Lapunti Arnis De Abanico UP Diliman Training Group
Lapunti Karilyon is more than a martial art group, it’s a community. Train in the art of Lapunti Arnis De Abanico, connect with like-minded individuals, and grow in a supportive and dynamic environment. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced practitioner, you’ll find a home with us.
Lapunti Arnis De Abanico, otherwise referred to simply as Lapunti, is a Filipino Martial Art that originated from Cebu, Philippines. A comprehensive and unified martial art system, Lapunti includes training in the use of impact and bladed weapons which translates to the use of common everyday objects and eventually to empty hand. Training in Lapunti develops in practitioners a set of valuable skills and mindset which can be applied not only in combat or self-defense scenarios, but also in everday life by instilling values that improve one’s character and disposition.
Lapunti Karilyon is the name we chose to represent and identify our group from other groups in the larger Lapunti family. Since 2010, we have been meeting and training regularly within the University of the Philippines Diliman campus, and for nearly two decades, the group was informally known as the Lapunti UP Diliman Training Group, or just Lapunti UP.
The name Lapunti Karilyon not only identifies us but also embodies the spirit of our purpose and history. The word Karilyon is inspired by the iconic UP Carillon Tower, which has served as our meeting place, training ground, and sometimes refuge during the rainy seasons. It stands as a symbol of remembrance, tradition and community, values that continue to define us as a group today.
In Lapunti, as in most other traditional Filipino Martial Arts, the assumption is that nobody would go to a fight or battle without a weapon. Being empty handed is a last resort. And in the extreme situation where you may find yourself empty handed you should be experienced or skilled enough to go against an armed adversary.
Training in Lapunti does not require any prior experience with other martial arts. Complete beginners as well as practitioners from other disciplines are equally welcome. We especially encourage those who have trained in other martial arts to maintain an open mind, and to show courtesy and respect for practioners of other styles. During training we try to follow certain rules in order to maintain a safe and enjoyable environment, one that is properly conducive for practice and improvement in the art.
Lapunti training begins with weapons and gradually transitions to empty-hand. This approach reflects the essence of traditional Filipino Martial Arts, which are inherently military in nature, setting them apart from other martial systems developed primarily for civilians.
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Lapunti Karilyon has been thriving and growing over the last several years, and for 2024 and the first quarter of 2025, we have several updates. Among the highlights are the rank testing and promotions held in December 2024 and March 2025 for several ...
In 2016, Lakan Raymund Cabrera visited the Lapunti Masters in Cebu City, Philippines. He shares his experiences and learnings from his training sessions with Master Edgar Caburnay and Master Basilio Igpit Jr. ...
Members of Lapunti UP Diliman Training Group went to Cebu for a 2-day visit on February 20-21, 2016, to pay respect to SGM Undo Caburnay and other senior Masters of Lapunti Arnis De Abanico. The visit also gave us an opportunity to train and talk wit ...
Lapunti UP held a seminar conducted by Supreme Grand Master Undo Caburnay and Master Jun Igpit in time with the testing and promotion of some of its members. The seminar was held on July 11 and 12, 2015 at the UP Hotel and UP Carillon Plaza, respecti ...
LOCATION
You can find us training every Sunday, from 8:30 AM to 12 PM, at the pinned location below.
