[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. "]
[/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."]
[/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. "]
[/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. "]
[/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."]
[/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. "]
[/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.
