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The Shillelagh Begins in the Hand ☘️
Many people focus on the stick. Experienced practitioners know the real weapon is the body behind it. A powerful shillelagh strike doesn't come from the arm alone. It begins with the fingers gripping and guiding, flows through the hand and wrist, is amplified by the forearm, driven by the arm, and ultimately powered by the movement of the entire body. When these elements work together, the shillelagh becomes fast, fluid, and deceptively powerful. The fingers provide dexterity and control. The hand directs angle and line. The forearm adds structure and rotational force. The arm extends reach and delivers intent. The body supplies balance, timing, and power. Remove any one of these links and efficiency is lost. Train your grip. Strengthen your forearms. Develop coordinated body movement. Learn to move as a single connected unit rather than relying on brute strength. The shillelagh is not swung by the arm. It is expressed through the arm by the entire body. "The stick is merely the last link in a chain that begins at the feet and ends at the point of impact."
The Shillelagh Begins in the Hand ☘️
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Same dynamics as in iaido and kendo.
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Flemming Christensen
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Born 1948, training Japanese and Chinese martial arts since early 1980'es and still going strong. Now looking forward to be practising bataireacht.

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Vejle, Denmark