Combination Striking

Combination Striking

Training Tip #6 – Combination Striking In our first two Levels, you have had a chance to see and practice each of the core 9 Gates strikes and strike angles […]

Anatomy of a Shillelagh

Anatomy of the Shillelagh

Training Tip #5 – Anatomy and Properties of the Shillelagh As a weapon, it has some VERY unique properties vs the common misconception of it just being a “stick”.  First […]

Irish Stick Fighting 9 Gates

9 Gates of Attack and Defense

Training Tip #4 – 9 Gates of Attack and Defense One of our prior tips was focused on how to set up your training area and make full use of […]

Required Reading

How to Find Success as a Student

Training Tip #3 – Success Factors in Becoming a Better Student Any good student does research and invests the time to REALLY understand the subject matter of whatever they are […]

Irish Stick Fighting Striking Post

Striking Post

Training Tip #2 – How to put together a striking post One of the best ways to practice your strikes and striking patterns is to actually HIT something.  When you […]

Training Safely in Irish Stick Fighting

Training Safely

Training Tip #1 – Training Safely There are several aspects of safe training.  Let’s take a look at each major component in turn. 1.     Safety Valve – Our […]