Stick Twirling

[Airyu]

Hello Everyone,

In several different threads, several posters have said that stick work is just exercise, and or that no one they knew carried escrima sticks. My answer to this is a question, why aren't they carrying a weapon?

In my truck I have several sticks, as well as a collapsable baton, I often carry a smaller 16in collapasable baton, when I jog I carry my 28 or 31 in rattan stick integrating swings while keeping various tempos to my run, it is rare for me to be far from something I cannot use as a substitute for a stick, how about everyone else?

Juramentado - I agree. Learning to keep the fingers, closed around the stick is difficult for beginners at first, but with a lot of practice the wrist becomes more flexible and the "twirl" comes out with ease. I start new students off with rotating the stick in an upward or downward large circle(low impact to the wrist) then over several weeks we close the circles size until they can perform the motion smoothly and in a tight manner.

Gumagalang
Guro Steve L.

https://www.Sayoc.com

https://www.Bujinkandojo.net

[darrianation]

Airyu, I want you to know I love the sticks I even keep them at my bed side for defense. I used to keep my .45 there but now lock it away because I have two young children a 7 & 4 years old who are very curious.

Both have shot guns and I teach them gun safty all the time but keep my fire arms locked so there won't be any accedents. I have carried concealed for many years ( I have a permit) But again in the last couple of years I have gotten away from it.

I still do carry a knife full time but it brings me no comfort at all, Even though I have had some knife training. I'm afraid I might use it instead of my head. I have been leaving it in my vehichle knowing that 90% of the time it's worthless there.

One thing I do is every where I go I look around at my surroundings and see what can be used as weapon in case I needed one.

In my MA training I have trained with a few weapons. The eskrima sticks are my most favorite. From my karate days the bo (staff) is my fav' there are lots of things that are layng around that can be used like a weapon substitute for the sticks or bo. I feel much better about these weapons than a knife better stand off, And less legal complications.

However Like I said before I know folks that took/take arnis/eskrima and none that I know carry them with them. Keeping them in your car only does you good if you have to defend your self there. I think the sticks are excellent for defense if you have them with you should the need arise, but they are still excellent exercises too.

[moromoro]

In my truck I have several sticks, as well as a collapsable baton, I often carry a smaller 16in collapasable baton, when I jog I carry my 28 or 31 in rattan stick integrating swings while keeping various tempos to my run, it is rare for me to be far from something I cannot use as a substitute for a stick, how about everyone else?

man i got sticks galore here at my place, i use to carry a lyablelyesa with me all the time but now i dont...

dont you feel a little paranoid carrying a stick or baton with you all the time?????????

[Juramentado]

I have a bahi and kamagong stick next to my bed and I have a balisong on the bedside table. I also have a high capacity .45 auto in the room as well. I carry a 3 inch folder with me daily and have a 28 inch metal pipe or a rattan stick with me when I walk around the neighborhood.

[thekuntawman]

the stick is a good self defense weapon, because you have the ability to control how far you take your fight. with a stick, you can scare off your opponent, or injur him a little, or seriously. if you need to you can kill your opponent. it can be used to subdue your opponent, and if the enemy gets his hand on it, it is not as deadly in his hands as it is in yours (unless he is trained also). i can leave my sticks in the house around my children, and my woman is not afraid to use it, my kids can even play with the stick.

i cannot say the same thing for my knives and my gun. even if i try to injure my opponent, i might accidental kill him with a cut or shot even to a leg.

to a policeman, you will probably get in less trouble if you injure a mugger with a stick, than if you cut him or shoot him.

[krys]

I have a sharp krys sword at home, and the usual sticks-bastons.
When I go out here I sometimes carry a pair of carabao-horn pocket sticks (very nice stuff, quite sharp).


Mabuhay ang filipino Silat at Arnis.

[Airyu]

Hello Everyone,

darrianation: I agree with you, my personal carry weapon can be a Glock 23, 40 cal. But where every I am most, I have layered the area wit items that I can use for personal protection. That includes my vehicle. My sticks and collapasable batons, have already savce my skin on several occasions. I drive an average of 600miles per week, so sooner or later some nutball is going to try and do something. Once just the opening of the stainless steel baton, stopped a group of men from approaching my vehicle at a stop light. So sometimes a stick is an effective deterent.


Gumagalang

Guro Steve L.

https://www.Sayoc.com

https://www.Bujinkandojo.net

[spiderchoke]

In my unsolicited opinion, maybe it isn’t practical to carry weapons in this era, but how can it hurt to have something available or at least be proficient in the use of something. Any knowledge, even unimplemented is still knowledge and thus valuable. We could all use more knowledge and learning to defend oneself is valuable in any form.

Less than 1% of the world’s population practice martial arts. Of those who do, some do for defense, some do for sport, some do for exercise, and some do for tradition or personal interest. We are part of the elite of the one percent who make this a great part of their lives.

I do not live in fear, I am just prepared for the possible.

“Every day spent training is one day closer to learning something new.”
……………Spiderchoke

[al yonan]

My reply to brother Thai Bri,I call every one brother as in.....
Brother in Martial Arts.
Hi, about your question about all the stuff of twirling.....I don't see
your question as offensive but rather from some one who honestly wants to learn more about the arts and neede some guidance.
Brother Thai, like any other kinds of martial arts in the world....like yours, there are some secrets in and if you or any body wants to know or to find out what it is or what they are.....you have to be...."IN IT" and learn them your self.
I hope this would help answer your question and if there are some more I could do to help you in my small way....please let me know.Thank you for your interest in our Pilipino martial arts.
"SALAMAT SA IYO"
You may call me "KUYA AL" or "SALUBONG".

[darrianation]

Spiderchoke

"Less than 1% of the world’s population practice martial arts. Of those who do, some do for defense, some do for sport, some do for exercise, and some do for tradition or personal interest. We are part of the elite of the one percent who make this a great part of their lives. "

"I do not live in fear, I am just prepared for the possible".

“Every day spent training is one day closer to learning something new.”
……………Spiderchoke


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Well said!