STICK FIGHTING - Build Focus, Coordination & Confidence

Discover the art of stick fighting for all ages at Family Martial Arts. Improve reflexes, discipline, and have fun in a safe, supportive environment. Try a free taster session today.

Welcome to Stick Fighting

Stick fighting (often based on Filipino Martial Arts like Arnis or Eskrima) is an exciting, practical, and highly rewarding discipline. At Family Martial Arts, we teach it as a modern self‑defence skill and a traditional art – with a strong emphasis on safety, respect, and fun for everyone from juniors to adults.
Unlike the impression Hollywood gives, our stick fighting is controlled, padded, and progressive. Beginners start with foam training sticks and gradually advance to rattan, always under close supervision.

Why Add Stick Fighting to Your Martial Arts Journey?

Boosts hand‑eye coordination – The flow of strikes, blocks, and disarms sharpens reaction times.
Builds whole‑body fitness – Footwork, core rotation, and grip strength improve naturally.
Fun & engaging – Many students find the rhythm of stick drills addictive and highly motivating.
Practical self‑defence – Teaches you to defend against everyday objects (umbrella, walking stick, etc.) and improves empty‑hand skills through weapon awareness.
Suitable for families – Children learn impulse control and discipline; adults get a great workout and stress relief.

What a Typical Class Looks Like

1.Warm‑up & mobility (10 min) – Dynamic stretching and coordination games.
2.Basic striking patterns (15 min) – Learning the 12 angles of attack using foam/rattan sticks.
3. Partner drills (20 min) – Controlled block‑strike sequences with padded sticks and safety goggles.
4. Flow drills & disarms (10 min) – Building rhythm and reflexes.
5.Cool‑down & recap (5 min) – Breathing, stretching, and key takeaways.

*All junior classes use foam sticks and head/hand protection. Adult classes begin with foam, progressing to rattan with gum shields and gloves.