https://www.fightingsticks.de/en/ fightingsticks_en - BLOG en-gb Sun, 14 Jun 2026 11:41:36 +0200 https://www.fightingsticks.de/en/blog/how-to-train-for-self-defense https://www.fightingsticks.de/en/blog/how-to-train-for-self-defense In martial arts training you learn, to put it bluntly, how to deal with violence. But there's a difference between the street and the gym. BLOG Fri, 22 Feb 2019 15:00:00 +0100 https://www.fightingsticks.de/en/blog/quarterstaff-the-english-long-staff-fighting-style https://www.fightingsticks.de/en/blog/quarterstaff-the-english-long-staff-fighting-style 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. BLOG Sat, 15 Dec 2018 17:00:00 +0100 https://www.fightingsticks.de/en/blog/the-bizarre-whodunit-behind-black-friday-and-black-week https://www.fightingsticks.de/en/blog/the-bizarre-whodunit-behind-black-friday-and-black-week "Black Friday" was invented as a shopping event in the US. In Germany, the term has been at the centre of a grotesque legal dispute for years. BLOG Sun, 18 Nov 2018 11:00:00 +0100 https://www.fightingsticks.de/en/blog/feared-warriors-the-archers-of-the-philippines https://www.fightingsticks.de/en/blog/feared-warriors-the-archers-of-the-philippines The Philippines is best known in the West for the stick fighting styles Eskrima, Arnis and Kali. But the archers were also very feared. BLOG Fri, 08 Jun 2018 12:00:00 +0200 https://www.fightingsticks.de/en/blog/privacy-protection-what-sports-clubs-must-pay-attention-to-now https://www.fightingsticks.de/en/blog/privacy-protection-what-sports-clubs-must-pay-attention-to-now The General Data Protection Regulation not only applies to companies, but also to sports clubs. Anybody who collects personal data must implement it BLOG Tue, 15 May 2018 15:00:00 +0200 https://www.fightingsticks.de/en/blog/completely-detached-the-flow-in-filipino-martial-arts https://www.fightingsticks.de/en/blog/completely-detached-the-flow-in-filipino-martial-arts The Flow concept is one of the cornerstones of Filipino martial arts. Its the basis for fast, flowing movements with great precision. BLOG Fri, 02 Feb 2018 00:30:00 +0100 https://www.fightingsticks.de/en/blog/which-sticks-do-i-need-for-eskrima-arnis-and-kali https://www.fightingsticks.de/en/blog/which-sticks-do-i-need-for-eskrima-arnis-and-kali Proper sticks are essential for the training of Eskrima, Arnis and Kali. Here we offer you some basic information for your stock purchase. BLOG Thu, 25 Jan 2018 20:30:00 +0100 https://www.fightingsticks.de/en/blog/panantukan-the-sophisticated-dirty-boxing-of-the-philippines https://www.fightingsticks.de/en/blog/panantukan-the-sophisticated-dirty-boxing-of-the-philippines Panantukan (also Suntukan) is the Filipino "Dirty Boxing". No tournament sports, but a self-defense system for the street. Many techniques aim to confuse or unbalance the opponent. BLOG Sun, 12 Nov 2017 15:15:00 +0100 https://www.fightingsticks.de/en/blog/the-filipino-bolo-a-symbol-of-freedom https://www.fightingsticks.de/en/blog/the-filipino-bolo-a-symbol-of-freedom The Bolo is the Filipino machete. Its blade is slightly shorter than that of the Latin American sister, but equally dangerous. BLOG Fri, 03 Nov 2017 13:00:00 +0100 https://www.fightingsticks.de/en/blog/fitness-for-martial-artists-do-push-ups-but-do-them-right https://www.fightingsticks.de/en/blog/fitness-for-martial-artists-do-push-ups-but-do-them-right Push-ups strengthen the muscles of the upper body and improve strength endurance. That's why they are especially suitable for martial artist practicing Escrima, Arnis or Kali. BLOG Fri, 27 Oct 2017 17:00:00 +0200 https://www.fightingsticks.de/en/blog/eskrima-arnis-and-kali-what-s-so-special-about-filipino-martial-arts https://www.fightingsticks.de/en/blog/eskrima-arnis-and-kali-what-s-so-special-about-filipino-martial-arts Eskrima, Arnis and Kali offer an exciting combination of effective self-defense and traditional martial arts. A brief introduction to this fascinating sport. BLOG Tue, 17 Oct 2017 22:00:00 +0200 https://www.fightingsticks.de/en/blog/running-for-martial-artists-what-does-jogging-do-for-me https://www.fightingsticks.de/en/blog/running-for-martial-artists-what-does-jogging-do-for-me For enthusiasts of combat sports and self-defense it is important to have a certain endurance. This can be built up with consistent running training. BLOG Sun, 16 Jul 2017 13:00:00 +0200