Republic of the Philippines

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Cordillera Administrative Region
Wangal, La Trinidad, Benguet

CARAA Meet 2020

Baguio City
March 24-28, 2020

ARNIS GUIDELINES AND GROUND RULES

I. COMPETITION RULE:
The 2020 CARAA Meet Arnis competition shall adapt the rules used during the 2019 Palarong Pambansa
which is the Deped-PEKAF rules. Only the regular sports shall be played on this matter. The Competition
shall be the centralized schedule for the selection of Arnis athletes for the PALARONG PAMBANSA 2020.

II. TECHNICAL OFFICIALS:

The Technical Officials to officiate in the CARAA 2020 are those who attended and passed the Dep Ed
Regional, National and Philippine Eskrima Kali Arnis Federation- National Sport Association (PEKAF-NSA)
accreditation.

III. PARTICIPANTS:

TEAM COMPOSITION

Elementary Level

 Boys: 3 Players and 1 Coach

 Girls: 3 Players, 1 Coach and 1 Chaperon

Secondary Level

 Boys: 5 Players and 1 Coach

 Girls: 5 Players, 1 Coach and 1 Chaperon

IV. TOURNAMENT SYSTEM:

1. Full Contact Event: Shall be done by drawing of lots and single elimination shall apply.
2. Anyo Event: Draw lots shall be done for the order of performance.
FULL CONTACT EVENT FOR SECONDARY LEVEL:

I. There shall be a maximum of five (5) players for secondary distributed evenly in the different weight
divisions both Boys and Girls in the Arnis Full Contact Padded Stick Concept. As a matter of procedure,
each district/team is allowed only one (1) entry in each of the five (5) weight category.

FULL CONTACT SECONDARY LEVEL: BOYS AND GIRLS WEIGHT DIVISION

BOYS CATEGORY GIRLS
43 kgs up to 46.5 kgs Pin Weight 37 kgs up to 39.5 kgs
Over 47 kgs up to 50.5 kgs Bantam Weight Over 40 kgs up to 43.5 kgs
Over 51 kgs up to 54.5 kgs Feather Weight Over 44 kgs up to 47.5 kgs
Over 55 kgs up to 59.5 kgs Extra Light Weight Over 48 kgs up to 51.5 kgs
Over 60 kgs up to 64.5 kgs Half Light Weight Over 52 kgs up to 55.5 kgs

II. SWORD CONCEPT: PADDED POINT SYSTEM FULL-CONTACT

Participants are required to wear the standard uniform and protectors.

1. White plain T-shirt- athlete’s name, school/club logo, district may appear on provided that it
does not dominate the over-all appearance of the shirt.
2. Plain red pants – school/club/district may appear on the pants.
3. Participant may wear a school or delegation uniforms such as jogging pants and t-shirt.
4. Rubber soled shoes – bare foot is strictly not allowed.

III. GENERAL CONDUCT OF THE COMPETITION

GROUNDRULES in the Conduct of the Padded Stick Full Contact Event:

1. The conduct of the competition for the Full Contact Bladed Weapon (padded stick) Concept shall
be on a two-out-of-three round system. Each round shall be held for a continues One (1)
minute and is counted upon confirmation of Two (2) or Three (3) Judges by raising of color
coded flag system.
2. Players are required to show artistic arnis movements unique to their styles for at least three (3)
seconds when the referee commands “HANDA”. Failure to execute, the player involve will be
given “BABALA or WARNING”. Second and succeeding offenses shall be considered as
“PAGLABAG or FOUL”.

3. Only PADDED STICK POINT SYSTEM will be used. Padded Point Sparring is played by two players
who are color- coded; one is RED while the other one is BLUE.
4. There shall be one (1) referee and three (3) judges to administer the game during the match. An
agreement by the majority of the Judges must take place. The three Judges shall be located
directly across from the center referee at all times.
5. A SCORE shall mean a strike with a padded stick using one hand only, delivered to a specific body
point and is counted upon confirmation by the majority of the judges simultaneously raising
the flag let. The scorer (tagatala) will validate the score after the referee’s confirmation.
6. Points are awarded to the contestant who scores with controlled strike to the targeted areas of
the opponent’s body as one would use a sword. One (1) point is awarded when there is a “HIT
or STRIKE” to the body areas from the head, upper shoulders, torso, arms, legs and down to
the feet. The referee immediately stops the action when a possible point has been made.
SPONTANEOUS STRIKE IS NOT APPLIED.
7. INJURIES-

 If the injury is caused by a legal blow, the other party wins.

