FOREWORD

This Handbook on the Rules and Regulations of

Competitive Arnis is prepared by Arnis Pederasyong
Internasyonal, Inc. (i-ARNIS) for use in the conduct of all
Arnis competitions in the local, national and international
levels. This handbook was initially based on the Rules
Manual formulated by Arnis Philippines, Inc., which in turn,
was made possible through long periods of consultations
with numerous Arnis martial arts authorities. Much care has
been made to ensure that the provisions contained herein
will conform to, and approximate to the actual Arnis martial
arts both in Full Contact and Anyo events for international
competition, while at the same time giving prime consideration to the athletes safety.

INTERNATIONAL
RULES

The making of this handbook was made possible

through the concerted and generous efforts of numerous
people who have throughout the years contributed in their
own little way for the betterment of Sports Arnis. Thus,
credit and gratitude should be bestowed on them.

for
SPORTS ARNIS
(Updated 2011)

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Code of Ethics:
1.

Arnis is an event that aims to bond and

develop friendship and brotherhood.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

2.

It is never a sport to hurt and defeat the

opponent but to improve the skills of the
players.

We acknowledge with deep gratitude the following people

who have tremendously contributed to the fulfillment and finalization
of this International Rules for Sports Arnis.

3.

It aims to develop the mind, the physique and

the character of the player.

4.

Arnis is played to develop the social aspect that

will lead to the close bonding
of all
practitioners.

5.

All the practitioners respect each other. They

salute each other when they meet and from a
meeting before they depart. The juniors must
salute first and maintain the position until the
seniors answer their salute.

The first time this International Rules for sports arnis was
ratified was during the First International Arnis Congress held
February 27, 1991 at the Silahis International Hotel. This two-day
global meet hosted by ARPI was supported and sanctioned by the
Office of the President, Philippine Olympic Committee, International
Olympic Committee, Philippine Senate, House of Representatives,
Department of Tourism and many other private and government
entities.

6.

The juniors do not have the right to challenge to

fight the seniors unless in the program set by
their association to fulfill an objective.

7.

All the practitioners continue to move on as there

is room for improvement or advancement.

8.

Each practitioner must share with other

beginners or practitioners the advancement
attained.

9.

Practitioners must desire to strengthen the Arnis

family he belongs to by sharing love, knowledge
and understanding.

10.

Practitioners must remember that Arnis is not a

means to fight people but to bond with them for
life improvement.
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In 1991, Mr. Ramon Montes was the Committee on Rules

Chairman together with Prof. Elisa L. Granada as Vice Chairman. They
have both conscientiously put together the rules in a handbook.
SecGen Alexander Cruz supplied and furnished the Committee on
Rules the needed documents.
In 2011, Mr. Raymond S. Velayo was the Committee on Rules
Chairman together with Prof. Servillano A. Padiz, Jr. as Vice Chairman,
SecGen Ramon S. Dizon, and assisted by the 2010 Referees and Judges
Committee Officials contributed to the finalization of this updatec
2011 International Rules for Sports Arnis.
And finally, we thank all those we have failed to mention that
lent their knowledge and expertise in arnis making possible the
formulation of this rules.

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CHAPTER 2

TABLE OF CONTENTS

PARTICIPANTS

FOREWORD

Rule

Composition

19

CODE OF ETHICS

Rule

Qualification

19

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Rule

Duties and Responsibilities

20

Table of Contents

5-9

5.1

Players

20

Diagrams & Figures

10

5.2

The Coach

21

INTRODUCTION

11

5.3

Trainer

21

Rule 6

Uniforms

22

Rule 7

Divisions (Age & Weight Categories)

23

7.1

Mens & Womens Division

23

7.2

Boys & Girls Division

23

PART 1I.

FULL CONTACT EVENT

SCOPE

11

II. GAME CHARACTERISTICS

CHAPTER 1
Rule

Rule

11

FACILITIES AND EQUIPMENT

Competition Area

12

1.1

Dimensions

12

1.2

Lines of the Playing Area

12

1.3

Boundary Lines

12

1.4

Match Lines

12

1.5

Referee Lines

13

1.6

Warning Lines

13

1.7

Playing Surface

13

1.8

Neutral Corner

13

1.9

Temperature

16

1.10

Lighting

16

1.11
2

Position of Players
Equipment

16
16

2.1

Weapon

16

2.2

Head Protector

17

2.3

Body Protector

17

2.4

Scoreboard

17

2.5

Flags

17

2.6

Other Equipment

19
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CHAPTER 3

CONDUCT OF THE TOURNAMENTS,

SCORING, BODY POINTS AND PENALTIES

Rule 8

Conduct of the Tournament

24

Rule 9

Salutation

24

Rule 10

Matching and Pairing

24

Rule 11

Scoring

24

Rule 12

Declaring a Winner on a Specific Round

25

Rule 13

Draw Score

25

Rule 14

Body Points

26

Rule 15

Penalties

26

Foul

27

Rule 16

Disarming

28

Rule 17

Injuries

28

Rule 18

Disqualification

29

Rule 19

Forfeitures

29

Rule 20

Default

29

Rule 21

Declaring a Match Winner

29

Rule 22

Time - outs

30

Rule 23

Protests

30

15.2

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PART 2-

ANYO EVENT

Rule

Divisions.

39

I. SCOPE

31

6.1

Mens & Womens Division..

39

II. GAME CHARACTERISTICS

31

6.2

Boys & Girls Division.

39

6.3

Childrens Division

39

CHAPTER 1
Rule

Rule

FACILITIES AND EQUIPMENT

Competition Area

32

1.1

Dimensions

32

1.2

Lines of the Playing Area

32

1.3

Boundary Lines

32

Rule

Conduct of the Tournament ..

40

1.4

Entry Lines

32

Rule

Salutation...

40

1.5

Playing Surface

32

Rule

Order of Competition..

40

1.6

Temperature

33

Rule 10

Scoring..

40

1.7

Lighting

33

Rule 11

Criteria .

41

1.8

Entrance of Players

33

Rule 12

Draw Scores.....

42

Equipment....

33

Rule 13

Declaring a Winner..

42

2.1

Weapon ..

33

Rule 14

Penalties..

42

2.2

Score Card......

