# Combat Shillelagh: Ancient Weapon for Modern Times

> Combat Shillelagh Irish Stick Fighting system\. Modern Day Combatives utilizing the ancient Blackthorn Shillelagh\. Ancient Weapon, Modern Times\.

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## Pages
- [Learn Irish Stick Fighting](https://www.combatshillelagh.com/)
- [Enter Store](https://www.combatshillelagh.com/shop/)
- [Authentic Irish Shillelaghs for Sale](https://www.combatshillelagh.com/shillelaghs-for-sale/)
- [How to Get Started](https://www.combatshillelagh.com/how-to-train-with-us/)
- [Using the Shillelagh for Self Defense](https://www.combatshillelagh.com/shillelagh-self-defense/)

## Products
- [Combat Shillelagh Seminar Instructional Videos Bundle](https://www.combatshillelagh.com/product/combat-shillelagh-seminar-video/): \<h2 data\-section\-id="lh2mr3" data\-start="0" data\-end="25"\>Seminar Video Bundle\</h2\>
\<h3 data\-section\-id="6cp96j" data\-start="26" data\-end="89"\>Your First Step Into Combat Shillelagh Irish Stick Fighting\</h3\>
\<p data\-start="91" data\-end="198"\>\<strong data\-start="91" data\-end="198"\>Curious about Combat Shillelagh, but not ready to commit to the full Black Belt Bundle yet? Start here\.\</strong\>\</p\>
\<p data\-start="200" data\-end="380"\>The \<strong data\-start="204" data\-end="228"\>Seminar Video Bundle\</strong\> is the easiest, most affordable way to experience the Combat Shillelagh Irish Stick Fighting System before making a larger investment in your training\.\</p\>
\<p data\-start="382" data\-end="679"\>For just \<strong data\-start="391" data\-end="398"\>$37\</strong\>, you’ll get access to \<strong data\-start="421" data\-end="470"\>over 16 hours of recorded seminar instruction\</strong\> pulled from \<strong data\-start="483" data\-end="522"\>10 different live training seminars\</strong\>\. These videos give you a real inside look at our system, our teaching style, and the practical stick fighting methods that make Combat Shillelagh different\.\</p\>
\<p data\-start="681" data\-end="866"\>This bundle is designed to give you a strong sample of the kind of material found in our core training program, the \<strong data\-start="797" data\-end="818"\>Black Belt Bundle\</strong\>, without requiring you to go all in right away\.\</p\>
\<p data\-start="868" data\-end="1033"\>Inside, you’ll find practical lessons, training concepts, technique breakdowns, and selected segments from live seminars that originally cost \<strong data\-start="1010" data\-end="1022"\>$65 each\</strong\> to attend\.\</p\>
\<p data\-start="1035" data\-end="1156"\>That means you are getting access to material from \<strong data\-start="1086" data\-end="1110"\>10 separate seminars\</strong\> for less than the cost of attending just one\.\</p\>

\<h3 data\-section\-id="10swho0" data\-start="1158" data\-end="1196"\>This Bundle Is Perfect For You If:\</h3\>
\<p data\-start="1198" data\-end="1278"\>You’ve been interested in Irish Stick Fighting but want to try the system first\.\</p\>
\<p data\-start="1280" data\-end="1383"\>You’re considering the full \<strong data\-start="1308" data\-end="1329"\>Black Belt Bundle\</strong\> and want to sample the instruction before committing\.\</p\>
\<p data\-start="1385" data\-end="1453"\>You want high\-value martial arts training at a very low entry price\.\</p\>
\<p data\-start="1455" data\-end="1540"\>You’re already training and want additional seminar footage to support your progress\.\</p\>
\<p data\-start="1542" data\-end="1648"\>You want to see what makes Combat Shillelagh different from other martial arts or stick fighting programs\.\</p\>

\<h3 data\-section\-id="1ssonda" data\-start="1650" data\-end="1694"\>Why Start With the Seminar Video Bundle?\</h3\>
\<p data\-start="1696" data\-end="1894"\>The full Black Belt Bundle is our complete distance learning program, but we understand that some students want to explore the material first\. This offer gives you a low\-risk way to do exactly that\.\</p\>
\<p data\-start="1896" data\-end="2108"\>You’ll be able to watch real seminar instruction, study practical techniques, and get a feel for how the Combat Shillelagh system is taught before deciding whether to continue into the full rank\-based curriculum\.\</p\>
\<p data\-start="2110" data\-end="2194"\>It’s not just a preview\. It’s real training material you can start using right away\.\</p\>

