The World Eskrima Kali Arnis Federation (WEKAF) is the international sports body for the sport of Arnis, a Filipino martial art.
History WEKAF was formed on August 11, 1989, after a convention was held at the Sacred Heart Center in Cebu City. Dionisio Cañete was elected as their charter president. Cañete would formalize rules and regulations to professionalized the sport of Arnis.
The first WEKAF World Championship in Cebu City also commenced on that date and lasted until August 13, 1989.
With ten member national federations upon its inception, WEKAF grew to around 40 members by 2016.
Member federations The following nations and territories have membership with the WEKAF.
Philippines
WEKAF World Championships
The World Eskrima Kali Arnis Federation holds the World Championships every two years with hosting typically alternating between the Philippines and another country.
EditionYearHost memberLocationDates1 1989 Cebu City August 11–13 2 1992 Manila January 25–27 3 1994 Manila 4 1996 Los Angeles 5 1998 Cebu City 6 2000 Cebu City 7 2002 London July 4–6 8 2004 Cebu City 9 2006 Orlando July 2–9 10 2008 Cebu City July 22–25 11 2010 Puerto Vallarta July 19–24 12 2012 Cebu City July 18–24 13 2014 Debrecen July 23–27 14 2016 Mandaue July 15 2018 Lahaina July 18–23 2020 Lapu-Lapu City July (Cancelled) 16 2022 Mandaue July 17–21 17 2024 Mandaue July 25-27 18 2026 Srinagar July 27-31
See also Doce Pares Jendo
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