Global Sikaran Federation

05/20/2026

SIKARAN ARNIS ACADEMY SABAYAN NG BARAS, ITINAYO NOONG 1995

PAGLILINAW SA KASAYSAYAN NG SIKARAN SA BAYAN NG BARAS

Sa paglilinaw, ang bayan ng Baras, Rizal ay unang nakilala sa larangan ng Karate sa pamamagitan ng Baras Karate Club. Subalit noong itayo ni Supreme Grandmaster Hari Osias C. Banaag ang “Sikaran Arnis Academy” sa ibabaw ng palengke ng bayan ng Baras, noon lamang muling nabuksan sa kaalaman ng maraming mamamayan na ang Baras ay may sariling katutubong laro at sining panlaban — ang Sikaran.

Marami pang buhay na dating Blackbelters ng Baras Karate Club tulad nina Estelito Robles, Dante Castillo, Rodrigo Manalo, Evenizer Banaag, at Joel Banaag — na kapatid ni SGM Hari Osias C. Banaag — ang nagpapatunay na iba ang sistemang kanilang natutunan noon sa Karate kumpara sa tunay na Sikaran na pinalaganap ni SGM Banaag.

Malinaw na magkaiba ang Karate at ang tradisyunal na Sikaran na itinaguyod ni SGM Hari Osias C. Banaag. Mula sa kasuotan, pamamaraan ng pagsasanay, mga galaw, pilosopiya, at maging sa tinatawag na “Sayaw ng Sikaran,” na hindi simpleng katumbas lamang ng Japanese “Kata,” makikita ang sariling pagkakakilanlan ng katutubong sining ng Baras.

Sa pamamagitan ng pagtatatag ng Sikaran Arnis Academy, nagsimulang makilala at mapangalagaan ang Sikaran bilang isang tunay na Philippine Traditional Sport at Cultural Heritage ng bayan ng Baras, Rizal. Ang hakbang na ito ni Supreme Grandmaster Hari Osias C. Banaag ang naging daan upang maipakilala ang Sikaran hindi lamang sa Pilipinas kundi maging sa iba’t ibang bahagi ng mundo bilang isang natatanging pamana ng kulturang Pilipino.

05/18/2026

✨ GLOBAL RECOGNITION ✨🎉

CONGRATULATIONS!

SUPREME GRANDMASTER
HARI OSIAS C. BANAAG

🏆 WHO’S WHO IN THE MARTIAL ARTS
HALL OF HONORS 2026

📍 New Orleans Hotel & Casino
Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.A.
🗓 August 28–29, 2026

🇵🇭 Isang Karangalang Pandaigdig! 🇵🇭

Muling naitaas ang dangal ng
BARAS, RIZAL – Pinagmulan ng Sikaran
at ng buong PILIPINAS sa larangan ng Martial Arts!

🌍 A Global Recognition of Excellence

Honoring your lifelong dedication in preserving,
promoting, and elevating SIKARAN worldwide.

🔥 MABUHAY KA!
🔥 MABUHAY ANG SIKARAN!
🔥 MABUHAY ANG PILIPINAS! 🇵🇭

05/09/2026

MATAAS NA PAG PUGAY KAY SGM HARI OSIAS C. BANAAG KUNG HINDI NIYA ITINAYO ANG GLOBAL SIKARAN FEDERATION INTERNATIONAL HEADQUARTERS HINDI MAKIKI LALA ANG BAYAN NG BARAS!

In 1997, with the establishment of the Global Sikaran Federation (registered in the United States as DBA of Sikaran Arnis Academy), this was not merely the formation of an organization. It was a strategic move to position Sikaran on the international stage. Registering in the United States provided:
1. Legal and international credibility – It enabled stronger engagement with various countries, institutions, and sports governing bodies.
2. Broader global network access – It opened opportunities to participate in international sports forums and cultural platforms.
3. Cultural diplomacy positioning – Sikaran was presented not only as a martial art but as part of the Philippines’ national cultural heritage.

Role in UNESCO Traditional Sports and Games (TSG)

His membership in the ADHOC Advisory Committee of UNESCO Traditional Sports and Games was a significant milestone. UNESCO TSG focuses on safeguarding and recognizing traditional sports as part of the intangible cultural heritage of nations.

During the:
• 3rd Collective Consultation Meeting in Paris, France (2017)
• 4th Collective Consultation Meeting in Istanbul, Turkey
• 1st International Ethnosport Forum in Almaty, Kazakhstan

His role went far beyond a simple introduction of Sikaran.

1. Repositioning Sikaran as Cultural Heritage
Sikaran was presented as an ancient Filipino traditional sport with its own system, philosophy, discipline, and identity — not merely as a combat sport, but as a living cultural heritage.

2. Elevating Sikaran and Arnis in Global Dialogue
In these international forums, representatives from various nations presented their traditional sports. Sikaran was positioned alongside other recognized traditional sports of the world, placing it within the global heritage discourse.

3. Institutional Recognition
Participation at this level created pathways for:
• Stronger historical documentation of Sikaran
• Inclusion in international cultural preservation initiatives
• Academic and research interest from international institutions

4. Cultural Preservation and Nation Branding
Presenting Sikaran in global cities such as Paris, Istanbul, and Almaty was not simply sports promotion. It was part of a broader cultural diplomacy effort, representing the Philippines through its indigenous traditional sports.

Deeper Impact

The contributions of Osias C. Banaag can be understood on three levels:
1. National Level – Strengthening Sikaran’s identity as an authentic Filipino martial art.
2. International Level – Securing recognition within the global traditional sports community.
3. Historical Level – Establishing documented international presence in official proceedings, which is vital for long-term preservation and legitimacy.

In conclusion, his work was not merely administrative leadership, but a historic advancement in placing Sikaran on the global map of traditional sports — a convergence of culture, diplomacy, scholarship, and visionary leadership.

05/09/2026

ITO ANG PATUTUO NA WALANG MAY ARI NG SIKARAN, ITO AY LARO NG MGA MATATANDA SA BAYAN NG BARAS AT MORONG NOONG UNANG PANAHON.

05/08/2026

05/08/2026

PAG BIBIGAY KAALAMAN ITO PO AY KATUNAYAN NAANG SIKARAN AY IPINAKILALA Ni SUPREME GRANDMASTER HARI OSIAS C. BANAAG SA BUONG MUNDO
ANG DEMONSTRATION NA ITO SA NBA AY PATUTUO NA ANG SIKARAN AY KILALA NA SA BUONG MUNDO. DISCLAIMER HINDI PO ITO PROGRAMA NG WORLD SIKARAN.

05/08/2026

PAG LILINAW NBA DEMONSTRATION NG GLOBAL SIKARAN ANG YUMANIG SA BUONG MUNDO KAYA NAKILALA ANG SIKARAN DISCLAIMER HINDI PO ITO PROGRAMA NG WORLD SIKARAN BROTHERHOOD!

05/08/2026

ANG TUNAY NA SIKARAN IPINANGANAK SIYA Ng MAY 27, 1897, AT ANG KANYANG PAHAYAG NA ANG SABI NIYA NATUTUNAN NG TATAY NIYA SA KANYA PANG LOLO ANG SIKARAN.
HINDI TUTUO NA MAY NAG MA MAY ARI NG SIKARAN AT SINASABI SIYA ANG FOUNDER NG SIKARAN.

11/13/2025

GLOBAL SIKARAN FEDERATION DBA, Sikaran Arnis Academy established 1998 up to the present. Since GM Banaag established it became popular all over United States and also all over the World.