34

Rule 15

Disqualification ...

43

Rule 16

Forfeiture

43

2.3

Tabulation Sheet...

35

Rule 17

Default

43

2.4

Flags... .

36

Rule 18

Protests ..

43

2.5

Other Equipments

36

PART 3 -

CHAPTER 3

TOURNAMENT OFFICIALS

Rule

CHAPTER 2
Rule

CONDUCT OF THE TOURNAMENTS,

SCORING, BODY POINTS AND PENALTIES

PARTICIPANTS

Officials - Duties and Responsibilities...

44

1.1

The Tournament Director ..

44

1.2

The Screening Committee ...

44

1.3

Judges and Referee ..

44

1.4

Timer .

44

Composition.

36

3.1

Individual Event...

36

3.2

Team Event..

37

1.5

Recorder

45

3.3

Mass Demonstration..

37

1.6

Tabulator

45

Rule 4

Qualifications...

37

1.7

Flag Officials..

45

Rule 5

Duties and Responsibilities...

37

1.8

Matcher

45

5.1

Players...

37

Official Calls and Hand Signals..

46

5.2

The Coach.

38

2.1

Handa, Laban ..

46

5.3

Trainer .....

38

2.2

Hinto

46

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Rule

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2.3

Hiwalay .

46

2.4

Payo

47

2.5

Hatol

..

47

Diagram 1

Dimensions of Playing Area

2.6

Panalo .

47

Diagram 2

The Competition Area with

2.7

Laglag .

48

positions of Players, Judges

2.8

Paglabag ...

48

Referee, and other officials

15

2.9

Mag Ayos ...

49

Diagram 3

The Score Board

18

2.10

Pagwasto

49

Diagram 4

The Flags

18

2.11

Sinadyang Paglabag..

49

Diagram 5

Body Striking Points

26

2.12

Parusa...

50

Diagram 6

Scorecard

34

2.13

Pinsala.

50

Diagram 7

Tabulation sheet for Anyo Event

35

2.14

Maling Gawi.

50

2.15

Walang Labanan ..

51

APPENDICES

2.16

Pagtulak..

51

Appendix 1

Tournament Application Form (for Athletes)

2.17

Paghawak ..

51

Appendix 2

Full Contact Fight Sheet

2.18

Pagtuhod

52

Appendix 3

Oath of Allegiance

2.19

Pagsipa

52

2.20

Pagsalag.

52

2.21

Pagsiko ..

53

2.22

Pagsuntok

53

Judges Signals 2.23

Declaring a Winner ..

53

2.24

Declaring a Draw ..

54

2.25

Consultation / Requesting Time outs

54

2.26

Labas..

54

2.27

Loob

55

3 .0

Official Calls and Hand Signals for ANYO

55

3.1

Declaring Scores.

56

3.2

Declaring a Violation.

56

3.3

Violation of Standard Salutation..

56

4.0

Timers Signals..

56

Rule

Rule

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DIAGRAMS AND FIGURES

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RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR THE

CONDUCT OF SPORTS ARNIS

The winner of the match is decided by best of three rounds. Each round
lasts for two minutes.

INTRODUCTION
This Rules and Regulations has been prepared by Arnis Pederasyong
Internasyonal, Inc. or (i-ARNIS) as a standard in the conduct of Local,
National and International tournament in sports Arnis. This was presented
to the i-ARNIS Board of Directors of 2010 for ratification and was subsequently approved. i-ARNIS reserves the right to propose changes,
amendments or revisions to suit the interest of the Arnis community in all
its tournaments in sports Arnis worldwide.

PART I -

The game is played by using prescribed padded stick in delivering artistic

and legal blows, strikes, thrusts, and disarming the opponent to gain
scores.

FULL CONTACT EVENT

CHAPTER 1 : FACILITIES AND EQUIPMENT

RULE 1.0

COMPETITION AREA (Diagram 1 and 2)

Shall refer to the area by which the conduct of the competition
shall be set or held including the free zone around it.
1.1 Dimensions

I.

SCOPE
This standard shall describe the procedures, practices and proper
conduct of all competitive Arnis (Full Contact) Tournaments.
This standard specifies the requirements by which the conduct of all
competitions shall be synchronized on the following:
A. Facilities and Equipment
B. Participants

The playing area is a square measuring 8.0 meters by 8.0

meters with a two (2) meters minimum free zone around it,
and a clear space without any obstruction up to a height of
not less than 5 meters from the playing surface.
1.2 Lines of the Playing Area
All lines of the playing surface are 5.08 cm. (2 inches) and
must be of different color from that of the floor and other
lines previously drawn for other purposes.
1.3 Boundary Lines

C. Uniforms

Four lines mark the boundary of the playing area. The free
zone distance measuring 2.0 meters are drawn outside of
the playing area.

D. Divisions (Weight Categories)

E. Conduct of the Tournament, Scoring and Penalties

1.4 Match Lines

II. GAME CHARACTERISTICS
Arnis (stick fighting)- Full Contact event is a combative sport played by two
individuals in a court measuring 8.0 x 8.0 meters, with smooth and well kept
surface. Players are paired / matched by Division of weight categories.

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Two lines of 1.0 meter long and 2.0 meters apart mark
the horizontal match line.
1.4.1

The horizontal match lines are drawn 3 meters from

the boundary lines that run perpendicularly to the
officials table, and 3.5 meters from the boundary
line that run parallel to the officials table.
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1.4.2 The horizontal match line left of the officials table is colored
red and the opposite horizontal match line is blue to mark
the respective line of each player.
1.5 Referee Line

DIAGRAM 1

A straight line of 1.0 meter long is drawn 2.5 meters from

the farthest boundary line parallel to the officials table.
1.6 Warning Lines
A broken straight line is drawn one (1) meter before each
boundary line to serve as a marker before the outside zone.
1.7 Playing Surface
1.7.1

The surface must be flat and smooth and must not

be elevated from the ground.

1.7.2

The playing surface must be clean and free

from foreign objects that may endanger or cause
injury to the players. It is prohibited to hold any
competition on a rough, slippery or soiled surface.
Any other surface must have the approval of
i-ARNIS.