\<h3 data\-section\-id="49ygba" data\-start="2196" data\-end="2217"\>Get Started Today\</h3\>
\<p data\-start="2219" data\-end="2381"\>For only \<strong data\-start="2228" data\-end="2235"\>$37\</strong\>, you can begin exploring the Combat Shillelagh Irish Stick Fighting System and experience over \<strong data\-start="2331" data\-end="2358"\>16 hours of instruction\</strong\> from 10 live seminars\.\</p\>
\<strong data\-start="2383" data\-end="2509" data\-is\-last\-node=""\>Get the Seminar Video Bundle today and take your first step into the system without the full Black Belt Bundle commitment\.\</strong\>

This is a great way to get quality instruction in Shillelagh \(pronounced "sheleighly" or "shalaylee"\) Irish Stick Fighting concepts\.

These videos are JAM PACKED with techniques and concepts\. We know you are going to enjoy It\!  The cost of the live seminars were $65\.00ea, now you get access to the bundle of recorded instruction from TEN distinct seminars for only $37\!
- [Combat Shillelagh Black Belt Course \- Monthly Subscription Option](https://www.combatshillelagh.com/product/combat-shillelagh-black-belt-subscription/): \<h2 data\-section\-id="r57np4" data\-start="0" data\-end="54"\>Combat Shillelagh Black Belt Monthly Subscription\</h2\>
\<h3 data\-section\-id="18vm3s6" data\-start="55" data\-end="122"\>Go From Beginner to 1st Degree Black Belt — One Month at a Time\</h3\>
\<p data\-start="124" data\-end="180"\>Most martial arts programs make weapons an afterthought\.\</p\>
\<p data\-start="182" data\-end="222"\>Combat Shillelagh puts the weapon first\.\</p\>
\<p data\-start="224" data\-end="554"\>The shillelagh is one of the most iconic tools in Irish martial tradition: simple, direct, practical, and highly effective when trained correctly\. But true Irish Stick Fighting is not just swinging a stick\. It is a complete combative system built around movement, distance, timing, striking, defense, control, and decision\-making\.\</p\>
\<p data\-start="556" data\-end="768"\>The \<strong data\-start="560" data\-end="613"\>Combat Shillelagh Black Belt Monthly Subscription\</strong\> gives you access to the full distance\-learning path from beginner through 1st Degree Black Belt preparation, without requiring one large upfront purchase\.\</p\>
\<p data\-start="770" data\-end="907"\>This option is designed for students who are serious about learning the complete system, but prefer a flexible monthly payment structure\.\</p\>
\<h2 data\-section\-id="1byloer" data\-start="909" data\-end="958"\>Train the Full Black Belt Curriculum From Home\</h2\>
\<p data\-start="960" data\-end="1085"\>With your monthly subscription, you receive access to the complete Combat Shillelagh distance learning curriculum, including:\</p\>
\<p data\-start="1087" data\-end="1253"\>\<strong data\-start="1087" data\-end="1116"\>Level I Beginner Training\</strong\>\<br data\-start="1116" data\-end="1119" /\>Build your foundation in stance, grip, movement, basic strikes, guards, defensive structure, and core Irish Stick Fighting principles\.\</p\>
\<p data\-start="1255" data\-end="1433"\>\<strong data\-start="1255" data\-end="1289"\>Level II Intermediate Training\</strong\>\<br data\-start="1289" data\-end="1292" /\>Develop stronger combinations, better footwork, improved timing, and a deeper understanding of how to apply the system in practical training\.\</p\>
\<p data\-start="1435" data\-end="1628"\>\<strong data\-start="1435" data\-end="1466"\>Level III Advanced Training\</strong\>\<br data\-start="1466" data\-end="1469" /\>Continue your path toward 1st Degree Black Belt with advanced concepts, rank\-level material, and more complete integration of the Combat Shillelagh curriculum\.\</p\>
\<p data\-start="1630" data\-end="1827"\>This is not a random video library or a collection of disconnected techniques\. It is a structured training path designed to help you progress from your first lesson toward serious rank\-level study\.\</p\>
\<h2 data\-section\-id="r6cyy5" data\-start="1829" data\-end="1848"\>What Is Included\</h2\>
\<p data\-start="1850" data\-end="1906"\>As long as your subscription is active, Your Black Belt Monthly Subscription includes access to:\</p\>
\<p data\-start="1908" data\-end="2338"\>The complete Level I, II, and III video libraries\<br data\-start="1957" data\-end="1960" /\>The full Black Belt distance\-learning curriculum\<br data\-start="2008" data\-end="2011" /\>Training material from beginner through 1st Degree Black Belt preparation\<br data\-start="2084" data\-end="2087" /\>The 146\-page Black Belt Student Reference Manual\<br data\-start="2135" data\-end="2138" /\>First\-year Worldwide Student Federation membership\<br data\-start="2188" data\-end="2191" /\>Membership certificate\<br data\-start="2213" data\-end="2216" /\>Membership patch\<br data\-start="2232" data\-end="2235" /\>Membership card\<br data\-start="2250" data\-end="2253" /\>Rank patch\<br data\-start="2263" data\-end="2266" /\>Included Seminar Video Bundle with 16\+ additional hours of instruction\</p\>
