Part 1: A New Kind of Arnis Tournament!
2007 NARAPHIL Arnis Tournament
(Cultural Presentation Exhibition/Competition)
October 14, 2007
Island Cove Resort
Kawit, Cavite, Philippines
Cavite has been a memorable place to start with NARAPHIL activities not only of the beautiful places that abounds it or the rich historical background of the province ......... but the very birth place of the NARAPHIL's one organizational pillars - the Liping Maharlika.
She has been the forefront in sponsoring arnis activities and became an ardent partner of NARAPHIL in almost all of its endeavors. Their broad base professional background and management skills and experiences is what made it stood to the test of time.
These dedicated ladies and gentlemen who find time to promote arnis with their stature is something I can only say - what a noble cause!
They were the same breed of people who pioneered the very first non-contact type of arnis team tournament twenty-eight years ago at Rizal Memorial Sports Complex gymnastics arena. Their primary objective was to bring the different NARAPHIL affliate clubs closer thru a competitive arnis sport that emphasizes on the cultural aspect of it.
As years passed, that non-contact type became of what is todays full contact team tournament which was held annually until 1997.
This 2007, we are bringing back that concept into reality for people who would like to see a different kind of arnis tournament that emphasizes on the cultural nature of arnis. By inviting different groups and styles, we hope that our fellowmen will learn to appreciate it and help preserve each of their own styles. Each group are given time to freely showcase their styles and techniques thru cultural presentation within the bounds of arnis per se.
Today, we look forward for this kind of alternative arnis competition as adjunct to the present full-contact that most of the other arnis tournaments being conducted.
Behind the curtain!
The Organizing Committee
Standing from Left: Instructor Mike Dela Cruz of LALS; Ms. Jopay Rabosa (Secretariat); Alex Dela Cruz (NARAPHIL Chief Instructor); Instructor Rey Postrado of QCMAC; Sitting from Left: Cmdt. Junch Martinada (Secretary General); Rene Fernandez (Treasurer); Capt. Rick Sarte (NARAPHIL Exec. VP); Col. Bong Del Camat (Auditor); Instructor Benjie Silo. NOT in the picture Engr. Rodel "Bong" Rogacion (NARAPHIL Board Member).
Four teams with not less than sixteen members participated in that inaugural arnis competition with a big cash prizes awaited the winners of the event. Fifteen thousand pesos for the Champion, Ten thousand pesos for the First Runner-up and Five thousand pesos for the Second Runner-up.
NARAPHIL is looking forward for bigger participants next year with a stiffer competition and more areas of innovation in team scoring to achieve the over-all Championship prize.
Singing the National Anthem
with
Pride!!!
Again, NARAPHIL is looking forward for an alternative venue for other groups to showcase their skills and prowess without hurting each other. And, hoping it may bring arnis groups closer together as brothers in arnis - as one big family! Always ready to help each other in all arnis endeavors for the sake of the art.
The Secretary General
Cmdt. Generoso M. Martinada, Jr.
"Mga Larong Maharlika"
A challenge to face!
The skills that lasts!
The new hybrid energy!!!
"Panibagong pagsilang ng ating kalinangang
arnis"
By: Cmdt. Junch Martinada
posted by Manong @ 1:10 AM
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This tournament is geared and designed as an alternative competition that delved more on the cultural aspect of arnis. It may be categorized as a non-contact type and showcases the group talents in group Form and team skills, including choreography and interpretation of their own styles. 
