Bata

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Bata or Rince an Bhata Uisce Bheatha (pronounced rinkan watta ishka vaaha) is Gaelic for Whiskey Stick Dancing. This is the martial art most Irishmen used to settle their disputes in the 18th and 19th centuries. The two-handed Rince an Bhata Uisce Bheatha style of Irish stick fighting was developed after the traditional one-handed styles of Irish stick fighting had become ingrained in the Irish lifestyle. The basic theory behind the use of the Bata or shillelagh ("sail-eille") is to charge, strike and disarm the opponent. The bata was typically used one handed, although some schools rely on a two handed grip instead.

History

Shillelagh

See main article Shillelagh

Known by many names, including Bata in Gaelic - which means, fighting stick - the original cane gets its name from the Shillelagh Forest in County Wicklow. The forest was once famous for its massive stands of fine oaks.

Techniques

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