1.8 Neutral Corner

The corner of the playing area farthest to the officials table
and in between the two (2) judges within the free zone shall
be designated as the neutral corner. This shall be the
consultation area for the referee and judges.

PLAYING AREA
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1.9

Temperature
The minimum temperature for an outdoor competition shall
not be below 25 degrees Celsius (77 Fahrenheit). For the
indoor competition, the temperature shall not be higher than
25 degrees Celsius (77 degrees Fahrenheit) and lower than
16 degrees Celsius (61 degrees Fahrenheit).

DIAGRAM 2

1.10

Lighting
Lighting apparatus is located above free space (rule 1.1) It
must not cause any reflection to the surface and must not
affect the vision of the players.

1.11

Position of Players
Before the game starts, players must be positioned in the
playing area so that the red-coded player is at the right side
of the referee and the blue-coded player is on his left side.

RULE 2.0

EQUIPMENT
Shall mean the materials and accessories that are used in the
conduct of the competition, all of which shall conform to the
standards set and approved by i-ARNIS ONLY.
2.1 Weapon
2.1.1

The padded stick shall be the official weapon of the

player. the specifications of which shall be in
accordance with the i-ARNIS standard. No other
similar material will be allowed to be used in any
local, national or international competitions.

2.1.2

Each padded stick shall be properly foam-cushioned

and shall have a maximum grip diameter of not
more than 3.81 cm. (1 1/2 inch) and length of
76.20 cm (30 inches for men and women). The
length of padded stick shall be cm (27 inches for
boys and girls).

2.1.3

Both padded stick shall be color-coded, one red and

the other blue.

COMPETITION AREA

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2.2

2.3

2.2.1

Refers to a pair of protective head gear to include

an impact-worthy face mask, the specifications of
which shall be in accordance with the i-ARNIS
standard.

2.2.2

Both headgears must be color-coded, one red and

the other blue, to match the padded stick of the
player.

2.5

THE SCOREBOARD

Body Protector
2.3.1

Refers to a pair of protective body protector, properly

cushioned , the specifications of which shall be in
accordance with the i-ARNIS standard.

2.3.2

Male and female player must both wear body protector and groin protector. Body protectors and groin
protectors specifications shall be in accordance with
the i-ARNIS standard. Both body protectors and groin
protectors shall be color coded to match the color of
the player.

2.3.3

2.4

DIAGRAM 3

Head Protector

Forearm and shin guards are compulsory. The

specifications shall be in accordance with i-ARNIS
standard. Both shin & forearms guards must be color
coded to match the color of the player.

ELECTRONIC OPERATED
SCOREBOARD

DIAGRAM 4
THE FLAGS

YELLOW

Scoreboards (Diagram 3)
2.4.1

A pair of scoreboards, either manually or

electronically operated, the specifications
of which shall be in accordance with the
i-ARNIS standards.

2.4.2

Two score boards per contest area shall be

placed at diagonally opposite corners
outside
the playing area, inside the
competition area within the free zone, right
where the judges are positioned.

FOR THE JUDGES

FOR THE TIMER

Flags
2.5.1

Two sets of red and blue flags, the size of

which is 30 cm by 25 cm, are used by the
judges in declaring decisions or asking for
consultations.
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2.5.2

2.6

One yellow flag, size 30 cm by 25 cm. for timers

use to signal the start and the end of each round
and to declare a time-out and resumption of the
game.

Other Equipment
2.6.1

2.6.2

Stopwatch is use to keep the two-minutes per round.

This excludes interruptions such as injury, changing
of broken padded stick. A gong and mallet or other
similar audible substitutes such as whistle, bell or
buzzer shall be provided for the Timer to indicate the
start and end of the round.
A table shall be provided for the Timer and Recorder
which shall be situated one (1) meter in front of the
playing area so that time signals are audible enough
to both players and referee.

4.1

The players shall meet the requirements of the weight

division in which he/she is to compete.

4.2

The players shall meet the age requirement set by the

organizing committee.

4.3

The player shall be physically and mentally fit to compete

as certified by a licensed medical practitioner from the
players origin. In special cases, the official tournament
physician may certify the players fitness. This should be
submitted together with the tournament application form.

4.4

The player shall fill-up a competition application form and

it should be properly and completely accomplished.

4.5

Sex test may also be required in cases where there are

doubts in real sex of the participants.

4.6

Drug test may be required in cases where there are doubts.

RULE 5.0

CHAPTER 2:
RULE 3.0

RULE 4.0

PARTICIPANTS

5.1

COMPOSITION
3.1

MENs team may consist of a maximum of eleven

(11) players, one (1) player per weight division; one
coach; one trainer; one medical doctor and two
officiating RJs licensed by i-ARNIS (same
composition for WOMENs team).

3.2

BOYS team may consist of a maximum of eleven

(11) players, one (1) player per weight division; one
coach; one trainer; one medical doctor and two
officiating RJs licensed by i-ARNIS (same
composition for GIRLS team).

3.3

Only players listed in the entry form shall participate

in the game.

QUALIFICATIONS
Shall mean the approval by the Tournament Screening
Committee for an individual or group to participate provided
that the following requirements are met.
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DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Players
5.1.1

Players must have full knowledge of the rules

of the game and are duty bound to follow.

5.1.2

Players must accept the decision of the officials

with sportsmanlike conduct, without disputing them.
In case of doubt, only the coach may request for
clarification after the game.

5.1.3

Players must at all time observe proper decorum

such as respect and courtesy towards the referee,
other officials, opponent, teammates and even
spectators.

5.1.4

Only members of the team who are officially listed

to play are allowed to sit on the bench designated
for them during the game.

5.1.5

During the game, the team members are not

allowed to stand or cheer or give instructions to their
member player.

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5.1.6

5.1.7
5.2

Any violation of the above rules shall be given

corresponding penalties. (refer to rule 15.1)

RULE 6.0 UNIFORMS

Shall mean all those that form part of the athletes outfit worn
in the playing area during the competition.
6.1

The coach is responsible for the conduct and

discipline of the players. He MUST attend the
solidarity meeting.

5.2.2

Coaches must at all times observe proper decorum

such as respect and courtesy towards the officials,
opponent, teammates and even spectators.

