How to use the Irish stick for combat (Bataireacht) - Instructor under Glen Doyle (2022)

I was asked a question about how to use Irish stick fighting for combat. Here is my reply. I hope this answers the question.
Since original publishing of this video I was promoted to full instructor by Glen Doyle himself. He promoted me St. Patrick's day 2022.
I practice the Doyle system of Bataireacht.

[@harvestblades]

Also for self defense in the West it is a lot easier to pull off walking with a shillelagh or bata, then escrima sticks or a quarter staff, unless you want weird looks, & possibly having a conversation with law enforcement.

[@studytime3461]

Doyle bata is also an awesome training style for in-fighting in general. I have learned more about the nature of close range boxing/mma tactics from Doyle bata than from doing boxing itself!

[@dillonprice6044]

I wish we had schools that this in my area.

[@MartinSeckofficial]

It's a rare art these days, which is why I try to keep it alive!

[@connorperrett9559]

Train some boxing then experiment with your boxing techniques while holding a stick. You won't learn all the intricacies of the system but you will be able to use it functionally for self-defense.

[@harvestblades]

Would love to see some videos on what you have learned. I am trying to find online curriculum for the Doyle system, but so much info, & emails for Glen are no good. Thanks for any help. Also Travis makes a beautiful bata!

[@studytime3461]

I think the Irish style is superior to the filipino style. It is inherently much safer and accurate due to the thumb-backed grip, and it's mixed two-handed/one-handed guard makes it easier to transition into grappling when your opponent closes the distance. FMA is great for machetes and knives, and I love the abstract and universal way that FMA teaches about attack angles, but for stick self-defence,bata is the way to go.

[@Priestbokmei1]

How do you think ISF would fare against the Japanese boken?

[@josevergara5908]

very nice explanation please if you could teach more thank you

[@MartinSeckofficial]

Thank you, I appreciate that. Please subscribe and pass it on to your friends. Ill try to upload more Irish stick fighting content soon.

[@jamescoulton5138]

Well done

[@MartinSeckofficial]

Thanks mate

[@rossg4788]

Great stuff. Very I interesting since I have a JKD/Kali background.

[@MartinSeckofficial]

Thanks!

[@maxstrengthholistics]

I'm Irish Filipino so I get to do both. Yay!

[@MartinSeckofficial]

win win!

[@marianfrances4959]

LOL!

[@junichiroyamashita]

Marry a french-italian so you can add those heritage system and you are set.

[@MartinSeckofficial]

I do have some French and my wife has some Italian ... does that count? lol ... Have not seen any stick fighting though in those cultures. Knife, yes!

[@junichiroyamashita]

@@MartinSeckofficial the french have the canne de combat,using a slimmer stick,italy has various almost unknown abroad styles,like the various Apulian,Sicilian,Neapolitan and Genoese ones.

[@Priestbokmei1]

I like the stick punch, very cool. Sir, where can I purchase a cane like the one you’re using in the video?

[@MartinSeckofficial]

I bought that one from TJ Medlin about 6 years ago. He does great work!

[@Priestbokmei1]

@@MartinSeckofficial Thank you! I will try and find his location. I live in the States.

[@Priestbokmei1]

@@MartinSeckofficial Do you have a physical address for this gentleman? I can’t seem to find anywhere to place orders? Thank you!

[@Priestbokmei1]

@@MartinSeckofficial I found his contact info. Thank you!

[@jezah8142]

purpleheart wooden stick ?

[@MartinSeckofficial]

Yes, it's fantastic.

[@jezah8142]

@@MartinSeckofficial looks great!

[@kidzdmd]

Are you a southpaw?

[@MartinSeckofficial]

Old JKD / Kenpo habits with power hand forward.