Arnis

Rapid Arnis

Rapid Arnis is a Filipino martial art originally founded by Pat O'Malley and John Harvey in 1993.

Contents

1 History
2 Name
3 Rapid Arnis International
4 Ranking / Grading System
5 Technical Basis
6 Open Policy
7 BCKEAI
8 Competition Fighting
9 Black Eagle Society
9.1 Formation
9.2 Name
9.3 Rationale
9.4 Rules & Equipment
9.5 Membership
9.6 Comparisons
10 External links

History

Pat O'Malley and John Harvey founded the Rapid Arnis systems after years of experience with other Filipino styles, principally: Modern Arnis, Inayan Eskrima, Doce Pares Eskrima, San Miguel Eskrima, Lapunti Arnis de Abaniko, Pekiti Tirsia Kali, Balintawak, Kali and Jeet Kune Do. Since 1993 a constant development has existed within the organisation and the group's syllabus has undergone constant improvement at Pat O'Malley's insistence as he feels that otherwise the art will stagnate and eventually lose its effectiveness. It is for this reason that Pat O'Malley and many of the senior instructors are constantly seeking out more information and more styles to train and develop their own skills with and better teach the traditional arts of the Philippines. The organization has grown from just one Rapid Arnis club in England to at least 25 clubs in England, 2 clubs in Scotland, 1 club in Ireland and most recently 2 clubs in New Zealand.