 If the injury is caused by illegal blow, the injured party wins.
 If the injured player is responsible of the injury, the other party wins.
 The injured party will be given three (3) minutes recovery period. Only the medical
Doctor can declare if the injured party may continue or discontinue the game.

8. WEIGH-IN- Official weigh-in shall be done three (3) trials only.

9. A player who commit a maximum of three (3) fouls losses the match.
10. When a player is disarmed, a one (1) point bonus will be given to the opponent immediately.
Two (2) disarms will result of losing the match.
11. For Hygienic purposes, Players/team are requested to bring and use a personal equipment
such as Headgear, body vest, groin guard, gloves, groin, thigh, leg and arm guard. Padded
Sticks Will be provided by DepEd CAR. No complete equipment No play.

IV. GENERAL RULES OF THE GAME FOR THE FULL CONTACT BLADED WEAPON CONCEPT MECHANICS
OF THE MATCH

a. Bladed weapon concept of sparring is characterized by point system, in which a contestant who
successful landed a legal strike/technique with one hand shall be awarded a point immediately.
A legitimate strike is given a point if it is delivered to a specific body point in correct form, with
power, right timing, with art, distance and intent.
b. The normal duration of a match is 3 rounds, continuous one minute per round without time
interval for each round.
c. The timing of the bout starts when the referee gives the signal to start (laban) and end upon the
command Hinto.
d. The time-keeper shall signal by a whistle indicating time-up.
e. Contestants are encouraged to demonstrate twirling technique upon the command “HANDA”
before engaging into blows.
f. Attacks are limited to the following areas:
1. Head 5. Legs (Not allowed in the Live Stick Concept)
2. Face 6. Side of the body
3. Chest 7. Arms
4. Abdomen

V. CRITERIA FOR DECISION

1. In bladed weapon concept sparring, in each round the decision shall be on the accumulation
of gathered point/s. A player who earned ahead of points after one minute shall be awarded as
winner.
2. If at the end of the round scored tie is established the decision shall be based on an
ADVANTAGE POINT. Advantage Point refers to the player who made the first score in a round.
3. In case when both athletes failed to make a score or both ZERO SCORE, the referee shall
extend the match for a sudden death or 1st killing strike for Fifteen (15) seconds.
4. Thereafter, in the absence of the score after the extension, the referee will call for a
conference (Payo) with the judges to determine the winner.
The decision shall be taken on the basis of the following considerations:
a. The attitude and determination shown by the contestant
b. The superiority of techniques and techniques
c. Accumulated warnings or penalties
d. Major violation for each round will be carried forward to the extension

5. A player who commit a maximum of three (3) fouls losses the match.
6. When a player is disarmed, a one (1) point bonus will be given to the opponent immediately.
Two (2) disarms will result to losing the match.
PROHIBITED BEHAVIOR:

1. The following are forbidden:

a. Stepping or going outside the boundary line.
b. Blocking through the use of the arm.
c. Techniques which make contact with the throat, groin and back of the head.
d. Techniques which make maliciously obvious in excessive contact.
e. Repeated or continuous hitting the same area.
f. Continuous striking (Rapido).
g. Intentional attack to the injured parts of the opponent.
h. Inverted holding of padded stick for bladed concept event only.
i. Prolonged and purposeless grabbing, wresting, clinching and violent pushing.
j. Repeated exists from the competition area (labas).
k. Sweeping, throwing, kicks, knee, punch, thrusting, butting, elbow, smash, head butting, .
l. Striking with both hands.
m. Not engaging with the opponent.
n. Hitting his/her own body parts.
o. Hitting the opponent who is in the act of rising, who signals to surrender.
p. Hitting the floor.
q. Diving is strictly prohibited
r. Failure to step back when ordered to break.
s. Use of prohibited drugs.
2. Any discourteous behaviour such as provocation and uncalled remarks. Any competitor, coach
or official members of a team who have discourteously towards any members of the refereeing
panel by words, gestures, etc., can earn the immediate disqualification of the whole group from
the tournament.
3. In addition, attention is drawn to the coach’s behaviour. He shall at all times, during the
operation of match, remain in his position and must not by words or deed, interruption or
course to be interrupt the smooth operation of the match. In the event that the coach
contravenes the rules, then his/her competitor/s will be penalized accordingly.

