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 Australia are hosting a Local Tournament, Saturday 1st March 2025. The Tournament will include Single Live Stick and Knife Point event categories, as well as Module 1 of the WEKAF Judging and Refereeing Course.
Venue: Billy Manne Martial Arts
Address: 23-25 Overton Rd, Seaford VIC
Time: 12pm
Entry Fee: $20
Registrations are now open via the link below.
Details coming soon.
Details coming soon.
Sat 29th & Sun 30th November: WEKAF VIC State Championship - AAMA Epping.
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.
For more information about the exciting sports of WEKAF and how to get involved in the national sport of the Philippines, get in touch with WEKAF Australia on 03 8418 1822 or via email to info@wekafaustralia.com.au.
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
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
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.