Bastone Siciliano (Sicilian Fencing Cane)
Blunt / Fencing weapon
Quick Facts
Martial Arts
OriginItaly (Sicily) (Middle Ages / 18th-19th Century)
Wield TypeSingle/Double-handed
MaterialFlexible wood from wild olive or orange tree
Length100 - 130 cm cm
Weight0.5 - 0.9 kg kg
History
Traditional Sicilian martial art of staff fencing (Liu-Bo / Bastone Siciliano). Used by shepherds and farmers against bandits and in honor duels (Paranza).
About
Fenced in continuous fluid movement (Ruotata) featuring wide circular shoulder slashes, two-handed parries, and deceptive leg strikes.