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28 contributions to Irish Stick Fighting School
Honest Review
I am enrolled in the Intro to Intermediate classroom. I can't attest as to what is in the Intro Classroom, but I would assume it is the same material, just more of it in the Intro to Intermediate version. I have a good background in the Doyle method, but have not been practicing it in several years. I saw Colin's classroom as a good oppportunity for a review, and I was not disappointed. I don't know his background with Doyle, but he follows the method pretty closely with some minor departures. But the added benefit that Colin provides is how he has seemlessly blended Doyle method with a Irish Stick method based on old Saber technique. The "Ever Forward" emphasis of the Doyle method essentially means that the goal is to close from long range to in-fighting range as quickly as possible and end the fight with the two-hand stick grip up close and personal. It has been said that the Doyle method is "learning to fight at close range with a long range weapon." What Colin's "expanded" system provides is the option to keep the fight at long range should you choose to! What is nice about the classroom is that the material is divided up into relatively short video clips, none longer that about 10 minutes. This allows you to easily to go back and review something you didn't fully get, and lets you easily progress through the material at your own pace. The lessons are well-organized and clearly presented. At $50 this is a steal!! Even if you don't practice and just want to get a feel for what the system is like, you can't beat that price! Ever Forward!
3 likes • Aug 17
Keith that is a great assessment. It is a great blend of what is available in the Irish stick cannon. I don't think there is as good a value out there for ISF method that continues to maintain a strong historical component as well. I have found it to be just about the best bang for my buck. Great stuff.
Stick length
What length should a stick be. I’m 5ft 10ins .
1 like • Aug 17
I am 5'10" and I have found 36" to be a perfect length for me.
Wallace Standing Stones / Nova Scotia
We have just been given permission by the landowners to record training and social media content at this grand location. Hope to get up there in September!
Wallace Standing Stones / Nova Scotia
1 like • Aug 17
That will make for some cool videos.
1 like • Jul 24
I have always been a fan of this type of method. The upside significantly outweighs the downside.
Training Bata - Ash
Training Bata - ash. 36-36.5” $50🇨🇦 + $25 shipping Shipping in Canada only. First come first serve. Cheers, Colin
Training Bata - Ash
1 like • Jul 24
Colin - those look great. Nice for people to have a choice in shapes and profile. Do you have a preference for them and how they feel in your hand?
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Jeff Brown
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Soul grappler, ISF fan, knife enthusiast, yogi, traveler, reader, fan of music, aspiring cyclist, swimmer and sometime trail runner.

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Joined Feb 15, 2026