Sports Banter | Panayam via Zoom kay Knifesport Director Ritchie Baquirin - video Dailymotion

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00:00Now we have with us Ritchie Baccarin, a knife enthusiast for this day, and of course he will share with us about knife sports.

00:10Good morning!

00:11Yes, good morning Sir Ritchie!

00:14Hello Sheila and Paolo, and good morning to all the viewers of PTD Sports.

00:18Yes, let's start with our story, Sir Ritchie, what is knife sports?

00:26Alright, knife sports is a brainchild of a martial arts practitioner, Dr. Sixto Carlos of the Carlos Hermanos Fight Club.

00:36It started in 2018.

00:39Knife sports is a sports tournament based on knife fighting.

00:43It's safe, it's fun, it's easy to play, and anybody can join, whether you are a man or a woman.

00:52Both men and women can join.

00:56So it is played by two players, they're equipped with what we call competition knives as you can see on the video.

01:03And then to win, a competitor must score points against his opponent.

01:07So every hit of our competition knife has a point.

01:13So knife sports was created to be a platform for knife enthusiasts, knife practitioners from different knife schools and disciplines

01:23to test their skills and hone their natural abilities in knife fighting.

01:29In a very controlled, safe, and sports-oriented format.

01:34So knife sports is a sport, not a martial art.

01:38Oh, okay.

01:39But sir, can you tell us when this started here in the Philippines?

01:43Because I've seen this before with military personnel.

01:46It's like a practice or a duel.

01:49When was this established here in the Philippines?

01:55Correct.

01:56As you can see, knife fighting is considered a part of our art forces.

02:01The Philippines is famous for Filipino martial arts and Kali.

02:05In fact, Kali and Filipino martial arts are taught even in armed forces in other countries.

02:11Now, with regards to knife sport, this was established in 2018.

02:16We don't have a sports-based platform where our knife practitioners can practice.

02:23And also, if you're interested in it, it's a little bit scary, right?

02:28It's a little bit scary.

02:31How can I play knife fighting without getting hurt?

02:34And where can I play?

02:35So, based on that, we thought of a way or a platform or competition wherein all of the knife enthusiasts,

02:43all of our players, can play knife fighting.

02:47And even if you don't know how, because that's how knife sports is.

02:51Even if you're not very skilled, you can actually compete in knife sports.

02:56Because the movements are very athletic and natural, as you can see in the video.

03:01You don't have to be an expert knife practitioner to enjoy and compete.

03:08Yes, knife sports are very interesting.

03:11Sir Richie, because I tried the Krav Maga, I tried the Arnis.

03:17The Arnis, they are expanding on the use of knives in the Arnis.

03:24In the Krav Maga, they also use knives, but both are a form of self-defense.

03:29This is my first time to hear that knife sports are really a sport.

03:35Which is a really good thing.

03:37But let's talk about this.

03:38Sir, how did you end up in knife sports?

03:43So, in knife sports, as I said in the beginning, Dr. Sixto Carlos is a brainchild of mine.

03:50And so, we noticed that there are a lot of weapons-based tournaments in the Philippines.

03:56Because we are the home of Filipino martial arts, so Kali and Arnis, right?

04:00And we have a lot of tournaments on that.

04:02But we observed that the organization is not good.

04:06Sometimes, the competition is too long.

04:09Sometimes, you enter the competition in the morning, then you play in the evening.

04:15And then you get eliminated quickly.

04:17So, if you are a competitor, it's a bit hard, right?

04:20And so, Dr. Sixto was also an avid fencer.

04:24So, he observed in fencing tournaments that their competitions are well-structured and organized.

04:30So, what we did was, we adapted the scoring format and how fencing tournaments are organized.

04:36So, fencing being an Olympic sport, it's very scientific.

04:42And their scoring system, it will really show the skill level of the player.

04:48And it's very fast-paced.

04:50So, what happened was, with knife sport as a format, it's faster.

04:54And, for example, if there are 10 players, you will be able to fight all of them.

04:59So, you get to compete many, many times.

05:01And you will be able to fight all the competitors who are joining the competition.

05:06That's how we got into knife sport.

05:10But, Sir Richie, I just want to ask.

05:12Knife sport, right?

05:14When you say knife sport, it's a dangerous sport, right?

05:17And you've mentioned earlier that it is a safe sport.

05:23But, can you tell us what equipment is used here?

05:29Is it a real knife?

05:32No, it's not.

05:34Yes.

05:35We are very safe.

05:36So, first of all, of course, the safety of the players is our priority.

05:41As you can see in the video.

05:42So, the primary equipment is a padded knife.

05:45That is around 14 inches long.

