Yes, Irish Stick Fighting is absolutely a legitimate martial art. The confusion usually comes from the fact that Irish Stick Fighting is not as widely known today as systems like […]
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Is There a Belt System or Ranking in Irish Stick Fighting?
One of the most common questions people ask when they first discover Irish Stick Fighting is whether it has a belt system or formal ranking structure. The answer is: it […]
What is Bataireacht?
Bataireacht is a Gaelic term commonly used to refer to Irish Stick Fighting. In modern usage, it is often associated with fighting methods that use the Irish shillelagh, walking stick, […]
Is Irish Stick Fighting Good for Self Defense?
Yes, Irish Stick Fighting can be very good for self defense, especially when it is taught as a practical combative system rather than as choreography, historical reenactment, or sport-only training. […]
How is a Shillelagh made?
Making a shillelagh is a genuine craft, one that blends tradition, woodworking skill, patience, and a deep respect for the cultural roots behind the finished piece. People sometimes imagine that […]
How do you pronounce Shillelagh?
“Shillelagh” is one of those words that people look at, tilt their head, and hope someone else says first. The spelling is intimidating, the letters don’t seem to match the […]
Irish Stick Fighting Seminar
Join us for an amazing opportunity to learn Irish Stick Fighting. Cost is $100 which includes breakfast and lunch, training stick, and a training shirt. Registration is now open. Location: […]
Webinar – Critical Principles of Shillelagh Stick Fighting
Please join us on Thursday, June 8th 2023 from 7:00pm – 8:00pm where we will explore the core principles of stick fighting with the shillelagh as taught in the Combat Shillelagh […]
Combat Shillelagh Level 3 Seminar
Please join us on Saturday April 16th, 2022 from 10:00am – 5:00pm where we will explore the foundational aspects of Level I, Level II and Level III of the Combat […]
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 […]