PENALTIES:

1. Every contestant who contravenes the rules shall be warned or penalized. The nature of the
penalty will be announced by the referee after the appropriate consultation within the referee
panel.
2. Warning may be imposed for attempt minor infractions of the rues. Warning may also be
imposed for the first instance of any minor infractions.
3. The following scale of penalties shall operate:
a. Minor violation (paglabag) Labas, not engaging the opponent, prolonged grabbing, pushing,
rapido, hitting his own body parts, hitting the floor, failure to step back when ordered break.
b. Major Violation (malubhang paglabag)- use of prohibited drugs and the likes, hitting the
groin, neck, back of the head, sweeping, throwing, punching, thrusting and butting
technique, feigning of injury, uncalled remarks, excessive contact, hitting injured parts,
whether it is intentional or unintentional, hitting an opponent who is in the act of rising a
signals to surrender intentionally.
PENALTIES
1st Offense – 1st Foul
2nd offense- disqualification from the match
The referee panel has the direction to imposed disqualification from the match even on first
offense, depending the gravity of the offense.
4. Paglabag and malubhang paglabag penalties do not cross-accumulate.
5. A penalty can be directly imposed for a rules infraction but once given, repeats of that category
infractions must be accompanied by an increased in severity of penalty imposed.
6. Dishonourable disqualification (alis) may be invoked from the following:
a. When a contestant commits an act which harms the prestige of arnis. Such as: Throwing of
arnis stick, spiting, etc.
b. When an action/s of a contestant are considered to be dangerous and deliberately violate
the rules concerning prohibited behaviour.

ANYO COMPETITION CATEGORY

I. CONDUCT AND ORGANIZING OF ANYO COMPETITION

Anyo is a demonstration or combination of pre-arranged or choreographed sets of body
movements , offensive and defensive techniques through striking, blocking, thrusting using
stick, wooden replica or metallic replica of a bladed weapon.
1. The conduct of the competition shall be one (1) round Anyo performance for both
Secondary and Elementary level (boys/girls)

2. Each performance shall have a minimum of one (1) minute and a maximum time limit of
two (2) minutes. The official time shall start when the player/team gives the Standard
Courtesy (Pugay) and it shall officially ended when the player/team gives the ending
courtesy (Pugay).

3. Standard Pugay is 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 at closed
fist and followed by a nod.

4. The likha anyo performance shall be focused on arnis skills. No acrobatic fancy
movement (such as tumbling, back lift, summersault, cartwheel and other combative
skills will be incorporated during the performance of likha anyo). Unless execution is
immediately followed by an arnis skills with objectives to counter, offensive or defensive
techniques.

5. Performer/s must start and end his/her performance in the same area where he/she
execute salutation (pugay).

6. Music is optional but when there is time that may cause a delay, the management has
the right to instruct the performer/s to perform even without music. Only Filipino ethnic
music is allowed.

7. Score in the likha anyo competition shall have a numerical value from 7-10 with an
increment of 0.1 under the five criterion using the DEAAP Rules.

8. Scores shall be written in the anyo score sheet by following an increment of .1 for each
criterion. Judges will raise their scores after computing the total. Ex: 8.1, 8.2, 8.3, 8.4,
8.5, 8.6 …….. 9.0, 9.1, 9.2… 9.8, 9.9, 10.0)
9. Drinking of any kind of liquid during the actual matches is strictly prohibited.
10. Only CREATIVE ANYO/NON-TRADITIONAL ANYO shall apply.

COMPOSITION: Five players for the Secondary and Three players for the Elementary. Anyo players for
the secondary boys and girls will be coming from the team members in the full contact event who
qualify in the weigh-in.

ELEMENTARY (Boys/Girls Category)

A. Individual Likha Anyo SOLO BASTON - 1player per individual category
B. Individual Likha Anyo DOBLE BASTON - 1 player per individual category
C. Individual Likha ESPADA Y DAGA - 1 player per Individual category
D. Team (Synchronized) Likha Anyo SOLO BASTON - 3 players per team category.
E. Team (Synchronized) Likha Anyo DOBLE BASTON - 3 players per team category
F. Team (Synchronized) Likha Anyo ESPADA Y DAGA - 3 players per team category
G. Mix Likha Anyo DOBLE BASTON (2 Players) -1 boy and 1 girl per pair category

