How To Make Cheap Escrima/Kali/Arnis Sticks

[Bulkhead26]

Just a thought on keeping the pipe insulation from sliding, I use the pre-split insulation and spray a medium strength spray adhesive inside. We experimented with just the tape and when we went full speed it would tear the insulation and the tape and we would end up have the middle be exposed stick. The spray adhesive made all the difference. Great video, thanks.

[ARTBUS1]

Because Explorer Ferdinand Magellan Simple Underestimate the

Filipino Martial Art

"KALI" ,"Eskrima" or "Arnis"

He died in the Battle of Mactan

[lilphilturner]

Hey Man! long time no talk I guess, well after 2 years I finally mastered Escrima and mixed martial arts

[bastos324]

How 'bout a kali made of carbon fiber sound?

Durable and lightweight

[sigmacombatsystems]

@bastos324 I've thought about it, but I don't have the resources to make my own and I'm betting anyone that did would charge an arm and a leg for them.

[bastos324]

@sigmacombatsystems

How 'bout home made carbon fiber car parts?

You know, the epoxy glass or something.

[bastos324]

@sigmacombatsystems We've been having arnis classes in our school.

I've been learning a lot from that but I still have to control my hit because even though I am the best from our class in arnis, I still end up hurting my classmates during demonstrations that is why no one would want to be partners with me.

[sigmacombatsystems]

@bastos324 I got use to getting hit, our instructor kind of encouraged that sort of thing. I really like the Stinger sticks I show how to make, they're great at building pain tolerance without the long term problems you get from being thwacked with rattan too many times. My right hand kills me when it gets cold now from all the damage its taken. Controlled force is really one of the hardest things to learn in my opinion, I can control my distance very well, but impact I still have trouble with.

[bastos324]

@sigmacombatsystems Good thing you have time making those.

To increase my pain tolerance, I just hit myself with a metal rod that weighs 1 kg.

AT first I was in pain but ont the long run, I am kinda getting use to it. I even feel like I am having a massage especially on my back.

[arnoldarceo]

@bastos324

a very nice idea

[zigolito]

thanx man they work great

[josefu0]

Just get a metal pipe and put foam in it. that how we do it back home for begginers.

[sigmacombatsystems]

@josefu0 LOL. It depends on the metal used whether I'd want to do that too much though. It'd definitely be more resilient. But its harder to get people to train with something like that, especially here. I've tried with conduit and copper tubing, the only problem I had with them was bending.

[RHTNY]

@sigmacombatsystems I thought about the copper tubing. Glad you said it bends. I put together some sticks about 2 weeks ago getting materials from HOME DEPOT. 2 PVC pipes, 2 ft long 3/4 wide, pipe insulation (6 ft. foam type) then a gang of duct. I put caps at both ends to add some weight for swing. Not bad really. So far its holding up. We havent gone full blast but will let you know how it works out. Total Without the purchase of duct tape: $5 & something cents.

[ivanozid]

thanks for the info... very useful for a low budget guy like me ... : )

[boken88]

5/5

good job on a well needed subject :) Happy holidays!

[sigmacombatsystems]

I use to make them with PVC, the only problem I have with them is that using them against metal training knives and for stick grappling I've snapped the cores. I definently agree with wrapping the store boughts, they wear out quickly. But you're getting a great price on them. Thanks for the support.

[IronMongoose1]

I approve of you, and this vid, in every way.

My last instructor, Calen Paine, made great sticks with THIN PVC core, carpet underlay, and duct tape. I'm fortunate enough to live in Vancouver, where I can pick up two commercial sparring sticks for the equivalent of $12 US, and just go over them with duct tape.