5.2.3

Only during time-outs and intervals between rounds

may the coach give instruction, without entering the
playing area or delaying the game.

5.2.4

Any violation of the above rules shall be given

corresponding penalties. (refer to rule 15.1)

White short sleeves T-shirt, with no extra design or

accessory, except for the printed name or logo of
the country or club.

The Coach
5.2.1

5.3

Jeering, provocations, and similar acts which

destroys spirit of competition and fair play are not
allowed.

6.2

Red loose pants without any lining or design.

6.3

Footwear for the competition is white shoes with rubber-sole.

6.4

Number tags shall be provided for each participant and must

be attached at the backside of the T-shirt.

6.5

Wearing of accessories that may cause injury such as rings

bracelets, watches, necklace, etc. are strictly not allowed.

6.6

Proper hygiene must be observed at all times. Fingernails cut

short, long hair tied back, uniform clean.

Trainer
5.3.1

If the team coach is present, the trainer may sit on

the teams bench, but has no right to intervene the
match.

5.3.2

In the absence of the coach or in case the coach

leaves during the match, the trainer may take over,
only after properly informing the table officials who
will give him authority to assume as such.

5.3.3

The trainer and other Team Officials are responsible

for the conduct and discipline of their team
members.

5.3.4

Any violation of the above rules shall be given

corresponding penalties. (refer to rule 15.1)

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RULE 7.0
7.1

DIVISIONS (Age & Weight Categories)

MEN AND WOMENS DIVISION (AGE 18 & ABOVE)

CHAPTER 3 : CONDUCT OF THE TOURNAMENT,

SCORING AND PENALTIES
RULE 8.0
8.1

The conduct of the competition shall be on two-out-of-threeround system. Each round shall be held for a maximum of
two (2) minutes.

8.2

Upon the initial command of Handa for each round, the

referee shall allow both players to display artistic Arnis
movements unique to their styles.

8.3

The player must continuously perform artistic Arnis strokes

depicting their styles whenever apart during the game.

RULE 9.0

SALUTATION

At close stance, salutation is done by placing the right hand with the
weapon pointing upward over the left chest, while the left arm is at the
side and is followed by a Nod. Upon entering the playing area, players
must do the salute to the officials together with the referee. Finally, salute must be given to the opponent. This shall be done before and after
every game.

There are eight weight divisions for each gender.

7.2

CONDUCT OF THE TOURNAMENT

BOYS AND GIRLS DIVISION (1317 AGE)

RULE 10.0

MATCHING & PAIRING

Blind matching & pairing of single elimination or knock out system shall be
adopted in most cases where the number of participants will allow it. Otherwise, a round robin system shall be used. This shall be done at least
one day before the tournament. Representatives from the respective
teams concerned shall be invited to witness the matching & pairing.

RULE 11.0

There are seven weight divisions for each gender.

SCORING

11.1

A score shall mean a strike or thrust with a padded stick

using one hand only, delivered to a specific body point and is
counted upon confirmation by the two (2) or at least one (1)
of the judges, simultaneously recorded on the scoreboard.

11.2

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.
11.2.1

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Simultaneous Strike - When the two players deliver

strike simultaneously , it will not be given a point.

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11.2.2
11.3

Spontaneous strike is allowed, but the judges can

only give maximum three (3) points per encounter.

A disarming execution is awarded a point. (refer to rule 16.2)

11.5

Follow-up strike after a legitimate disarming is given a point.

11.6

A score is recorded on the scoreboard by the judges.

BODY POINTS
A. Head and Neck

A thrust to body points C and E (abdominal area and leg

area) is a point, provided that the requirements for a
legitimate thrust, which are with power, right timing, with art,
distance (at least one arm length) and intent are met.

11.4

RULE 12.0

RULE 14.0

B. Arms and collars including hands

C. Torso (from chest down to waist)
D. Armpit to thigh
E. Full length of leg including feet
DIAGRAM 5

DECLARING A WINNER OF A SPECIFIC ROUND

A player can win a round through the following manner / condition:

12.1

By gaining five points ahead.

12.2

By disarming the opponent twice.

12.3

If his opponent committed a maximum of three fouls.

12.4

If none of these conditions are met, and the time allocated for
a round had lapsed, the winner will be based on these
particular order:
12.4.1

Who is ahead in points in general, wins. In case the

two judges gave different set of scores, the player
who has the higher points, wins.

12.4.2

In case of a tie in points, a player can win through

the following manner / conditions.
12.4.2.1 One who has less disarming penalty, wins.
12.4.2.2 One who has lesser fouls, wins.
12.4.2.3 Disarming has a heavier weight than fouls.

RULE 13.0

DRAW SCORE
In the event that the scores, disarming and fouls are the
same at the end of the round, the basis for declaring the
winner shall be decided through the following:
a. superiority or aggressiveness

b. major killing technique

BODY STRIKE POINTS

RULE 15.0

PENALTIES

Players are given penalties for violations of the tournament rules and
regulations.
15.1

Violation of DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES of players

and delegation officials shall have the corresponding
penalties. (refer to rule 5)
15.1.1 First Offense - Player will be given a foul in a round.
15.1.2 Second Offense - Disqualification of player in the
game.

c. artistic delivery
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15.2

FOULS
The following violations are considered as FOULS:

15.3

15.2.1 Thrust to body point A (head area) and thrust

in close quarter (approximately 30 inches or
less).

A player who commits fouls shall be given F1, F2, F3 as the

case may be and shall be indicated in the scoreboard.

15.4

A player who commits three (3) fouls is automatically

declared the loser by the referee for that particular round.

15.2.2 Strike or thrust to the groin.

RULE 16.0

15.2.3 Blocking with the use of the arm.

15.2.4 Pulling, clinching, spitting, giving remarks and other
actions inimical to the rules and regulations a n d
code of sportsmanship.
15.2.5 Striking or thrusting using both hands.
15.2.6 Pushing Any act of pushing using hand, head,
body, legs, arm, stick and other similar movement.
15.2.7 A hold to an opponents stick. However, the hold or
grab done within a split second may be allowed,
provided it is immediately followed by an attempt to
score a point or disarm.
15.2.8 A player who steps on the line or goes out of
the playing area.
15.2.9 Hitting a player at the back area (from the back of
the head up to the buttocks) is considered a f o u l ,
unless the opponent intentionally turns his back.

