Bernadette Sanay Brgy. Tibay RTU Pasay PUPMiddle WeightJenalyn Castor Ahzel Miral Brgy.Tibay RTU TCUHalf HeavyRegina Arabelle Quintos PUPHeavy WeightJennylyn Castor April Salas Brgy. Tibay RTU PASAYElementary BoysBenjamin Soriano PasayJunior’s Category BoysPin WeightRaphael Gimeda Rex Eclevia Rob Lian Sanchez PASAY Rondonian TCU

Bantam WeightMario Mariano Alvic Bunoy Carlo Jose PUP PUP Las PiñasFeather WeightMichael Ken Doque Richmon Tomilloso Raffy dela Cruz (PASAY) PUP Las Piñas John Albert Catalan(Salaknib)Extra Light WeightMark Vincent Dabatos Reniel John Tuñacao PUP PUPHalf Light WeightJeremy De la Cruz Dave Ochava PUP Las PiñasLight WeightMark Joseph Perez Richie Ron Marquez PASAY PUPSenior’s Category MenExtra Light WeightRocky Labra Aram Librorania Jaril Mustapha PASAY TCU TUPHalf Light WeightJohn Manuel Manalo Christian Castro Luis Felipe PUP TCU PUPLight WeightNorly Mirando Daniel Boticario Paul Jares Casona TCU PUP Brgy. Tibay RTUHalf Middle WeightMark Galvez Daniel Regacho Eljohn Dave Composano Brgy. Tibay RTU PASAY TUPMiddle WeightDanilo Pagligaran Mark Joseph Perez Brgy. Tibay RTU PASAYHeavy WeightIrish Miral TCU

Best of the Best WinnersJunior Girls Junior Boys Jelyn Soriano (Pasay) Mark Joseph Perez (Pasay)Senior Women Senior Men Kim Elvambuena (Brgy. Tibay Rtu) Calyx Arguiles (Tcu)Team Over All Standing Over All Champion Pup Arnis Team 2nd Over All Champion Pasay Arnis Team 3rd Over All Champion Brgy. Tibay Rtu

Winners

We would like to thank the following for their support for the success of our event!1. Pasay Arnis Team 2. PUP Arnis Team 3. Brgy. Tibay RTU aRNIS Team 4. TCU Arnis Team 5. TUP Arnis Team 6. Rondonian Strikers Arnis Team 7. Salaknib Pasig Arnis Team 8. KAMAO 9. Las Piñas Arnis TeamAnd our Supporters:1. Mr. Joseph V. Jumilla 2. Mr. Almario Barlam Jr. 3. Mr. Takayuki Inoi 4. Mr. Ronnie Mariano 5. Mr. Amed Abellanosa 6. Mr. Rodolfo Bartolome 7. Mr. Alex Butiong 8. Master Jose IsidroMedical Kit Sponsors - Mr. Greg and Analyn Sanger Thanks to all of you!

Sports Arnis, Kali, Eskrima Tournament Ground Rules Summary Philippine Copy Right 2012 By: Ronaldo S. Baxafra & Jessielyn N. Baxafra

No parts of this tournament ground rules should be reproduce and or distributed without the written permission of the author The tournament and event organizers, promoters and directors reserve the rights to change and or modi-fy the rules as necessary in order to preserve the safety of the participants, tournament/staff and spectators. The primary objectives of the organizers, is to promote excellent F.M.A. in the spirit of good competition, brother-hood and preserving the lineage of the Filipino Martial Arts.1. Code of Conduct Honor, respect, brotherhood are expected from all participants, coaches, instructors, tournament officials/staff and spectators. Inappropriate behavior and language may result immediate disqualification of match, tourna-ment and or expulsion from event premises. You will be held responsible from your actions, representing your instructor, teammates, school and organization.2. Photography/and VideoThe Public including the participants, coaches and instructors are allowed to photograph and video any matches and events upon approval of technical committee. In case your photographer/videographer causes destruction and delaying of the match, your player will automatically penalized of disqualification.3. No Refunds, Non–Transferable and No Alternate Participants There will be no refunds issued for any payments received. No exceptions. Completed and paid registration will not be transferable.4. Entry Limited of entries as per design/advise of the organizers in every tournament/divisions(s). (See tournament format) Registered Officials participants cannot have an alternate or fill in if they are no show or late reporting to their division(s). Name will be call three times (3x) during division call.5. Check-in/Weigh-in Participants MUST report and be physically present during roll call of divisions. Weight MUST not exceed to the desired limit and may be necessary re-weigh upon questionable acts of any groups6. Sports Weapon Sponsored/endorsed only by the Organizer (padded stick) shall be used in any tournament sanctioned by the Organization/alliance tournaments. Official sports weapon will be supplied.7. Scoring All matches will be judge by three (3) judges in every court and one (1) center referee (elimination), majority decision of the judges to get a point optional from 7- 9 points deficit means win by superiority. Points are regis-tered upon confirming of at least two or majority of the judges for the strikes that have a clean /clear technique, power and accuracy. There will be a one minute thirty seconds (1.30 seconds) per rounds best of 2 for (elimina-tions) in case of tie sudden death may apply for the extension and two minutes (2 minutes) per rounds for the (championship). Optional time by the organizer can be adjusted to one minute every rounds in case of large number of participants. Most accumulated points will determine the winner after the eliminations and champi-onships. Center referee is the only person in the ring who can give penalty, additional points, or stop the fights in any instances.8. Legal Points

