Monday, November 24, 2008

Arnis - Padded Sticks and Rattan Live Sticks For Sale

The following Rattan "Live" Sticks and Padded Sticks are for sale!

[caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="450" caption="The above 28 inches rattan sticks are used in Arnis competitions. These rattan (live) sticks have already been sandpapered, blow-torched, varnished, and are now left to dry, usually for 3 days or 72 hours. These rattan sticks usually have a life span of at least 3 years depending on use. "]Rattan Sticks (Arnis) left to dry[/caption]

[caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="450" caption="Above is a number of processed rattan (live) sticks. The best rattan is picked, sandpapered, blow-torched, varnished, and left to dry for 3 days or 72 hours, resulting to this beautiful and durable processed rattan (live) sticks."]Processed Rattan (Live) Stick[/caption]

[caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="450" caption="The above picture shows 4 pairs of red and blue padded sticks. These padded sticks are 30 inches in length. Padded sticks are used for training in Arnis instead of the live sticks since these reduces the risk of injuring the opponent. These are made of durable nylon for its cover, insulation rubber, and a real rattan stick at its core. "]Four (4) Pairs of Red and Blue Padded Sticks[/caption]

[caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="450" caption="The above picture shows one end of a padded stick. Notice the visible stitching going around on the left padded stick. This is done to strengthen and avoid tearing the material. The lifespan of a padded stick is shorter than the lifespan of the live rattan stick, depending on the level of stress it went through. Either the covering material tears first or the rattan stick inside breaks due to the impact. Padded sticks are used for training in Arnis instead of the live sticks since these reduces the risk of injuring the opponent. These are 30 inches in length. These are made of durable nylon for its cover, insulation rubber, and a real rattan stick at its core. "]One end of a Padded Stick[/caption]

[caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="450" caption="The above picture shows the other end of a padded stick. Notice the detail of the stitching on this end and how closely these are stitched together. This is done to strengthen and avoid tearing the material. The lifespan of a padded stick is shorter than the lifespan of the live rattan stick, depending on the level of stress it went through. Either the covering material tears first or the rattan stick inside breaks due to the impact. Padded sticks are used for training in Arnis instead of the live sticks since these reduces the risk of injuring the opponent. These are 30 inches in length. These are made of durable nylon for its cover, insulation rubber, and a real rattan stick at its core."]Other end of a Padded Stick[/caption]

[caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="450" caption="The above picture shows the stitching along the length of both the red and blue padded sticks. Underneath, the whole length is sewn 3x(!) to strengthen the covering as much as possible, withstand impact, and therefore avoid tearing. The lifespan of a padded stick is shorter than the lifespan of the live rattan stick, depending on the level of stress it went through. Either the covering material tears first or the rattan stick inside breaks due to the impact. Padded sticks are used for training in Arnis instead of the live sticks since these reduces the risk of injuring the opponent. These are 30 inches in length. These are made of durable nylon for its cover, insulation rubber, and a real rattan stick at its core. "]Stitching along the length of a Padded Stick[/caption]

More rattan (live) and padded sticks images available on Flickr!

  • The price of both Padded and Rattan (Live) stick is PhP 300.00 (approximately $6.00).

  • Free delivery on orders of five (5) sticks or more (Philippines only). For international buyers, free shipment on orders of ten (10) sticks or more.

  • Please allow two (2) weeks before shipment.

  • Availability of both rattan (live) and padded sticks is dependent on the supply of rattan sticks.

  • For custom orders, please contact us at modernizedmartialarts@gmail.com.


Due to the limited availability of Arnis or wooden/rattan sticks and padded sticks to practice with for himself and his students, Segundino Asiñero decided to start making his own. He started making live rattan sticks in 1989. Since then, he has refined the process, and in 2005, he started making padded rattan sticks for training. When fellow Martial Arts enthusiasts saw his work, they started purchasing them. Since then, he has sold countless rattan sticks and padded sticks, usually to his fellow Martial Arts enthusiasts and PE teacher of the Department of Education teaching Arnis. His rattan and padded sticks have already reached as far as Denmark, Germany, and Ireland through his foreign students, whom he has also taught Arnis to.

About the Founder and Instructor

Segundino "Dino" Asiñero has devoted his entire life to learning and mastering the different styles of Martial Arts. He has been in the industry for over 35 years, starting at the young age of 11 influenced byhis older brothers. He started with the study of Kyokushinkai in 1975, and moved on to learn Sikaran in 1978. His foray into Sikaran also introduced him to Arnis. In 1983, he started working as a private detective for Del Monte Phils, Inc. where his skills in Martial Arts complemented his profession. Also, it was in Del Monte Phils, Inc. that he was introduced to the other styles of Martial Arts like Tang Soo Do, Aikido, Kickboxing, Karatedo, and Taekwondo thru his peers. He started teaching the different martial arts styles in 1988, and then moved on to found Modern Martial Arts Academy, Inc. (MMAAI) in 1989. Since then, he has won titles in different styles of Martial Arts, has taught countless students in different styles, and acted as both referee and judge in the different Martial Arts styles. Though he has never formally studied under the different Martial Arts style, he has complemented this limitation through the help of the different Martial Arts books, different Martial Arts video tapes, being invited and joining in the different Martial Arts competitions over the years, keeping up-to-date with the latest trends, rules and regulations of the different Martial Arts systems, and his own hard work, perseverance, and dedication. He has produced talents such as Bernardino Chu who, among other titles, also bagged the record of being the VIII Czech Open karate champ. Currently, he is busy with teaching Karatedo and Arnis and starting his own Arnis line.