DISARMING (LAGLAG)

A player who loses grip of the padded stick and a part of it touches the
ground during the game is considered as disarming. However, if the
padded stick was taken away in a split second by the opponent, it is
counted as disarming, even it did not touch the ground.
16.1

A disarming violation shall be given D1 for the first

disarming and one point is given to the player who disarmed.
D2 for the second disarming, and shall be indicated in the
scoreboard by the judges.

16.2

A player who is disarmed twice in a round automatically

loses that round.

RULE 17.0

INJURIES

When an injury occurs during the game and it cannot be continued,

the decision of the judges shall be based on the following grounds :
a.)

When an injured player is responsible for the injury,

the other player wins.

b.)

When the injury is caused by a legal blow, the

injured player loses. However, when the injury is
caused by an illegal blow, the injured player wins.

c.)

When the responsibility of the injury cannot be

determined, the judges decision shall be based on
the score.

d.)

Only the medical doctor can determine and make a

decision as to the fitness of the injured player.

15.2.10 Delaying the game for more than ten (10) seconds.
15.2.11 Non-combativeness for ten (10) seconds.
15.2.12 Multiple strikes or thrust (three or more) to one body
point.
15.2.13 Upon the command of hinto (stop) or hiwalay
(separate), any player who attacks shall be given a
foul. If the attack falls at the same time with the
command, it is not considered a foul.
.

15.2.14 Non-performance of artistic styles for more than

three (3) seconds.
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RULE 18.0

DISQUALIFICATION

A player is disqualified based on the following conditions.

18.1

18.2

18.3

RULE 22.0

Butting (head, hand and stick), kicking, kneeing,

elbowing, boxing, sweeping, and other actions that may inflict
injury or not to a player. A player who commits a
dangerous intentional foul that inflicts injury or not to
the other player is a ground for disqualification.

TIME-OUTS
Only the referee may stop the time for the following reasons:
22.1 Giving fouls
22.2 Injury occurs
22.3 Declaring winners

Any disruptive action or behavior of the player, of his

teammate and coach which break the spirit of the
sportsmanship , shall mean a disqualification on the player
involved. (as per rule 15).

22.4 Disarming is executed

22.5 Judges request for timeouts
22.6 Consultation with judges

All disqualification shall be penalized by i-ARNIS.

22.7 Fixing or changing of uniform, broken equipment such

as headgear, padded stick, etc.
RULE 19.0

FORFEITURE

22.8 End of each round

Decision based on forfeiture should be forwarded to the Technical

Committee. The player who forfeits his/her game during a match shall
be declared the loser and will be penalized by i-ARNIS.

RULE 20.0

PROTESTS

23.1

Any protests must be made in writing by the COACH

addressed to the Technical Committee and forwarded within
ten minutes after the game to the officials table. Any action
made otherwise shall be nullified. A bond shall be set for
protest (refer to technical committee).

23.2

A solidarity meeting shall be set before the tournament. The

coach who have not attended the solidarity meeting shall
waive all his rights to protest. (refer to rule 5.2.1)

23.3

JUDGEMENT CALL cannot be protested.

DEFAULT

A player who does not appear at the officials table after three (3) consecutive calls shall automatically default the game. The referee shall
make the decision upon confirmation by the Technical Committee. The
winner by default in this match shall enter the playing area and do the
salute.

RULE 21.0

RULE 23.0

DECLARING A MATCH WINNER

21.1

A player who wins two out of three rounds wins the game.

21.2

A player wins the match if his opponent forfeits or defaults the

game.

21.3

A player wins the match if his opponent was disqualified in

the game.

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PART II
I.

ARNIS ANYO EVENT

CHAPTER 1 : FACILITIES AND EQUIPMENT

SCOPE

RULE

This standard shall describe the procedures, practices and proper conduct of all Arnis Anyo Competition.
This standard specifies the requirements by which the conduct of all
ANYO competitions shall be synchronized on the following:

1.0

COMPETITION AREA
Shall refer to the area by which the conduct of the
competition shall be set or held including the free zone
around it.
1.1 Dimensions
The playing area is a square measuring 10 meters by 10
meters with a 2-meters minimum free zone around it, and
a clear space without any obstruction up to a height of not
less than 5 meters from the playing surface.

A. Facilities and Equipment

B. Participants

1.2 Lines of the Playing Area

C. Divisions (Age Categories)

All lines of the playing surface are 5.08 cm. (2 inches) and
must be of a different color from that of the floor and other
lines previously drawn for other purposes.

D. Rules of the Game

1.3 Boundary Lines

Four lines mark the boundary of the playing area. The free
zone distance measuring 2.0 meters are drawn outside of
the playing area .

II. GAME CHARACTERISTICS

Arnis Anyo (form) event is a demonstration of artistic, choreographed,
pre-arranged sets of movements, offensive and defensive techniques
using stick, wooden replica of a bladed weapon or metallic unbladed
replica of a weapon.
The competition shall be one round of Anyo performance, where in
the performers are awarded points by the judges based on criteria.
The performance shall have a minimum time limit of one (1) minute and a
maximum time limit of two (2) minutes.
There would be different divisions in the single weapon, double
weapon and sword & dagger weapon categories, both in the individual
and team events. The players will be ranked based on the scores
awarded by the judges.

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1.4 Entry Lines

The entry line is the farthest boundary line parallel to the
judges.
1.5 Playing Surface
1.5.1

The surface must be flat and smooth and must not

be elevated from the ground.

1.5.2

The playing surface must be clean and free f r o m

foreign objects that may endanger or cause injury to
the players. it is prohibited to hold any competition
on a rough, slippery or soiled surface. Any other
surface must have the approval of i-ARNIS.

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1.6 Temperature

2.1.3

The minimum temperature for an outdoor competition shall

not be below 25 degrees Celsius (77 Fahrenheit). For the
indoor competition, the temperature shall not be higher than
25 degrees Celsius (77 Fahrenheit) and lower than 16 degrees Celsius (61 Fahrenheit).
1.7

The metallic replica shall measure not less than

60 cm and not more than 90 cm in full length and
should be ethnic Asian in origin. It must not have
sharp edges or pointed ends.
2.1.4

Lighting

Entrance of Players

2.2

Before the game starts, players must enter thru the entry
lines.

