Arnis Against Cancer

About me

I am Barry Littlejohn. In 2022 I was diagnosed with Bladder and Prostrate cancer. Thankfully I am now a cancer survivor, but I know that everyone isn't as lucky as me.

In appreciation of the help and support I received through the NHS, I wanted to do something to give back to the community and help others affected by Cancer, especially as 1 in 2 of us is going to affected by Cancer in our lives.

This event is my way of taking my experience and love of FMA, and using it to help generate money to support an amazing cause. 

This event is also an excellent opportunity for people from across the Filipino Martial Arts community to meet, no matter their background, style or experience. With everyone knowing they are doing it for a good cause.

What is the event?

We're hosting asking the Arnis Filipino stick fighting community to help us raise money by hosting a 1 day fighting Event in London, UK.

This 1 day event will be held in The Curve in London (W12 0RQ) on Saturday 10th May 2025. This Venue will be providing a hall big enough for 3 fight mats on the day. 

Fight categories

• Single Stick (Full Armor)
• Double Stick (Full Armor)
• Padded Point (Helmet and Gloves)

On the day we will be using WEKAF rules. This is because the majority of organisers are familiar with these rules and we want to only use 1 rule set for the entire day to make things as easy as possible for all fighters.

How you can play your part

There are two simple ways to help us reach our target, and make this project a reality.

Donate on this page to make this event a success!

Or sign up as a figher!

Now the event is coming closer, you can sign up as a fighter by emailing [email protected] for information and details (Costs for fighting on the day is £30. Payment details will be shared after enquiry.)

Fighter Equipment

What is included: Light rattan and Padded sparring sticks are included as part of registration for use on the day.

What ISN'T included: Sparring armor. Fighters must provide their own Sparring armor for the day, which includes WEKAF Helmet, Sparring body armor and sparring gloves.

Day schedule

Registration (9.30am open, with registration closing at 10.00am)

Welcome (10.00am-10.30am)

Tournament (10.30am-3.30pm)

Final thanks (3.30pm-4.00pm)    

How we’ll spend the money raised

Any money raised will do 2 things:

1) Have all profits going to support Cancer Research UK

2) Cover the basic costs of the event. This includes:

• Venue
• Equipment
• Insurance
• Etc.

All costs have been kept to an absolute minimum with equipment donated or borrowed where possible. All of this helps make this event accessible to all fighters of all levels. 

All organisers on the day are volunteers (entirely unpaid) who are contributing their experience and free time to help support the community and this cause. These include:

• Organisers
• Judges
• First Aiders