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The World Eskrima Kali Arnis Federation (WEKAF ) is the international sports body for the sport of Arnis , a Filipino martial art .
History
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WEKAF was formed on August 11, 1989, after a convention was held at the Sacred Heart Center in Cebu City.[1] [2] [3]
The first WEKAF World Championship in Cebu City also commenced on that date and lasted until August 13, 1989.[4]
With ten member national federations upon its inception, WEKAF grew to around 40 members by 2016.[5]
Member federations
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The following nations and territories have membership with the WEKAF.[6]
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Philippines
WEKAF World Championships
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WEKAF World Championships Discipline Arnis Type Biennial Organiser World Eskrima Kali Arnis Federation (WEKAF) First edition 1989 in Cebu City , Philippines Editions 17 (2024) Final edition 2022 in Mandaue , Philippines
The World Eskrima Kali Arnis Federation holds the World Championships every two years with hosting typically alternating between the Philippines and another country.[7]
See also
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Notes
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References
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^ Alison, Mars (July 23, 2019). "Cebu's Cañetes spread arnis/eskrima as sport in Europe" . Cebu Daily News . Philippine Daily Inquirer. Retrieved May 11, 2023 .
^ "Cebu to host WEKAF joust anew" . The Philippine Star . June 23, 2012. Retrieved May 11, 2023 .
^ Villaruel, Emmanuel B. "PSC to work closely with WEKAF" . The Freeman . The Philippine Star. Retrieved May 11, 2023 .
^ "Countries" . World, Eskrima, Kali, Arnis Federation. Retrieved May 11, 2023 .
^ "About" . WEKAF Australia . Retrieved May 11, 2023 .
^ "Grandmaster Dionisio A. Canete" (PDF) . Filipino Martial Arts Digest (Special): 13. 2007.
^ "Master Erwin Mosqueda" (PDF) . Filipino Martial Arts Digest (Special): 17. 2007.
^ a b Dowd, Steven. "Grandmaster Cacoy Cañete Training Program" (PDF) . Filipino Martial Arts Digest (Special). Fallon, Nevada: 19–20. Retrieved May 11, 2023 .
^ Malagar, Gabby G. (October 4, 2015). "Mac sa Cacoy Doce Pares 3 golds 1 silver sa Bali" . Banat (in Cebuano). The Philippine Star. Retrieved May 11, 2023 .
^ Villaruel, Emmanuel B. (July 21, 2016). "Let the battle begin" . The Philippine Star . Retrieved May 11, 2023 .
^ Sell, Anthony (2006). "The History of WEKAF" (PDF) . Filipino Martial Arts Digest (Special): 6.
^ Adamarczyk, Peg (July 26, 2002). "Martial arts group goes for the gold" . Baltimore Sun . Retrieved May 11, 2023 .
^ "Us overall champ sa WEKAF Championship" . The Philippine Star (in Filipino). June 28, 2004. Retrieved May 11, 2023 .
^ "Cebuano-led RP Team aims for gold rush in 9th WEKAF tourney" . The Philippine Star . July 26, 2006. Retrieved May 11, 2023 .
^ "Hinampakay na sa Wekaf '12" . SunStar (in Cebuano). July 18, 2012. Retrieved May 11, 2023 .
^ "Embarassed at home" . SunStar Cebu . July 27, 2008. Archived from the original on July 30, 2008. Retrieved May 11, 2023 .
^ "Upcoming Tournaments & Seminars" . WEKAF USA – Filipino Martial Arts Federation. Archived from the original on July 23, 2008. Retrieved May 11, 2023 .
^ "Cebuano eskrimador joins Mexico tourney" . The Philippine Star . July 19, 2010. Retrieved May 11, 2023 .
^ "Filipino eskrimadors seek redemption in WEKAF tilt" . The Philippine Star . July 11, 2012. Retrieved May 11, 2023 .
^ "Cebu hosts World Eskrima championship" . The Philippine Star . July 12, 2012. Retrieved May 11, 2023 .
^ "SGM Diony Cañete hails Hungary's WEKAF hosting" . The Freeman . The Philippine Star. August 20, 2014. Retrieved May 11, 2023 .
^ Villaruel, Emmanuel B. (July 12, 2016). "Philippines out to regain lost glory" . The Freeman . The Philippine Star. Retrieved May 11, 2023 .
^ "Aloha, Wekaf" . SunStar . July 21, 2016. Retrieved May 11, 2023 .
^ Thayer, Mathher (July 20, 2018). "Wekaf Championships Get Underway In Lahaina" . The Maui News . Retrieved May 11, 2023 .
^ Lariosa, Glorietta (August 3, 2018). "Cebuanos sizzle in WEKAF Championship" . The Freeman . The Philippine Star. Retrieved May 11, 2023 .
^ a b Villaruel, Emmanuel B. (July 12, 2022). "All set for 16th WEKAF Championships" . The Philippine Star . Retrieved May 11, 2023 .
^ "Arnis federation eyes World Championship hosting after SEA Games success" . Sports Interactive Network Philippines . December 22, 2019. Retrieved May 11, 2023 .
^ "Team Philippines dominates WEKAF C'ships, makes record 418-medal haul" . Cebu Daily News . Philippine Daily Inquirer. July 24, 2022. Retrieved May 11, 2023 .
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