05:48It's padded.

05:49It's soft, but also firm.

05:51So, when you slash or stab, you won't get hurt.

05:55And also, the players are required to wear protective equipment.

05:58As you can see in the video.

05:59There is either a fencing mask or the traditional Arnis helmet for head protection.

06:04And then lastly, we have padded gloves for head protection.

06:07And groin guards, of course, so that when there is an accidental hit to the groin,

06:11our players are protected.

06:13So far, no one has been injured by our players.

06:17And everybody, after a tournament, they are very happy because they are very tired.

06:23And they've really enjoyed the competition.

06:26That's good to hear, Sir Richie.

06:28But, is there a type of knife that is used here?

06:32I have a Karambit.

06:34Can you use that, Sir?

06:38So, unfortunately, we only limit the shape of the knife to standardize it,

06:43to be fair to the players.

06:45Because that's one of the things that we try to do.

06:48We try to standardize the system so that it will ultimately be a legitimate mainstream sport.

06:54So, that's our approach.

06:56KnifeSport is not a martial arts system.

06:59It's really a sports-based format based on knife fighting.

07:02So, we will standardize the equipment.

07:05So, every KnifeSport you go to,

07:07it will look different.

07:09The equipment will look different.

07:10Our branding will look different.

07:12Our gameplay will look different.

07:15So, that's really our goal is to standardize the sport

07:18using, of course, the best equipment possible for the sport as well.

07:23For less complicated equipment.

07:27You mentioned earlier, Sir Ritchie, that this sport was patterned from fencing

07:33because it's organized and all that.

07:35You've also mentioned about the format.

07:37But can you tell us more about the format?

07:40And how is the scoring in KnifeSport?

07:45Alright. So, the scoring is very simple.

07:47Like you said, it's very simple and easy to play.

07:49So, you only have 30 seconds to play.

07:52And that's the beauty of our format.

07:54Because in 30 seconds, it's all action.

07:57As you can see in the videos, from 0 seconds to 30 seconds,

08:00it's very playable.

08:02But also, from a spectator point of view,

08:04when you watch it, it's really exciting to watch.

08:08So, that's one thing.

08:12What else?

08:15Not only is it exciting, but…

08:16The scoring system and target on the body.

08:20Don't you have particular points?

08:22For the face? Is the score higher?

08:25Yes, we do.

08:27So, we have 2 points for the head and torso,

08:29and then 1 point for the arms and legs.

08:31So, that's our scoring system.

08:33And then, you only have 30 seconds to play.

08:36And then, within those 30 seconds,

08:38either you score 5 points and the match is over,

08:40or you can run the clock.

08:42And within those 30 seconds, you can also play.

08:46That's why in our video, the two players are very aggressive.

08:49Because it's only 30 seconds, so you really need to be able to score.

08:53But Sir Richie, can you slice the foot so that it won't be able to stand?

08:59Yes, you can.

09:00There are matches where they're all like a 4-all.

09:04And then, the one who will really dive will hit the foot.

09:08And then, the competitor will be surprised.

09:10Hey, he hit the foot.

09:11So, there are instances like that that are surprising.

09:15Because it's also an accepted technique,

09:17that you hit the feet.

09:19That's also doable.

09:23So, for me, I can do it with my shoulders so that it won't be able to stand.

09:26You're amazing with your ideas.

09:29But that's the aggressiveness when it comes to this sport, right?

09:32Sir, for now, let's talk about the community of knife sport.

09:36If I'm not mistaken,

09:37our teammates who are watching right now are not that familiar.

09:42But how is the situation of the community of this sport?

09:47So far, we've organized 19 competitions.

09:50Within those 19 competitions,

09:53we saw that our participants are very diverse and dynamic.

09:58Of course, most of our competitors,

10:01they come from different martial arts backgrounds.

10:04So, you would assume that they're from the army or the cali.

10:08But it's different.

10:09We have Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu coaches joining.

10:12We have Olympic wrestling coaches or Olympic wrestling players playing.

10:17Judo, Muay Thai, Boxing.

10:20Because all of those movements, they translate to knife naturally.

10:24So, that's one.

10:25And then, another thing is,

10:27they all come from different walks of life.

10:29We have chefs, we have IT professionals,

10:32we have doctors, we also have soldiers.

10:35So, they're all united by their passion for knife and knife combat.

10:39So, actually, that's one of the things that we want to emphasize.

10:43Whether you are from another school or whatever your background is,

10:47you are welcome to join knife sport.

10:49You can join us.

10:51Are there divisions or categories,

10:54mentioned, Sir Ritchie,

10:56that anyone can join here,

10:59women or men.

