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SMAK-Stiks
Designed By Martial Artists For Martial Artists

Elevate your martial arts weapons training to a whole new level!

SMAK-Stiks are padded training sticks even the “Grand Masters” of old would approve. Developed by a group of Filipino Martial Artists, SMAK-Stiks will allow you to effectively bridge the gap between safety and realism.

From an aesthetic value to structural integrity to impact stability, SMAK-Stiks is by far the finest full contact impact weapon I have had the honor to use.

Mabuhay ang SMAK-Stiks.

Master Jaime Tacosa
Tacosa Cadena Eskrima
Pacific Eskrima Academy Hawai'i

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What are the benefits of training with SMAK-Stiks?

SMAK-Stiks patent pending design allows students to safely increase the force and speed directed at their training partner. Students will get used to striking hard and also receiving impact. They will be less inhibited and more daring and willing to try more things, prior to attempting to perform the same techniques with real rattan. This way, students are less likely to develop a flinching response if mistakes are made.

We are pleased with the quality and standard of the products, both the padded training stick and dagger. We will commence using these products in Bakbakan sponsored and hosted tournaments as our OFFICIAL TOURNAMENT EQUIPMENT.

We look forward to additional collaboration with your firm in the design of training equipment specifically geared for use in the intense and demanding arena of the Warrior Arts of the Philippines.

Reynaldo S. Galang
Bakbakan International (WHQ)
Lodi, New Jersey
Bakbakan International

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What sets SMAK-Stiks apart from other padded training sticks?

Unlike other padded training sticks, the designers of the SMAK-Stiks started with the attributes of a real stick and worked backwards. The results, the dimensions of the SMAK-Stiks and the way they handle are very similar to the real thing. Students will be able to transition back and forth from SMAK-Stiks to real rattan sticks without fear of having their timing or technique thrown off. This is often the case when the training stick is either to whippy or padded.

As one of the original Dog Brothers, I have spent a lot of time sparring hard with real rattan. Nothing prepares you for fighting like full contact sparring. Drills are good, but there is no substitute for actually playing the game at full speed and intent. Unfortunately, this kind of extreme training is tough on the body. Most people, including myself, don't want to endure the wrath of rattan each week.

This is why using a good safety stick is so important for consistent improvement in functional stickfighting. Over the last twenty years, I have tried every soft stick available, but I was never quite satisfied, as the sticks were either too flexible, too brittle, too bulky, or too light. Thankfully, that problem no longer exists.

I am extremely pleased to tell you that the SMAK-Stiks are by far the best training stick I have ever encountered.

Correct size, weight, and stiffness. Highly durable. Top quality materials and craftsmanship. This may sound like an ad, but let me assure you that I am not being paid for this endorsement. I just want to let everyone know that SMAK-Stiks take away any excuse to avoid stick sparring.

If you want to become a competent stick fighter, I strongly urge you to get some SMAK-Stiks, put on good protective equipment, and enjoy applying your art in real time against an opponent who is fighting back.

Aloha!

Burton Richardson
President JKD Unlimited
Creator of the Battlefield Kali fighting programs
www.jkdunlimited.com

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Who should use SMAK-Stiks?

Anyone who is seeking to elevate his or her weapons training regiment. SMAK-Stiks allow both beginning students and experienced martial artists to safely train at 100% speed and intensity without sacrificing realism. Many law enforcement agencies and private security companies have made SMAK-Stiks part of their training regiment.

Stick-fighting is an integral part of training in the Filipino Martial Arts. However, safety should never be compromised. One way to ease a practitioner into stick-fighting while avoiding the damaging affects of a rattan stick is to utilize safety or padded sticks.

Having tested most if not all of the safety sticks on the market, Smak-Stiks surpasses the qualities most desired and more. From the basics of grip diameter, weight and length to the quality workmanship including ballistic nylon, Smak-Stiks offers a high-end solution to realistic training equipment.

Designed by FMA practitioners, Smak-Stiks not only exceeded all standards but improved functionality. Its no doubt, they will quickly become the choice of Arnis, Kali & Eskrima arenas all over.

Whether for drills or combat sport competition, I see no substitute for Smak-Stiks!

John G. Jacobo
School for the Warrior Arts & Combatives (SWACOM)
www.swacom.com

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Can SMAK-Stiks enhance any martial arts training?

Absolutely! Regardless of what martial arts or fighting system you study Kali, TKD, JKD, Krav-Maga, Boxing, etc…you can benefit from SMAK-Stiks. SMAK-Stiks allows you to safely and effectively train, stick vs. stick, empty hand vs. stick, stick vs. multiple attackers, etc… Regardless if your art or system does not teach to attack with a stick, you should always know how to fight against one. The applications are endless.