• Strike to front, side, or top of the headgear • Strikes to weapon arm or hand • Strikes to upper and lower extremities • Strikes to the body and shoulders

9. Penalties and Disqualification No verbal warning will be given upon disqualification. Tournament Rules must be reviewed and understood by all competitors before the competition day. There will be a competitors/tournament staff meeting to review the rules before the start of the competition.

• Penalties may include but not limited to the following:- Striking illegal target - Stepping out of the playing area during the match - Disregarding referees command and instructions - Blatant, malicious and dangerous actions - Disregarding safety

10. Illegal Targets and Prohibited Moves• Boxing, punching, kicking or kneeing • Grappling or wrestling • Pro long Holding of sticks or holding any part of the opponents body • Thrusting to the neck areas • Groin strikes • Head butting • Throwing, take downs or foot sweeps • Strikes to the back (head, body, neck) • Foul inappropriate language • Spitting to your opponent

Five (5) Penalties/ Foul Maximum Applied to the Whole Match• 1st foul-already penalty • 2nd foul- already penalty • 3rd foul- warning for additional point/ already penalty • 4th foul- additional point to the opponent • 5th foul- disqualification

Three (3) Disarms Applied in Every Round• 1st disarm – additional points to the opponent • 2nd disarm- additional points to the opponent • 3rd disarm – opponents wins

11. Fight Time Each round will run for (1) one minute optional to (1 ½) one and a half or (2) minutes. No time outs will be called by the competitor or coach. There will be (10) TEN seconds between each round (time for the coach to give instructions). Time will stop unless center referee call stops time for the following reason/s. Only the ref-eree can start and stop the fights

• Injury of the player in the match • Issuance of foul/penalties • Replacement of broken weapon/ gears • End of round/ match

12. Sparring Safety Gears For the safety of the participant they can use their own safety protectors as approved by the center referee and the organizing committees. Sports Arnis safety gears shall be used:

• Hand gloves • Helmet/ headgears • Body vest/ protector

Standard Weight CatagoriesWeight Division’s Men’s Women’s Extra Lightweight 60kgs & Below 48kgs & Below Half Lightweight 61kgs - 65kgs 49kgs - 52kgs Lightweight 66kgs - 71kgs 53kgs - 56kgs Half Middleweight 72kgs - 78kgs 57kgs - 61kgs Middleweight 79kgs - 86kgs 62kgs - 66kgs Half Heavyweight 87kgs - 95kgs 67kgs - 72kgs Heavy weight 96kgs - Above 73kgs - AboveHigh School 17 Below Boy’s Girl’s Pin Weight 47kg Below 40kg Below Bantam Weight Over 47kg Up to 51kg Over 40kg Up to 44kg Feather Weight Over 51kg Up to 55kg Over 44kg Up to 48kg Extra light Weight Over 55kg Up to 60kg Over 48kg Up to 52kg Half light Weight Over 60kg Up to 66kg Over 52kg Up to 56kg Light Weight Over 66kg Up to 71kg Over 56kg Up to 61kg Half Middle Weight Over 71kg Up to 78kg Over 61kg Up to 66kg Middle Weight Over 78kg Up to 86kg Over 66kg Up to 72kg Half heavy Weight Over 86kg Up to 95kg Over 72kg Up to 78kg Heavy Weight Over 95kilograms Over 78kilogramsKid’s Division Category 1: 4 Years Old to 6 Years Old Category 2: 7 Years Old to 9 Years Old Category 3: 10 Years Old to 12 Years Old

BEST of the BEST Battle of the Champions of each Weight Category Open for High School and Seniors Division

• Groin and female guards • Arm/shin guard

Optional Safety Gears• Body armor • Elbow pads • Mouthpiece

13. Competitor Dress Code All competitors must complete with proper uniforms representing your school and organization. Uniforms must have logo/symbol of your club, school or organization. Participants are not allow to wear jeans and maong shorts.

Standard Uniform- Red or black loose pants - White or black t-shirts

14. Awards and Certificate Awards will be presented immediately at the end of the tournament. Special awards will be given to 1st, 2nd and 3rd placed

Anyo Competition for High School Individual Single Weapon Individual Double WeaponAnyo Competition for Seniors Category Open Style (Weapon of Choice 1 Entry Per Category)

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