OK we have a bunch of crossover w/ other forums (go ahead BTW, some of us don't belong to many) but. what IS the stick of choice? I like hickory and rattan for...
I would just like to say hello to our two new members Rodney and Jason. It's all about question and answer as most of us have strengths in 1 or more areas, ...
Thanks everyone Rick A NEW Front Page and New Friendly Look. May I have your opinion? http://KirkhamsEbooks.com How to Take Strikes Better - DONE & READY ...
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I joined this group a day or two ago, and had a brief exchange with Dirk about mixing and matching of styles. He asked that I take it here, saying that people...
http://www.gutterfighting.org/Stickfighting.html You've go the Fairbairn work with the umbrella, taken from "Hands Off!" which Paladin have reprinted. Also...
... now including yours truly. Naturally I've been thinking of techniques from short stick like strikes to opening up in an attacker's or dog's face. Anyone...
For those watching the news you know everyone is carrying umbrellas in Hawaii right now including yours truly. Naturally I've been thinking of techniques from...
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... Thanks and it's great to have you! Welcome! I am looking forward to your contributions! Dirk...
... Hi Dirk, Thanks for the warm welcome....I look forward to seeing more of what this list has to offer. Fr the most part I fall into the one trick pony...
Thank you for passing that along. I've actually followed the Bata forum for quite some time now, and have picked up Mr. Sullivan's entries and MSP site URL....
Heyla, Ken! I am so pleased you joined! I am looking forward to you letting us share your knowledge of the subject(s). Many thanks, and welcome! Dirk PS. those...
Ah well. If you're ever near West London then give me a shout - you'd be more than welcome to join in a class. The same goes for everyone on the list :) Say hi...
No. The Professor comes down to Sheffield once a month to teach us. I do indeed consider myself lucky to be learning the art under him. I'm not sure about...
Paul asked me for video reference I mentioned that I had one more, but, had to get permission, so I did. The gentlemans name is John P Sullivan, and he runs...
Hi Rachel, Does that mean you're based in the North-East of England? Mark lives just up the road from where I grew up :) Are you going to the BFHS AGM in...
Hey we all were there. "the journey of a thousand miles..." and all that. Fencing & singlestick are great places to start. You have a real advantage in that...
... Spot on! That is why I mentioned Bartitsu. My personal favorite "non-traditional stickfighting" system in...wait for it.....Jodo. I am completely serious...
Funny thing about eclectic systems is people think this is something new. At some point all arts were some upstart martial art that didn't follow tradition ...
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... Good resume! I really do feel that the crrok neck cane is THE weapon for self defense, so many OPTIONS :-) I have been looking for somebody to give a...
I assume that since the test got through, the message in question was in fact ejected somewhere into cyber space...trust me it was brilliant :-) The following...
Thanks to everybody who responded. This is really just an opening email. I want to run an open forum with as little flame as possible, I know it will happen,...
I would just like to take this opportunity to welcome new members. At this time, this is by invitation only. What this means is I want a member to vouch for...