The Lapu-Lapu rattan sticks from Fightingsticks are exquisite combat sticks for the discerning taste. Their fine engravings testify to the rich history of martial arts in Southeast Asia. They are named after the Filipino chieftain Lapu-Lapu, who stood up to the Spanish conquerors in the 16th century.
Our Lapu-Lapu rattan sticks are peeled, giving them a particularly fine and smooth surface. Each rattan stick is straight and round in cross-section. These robust sticks effortlessly withstand intensive martial arts training.
The Lapu-Lapu Escrima sticks owe their special elegance to their unique design. A dark spiral is burned into the shell over an open fire. Afterwards, fine patterns are traditionally carved into the surface of the sticks. Their bright color offers an exciting contrast. For this reason, these noble rattan rods are the preferred choice for highly respected masters of martial arts. They are presented as gifts on special occasions.
Rattan sticks are generally the first choice for all stick fighting styles. They are known for being used in Filipino systems such as Escrima, Arnis, and Kali. Southeast Asia has a long history of dealing with blunt and sharp weapons. The Filipino martial arts emerged long before the archipelago was conquered by the Spanish crown.
The conquistador Ferdinand Magellan underestimated the skills of the local chieftain Lapu-Lapu and his men, which led to the explorer being defeated and killed. In neighboring Indonesia, the martial heritage was passed down from generation to generation. Today, this heritage is preserved in Pencak Silat. Southeast Asian stick fighting conquered the world in the 20th century. Nowadays, more and more people in Europe and North America are practicing this form of self-defense.