11:00But when it comes to the competition itself,

11:02are there divisions that are the same age range or division?

11:06I mean, is there such a thing?

11:10Eventually, we might have to put in weight divisions.

11:14But for now, they're all mixed.

11:16Even the ages, they're mixed.

11:18So, there was actually a joke that,

11:20you can still introduce senior divisions,

11:24for those who are a bit older.

11:27So, we said, yes, you can.

11:29It depends.

11:30Yes, you can.

11:32And there's also a female division.

11:35But what we've observed also is that,

11:39females can fight for the meal.

11:42Because knife is a great equalizer.

11:44Like in our last sport, knife sport 19,

11:46there was one single woman who joined,

11:49and she finished third place,

11:52among 15 competitors.

11:54And the competitors are big, fast, and strong.

11:58But she managed to climb up the ranks,

12:01and then she finished third place.

12:03She's really good.

12:04So, it's possible.

12:06Because it's a knife.

12:08It's a knife. It's an equalizer.

12:10You've mentioned earlier, Sir Richie,

12:12that different people from different schools can join.

12:17Are there any restrictions?

12:21Because when it comes to school,

12:22we know that knife sport,

12:24when you say knife, it's really tough, right?

12:27Yes.

12:28Is there anything like that in schools?

12:31Rebinders or precautions?

12:35Of course, part of our safety protocols as well is,

12:40I think it's the mindset also.

12:43Because we always tell our competitors,

12:47this is not knife fighting.

12:49We're not teaching martial arts.

12:51We're doing this to play.

12:54So, let's enjoy.

12:55So, it means,

12:56when you come into the competition,

12:58no bad vibes, no bad intent.

13:01And we're all here as a community to share the space

13:05so that we can compete,

13:07and then show our techniques,

13:09and then share.

13:10It's really having fun and sharing.

13:12So, within that mindset,

13:14I think we're trying to foster this really safe mindset.

13:18So, we're not really encouraging,

13:21or saying,

13:22let's have a fight,

13:23we're not like that.

13:24So, it's the mindset that we're encouraging for.

13:27And that also hits the safety aspect of it.

13:30Because we're sports,

13:31so we have to have the sportsman-like thinking.

13:36So, it's a sport.

13:38Being a sportsman,

13:39that's what it means.

13:41So, how do you invite,

13:43how do you invite individuals,

13:46or other athletes,

13:47or anyone,

13:49to be interested or try this sport?

13:54I'm glad you asked that,

13:55because we regularly promote our competitions on our Facebook page.

14:01And then, also through our circles,

14:03because weapons practitioners in the Philippines,

14:06they have their common groups on social media.

14:09And that's how we promote our competitions,

14:12and where we invite people,

14:13where we announce our competitions.

14:15And also through your programs,

14:16and thank you very much for inviting us,

14:18we are able to publicize and share our humble sports platform

14:24for everybody to join and participate in.

14:28But Sir Richie,

14:29I just want to ask,

14:30what is your personal goal here at KnifeSport in the Philippines?

14:38So, at first when we started,

14:40we really wanted to make weapons,

14:43to modernize weapons-based competitions.

14:46Because,

14:48the way of the tournaments from before is a bit stuck in the past,

14:54so we wanted to modernize that.

14:56So, we're getting there slowly but surely.

14:59But personally,

15:00it's really to make weapons-based competitions more mainstream,

15:03more acceptable.

15:04Because knifemen are scary, right?

15:06So, there's a stigma against it.

15:09So, we want to sort of break that stigma

15:11and show that knife fighting is also an art.

15:16It shouldn't be treated like something violent that only criminals do.

15:20Because we have a lot of knife aficionados,

15:23a lot of knife appreciators.

15:25So, let's give them a platform where they can express their knife arts

15:29in a safe and fun environment.

15:31True.

15:32Now, Sir,

15:33since you already mentioned that this is your chance,

15:36if you have a message

15:37or you want to bring it to the athletes

15:40or those who are interested in trying this sport,

15:44you may go ahead and invite them in your upcoming events.

15:48Hey, guys!

15:49I'd like to invite everybody,

15:51all the knife players

15:54or any martial artists

15:56who are interested in playing in our competition,

15:59please visit us or find us on Facebook

16:01and message us.

16:03We will be having our next competition next month.

16:06It will be in Metro Manila.

16:07Please stay tuned on our social media channels

16:13for our next competitions.

16:16Thank you so much to our teammates

16:19who want to try a different sport.

16:22This is a must try, a knife sport.

16:25Thank you so much, Mr. Chibakirin.

16:27Yes.

Sports Banter | Panayam via Zoom kay Knifesport Director Ritchie Baquirin

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