A reflection on the various aspects present in William Glasser’s Pyramid and how they can be applied in the teaching and practice of martial arts, and Esgrima Lusitana – Jogo do Pau. A subjective approach, of the various levels and aspects referenced, without focusing on the rigor of the percentage quantification.
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In he’s time, master António Caçador wrote in his book in 1963, three ways of conserving the rods/ sticks: drying or lubricating them with olive oil or Vaseline In the oven Some put them in the oven to peel them and make them look nice, … , but this…
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We all know the importance that a good wooden stick has in the practice of the “Jogo do Pau”. This is an extension of the mind and body of the player, so, for each one there will be and optimal Stick. According to some authors, the noble woods used…
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There are times, in the training / learning of each athlete, where we can recognize that this one presents a correct technique but that lacks effectiveness, applicability or ability to reach competitive performances. In the case of the Esgrima Lusitana | Jogo do Pau Português, we often see a student…
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Sarilhos, Formas and Séries are training methods in the “Jogo do Pau | Esgrima Lusitana” martial art that to some degree can be compared or described as the “Kata” of the Portuguese traditional martial art. These exercises are characterized by the absence of one or multiple opponents during the execution…
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We must always keep in mind that using a stick with approximately 1,5m gives us the possibility of reaching an opponent at a distance and defend any attack that is directed at us, however it has its advantages and disadvantages.
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