RULE 2.0

Score Card
Judges will use score card to indicate the score given to a
player or a team. The score card shall measure 12 x 8 inches
(30.48 cm x 20.32 cm ). See Diagram 5.

EQUIPMENT

Shall mean the materials and accessories that are used in the conduct
of the competition.
2.1

Wooden Replica of a Dagger or Knife

The wooden replica shall measure not more than
60 cm in full length and should be ethnic Asian in
origin. It must not have sharp edges or pointed
ends.

Lighting apparatus is located above the free space, It must

not cause any reflection to the surface and must not affect
the vision of the performer/s.
1.8

Metallic Blunt Replica of a Bladed Weapon

DIAGRAM 6
SCORE CARD

Weapon
Players are required to use any of the following options.
2.1.1

Wooden Stick
The wooden stick shall measure not less than 60 cm
and not more than 90 cm in length with a diameter
of not less than 1.3 cm and not more than 3.8 cm.
It must not have sharp edges or pointed ends.

2.1.2

Wooden Replica of a Bladed Weapon

The wooden replica shall measure not less than
60 cm and not more than 90 cm in full length and
should be Ethnic Asian in origin. It must not have
sharp edges or pointed ends.

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2.3

Tabulation Sheet

2.4

The scores and violations shall be reflected on the Tabulation

Sheet . See Diagram 6.

DIAGRAM 7

2.5

Flags
2.4.1

Yellow flag shall be used by the timer to declare

the start and the end of performance.

2.4.2

Blue flag shall be raised by the official to indicate

looses control of the weapon/s.

2.4.3

Red flag shall be raised by the official to indicate

stepping outside of the playing area.

2.4.4

Both flags shall be raised by the official to indicate

violation of standard salutation simultaneously
whistling to call the attention of the performer/s.

Other Equipments
2.5.1

Stop clock or stopwatch to keep track of the time

of the performance.

2.5.2

A gong and mallet or other similar audible

substitutes such as whistle, bell or buzzer shall be
provided for the timer to indicate the start and end
of the performance.

CHAPTER 2 : PARTICIPANTS

RULE 3.0

COMPOSITION

A team may consist of a maximum total of twenty four (24) players,

(composed of twelve (12) male players and twelve (12) female
Players); one coach, one trainer, one medical doctor, and two officiating
judges licensed by i-ARNIS.
3.1

Individual Event
A team may field in one player per category. Only players
listed in the entry form may participate in the competition.

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3.1.1

Single Weapon Category

3.1.2

Double Weapon Category

3.1.3

Sword and Dagger Category

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3.2

Team Event (Synchronized Anyo)

A team shall composed of three (3) performers per category.
Only players listed in the entry form shall participate in the
competition.

RULE 4.0

3.2.1

Single Weapon Category

3.2.2

Double Weapon Category

3.2.3

Sword and Dagger Category

5.1.2

Players must accept the decision of the officials

with sportsmanlike conduct, without disputing them.
In case of doubt, only the coach may request for
clarification after the match.

5.1.3

Players
must at all time observe proper
decorum as respect and courtesy towards the
officials , opponent , teammates and even
spectators.

5.1.4

Jeering, provocations, and similar acts which

destroys spirit of sportsmanship and fair play are not
allowed.

5.1.5

Only members of the team who are officially listed

to perform/s are allowed to sit on the bench during
the competition.

5.1.7

Any violation of the above rules shall be given

corresponding penalties. (refer to rule 12)

QUALIFICATIONS

Shall mean the approval by the Tournament Screening Committee for

an individual or team to participate, provided that the following requirements are met:
4.1

The player shall meet the age requirement set by the

organizing committee on a specific category.

4.2

The player shall be physically and mentally fit to compete,

as certified by a licensed medical practitioner from the
applicants origin . In special cases, the official tournament
physician may certify the players fitness. This should be
submitted together with the competition form.

5.2

The Coach
5.2.1

The coach is responsible for the conduct and

discipline of the players. He MUST attend the
solidarity meeting.

5.2.2

Coaches must at all times observe proper decorum

such as respect and courtesy towards the officials,
opponent, teammates and even spectators.

4.3

The player shall fill-up a competition form, and it should

be properly and completely accomplished.

4.4

Sex test may also be required in cases where there are

doubts in real sex of the player.

5.2.3

During the performance, he/ she must stay at the

area designated for him / her.

4.5

Drug test may also be required in cases where there are

doubts .

5.2.4

Any violation of the above rules shall be given

corresponding penalties. (refer to rule 12)

5.3
RULE 5.0
5.1

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Trainer
5.3.1

If the team coach is present, the trainer may sit on

the team's bench but has no right to intervene the
competition.

5.3.2

In the absence of the coach or in case the coach

leaves during the match, the trainer may take over,
only after properly informing the table officials who
will give him authority to assume as such.

Players
5.1.1

Players must have full knowledge of the rules

of the game and are duty bound to follow .

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5.3.3

5.3.4
RULE 6.0
6.1

The trainer and other Team Officials are responsible

for the conduct and discipline of their team
members.
Any violation of the above rules shall be given
corresponding penalties. (refer to rule 12)

DIVISIONS
MEN & WOMENS DIVISION (18 years old & Above )
6.1.1
Individual Event

6.1.2

A.
Single Weapon Category
B.
Double Identical Weapon Category
C.
Sword & Dagger Category
Team Event
A.
B.
C.

6.2

6.2.2

RULE 8.0
8.1

A.
B.
C.

Single Weapon Category

Double Identical Weapon Category
Sword & Dagger Category

SALUTATION
Single Weapon Category
At close stance, salutation is done by placing the right hand
with the weapon pointing upward over the left chest, w h i l e
the left arm is at the side and is followed by a Nod. Upon
entering the competition area, players must do the salute
to the officials. this shall be done before and after every
performance.
Double Weapon Category
At close stance, salutation is done by placing the right hand
with the weapon over the left chest, while the simultaneously
extending the left hand with the other weapon horizontally to
his/ her left side with both weapons pointing upward and is
followed by a Nod. Upon entering the competition area,
players must do the salute to the officials. This shall be
done before and after every performance.

