About the Course
Dooney Irish Stick Course 101, Self-Protection Against Knife Crime, The Garden Sessions has been designed as a comprehensive introduction to techniques of Irish Stick Fighting for adults who use a walking stick or cane in daily life. Our special focus is on Self-Protection Against Knife Crime. Clear a space, breathe, move and discover the power of the walking stick and cane as tools for Defence and Empowerment.
Course details
- Introduction and Rationale for Course
- Brief overview of Knife Angles and Defence
- Warm Up
- Irish Stick Styles - Horses' Hooves, Bata, Battle Axe Collar & Elbow, Walking Stick & Cane. All with stances, strikes, defences, practice forms, and specific defences against the knife
- 59 minute training video delivered to you via a link to the read only video file on-line. The video is presented in easy to follow stages to enable you to set up your own training and practice schedule.
- £45
Course outcomes
While acquiring the physical skills of Irish Stick Fighting listed above, along the way you'll learn to breathe, stretch and naturally increase your wellbeing and concentration, making it easier to avoid and escape danger.
You will increase your perceptual awareness and learn to respond to potential danger without panic or fear. You will move and think more clearly with effective responses to difficult situations. You will have the confidence to think with courage to protect yourself and others.
