Yes, faction fights in rural Ireland were absolutely connected to Irish Stick Fighting. In fact, when people start looking into the history of bataireacht, this is one of the first […]
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Does Irish Stick Fighting Use One Hand or Two?
Yes. That is the simple answer. It is also a bit of a trick answer, because in most Irish stick fighting circles, you will see examples of both one handed […]
What are the Core Techniques of Irish Stick Fighting?
When most people first hear about Irish Stick Fighting, or bataireacht, they picture two people standing toe to toe swinging heavy blackthorn sticks at each other. And honestly, I get […]
Can you really learn Irish Stick Fighting online?
Let’s answer the question directly: Can you really learn Irish Stick Fighting, self-defense, and combatives principles online? Yes, if the course is structured correctly. That is the key. Bad online […]
Welcome to Combat Shillelagh
Welcome to the world of Combat Shillelagh! The Shillelagh is a devastatingly effective weapon from ancient times and it is still an extremely practical and effective weapon today. We […]