White martial Arts

[kindergentlervnn]

Good article about irish stick fighting-http://www.nationalvanguard.org/story.php?id=6551

Info about Stav-strong spiritual component-
Stav is a multi-faceted system which makes a simple explanation difficult. Stav is a traditional philosopical system designed to train the mind, body and spirit. To try and put this simply it is a set of recommendations, guidelines and suggestions on how to live your life. Given that it has been around for over 1500 years it has a wealth of experience and personal events to draw on.

http://www.einherjarve.org.uk/s_overview.htm

[Antiochus Epiphanes]

OK. Nobody make any jokes about drinking ok?

[einzelwesen]

Speaking of drinking, and Irish stick fighting...

http://www.geocities.com/glendoyle/bata/
Rince an Bhata Uisce Bheatha (Whiskey Stick 'Dancing')

Irish stick fighting emerged sometime in the 17th century when the Irish were banned from owning formal weapons. At that time the innocent looking walking stick, called a bata or shillelagh, came into use as a serious weapon. In the centuries that followed, stick fighting became an integral part of Irish culture. It was used in Faction Fights, wedding and funeral brawls, and settling disputes...The art of stick fighting was passed down from generation to generation, each father passing his techniques and nuances of style on to his sons. In this way, Rince an Bhata Uisce Bheatha was passed down through numerous Doyles to one Edward Doyle who emigrated to the island of Newfoundland around the year 1867. Newfoundland, was pretty much an isolated island with a large Irish population so many of the old Irish customs and traditions were not lost as the 20th century progressed.

[Border Ruffian]

Eh everyone has "Stickfighting" in their background. A pretty obvious wide spot on the highway of weapon evolution. Niggers in africa are still doing it, and it's their cutting edge. The stickfighters are the knights of their tibe hahah. Saw a show the other night but don't remember the tribe. I used to have stick fights with the other kids in the neighborhood, I guess that's our culture :)

Funny video of "Morris Dancers" here .. it's like stickfighting on quaaludes crossed with squaredancing, and in this case a hyperactive UK negroid rapper provides the soundtrack in the form of an animated chinchilla: http://www.rathergood.com/morris_dancers/

Yeah I know that's pretty different heheh but it reminded me.

[einzelwesen]

Eh everyone has "Stickfighting" in their background. A pretty obvious wide spot on the highway of weapon evolution.

Knowing how to belt someone with a stick is not the same thing as 'stick-fighting', much as knowing how to punch someone doesn't make you a boxer.

Just got this in the old e-mail...
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The Ohio members of Cumann Bhata are hosting a
western martial arts event on Saturday, November 19th at Kinsman, Ohio. The event's focus will be on intermediate skills relating to Irish Shillelagh, Classic Pugilism, and Collar and Elbow Wrestling.

Time will be dedicated to each fighting art in the
form of formal classes and informal sparring. The
event offers participants the chance to improve their skills through formal instruction and live exercises.

This is a free event.

The schedule for Saturday, November 19th is as
follows:

9-10 -- Pugilism class
10-11 -- Pugilism sparring
11-12 -- C&E class
12-1 -- C&E sparring
1-2 -- Lunch
2-3 -- Bata class
3-4 -- Bata sparring
4-? -- Mixed sparring

The event will be held at 8287 Main St Kinsman
Ohio 44428

Participants are welcome to show up on Friday night and can either bring a sleeping bag and sleep in the training area or stay at one of the two local bed and breakfast/motels in the area:

Green Acres Motel
8881 State Route 7, Kinsman, OH
(330) 876-4501

Dream Horse Guesthouse
9532 State St, Kinsman, OH
(330) 876-0428

Lunch will be provided on Saturday. Other
meals/snacks will have to be provided by the
participants.

Equipment suggestions:

Cane sized stick for shillelagh class, Fencing mask and or boxing headgear. Light gloves for boxing sparring, cup, mouthpiece,and knee/elbow pads. Of course, the more safety equipment you bring the better. We will be bouting with some of this material and participation in the bouts is optional but you will need the proper protective gear to bout. We will have some loaner equipment
available.

Any questions or comments may be directed to Ken
Pfrenger (kenpfrenger@gmail.com), Kirk Lawson
(lklawson@gmail.com), or Stephen Logan
(stephen_logan81@yahoo.com.
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