ARNIS SPORTS ASSOCIATION HARYANA

Official State Body for Arnis in Haryana

Organizing State Championships, Coaching Programs, Referee Training, and Athlete Development.

What is Arnis?

Arnis, also known as Eskrima or Kali, is the national martial art and sport of the Philippines. It focuses on stick fighting, self-defense techniques, weapon-based training, and empty-hand combat skills. Arnis develops discipline, confidence, agility, coordination, and mental focus while promoting sportsmanship and respect.

Arnis in Haryana

Arnis Association Haryana is dedicated to promoting and developing this dynamic martial art across the state through training programs, championships, coaching camps, and athlete development initiatives. Our goal is to create opportunities for athletes to learn, compete, and excel at state, national, and international levels.

Train • Compete • Excel – Join us in building the future of Arnis in Haryana.

Our vision is to make Haryana a leading state in Arnis by nurturing talented athletes and fostering the values of discipline, sportsmanship, and excellence.

One State • One Vision • One Arnis Family

brief history of Arnis martial arts

Arnis, also known as Eskrima or Kali, is the traditional martial art and the national sport of the Philippines. It is one of the oldest martial arts in Southeast Asia, with a history that dates back hundreds of years. Developed by the indigenous people of the Philippine islands, Arnis was originally created as a practical system of self-defense and warfare. Warriors used sticks, swords, knives, spears, and empty-hand techniques to protect their communities and defend their homeland.

The art evolved through centuries of tribal conflicts and cultural exchanges. Different regions of the Philippines developed their own unique styles and techniques, each emphasizing speed, precision, footwork, timing, and effective weapon handling. These regional systems were passed down from one generation to the next, preserving the rich martial heritage of the Filipino people.

During the Spanish colonial period (1565–1898), the carrying and practice of weapons by local Filipinos was heavily restricted. To preserve their martial traditions, practitioners adapted their training into cultural dances, festivals, and choreographed performances, allowing the techniques to survive despite colonial restrictions. This creative adaptation ensured that the knowledge of Arnis continued to be passed on in secret.

As time progressed, Arnis transformed from a battlefield combat system into a structured martial art suitable for both self-defense and competitive sport. While it continues to teach effective weapon-based techniques, modern Arnis also includes empty-hand combat, disarming methods, defensive tactics, and physical conditioning. Today, practitioners begin training with rattan sticks before progressing to knife defense, sword techniques, and unarmed applications.

Recognizing its cultural and historical significance, the Government of the Philippines declared Arnis the National Martial Art and Sport of the Philippines through Republic Act No. 9850 in 2009. The sport was also introduced into schools and universities as part of physical education, helping preserve the country’s martial heritage while encouraging youth participation.

Today, Arnis is practiced in more than 70 countries and continues to grow through international competitions, coaching programs, and cultural exchanges. It is recognized not only for its practical self-defense techniques but also for the values it teaches, including discipline, respect, confidence, self-control, leadership, perseverance, and sportsmanship.

In India, the sport has gained increasing popularity through the efforts of dedicated athletes, coaches, and sports organizations. Arnis Association Haryana is committed to promoting and developing Arnis across the state by organizing championships, coaching camps, referee and judge certification programs, workshops, and grassroots development initiatives. The association aims to provide athletes with opportunities to excel at the district, state, national, and international levels while preserving the spirit and traditions of this remarkable martial art.

Arnis is more than a martial art—it is a living tradition that combines history, culture, discipline, and athletic excellence, inspiring generations to train with honor, compete with integrity, and strive for excellence.

Where every athlete finds their passion.

Secretary General Arnis India Federation

Success is achieved when vision meets commitment. Let us work together to promote excellence, integrity, and sportsmanship in Arnis.

Ayjaz Ahmad Bhat
Secretary General
Arnis India Federation

About Ayjaz Bhat

Ayjaz Bhat, National Secretary General, is one of the leading figures in the promotion and development of Arnis in India. With his vision, dedication, and strong leadership, he has made significant contributions to expanding the sport across the country by encouraging the formation and strengthening of state associations, organizing national championships, and promoting athlete development at every level.

His continuous efforts have helped create opportunities for thousands of athletes, coaches, referees, and officials to participate in structured competitions, certification programs, training camps, and workshops. Under his guidance, Arnis has grown steadily in India, with increasing participation from schools, colleges, universities, and sports organizations.

Believing that Arnis is more than just a martial art, Ayjaz Bhat has consistently promoted its core values of discipline, respect, integrity, leadership, and sportsmanship. His commitment has encouraged young athletes to pursue excellence while proudly representing their states and India in national and international competitions.

With a clear vision for the future, he continues to work towards making Arnis one of India’s fastest-growing martial arts by strengthening grassroots development, improving technical standards, and creating greater opportunities for athletes to achieve success on the world stage. His leadership remains an inspiration to the entire Indian Arnis community.

AFFILATED WITH:-

ARNIS INDIA FEDRATION

WORLD ESKRIMA KALI ARNIS FEDRATION

PHILIPPINE OLYMPIC COMMITTEE

OLYMPIC COUNCIL OF ASIA

Our mission is to promote Arnis across Haryana by nurturing discipline, sportsmanship, and excellence. We are committed to providing quality training, fair competition, and opportunities for every athlete to grow and succeed.

PREM SINGH
President

With commitment, integrity, and teamwork, we strive to create opportunities for every Arnis athlete to excel and make Haryana proud.

RAMESH KHANNA
General Secretary

Responsible financial management ensures greater opportunities for athletes and the continued growth of our association.

KULDEEP
Treasure

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