Portuguese Stick Fighting.

[arnisador]

This thread (http://www.martialtalk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=49199) on MartialTalk contains some clips on Portuguese stick fighting (Jogo do pau (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jogo_do_Pau)).

I have a book on it on my shelves but haven't looked at it in much detail yet.

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[Carol]

Interesting! I liked the lower clip a lot better...it was really cool watching the 1-against-2 :D

[wes tasker]

I've been eyeing that book for awhile now at Borders. Now we just need some more material about Juego de Palo and Garrote Larense as well.

-wes tasker

[arnisador]

Yes, I'd very much like to see about Garrote Larense, which reminds me of the Portuguese system!

[408kali]

Beyond the systems, which seems like something one might have to travel quite far to experience first-hand to train in-depth, I would like to purchase a lemonwood stick of the type utilized in Garrote Larense. I am way curious about those! I actually attempted to contact someone from that system regarding the purchasing of one, to no avail. Ah well such is life!
They all interest me nonetheless!

Peace,

~John

[gagimilo]

Presuming that the book you people are talking about is the one written by luis Preto, I would highly recommend it. It is really well written, presentation is exceptionally good and the section on training, I believe, is the must read for anyone in martial arts.
I like the staff curricullum of Jogo de Pau very much, but I am not that happy with the stick portion. In my opinion, it does not stand the level of FMA, or French la canne, if European styles are considered.

[arnisador]

Presuming that the book you people are talking about is the one written by luis Preto

Yes, the green-covered book!



I like the staff curricullum of Jogo de Pau very much, but I am not that happy with the stick portion. In my opinion, it does not stand the level of FMA, or French la canne, if European styles are considered.

I wish I knew more about these styles--I find them fascinating!

[gagimilo]

I had the luck to train la canne at two best known schools in Paris. I have to tell you I really liked the training methodology of single and duble sticks, but to tell you the truth, I would say that the long staff is better in Portugese interpretation then French.

[arnisador]

Now we just need some more material about Juego de Palo and Garrote Larense as well.

O Jogo do Pau (Portuguese stick-fencing):
http://www.arscives.com/jogodopau/default.htm
http://home.dbio.uevora.pt/~oliveira/Jogo_Pau/J_Pau.htm (http://home.dbio.uevora.pt/%7Eoliveira/Jogo_Pau/J_Pau.htm)
http://ejmas.com/jmanly/articles/200...costa_0203.htm (http://ejmas.com/jmanly/articles/2003/jmanlyart_wolfcosta_0203.htm)

Canary Islands stickfighting:
http://ejmas.com/jwma/articles/2000/jwmaart_wolf_0500.html (http://ejmas.com/jwma/jwmaart_wolf_0500.html)

Garrote Larense (Venezuelan stickfighting):
http://rajasterlak.silat.4mg.com/garrote/garrote.html
www.garrotelarense.org (http://www.garrotelarense.org/)

[arnisador]

Seen on MT (in this thread (http://www.martialtalk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=62634)):



Jogo Do Pau long stick technical display (http://youtube.com/watch?v=s-N4DkK-VFs&feature=related)
Jogo Do Pau sparring (http://youtube.com/watch?v=gSDSsereOdg&feature=related)
Jogo Do Pau by Portugese soldiers in WWI (http://youtube.com/watch?v=KdeIBRluoAw&feature=related)
Jogo Do Pau seated stick fighting drill (http://youtube.com/watch?v=zBBmokN6Kg4&feature=related) - very interesting!
Jogo Do Pau short stick techniques (http://youtube.com/watch?v=ze1SpAUk1zI&feature=related)
Jogo Do Pau against multiple opponents (http://youtube.com/watch?v=EY5LOGtefAc&feature=related)

[GLENNLOBO]

i got the video of jogo do pau.. interesting. they claim to be unbeaten and the best stickfighting art.. obviously we all disagree.. lol but they do look good. not sure i could wear the uniform!!
there are some interesting clips of garrotte larense on youtube i saw a while ago. a guy from venezuela came to see me a while ago and i have a lemonwood stick from him. the weight is balanced differently to arnis sticks.. - weight to the point, or in this case away from the handle. i am told it it weighted like a cavalry sabre.

[kaligirl]

yeah i have a lot of problems with the uniform too!