Professional Documents
Culture Documents
INTERNATIONAL
RULES
for
SPORTS ARNIS
(Updated 2011)
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Code of Ethics:
1.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
2.
3.
4.
5.
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.
7.
8.
9.
10.
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CHAPTER 2
TABLE OF CONTENTS
PARTICIPANTS
FOREWORD
Rule
Composition
19
CODE OF ETHICS
Rule
Qualification
19
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Rule
20
Table of Contents
5-9
5.1
Players
20
10
5.2
The Coach
21
INTRODUCTION
11
5.3
Trainer
21
Rule 6
Uniforms
22
Rule 7
23
7.1
23
7.2
23
PART 1I.
11
Rule
11
Competition Area
12
1.1
Dimensions
12
1.2
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
Rule 8
24
Rule 9
Salutation
24
Rule 10
24
Rule 11
Scoring
24
Rule 12
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
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
39
31
6.2
39
6.3
Childrens Division
39
CHAPTER 1
Rule
Rule
Competition Area
32
1.1
Dimensions
32
1.2
32
1.3
Boundary Lines
32
Rule
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
PARTICIPANTS
44
1.1
44
1.2
44
1.3
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
37
1.8
Matcher
45
5.1
Players...
37
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
2.6
Panalo .
47
Diagram 2
2.7
Laglag .
48
2.8
Paglabag ...
48
15
2.9
49
Diagram 3
18
2.10
Pagwasto
49
Diagram 4
The Flags
18
2.11
Sinadyang Paglabag..
49
Diagram 5
26
2.12
Parusa...
50
Diagram 6
Scorecard
34
2.13
Pinsala.
50
Diagram 7
35
2.14
Maling Gawi.
50
2.15
Walang Labanan ..
51
APPENDICES
2.16
Pagtulak..
51
Appendix 1
2.17
Paghawak ..
51
Appendix 2
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
Declaring a Winner ..
53
2.24
Declaring a Draw ..
54
2.25
54
2.26
Labas..
54
2.27
Loob
55
3 .0
55
3.1
Declaring Scores.
56
3.2
Declaring a Violation.
56
3.3
56
4.0
Timers Signals..
56
Rule
Rule
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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 -
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
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.
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Two lines of 1.0 meter long and 2.0 meters apart mark
the horizontal match line.
1.4.1
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
1.7.2
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
2.1.2
2.1.3
COMPETITION AREA
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2.2
2.3
2.2.1
2.2.2
2.5
THE SCOREBOARD
Body Protector
2.3.1
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
ELECTRONIC OPERATED
SCOREBOARD
DIAGRAM 4
THE FLAGS
YELLOW
Scoreboards (Diagram 3)
2.4.1
2.4.2
Flags
2.5.1
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2.5.2
2.6
Other Equipment
2.6.1
2.6.2
4.1
4.2
4.3
4.4
4.5
4.6
RULE 5.0
CHAPTER 2:
RULE 3.0
RULE 4.0
PARTICIPANTS
5.1
COMPOSITION
3.1
3.2
3.3
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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5.1.2
5.1.3
5.1.4
5.1.5
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5.1.6
5.1.7
5.2
5.2.2
5.2.3
5.2.4
The Coach
5.2.1
5.3
6.2
6.3
6.4
6.5
6.6
Trainer
5.3.1
5.3.2
5.3.3
5.3.4
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RULE 7.0
7.1
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
8.3
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.
7.2
RULE 10.0
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
SCORING
11.1
11.2
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11.2.2
11.3
11.5
11.6
BODY POINTS
A. Head and Neck
11.4
RULE 12.0
RULE 14.0
12.2
12.3
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
12.4.2
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
RULE 15.0
PENALTIES
Players are given penalties for violations of the tournament rules and
regulations.
15.1
c. artistic delivery
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15.2
FOULS
The following violations are considered as FOULS:
15.3
15.4
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
16.2
RULE 17.0
INJURIES
b.)
c.)
d.)
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.
.
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RULE 18.0
DISQUALIFICATION
18.2
18.3
RULE 22.0
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
FORFEITURE
RULE 20.0
PROTESTS
23.1
23.2
23.3
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
21.1
A player who wins two out of three rounds wins the game.
21.2
21.3
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PART II
I.
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.
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.
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1.5.2
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1.6 Temperature
2.1.3
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
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
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2.3
Tabulation Sheet
2.4
DIAGRAM 7
2.5
Flags
2.4.1
2.4.2
2.4.3
2.4.4
Other Equipments
2.5.1
2.5.2
CHAPTER 2 : PARTICIPANTS
RULE 3.0
COMPOSITION
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
3.1.2
3.1.3
3.2
RULE 4.0
3.2.1
3.2.2
3.2.3
5.1.2
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
5.1.5
5.1.7
QUALIFICATIONS
4.2
5.2
The Coach
5.2.1
5.2.2
4.3
4.4
5.2.3
4.5
5.2.4
5.3
RULE 5.0
5.1
Trainer
5.3.1
5.3.2
Players
5.1.1
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5.3.3
5.3.4
RULE 6.0
6.1
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.
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.
8.2
6.3.2
RULE 7.0
Team Event
A.
B.
C.
6.3
AND PENALTIES
RULE 9.0
ORDER OF COMPETITION
SCORING
Team Event
10.1
A.
B.
C.
10.2
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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
Artistic Execution
Graceful, elegant, refined, stylish and animated execution of
the martial arts movements of the performer/s.
11.4
11.6
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
12.2
12.3
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
Creativity
Originality, inventiveness and imaginativeness of the forms
and movements without sacrificing the effectiveness of the
martial art movements.
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
11.5
PENALTIES
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
14.2
14.3
14.4
RULE 15.0
15.2
RULE
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
1.5
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DEFAULT
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.
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
1.1
DISQUALIFICATION
15.1
RULE 16.0
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
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
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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2.12 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
PAGLABAG
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2.14
W A L A
LABANAN
2.17 P A G T U H O D
2.18 P A G S I P A
2.15 P A G T U L A K
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
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
3.1
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
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a.) START
b.) FINISH
c.) TIME-OUT
d.) CONTINUE
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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.
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