This looks very interesting, i actually never knew about Irish stick fighting until i stumbled upon this video, i am a fan of stick fighting as ive done quite a lot of Filipino stick fighting, i may be looking into learning this art some time int he future, good video
If you have a kindle amazon has lots of free books and pamphlets that were produced in the early to mid 1800 concerning stick and sword fighting in england and Europe. There was a time stick and sword were part of a European education.
that is a beatiful sport, or martial art whatever you call shillelagh. its one of the most underrated weapons and its such a cool skill. keep the tradition alive.
This is great! Nice to see another "european" fighting style. On Martial Arts-everybody thinking of China, Japan, Philipines and so on....but there are so many highly effective styles origin in europe! Nice one ;-)
@CombatMindset Thanks for the comment! I like this style of stick fighting for its efficacy and brutality. It is simple and direct. It also perfectly compliments the Hybrid Fighting Method - a Canadian system that also attempts to cast away all pomp and circumstance in favour of directness.
whats irish about this, i have lived in ireland my whole life and not once have i seen this type of training, which is what this is, its not fighting.
@dee07killer Rince an Bhata Uisce Bheatha (pronounced rinkan batta ishka vahaa which translates to: Dance of the Whiskey Stick) is a Doyle (Dubhghaill) family style of traditional Irish stick fighting which was common place in the faction fights of the 18th & 19th centuries.
While most Irish styles used the on-handed methods (much like fencing) the Doyle style evolved from a one handed style to the much more effective two handed style when a family member fused the principles of pugilism into the motions of the stick. Passed on from generation to generation, this two handed style was only taught to individuals with the surname Doyle.
A much sought after style, Rince an Bhata Uisce Bheatha was thought to have derived its name from the fact that the style's creator rented his stick fighting services out to guard illegal distilleries from rival whiskey makers.‘The Whiskey Stick’ soon found its way to Canada via a Doyle who left Ireland to start a new life in Newfoundland in the early 1800s.
@teej1980 yes, it certainly does, i was not expecting such an informative answer.
thanks for the info i find it intresting that this was taught to only one family, i have no such traditions in my own family..
i wouldnt mind trying it or atleast finding someone here who still teaches it, ive tried mma type sports b4 and had also been a boxer for 2 years when i was younger so im sure i would enjoy it.
@dee07killer I'm glad I was of some assistance. I am lucky that Glen Doyle, the current head of the system, actually teaches within 30 minutes from me by car. You can find him on youtube under the username "byyon".
The suri tribe makes it cooler.
niniDORE 6 days ago
This looks very interesting, i actually never knew about Irish stick fighting until i stumbled upon this video, i am a fan of stick fighting as ive done quite a lot of Filipino stick fighting, i may be looking into learning this art some time int he future, good video
BUSHIDOWAY82 2 weeks ago
If you have a kindle amazon has lots of free books and pamphlets that were produced in the early to mid 1800 concerning stick and sword fighting in england and Europe. There was a time stick and sword were part of a European education.
ferdonandebull 2 months ago
@ferdonandebull Very cool. Thanks for the info :-)
teej1980 2 months ago
wat de fuck are americans doing OUR martial art???
hluhk2 2 months ago
@hluhk2 Canadians. And yes we are :-)
teej1980 2 months ago
@TheDelsinsean the best person to answer that would be Glen Doyle. You can find him on YouTube under username byyon
teej1980 3 months ago
@teej1980 thanks, i'll have to ask this question on one of his videos then.
TheDelsinsean 1 month ago
very much interested in learning the art of the shillelagh. is there any kind of correspondence courses or do you have any schools in Kansas?
TheDelsinsean 3 months ago
that is a beatiful sport, or martial art whatever you call shillelagh. its one of the most underrated weapons and its such a cool skill. keep the tradition alive.
twitch01 3 months ago
@twitch01 Thanks!
teej1980 3 months ago
That's really cool dude. Keep it up!
TheShamroqDude 3 months ago
@TheShamroqDude Cheers mate!
teej1980 3 months ago
Awesome stuff
cathbhar1 5 months ago
@cathbhar1 Thanks mate!
teej1980 5 months ago
u call that slow mo shit fighting?
brightspark495 7 months ago
@brightspark495 it's called training.
teej1980 7 months ago 3
This could be good for me. :)
Donatellangelo 8 months ago
from about the 16th second to the 22nd you can see Glen Doyle. Just Awesome.
FatmanandSkinnyman 1 year ago
@FatmanandSkinnyman Glen is one of a kind. A tremendous person.
teej1980 1 year ago
This is great! Nice to see another "european" fighting style. On Martial Arts-everybody thinking of China, Japan, Philipines and so on....but there are so many highly effective styles origin in europe! Nice one ;-)
CombatMindset 1 year ago
@CombatMindset Thanks for the comment! I like this style of stick fighting for its efficacy and brutality. It is simple and direct. It also perfectly compliments the Hybrid Fighting Method - a Canadian system that also attempts to cast away all pomp and circumstance in favour of directness.
teej1980 1 year ago
whats irish about this, i have lived in ireland my whole life and not once have i seen this type of training, which is what this is, its not fighting.
Peace
dee07killer 1 year ago
@dee07killer Rince an Bhata Uisce Bheatha (pronounced rinkan batta ishka vahaa which translates to: Dance of the Whiskey Stick) is a Doyle (Dubhghaill) family style of traditional Irish stick fighting which was common place in the faction fights of the 18th & 19th centuries.
teej1980 1 year ago
While most Irish styles used the on-handed methods (much like fencing) the Doyle style evolved from a one handed style to the much more effective two handed style when a family member fused the principles of pugilism into the motions of the stick. Passed on from generation to generation, this two handed style was only taught to individuals with the surname Doyle.
teej1980 1 year ago
A much sought after style, Rince an Bhata Uisce Bheatha was thought to have derived its name from the fact that the style's creator rented his stick fighting services out to guard illegal distilleries from rival whiskey makers.‘The Whiskey Stick’ soon found its way to Canada via a Doyle who left Ireland to start a new life in Newfoundland in the early 1800s.
teej1980 1 year ago
@dee07killer Does that answer your question?
teej1980 1 year ago
@teej1980 yes, it certainly does, i was not expecting such an informative answer.
thanks for the info i find it intresting that this was taught to only one family, i have no such traditions in my own family..
i wouldnt mind trying it or atleast finding someone here who still teaches it, ive tried mma type sports b4 and had also been a boxer for 2 years when i was younger so im sure i would enjoy it.
also i think i may just check out your site.
Peace
dee07killer 1 year ago
@dee07killer I'm glad I was of some assistance. I am lucky that Glen Doyle, the current head of the system, actually teaches within 30 minutes from me by car. You can find him on youtube under the username "byyon".
teej1980 1 year ago