Martial Arts Blog

The Fightingsticks Martial Arts Blog provides you with news and background information from the world of martial arts and self-defense. Our online store is specialized in stickfighting and Filipino Martial Arts like Escrima, Kali and Arnis. In this blog you can find information about these fascinating styles from Southeast Asia. In addition, we also deal with related topics such as principles of self-defense, fitness, nutrition and lifestyle.

The Fightingsticks Martial Arts Blog provides you with news and background information from the world of martial arts and self-defense. Our online store is specialized in stickfighting and... read more »
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Martial Arts Blog

The Fightingsticks Martial Arts Blog provides you with news and background information from the world of martial arts and self-defense. Our online store is specialized in stickfighting and Filipino Martial Arts like Escrima, Kali and Arnis. In this blog you can find information about these fascinating styles from Southeast Asia. In addition, we also deal with related topics such as principles of self-defense, fitness, nutrition and lifestyle.

In virtually every part of the world the long stick was used as a weapon. The European traditions are almost forgotten, i.g. the English Quarterstaff.
The Philippines is best known in the West for the stick fighting styles Eskrima, Arnis and Kali. But the archers were also very feared.
The Bolo is the Filipino machete. Its blade is slightly shorter than that of the Latin American sister, but equally dangerous.