Single Weapon Category

Double Identical Weapon Category
Sword & Dagger Category

Single Weapon Category

Double Identical Weapon Category
Sword & Dagger Category

CONDUCT OF THE TOURNAMENT

The conduct of the competition shall be one Anyo performance. The

performance shall have a minimum time limit of one (1) minute and a
maximum time limit of two (2) minutes.

8.2

CHILDRENS DIVISION (Boys and Girls ages 7-11 years old)

6.3.1
Individual Event

6.3.2

RULE 7.0

Team Event
A.
B.
C.

6.3

AND PENALTIES

Single Weapon Category

Double Identical Weapon Category
Sword & Dagger Category

BOYS & GIRLS DIVISION ( 13 -17 years old)

6.2.1
Individual Event
A.
B.
C.

CHAPTER 3 :CONDUCT OF THE TOURNAMENT, SCORING

RULE 9.0

ORDER OF COMPETITION

The order of competition shall be made through drawing of lots. This

shall be done at least a day before the competition. Representatives
from respective teams concerned shall be invited to witness the
drawing of lots.
RULE 10.0

SCORING

Team Event

10.1

A.
B.
C.

A score shall be awarded by the judges to the performer/s

and shall be reflected on the score card raised above their
heads.

10.2

A score shall have a numerical value from 1-10 with an

increment of 0.5.

Single Weapon Category

Double Identical Weapon Category
Sword & Dagger Category

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10.3
The seven Judges shall formulate their judgment and
scoring base on the specified criteria.
RULE 11.0
11.1

Coordination of Movements (Individual Event)

Synchronization (Team Event)

Harmonizing and dexterity of the movements of arms, legs,

head, body and weapons of the performers. Well balanced
actions, steps, stance and movements (sense of balance).
Precise
timing, indistinguishable, identical harmonic and
rhythmic movements of the
arms, head, legs, body, and
weapons of the team during the performance.
11.3

Artistic Execution
Graceful, elegant, refined, stylish and animated execution of
the martial arts movements of the performer/s.

11.4

11.6

Manner, composure, costume, poise and posture of

the performer/s during the performance.

11.4.2

Costume
Shall mean all those that form part of the athlete's
attire worn in the competition area during the
tournament. It should be ethnic Asian in origin. In the
interest of decency, costumes must be acceptable to the
general idea of what is proper or suitable.

11.4.3

RULE 12.0

DRAW SCORE

In the event that the scores are the same, the basis of declaring the
winner shall be decided through the following:
12.1

Remove highest and lowest scores of the players/teams

concerned given by the 7 judges.

12.2

In case there is still a draw, remove the highest and lowest

scores of the players/teams concerned given by the
remaining 5 judges.

12.3

In case there is still a draw, a repeat performance shall be

done by the remaining players/teams who have the highest
and the same scores.

Note: This shall be applied only for the first, second and third
placers. Players are also given penalties for violations of the
competition rules and regulations.
RULE 13.0

DECLARING A WINNER

The player/team garnering the highest score-First Place, second

highest score Second Place, and third highest score-Third Place.
RULE 14.0

Musical Accompaniment (optional)

Creativity
Originality, inventiveness and imaginativeness of the forms
and movements without sacrificing the effectiveness of the
martial art movements.

Bearing and Stage Presence

11.4.1

Degree of Difficulty
The magnitude of complicatedness, complexity, intricacy of
the movements of the arms, body and legs in executing
martial arts techniques of the whole performance.

CRITERIA

Harmonizing and dexterity of the movements of arms, legs,

head, body and weapons of the performers. Well balanced
actions, steps, stance and movements (sense of balance).
Precise
timing, indistinguishable, identical harmonic and
rhythmic movements of the
arms, head, legs, body, and
weapons of the performer during the performance.
11.2

11.5

PENALTIES

The player or team may or may not choose to have

a musical accompaniment with their performance.
Should they opt to have musical accompaniment, it
should be ethnic Asian in nature, live or recorded on
cassette or audio CD.

Players are given penalties for violations of the competition rules and
regulations. All deductions are being taken from the total scores of all
the judges.

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14.1

Violation of Standard Salutation shall cause the

performer/s deductions of five (5) points per violation.

14.2

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.

14.3

Stepping or going outside of the playing area will cause

the performers a deduction of two (2) points.

14.4

A Performer/s who looses control of the weapon/s shall

be given a deduction of five (5) points per violation.

RULE 15.0

Any disruptive action or behavior of the performer/s and or

his teammates, coach/officials, which breaks the spirit of the
sportsmanship shall mean a disqualification.

15.2

Submission of fraudulent or falsified documents shall m e a n

a disqualification on the player / team involved.

RULE

1.0 Tournament Officials

the official body who shall implement the rules and
regulations and shall have the sole authority in the
administration of the tournament proper. The tournament
officials are certified by the i-ARNIS.

1.2

18.1

18.2

18.3

1.3

PROTESTS
Any protests must be made in writing by the COACH
addressed to the Technical Committee and forwarded within
ten minutes after the game to the officials table. Any action
made otherwise shall be nullified. A bond shall be set for
protest (refer to technical committee).

1.4

A solidarity meeting shall be set before the tournament. The

coach who have not attended the solidarity meeting shall
waive all his rights to protest. (refer to rule 5.2.1)

1.5

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Referees and Judges

These are officials who enforce the conduct of all
tournament in accordance with the rules and regulations of the
game. All Referees & Judges should have taken and
passed the accreditation and licensure seminar of
iARNIS and must be in good standing. Refreshers Course
is required for all Referees and Judges who have not
officiated in any tournament for at least six (6) months.
They are the officiating officials of the tournament whose
decisions are FINAL .

DEFAULT

JUDGES SCORES can not be protested.

Screening Committee
This committee is composed of three (3) members who
shall enforce the requirements as stipulated in Rule 4,
Chapter Two. This committee shall include the
Tournament officials and a Physician as members.

A performer / team who does not appear/s to the officials

table after three (3) consecutive calls shall automatically
default the game. The officials shall make the decisions upon
confirmation by the Technical Committee.
RULE 18.0

Tournament Director
The over all administrator and chairperson who shall directly ensure the proper implementation of all
procedures.

