The Founding of One Doce Pares in 2024 – A Historic Unification

In 2024, in the lead-up to the WEKAF World Championships in Badian, Cebu (Philippines), a significant milestone was reached in the history of Filipino martial arts: the founding of One Doce Pares. This initiative not only marked an organizational realignment but, above all, the overcoming of decades of differences within one of the world’s most traditional Arnis organizations.

Under the leadership of Grandmaster Dirk Jähnke (Germany) and Master Earl Keane Lopez, something was achieved that had been considered virtually impossible for decades. The two brought together the three descendants of the legendary founders of Doce Pares – a symbolic reunion that heralded the end of a conflict that had persisted since the late 1980s.

Grandmaster With great diplomatic skill, mutual respect, and the shared goal of preserving and developing the Doce Pares legacy, Jähnke and Lopez initiated a historic reconciliation process. This culminated in a moment of extraordinary significance: the parties involved shook hands and pledged their cooperation.

From this act of unity emerged One Doce Pares – an organization that stands for cohesion, tradition, and a shared future. It unites the diverse lines and perspectives under one roof and sends a powerful message to the international Arnis community.

The founding of One Doce Pares is thus not merely an organizational merger, but a symbol of reconciliation, respect, and the power of shared values. It forms the basis for a new era in which the Doce Pares legacy will be carried forward in unity.