Glen, the method you showed on the videos is far more
'thought out' than the few 'tricks' shown me by my Dad
and Grandad, more systematic. The concept is the
same, to close in and finish it as quick as you can
and 'no buggering about, lad!'

Your mate Rich certainly gets into it! I would be
happy to have him by my side or in front of me in a
stoush... by that I mean I'm staring at the back of
his head, not the stick in his hand!

With our family system it uses the same horizontal
grip. We also flick and close, then "butt (kayak like
strikes) and bayonet" (thrust). Lots of knees,
elbows, headbutts, palm heels and rabbit chops, spit
and bite to taste....

Pop (my Grandad) was a big one for the rolled up
newspaper. He also walked with a cane from when he
got off crutches in the early 1920s. (Last of five
wounds and three gassings was a bullet in the foot)
Working at the shipyards and ICI in Billingham meant
he had occasion to use his skills. (Lots of migrant
Irish workers there during WW2!) :o)

You are doing stickfighting, Irish culture and the lot
of us a great service mate. We will share that
Jameson's one day. Cheers Perry


--- Glen Doyle <uisceman@...> wrote:

> Hi Perry,
>
> Love hearing about people who have learned something
> similar from the family, especially when it's put a
> stick in your hand. It just solidifies that a 'stick
> is a stick' no matter where you travel.
>
> Sounds like you and I have walked a few of the same
> roads in our quest for martial knowledge, and it's
> nice to meet a comrade. I look forward to chatting
> with you more.
>
> Glen
>
>
>
>