The World Eskrima Kali Arnis Federation (WEKAF) exists to promote the Filipino martial art of stick fighting and is the parent body behind the tournaments conducted in many countries.


Today, WEKAF includes over thirty countries and has a very large following.

World tournaments are conducted every two years alternating between the Philippines and an overseas member country.


WEKAF Australia is the Australian body for WEKAF (World Eskrima Kali Arnis Federation) and the organisation responsible for coordinating membership and participation in the sport of FMA weapons sparring (sticks, knife, bangkaw and padded weapons) and tournaments nationally and internationally for Australian participants.

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WEKAF 2024 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS

21-28 JULY 2024

MANDAUE CITY CULTURAL & SPORTS COMPLEX, CEBU, PHILIPPINES


The 17th WEKAF WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS took place on the 21st - 28th July 2024 at the Mandaue City Cultural & Sports Complex,  Cebu, Philippines.

16 Competitors from QLD, WA and VIC made up Team Australia 2024, traveling to Cebu to take part in this year's international tournament, where they were joined by over 300 competitors from all around the world.

The Australian team showed outstanding skill, strength and sportsmanship, achieving a medal count of 39 and 4th place overall in the world with 8 Gold Medals, 7 Silver and 24 Bronze.

AFFILIATED CLUBS 2023-2024

The following martial arts cubs are current members of WEKAF Australia:

Participation in WEKAF Australia local, regional, state and national tournaments is open to everyone.

For all enquiries, or to find out about membership, affiliation, or how to become a representative of WEKAF Australia in your state or territory, please get in touch at info@wekafaustralia.com.au.

WEKAF STATE STICK-FIGHTING TOURNAMENT VIC

TOOK PLACE ON 16-17 SEPTEMBER 2023

HOSTED BY ALL-ACTIVE MARTIAL ARTS

UNIT 11, 26-38 MILLER ST, EPPING VIC

  • Qualifier for 2024 National Tournament /WEKAF World Championship 2024
  • Open to VIC participants - Sayaw, Single Stick, Double Stick, Padded Point & Knife Point Events

WEKAF STATE STICK-FIGHTING TOURNAMENT QLD

TOOK PLACE ON 11-12 NOVEMBER 2023

HOSTED BY OCEANIC MARTIAL ARTS ACADEMY - TOWNSVILLE

18 Black Hawk Blvd, Thuringowa Central QLD 4817

  • Qualifier for 2024 National Tournament /WEKAF World Championship 2024
  • Open to QLD participants - WEKAF Sayaw, Single Stick, Double Stick, Padded Point & Knife Point Events

FMA EQUIPMENT - AUSTRALIA

Our rattan eskrima sticks are hand crafted in Cebu, Philippines and are available for purchase exclusively through our store in Australia.


Competition Stick Fighting/Tournament Sparring Sticks are also available, along with a range of FMA Equipment including training weapons, protective stick-fighting armour, Doce Pares uniform and Doce Pares Australia merchandise such as T-Shirts & Hoodies.


Our full online store is currently under construction, please contact us directly with any equipment enquiries.

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