SECONDARY (Boys and Girls category)

A. Individual Likha Anyo SOLO BASTON - 1 player per individual category
B. Individual Likha Anyo DOBLE BASTON - 1 player per individual category
C. Individual Likha ESPADA Y DAGA - 1 player per Individual category
D. Team (Synchronized) Likha Anyo SOLO BASTON - 3 players per team category
E. Team (Synchronized) Likha Anyo DOBLE BASTON - 3 players per team category
F. Team (Synchronized) Likha Anyo ESPADA Y DAGA - 3 players per team category

Steps to Determine the Winner in Anyo Competition:

1. The Anyo Officiating Officials shall be composed of five (5) judges. To avoid biases, the
highest and the lowest score shall be eliminated to get the average score from the
remaining three Judges.
2. The ranking of participants is based from the net score obtained which is determined by
deducting all identified point deduction/s committed if any in accordance with the
rules.
3. In case of tie, return the eliminated lowest and highest scores and add together to get
the overall total of the five Judges.
4. If a tie still exists, a Repeat Performance shall apply.
5. The ranking of participants is based from the net score obtained which is determined by
deducting all identified point deduction/s committed if any in accordance with the
rules.

PENALTIES/ VIOLATIONS/DEDUCTIONS
1. Violation of time limit shall cause the participant/s a deduction of point. A deduction of
0.5 should be given in short of the minimum one (1) minute time limit or in excess of the
maximum of two (2) minute time limit.
2. Stepping and/or going out of the boundary lines will cause the performer/s a deduction
of 0.5 regardless of number of stepping violation (for every violation and per players in a
team).
3. Performers who accidentally loses grip of the weapon/s should be given a deduction of
0.5 for every violation.
4. Weapon/s gets destroyed or has any apparent damage to any part of the weapon will
cause the performer/s a deduction 0.5 per violation per player/team.
5. Failure to execute the standard pugay at the start/end of performance would mean a
0.5 deduction.
6. Starting Over deduction of 0.5
7. Finishing in place different from where the form started 0.5 deductions unless judges
have been notified in advance that this will occur.

UNIFORM, EQUIPMENT AND WEAPON FOR ANYO PERFORMANCES

A. UNIFORM/COSTUME
 Plain red pants (school/club logo may appear on the pants)
 Official division/team delegation uniform (Jogging pants and t-shirt)
 White plain t-shirt/school/club/delegation t-shirt
 Rubber soled shoes (bare foot is allowed in the anyo event)
B. WEAPONS: A player may have the option to choose any of the following weapons:
 Wooden Stick/Yantok – The cane/stick made of wood/rattan should measure not less
than 60 cm (24 inches) and not more than 90 cm (36 inches) and ¾ to 2 inches in
diameter.
 Wooden Replica of a Bladed Weapon- the wooden replica should measure not less than
60 cm (24 inches) and not more than 90 cm (36 inches) in full length and should be ethnic
in origin.
 Metallic Unbladed (Dull) Replica of a Bladed Weapon- the metallic replica should
measure not less than 60 cm (24 inches) and not more than 90 cm (36 inches) in full
length and should be ethnic in origin.
 Metallic/wooden Unbladed (dull) replica of a Bladed Sword and Dagger - the
metallic/wooden replica of a dagger should measure of not less than 20 cm and not more
than 31 cm in full length and should be ethnic in origin.

CRITERIA FOR SCORING IN ANYO:

In assessing the performance, the following criteria must be observed:
1. COORDINATION AND SYNCHRONIZATION OF MOVEMENT
 Anyo must be performed with competence
 Precise/timing and identical rhythmic movement
 Sense of balance action of steps/stances
 Harmonization/rhythm of movement
2. ARTISTIC EXECUTION
 Proper/good form execution
 Gracefulness
 Elegant/style
 Refined Martial Arts movements

3. BEARING and STAGE PRESENCE

 Demonstration of strength, power, and balance
 Correct focus of attention and concentration
 Composure
 Attitude
4. APPLICATION OF TECHNIQUES
 Magnitude of complicatedness
 Complexity of the art and techniques
 Intricacy of movement of the body
 Execution of art/style
5. CREATIVITY and AUTHENTICITY
 Originality
 Inventiveness
 Imaginativeness of forms
 Fluidity of the executions of skills and techniques

 Selection of Coaches and Players for the CARAA MEET 2020.

