About Us

The World Eskrima Kali Arnis Federation (WEKAF) was formed in 1989 in Cebu, Philippines, to promote the Filipino martial arts (FMA) via a sporting version of eskrima (stickfighting) throughout the world.

Click here for a brief history of the Filipino martial arts (FMA) and WEKAF

WEKAF GB is the full contact stick fighting squad of Great Britain. The GB squad is a very successful squad with many European and World Champions past and present.

Here are some of the people behind WEKAF GB:

John Harvey - GB Team Coach

John Harvey is a founder member of WEKAF and was present at the first WEKAF tournament in the Philippines in 1989. John is also a former British, European and World champion.

John James - Assistant GB Team Coach

John James is a current British and European champion and a former World champion.

Jude Tucker - Assistant GB Team Coach

Jude Tucker is a former British, European and World champion.

Damien Mills - President, British Delegate

Damien Mills is a current British, European and World Champion.

Norman Charles - Assistant President

Norman Charles is a current British, European and World champion.

If you would like to contact any of the above people or WEKAF GB in general you can do so from our contact page.