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Segundino "Dino" Asiñero Resume

  • 1972 - Introduced to Martial Arts thru his older brother

  • 1975 - Started learning Kyokushinkai

  • 1978 - Started learning Sikaran

    • - Started learning Arnis



  • 1981 - Member, Karate Brotherhood of the Philippines

  • 1983 - 1997

  • Private Detective, Del Monte Phil. Inc. (DMPI), Bugo Cagayan de Oro City

    • - Duties include surveillance, VIP's close-in security, information gathering, and Instructor of self-defense during in-service retraining courses.



  • 1986 - Overall Champion, Mayor’s (Pablo Ambing Magtajas) Cup Tournament, “The Battle of Champions”

  • 1989 - Overall Champion, Tang Soo Do, Lapasan, Cagayan de Oro City

    • - Founded Modern Martial Arts Academy, Inc. (MMAAI)



  • 1990 - Overall Champion, Kick Boxing, Quezon, Bukidnon

  • 1992 - Defending Champion, Sikaran Philippines

  • 2001 - Referee and Judge, 1st Mindanao Friendship Game, Cagayan de Oro City

    • - National Champion, Philippine Karatedo Federation (PKF), Iloilo City



  • 2002 - National Champion, Philippine Karatedo Federation (PKF), Davao City

  • 2003 - Referee and Judge, 16th National Karatedo Tournament, Cebu City

  • - Referee and Judge, 3rd Mindanao Friendship Game, Mati, Davao City

  • 2004 - 2005


  • 2007 - National Referee and Judge, Arnis Tournament

  • 2008 - Referee and Judge, Mindanao Qualifying Game - 3rd Philippine Olympic Festival, Tubod, Lanao del Norte

Modern Martial Arts Academy, Inc. (MMAAI)

Modern Matial Arts Academy, Inc. (MMAAI)
(The fastest and most updated)
Poblacion, Tagoloan, Misamis Oriental
S. E. C. Registration No. HN095 – 000180



DEXTERITIES OFFERED:
  • Karatedo

  • Arnis & Pole

  • Martial Arts Aerobics

  • Ridon

  • Martial Arts Combat

  • Practical Martial Arts


BENEFITS YOU CAN GET FROM EACH PROGRAM:
  • Karatedo

    • Learn self-discipline

    • Learn self-defense

    • Keep physically fit

    • Boost your self confidence

    • Diversion from vices such as alcohol, tobacco, and drugs

    • Being able to participate in different Karatedo tournaments

    • Sharpens your reflexes


  • Arnis (Single, Double Cane, & Pole)
    – An extension of the hand using stick or pole like rattan, wood, etc.

    • Useful in multiple attack and streetfighting

    • Body & Mind Conditioning


  • Ridon or Ride On
    - Meaning to go with the force, the study how to to use the opponent's power to your own advantage This is very useful for children and females

    • a great way to learn self-defense

    • learn how to release from holds, choking, hugging, etc.

    • keep physically fit


  • Martial Arts Aerobics
    - A system of exercise which involves both martial arts and dancing, normally performed to music

    • great for maintaining normal blood circulation and heartbeat

    • sharpens the reflexes

    • lean self-defense

    • helps achieve ideal body weight



  • Martial Arts Combat
    - This involves grabbing, seizing or holding, locking, throwing, breaking and inflicting pain on the opponent, and mind conditioning

    • Develop powerful and stable stances

    • Very effective in offense and defense techniques


  • Practical Martial Arts

    • Learn the theory of security awareness

    • Learn how to evade, escape, and release one's self from abduction, kidnapping, hold-up, and etc.

For more information, please email us at modernizedmartialarts@gmail.com.

Modernized Martial Arts - History

In May of 1989, Modernized Martial Arts was founded by Segundino "Dino" Asiñero in the municipality of Tagoloan, Misamis Oriental, Philippines. The birth of Modernized Martial Arts was made in an effort to unite all Martial Arts practitioners who are divided due to differences in traditional influences, geography, culture, intrigues, and unjust judgment during competitions among the various styles of Martial Arts.

Modernized Martial Arts is a Filipino modernized style of Martial Arts, whose ultimate aim is to unite and enhance solidarity of all Martial Arts enthusiasts, as well as the community , regardless of their differing styles and techniques by defining a common goal. Modernized Martial Arts is used for sport, street fighting, and, most specially, self defense. Modernized Martial Arts should not be used as a means to bully, discriminate, or degrade any individual but to respect the law of Heaven and Earth.

Modernized Martial Arts is the integration of ancient, new, and advanced techniques of the various styles of Martial Arts prioritizing speed and movements of which ninety-five percent (95%) is circular and five percent (5%) is linear. All movements are useful and applicable in all offense and defense directions. Modernized Martial Arts is a study not only in the field of sports but all aspect of human life, everything which is good, practical and useful. Hence, no action is futile.