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Schedule of Rank Testings and Promotions 2018

19 May 2018

Lapunti UP is going to conduct testing and promotion for the rank of Luntian on May 27, with a tentative schedule for Lakan testing in July. Members who will be taking the rank testings are Jane-Raida Bani for Luntian, and Raymund Cabrera and Emil Penaflor for Lakan Isa. New batch of members can be eligible for Luntian testing around September or October of this year. Good luck to all those who would be taking the examinations.

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What is Lapunti?

Lapunti Arnis De Abanico, otherwise referred to simply as ‘Lapunti’, is a Filipino martial art that originated from Cebu, Philippines. It is a comprehensive and unified martial art system that includes training in the use of impact and bladed weapons which can be translated to the use of common everyday objects and eventually empty hand. Training in Lapunti allows practitioners to develop 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 would improve one's character or disposition.

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Among the Filipino martial arts Lapunti is considered unique or peculiar due to its emphasis on fast abanico strikes and the use of the cross-legged stance and footwork.

Lapunti Training

Lapunti training starts off with the use of weapons and progresses to empty hands. This is a characteristic of traditional Filipino martial arts in general which are essentially military in nature, and which stands in contrast with other forms of martial art which were designed primarily to address the needs of civilians. In Lapunti, as well as in most other traditional Filipino martial arts, the assumption is that you won't go to a fight or battle without a weapon, and the same goes for your opponent. So in the extreme situation where you 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 training or experience with other martial arts. Complete beginners as well as practitioners of other martial arts are very much welcome, and we encourage especially those who have experience with other martial arts 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 atmosphere that is properly conducive for practice and improvement in the art. 

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There are three things all students of Lapunti are required to bring every training session: a courteous and respectful attitude towards others, an open and curious mind, and a healhty thirst for learning and improving oneself within the art.

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LAPUNTI UP DILIMAN TRAINING GROUP

The Carillon Plaza, UP Diliman, QC, Philippines

Sundays:
8:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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