FORFEITURE
Decisions based on forfeiture should be forwarded to the
technical committee. The performer / team who forfeits the
game automatically looses in that particular event.

RULE 17.0

RESPONSIBILITIES,HAND SIGNALS AND CALLS

1.1

DISQUALIFICATION

15.1

RULE 16.0

Part III -TOURNAMENT OFFICIALS - DUTIES AND

Timer
Shall keep time during the actual match. A gong , whistle
or bell shall be provided for his/her use in announcing the
start and the end of the game and other calls.
Recorder
Shall be tasked with recording the results of the actual
games. A record sheet shall be provided for his/her use in
recording results.
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RULE 2.0
1.6

Tabulators

OFFICIAL CALLS AND HAND SIGNALS

(FULL CONTACT EVENT)

Shall composed of the Chairman of the Judges, Recorder

and Timer. They shall be tasked in recording the scores,
violations, and the time of the actual performance/s. They
shall give the final results to the officials table.
1.7

2.1

Flag Officials
These are the officials who will declare the violation/s of
the performer/s by raising the corresponding flag/s.

1.8

Matcher
Shall arrange the matches prior to the tournament and
update the matches between players during the tournament.

H A N D A,
LABAN
(Ready, Start)
Hand with
thumb up, placed between the
two players and simultaneously drawn upward.

2.2 H I N T O
(Stop) is said with the stop
sign outstretched arm forward, palm facing front with
fingers pointing upward, to
stop a fight or call for timeout.

2.3 H I W A L A Y
(Separate / Break) Arms
are extended forward, then spread
out laterally, simultaneously saying the command. Done in instances when the competitors are
in close body contact after a period of 3 seconds, provided that
there is no foul committed.
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2.4 P A Y O
(Consultation with the
judges)- from out-stretched arms,
bring both arms a bit close together at hip level. The referee
turns around to face and point to
the neutral corner signaling the
judges for a consultation.

2.7 L A G L A G
(Disarming) - One foot
forward and arm pointing
downward at30 degrees.

2.5 H A T O L
2.8 P A G L A B A G

(Decision) - right arm

raised above the head with palm
facing the left.

(Foul) - Raises one arm

horizontally, with palm facing
down and simultaneously gesture
the kind of foul / violation committed.

2.6 P A N A L O
(Declaring the Winner)-One
arm is raised obliquely at approximately 45 degrees to the direction of
the winning contestant from the
chest. Right arm for the red and left
arm for the blue player.

2.8.1
points to the offender
and gesture the kind
of foul committed.

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2.11.1 PARUSA (Penalty)

2.9 M A G - A Y O S

Going in front of the

offender and simultaneously
pointing him/her.

(Adjusting or Fixing) both arms are crossed over in

front with palms facing in at
waist level.

2.12 PI N S A L A
(Injury) - one arm raised
above the head and the other arm
raised horizontally at shoulder
level, palm facing down.

2.10 P A G W A S T O
(Correction of Mistake) Swaying of arms and palm above
the head, gesturing an erasing
movement.

2.11 S I N A D Y A N G

2.13 M ALING GAWI

PAGLABAG

(Wrong Action) - both

arms are crossed in front of the
chest, palms facing in.

(Intentional Foul) - Swaying of

the hand from side to side at hip level.

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2.14

W A L A
LABANAN

2.17 P A G T U H O D

(Non-Combativeness) circling of both forearms back

and forth with hand closed.

(Kneeing) - lift one knee up simultaneously tapping the knee.

2.18 P A G S I P A
2.15 P A G T U L A K

(Kicking) - lift one knee up simultaneously extending the foot forward

that gestures the act of kicking.

(Pushing) - right arm

gestures an outward pushing.

2.19 P A G S A L A G
(Blocking with the use of the arm)
- lift left arms overhead to block
the right arm from hitting the
head.

2.16 P A G H A W A K
(Grabbing) - Grab left
wrist with right hand.

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2.20 P A G S I K O
(Elbowing) - lifting elbow on chest
level, with other arm holding the
elbow.

2.23 DECLARING A
DRAW
Raises both flags above the
head.

2.24 P A Y O

2.21 P A G S U N T O K

CONSULTATION/ REQUESTING for TIME - OUT

(Punching) - right hand gestures

punching left hand close to the
chest.

Crosses the flags above the

head.

Judges Signals

2.25 L A B A S
(Outside) - left to
right swaying of the flag parallel to the line of the playing
area concerned using the
color of the player.

2.22 DECLARING A
WINNER
Raises the flag whose color corresponds to the winning player
above the head.
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2.26 L O O B

3.2 Declaring a Violation

(Inside) - a flag parallel

to the line of the area concerned using the color of the
player.

the flag official shall raise the

flag/s above their heads per
violation committed, the
Recorder is responsible in
recording the penalties/
deduction raised by the flag
officials .

3.3 Violation of Standard

RULE 3.0 OFFICIAL CALLS AND HAND SIGNALS

FOR ANYO EVENT

3.1
Declaring ScoresEach
judge shall give scores by raising
the score card above their heads
simultaneously with the other
judges.

Salutation
The flag officials shall call the attention of the performer/s by
blowing the whistle and raising
the two flags above their heads
simultaneously.
RULE 4.0

TIMERS SIGNAL

The timer strikes the gong for the following signals:

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a.) START

- sound the alarm once.

b.) FINISH

- sound the alarm prolong once.

c.) TIME-OUT

- raise yellow flag on top of the

table.

d.) CONTINUE

- yellow flag is placed down.

i-ARNIS / 56

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i-ARNIS / 58

OATH OF ALLEGIANCE
I, (full name), from (name of club and
country), do hereby solemnly swear to abide by the
principles and philosophies established by i-ARNIS.

I pledge to follow the rules and regulations

that bound my actions and reactions as a position (player/
official). I shall remain respectful and considerate in whatever situation I shall be in.

I will practice Arnis as a means to bond with

others to develop friendship and brotherhood.

I do swear also that I will not use Arnis as a

means to hurt other people. I will remain a good citizen of
my country. So help me God!

i-ARNIS / 59