Find answers to Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

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• what is WEKAF?
• how much is WEKAF membership and what do I get for it?
• how do I qualify for the GB squad?
• what equipment do I need?
• where can I train?
• how do I contact someone in WEKAF GB?

what is WEKAF?

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.

how much is WEKAF membership and what do I get for it?

WEKAF membership costs £10. You are then eligible for entry into WEKAF tournaments at local and national levels. You are also eligible for selection onto the WEKAF GB squad enabling you to enter WEKAF tournaments world wide.

You will also have access to seminars and classes with many Grand Masters.

how do I qualify for the GB squad?

To qualify for the GB squad you must be a WEKAF GB member. You must fight in both British championsips (or two named events picked by the team coach) and place 1st, 2nd or 3rd in both events or perform well against an established and rated fighter.

You must then attend and complete squad training.

what equipment do I need?

You will need head, body, arm and hand protection to take part in full contact stick fighting. The head and body armour should be from a Martial Arts supplier and designed for full contact stick fighting. Ice hockey protection can be used for the other pieces of armour: gloves, forearm protectors, elbow protectors, groin guards, leg protection etc. Aside from Ice hockey equipment shops you can also get some very good deals on eBay for you armour.

Although sticks are provided at competitions, you will typically need your own sticks for training.

where can I train?

There are a number of clubs throughout the UK that incorporate full contact stick fighting into their syllabus. Please check our links page for more information on UK clubs.

how do I contact someone in WEKAF GB?

Our contact page contains details of how you can get in touch with us.