\<p data\-start="2340" data\-end="2576"\>You are not just subscribing to videos\. You are entering the full Combat Shillelagh training pathway, with the course material, reference resources, student membership, and additional seminar instruction needed to support your progress\.\</p\>
\<h2 data\-section\-id="1rchrrj" data\-start="2578" data\-end="2618"\>Now Includes the Seminar Video Bundle\</h2\>
\<p data\-start="2620" data\-end="2819"\>Your subscription also includes the \<strong data\-start="2656" data\-end="2698"\>Combat Shillelagh Seminar Video Bundle\</strong\>, featuring \<strong data\-start="2710" data\-end="2781"\>16\+ additional hours of Irish shillelagh stick fighting instruction\</strong\> from live Combat Shillelagh seminars\.\</p\>
\<p data\-start="2821" data\-end="3038"\>These seminar recordings give you a deeper look into the system, including practical corrections, technical refinements, training insights, and “in\-the\-room” instruction that helps bring the formal curriculum to life\.\</p\>
\<p data\-start="3040" data\-end="3220"\>This added seminar footage is especially valuable for distance\-learning students because it gives you more examples, more explanation, and more detail than curriculum videos alone\.\</p\>
\<h2 data\-section\-id="9j3rby" data\-start="3222" data\-end="3261"\>Why Choose the Monthly Subscription?\</h2\>
\<p data\-start="3263" data\-end="3415"\>The Black Belt Monthly Subscription is ideal if you want the full Combat Shillelagh training experience, but prefer to spread your investment over time\.\</p\>
\<p data\-start="3417" data\-end="3439"\>This option gives you:\</p\>
\<p data\-start="3441" data\-end="3815"\>A complete Irish Stick Fighting system you can study from home\<br data\-start="3503" data\-end="3506" /\>A clear path from beginner to 1st Degree Black Belt\<br data\-start="3557" data\-end="3560" /\>Access to Levels I, II, and III\<br data\-start="3591" data\-end="3594" /\>Practical weapon\-based training with real\-world application\<br data\-start="3653" data\-end="3656" /\>A structured curriculum instead of random techniques\<br data\-start="3708" data\-end="3711" /\>Formal course instruction plus live seminar footage\<br data\-start="3762" data\-end="3765" /\>A flexible monthly way to begin serious training\</p\>
\<p data\-start="3817" data\-end="3927"\>It is the best option for students who want to start now, stay consistent, and grow into the system over time\.\</p\>
\<h2 data\-section\-id="1kfytor" data\-start="3929" data\-end="3970"\>A Complete System, Not a Sample Course\</h2\>
\<p data\-start="3972" data\-end="4063"\>Combat Shillelagh is not a generic stick fighting program with Irish branding added on top\.\</p\>
\<p data\-start="4065" data\-end="4312"\>It is a progressive Irish Stick Fighting curriculum built to be practical, learnable, and effective\. You will study how to move with the shillelagh, manage distance, generate power, defend intelligently, and use the stick as a real combative tool\.\</p\>
\<p data\-start="4314" data\-end="4456"\>The monthly subscription gives you the opportunity to fully immerse yourself in the system while maintaining a more manageable payment option\.\</p\>
\<h2 data\-section\-id="mf12hn" data\-start="4458" data\-end="4496"\>Start Your Black Belt Journey Today\</h2\>
\<p data\-start="4498" data\-end="4548"\>You do not need to wait to begin serious training\.\</p\>
\<p data\-start="4550" data\-end="4797"\>The \<strong data\-start="4554" data\-end="4607"\>Combat Shillelagh Black Belt Monthly Subscription\</strong\> gives you the complete distance\-learning path, from beginner fundamentals through advanced Black Belt preparation, with additional seminar instruction included to deepen your understanding\.\</p\>
\<p data\-start="4799" data\-end="4874"\>Start training now\. Build your skills month by month\. Follow the full path\.\</p\>
\<p\> \</p\>
\<p data\-start="4876" data\-end="4990" data\-is\-last\-node="" data\-is\-only\-node=""\>\<strong data\-start="4876" data\-end="4990" data\-is\-last\-node=""\>Subscribe today and begin your journey toward 1st Degree Black Belt in Combat Shillelagh Irish Stick Fighting\.\</strong\>\</p\>
- [Scian \(Skean\) Irish Dagger Aluminum Trainer](https://www.combatshillelagh.com/product/scian-skean-irish-dagger-aluminum-trainer/): Scian \(Skean\) \- Irish Fighting Knife, Dagger\.  This is modeled after a historical weapon and is made from 5052, \.25 thick aluminum\.  The handle portion is wrapped in 550 paracord for a firm grip\.  In the Combat Shillelagh system, we train with  edged weapons in Combat Shillelagh Level IV and beyond\.  This is a great addition to your training weapon collection\.
- [Thrasher Training Bata](https://www.combatshillelagh.com/product/thrasher-training-bata/): Thrasher Series Shillelagh Training Bata \- This is a great mid\-range priced trainer\!  Worth every penny\!  Made from hand selected oak and crafted with a 1 inch round shaft\.  Custom designed in collaboration with a master woodworker to our specifications\.   The head has a pronounced hook to it, which we utilize in the Combat Shillelagh system fairly extensively\.   Each one is hand made with the Combat Shillelagh logo burned into the knob end\.