 Total number of gold medals from both full contact and creative anyo
competition shall be the basis of the selection of the over-all champion.
Synchronized/team/pair anyo is considered as one in the medal count. In case
there is a tie in the number of medals, the team/synchronized/pair anyo shall be
count as three medals for the team and two medals for the pair anyo.

 Selection of players will be based from the total number of Gold medals,
followed by Silver then Bronze Medals of both full contact and anyo event for
both secondary and elementary division in accordance of their category. In case
of tie in the number of medals of players, the champion coach, technical officials
and tournament manager shall decide for the selection.

 Selection of coaches will be based from the overall champion.

 There are different overall winners and selection of players in the elementary
girls, elementary boys, secondary girls and secondary boys.

 Total Number of Medals in the Ranking:

 Elementary Girls: 7 Gold, 7 Silver, and 7 Bronze Medals
 Elementary Boys: 7 Gold, 7 Silver, and 7 Bronze Medals
 Secondary Girls: 11 Gold, 11 Silver and 16 Bronze Medals
 Secondary Boys: 11 Gold, 11 Silver and 16 Bronze Medals
 Total Number of Medals to be awarded
 GOLD = 66
 SILVER = 66
 BRONZE = 76

 PROTEST AND COMPLAINT

 Protest shall be done before the competition. Protest after the match/bout shall be
made in writing by the coach within four (4) hours duly signed by the athletic manager
or authorized representative of the delegation address to the Technical Committee. Any
action made otherwise shall be nullified. Coaches who failed to attend the solidarity
meeting shall waive his/her right to protest/complaint.
 Videos taken in cell phones are not accepted as proof to file protest, unless official video
cameras shall be provided to take three corners including top view of the playing venue.
 OTHER MATTERS and RECOMMENDATION
 Eligibility of coaches and chaperon must adhere to the Rules and Guidelines for the
National Accreditation and Screening of athletes, coaches and chaperon.
 Coaches must be accredited and the chaperons must be screened by the National
Screening and Accreditation Committee (NSAC).
 Official coaches and chaperon must be in their delegation uniform while on coaching.
No short pants, sleeveless shirt, and slippers are strictly prohibited for the players,
coaches and chaperons during the competition.
 For Hygienic purposes, Players/team are requested to bring and use a personal
equipment such as Headgear, body vest, groin guard, gloves, groin, thigh, leg and arm
guard. Padded Sticks Will be provided by DepEd CAR. No complete equipment No
play.
 Only the official coach/chaperon is allowed to sit on the designated coach’s chair and
instruct the player during the match. No Coach, No play policy shall be observed during
the match.
 Competitors, coaches and chaperons must observe proper decorum during the
competition.
 Trainers are NOT allowed to coach and even intervene during the meet. In the absence
of the Coach the Chaperon may take over as Coach.
 Misbehavior of members of the team and delegation shall be addressed to the
competitor (TEAM FOUL).
 Queries/Protest and Complaint on Technicalities. Shall be done immediately after the
competition and before the next competition begins. Protest after the match/ bout shall
be made in writing within 2 hours by the coach duly signed by the athletic manager or
authorized representative of the delegation addressed to the Technical Committee. Any
action otherwise shall be nullified. Coaches/Chaperon who failed to attend the solidarity
meeting shall waive his/her rights to protest. “JUDGMENT CALL CANNOT BE
PROTESTED”.
 The Technical Committee shall decide on all other queries/issues not mentioned in the
ground rules.

PROPOSED SCHEDULE OF ACTIVITIES

ACTIVITES DATE TIME VENUE
Refresher Course March 22, 2020 8:00 AM-5:00 PM To be announced
Weigh-in March 23 2020 TBA Baguio City High School
Matching/Pairing March 23, 2020 TBA Baguio City High School
Solidarity Meeting March 23, 2019 TBA To be announced
Opening Program March 24, 2020 9:00 AM Baguio Athletic Bowl
Start of Competition March 25,, 2020 8:00 AM- 6:00 PM SLU LHS, Navy Base
Proper (ANYO)
Continuation of the March 26, 2020 8:00 AM- 6:00 PM SLU LHS, Navy Base
Game
Continuation of the March 27, 2020 8:00 AM- 6:00 PM SLU LHS, Navy Base
Game
Awarding of Medals After the Game

Prepared by:

Leonardo L. Carino
Arnis Tournament Manager
CARAA Meet 2020