If you are looking for a well\-made, higher end training bata that can take years of abuse, then the Thrasher series is the one for you\!

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- [Irish Stick Fighting \- Level I Green Belt Intro Bundle](https://www.combatshillelagh.com/product/combat-shillelagh-level-i-green-belt-intro-bundle/): \<h2 data\-section\-id="u1vc9r" data\-start="0" data\-end="54"\>Combat Shillelagh Level 1 Green Belt Intro Bundle\</h2\>
\<h3 data\-section\-id="764tze" data\-start="55" data\-end="112"\>Start Your Irish Stick Fighting Journey the Right Way\</h3\>
\<p data\-start="114" data\-end="377"\>Most people are drawn to the shillelagh because it is simple, practical, powerful, and deeply rooted in Irish fighting tradition\. But learning it properly requires more than swinging a stick\. You need structure\. You need clear instruction\. You need a proven path\.\</p\>
\<p data\-start="379" data\-end="666"\>The \<strong data\-start="383" data\-end="436"\>Combat Shillelagh Level 1 Green Belt Intro Bundle\</strong\> is your entry point into the Combat Shillelagh Irish Stick Fighting System\. It gives you everything you need to begin training from home, build a strong technical foundation, and take your first real step toward rank advancement\.\</p\>
\<p data\-start="668" data\-end="889"\>Whether you are brand new to martial arts, experienced in another fighting system, or simply looking for a practical and culturally rich method of self\-defense, this bundle was designed to get you started with confidence\.\</p\>
\<h2 data\-section\-id="dor4ox" data\-start="891" data\-end="941"\>What You Get Inside the Green Belt Intro Bundle\</h2\>
\<p data\-start="943" data\-end="973"\>With this bundle, you receive:\</p\>
\<p data\-start="975" data\-end="1160"\>\<strong data\-start="975" data\-end="1032"\>Full access to the Level I Green Belt Training Videos\</strong\>\<br data\-start="1032" data\-end="1035" /\>Learn the essential movements, concepts, and techniques of the Combat Shillelagh system through structured video instruction\.\</p\>
\<p data\-start="1162" data\-end="1394"\>\<strong data\-start="1162" data\-end="1229"\>One\-year membership in the Combat Shillelagh Student Federation\</strong\>\<br data\-start="1229" data\-end="1232" /\>Your membership includes a \<strong data\-start="1259" data\-end="1321"\>Certificate of Membership, Rank Patch, and Membership Card\</strong\>, giving you official entry into the Combat Shillelagh student community\.\</p\>
\<p data\-start="1396" data\-end="1694"\>\<strong data\-start="1396" data\-end="1439"\>The Student Reference Black Belt Manual\</strong\>\<br data\-start="1439" data\-end="1442" /\>You also receive your own copy of the full \<strong data\-start="1485" data\-end="1545"\>147\-page, full\-color Student Reference Black Belt Manual\</strong\>, which includes history, research, techniques, rank requirements, training guidance, and curriculum material from beginner level through Black Belt\.\</p\>
\<p data\-start="1696" data\-end="1753"\>Purchased separately, these items would cost \<strong data\-start="1741" data\-end="1752"\>$281\.00\</strong\>\.\</p\>
\<p data\-start="1755" data\-end="1832"\>With the Green Belt Intro Bundle, you get them together for only \<strong data\-start="1820" data\-end="1831"\>$127\.00\</strong\>\.\</p\>
\<h2 data\-section\-id="1mwnk2u" data\-start="1834" data\-end="1856"\>What You Will Learn\</h2\>
\<p data\-start="1858" data\-end="1996"\>The Level I Green Belt curriculum gives you the foundation needed to begin training safely, effectively, and with purpose\. You will learn:\</p\>
\<p data\-start="1998" data\-end="2388"\>Core stances and movement principles\<br data\-start="2034" data\-end="2037" /\>Distancing and “getting off the X”\<br data\-start="2071" data\-end="2074" /\>The 9 Gates striking pattern\<br data\-start="2102" data\-end="2105" /\>The 9 Gates blocking pattern\<br data\-start="2133" data\-end="2136" /\>Foundational 9 Gates footwork angles\<br data\-start="2172" data\-end="2175" /\>How to hold and manipulate the shillelagh\<br data\-start="2216" data\-end="2219" /\>The history and tradition of the shillelagh\<br data\-start="2262" data\-end="2265" /\>Basic ground skills\<br data\-start="2284" data\-end="2287" /\>How to train successfully as a distance\-learning student\<br data\-start="2343" data\-end="2346" /\>Rank testing guidelines and expectations\</p\>
\<p data\-start="2390" data\-end="2543"\>This is not a random collection of videos\. It is a structured introduction to a complete fighting system, designed to prepare you for future advancement\.\</p\>
\<h2 data\-section\-id="j4wba3" data\-start="2545" data\-end="2592"\>Your First Step Toward the Black Belt Course\</h2\>
\<p data\-start="2594" data\-end="2764"\>The Green Belt Intro Bundle is the ideal starting point for students who want to experience the Combat Shillelagh system before committing to the full Black Belt program\.\</p\>
\<p data\-start="2766" data\-end="3021"\>Once you complete Level I and are ready to continue, you will have the option to \<strong data\-start="2847" data\-end="2910"\>upgrade to the full Black Belt Package at a discounted rate\</strong\>\. That means your initial investment helps you begin now while keeping the door open for deeper training later\.\</p\>
\<p data\-start="3023" data\-end="3096"\>This bundle is designed to make starting easy, affordable, and practical\.\</p\>
\<h2 data\-section\-id="avgc05" data\-start="3098" data\-end="3121"\>Begin Training Today\</h2\>
\<p data\-start="3123" data\-end="3268"\>The shillelagh is more than a symbol of Irish heritage\. In the right hands, it is a practical, effective, and highly adaptable self\-defense tool\.\</p\>
\<p data\-start="3270" data\-end="3430"\>The Green Belt Intro Bundle gives you the instruction, reference material, federation membership, and rank pathway you need to begin your journey the right way\.\</p\>
\<p\> \</p\>
\<p data\-start="3432" data\-end="3574" data\-is\-last\-node="" data\-is\-only\-node=""\>\<strong data\-start="3432" data\-end="3574" data\-is\-last\-node=""\>Start today with the Combat Shillelagh Level 1 Green Belt Intro Bundle and take your first step toward Green Belt, Black Belt, and beyond\.\</strong\>\</p\>

## Events
- [Shillelaghs and Shenanigans 7 \- Irish Stick Fighting Seminar](https://www.combatshillelagh.com/csevent/shillelaghs-and-shenanigans-7-irish-stick-fighting-seminar/)
- [Shillelaghs and Shenanigans 6 \- Irish Stick Fighting Seminar](https://www.combatshillelagh.com/csevent/shillelaghs-and-shenanigans-6-irish-stick-fighting-seminar/)
- [Ireland 2026 Masterclass](https://www.combatshillelagh.com/event/ireland-2026-masterclass/)
- [Irish Stick Fighting Seminar](https://www.combatshillelagh.com/event/irish-stick-fighting-seminar/)
- [Shillelaghs and Shenanigans 5 \- Irish Stick Fighting Seminar](https://www.combatshillelagh.com/event/shillelaghs-and-shenanigans-5-irish-stick-fighting-seminar/)

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