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StickFit® is an evidence based, whole body training exercise system of layered, integrated activities and techniques, in an aerobically sustained mixed, multi-modality cardio-based format. The goal focus is to stimulate and improve cognitive brain function with multi-dimensional movements and skill patterns, core training and body weight exercises, All moves use rattan sticks as the tool for the entire workout, from start to finish.

This neural-targeted workout design, along with the use of the sticks, is what differentiates StickFit® from any other program! We’ve put the Fun with StickFit® drills and skills back into Functional training. The Proprietary StickFit® methodology is the future of contemporary exercise protocols, which targets training the brain as well as the body to enhance both getting more physically strong and brain healthy.

POWERSTICK

The PowerStick StickFit® program is a 45 class comprising of 6 Sections:

Section 1 – Neural Warm-Up
Section 2 – Double Stick
Section 3 – StickBlitz®
Section 4 – Group Stick
Section 5 – Metronome Training
Section 6 – Neural Wind-Down

PowerStick can be taught as a qualified Group Fitness Instructor (GFI) and also for Personal Trainers (PT) to specifically utilise for coaching small groups or one-on-one.

COMBOSTICK

The ComboStick StickFit® program is a 45 class comprising of 8 Sections:

Section 1 – Neural Warm-up
Section 2 – Neural Activation
Section 3 – Double Stick
Section 4 – Single Stick
Section 5 – Metronome
Section 6 – Double Stick
Section 7 – Single Stick
Section 8 – Metronome
Section 9 – Neural Wind-down

ComboStick can be taught as a qualified Group Fitness Instructor (GFI) and also for Personal Trainers (PT) to specifically utilise for coaching small groups or one-on-one.

CORESTICK

The Corestick program is a 45 class comprising featuring Bodyweight & Conditioning with 9 Sections:

Section 1 – Neural Warm-up
Section 2 – Neural Activation
Section 3 – Bodyweight & Conditioning (Aerobic Conditioning)
Section 4 – Bodyweight & Conditioning (Lunges & Hinges)
Section 5 – Bodyweight & Conditioning (Squats)
Section 6 – Bodyweight & Conditioning (Grounded Multi-Muscle)
Section 7 – Bodyweight & Conditioning (Solo Abdominal)
Section 8 – Bodyweight & Conditioning (Planks & Pushups)
Section 9 – Neural Wind-down

CoreStick can be taught as a qualified Group Fitness Instructor (GFI) and also for Personal Trainers (PT) to specifically utilise for coaching small groups or one-on-one.

STICKBLITZ®

The StickBlitz® program is a 45 class comprising featuring Filipino Fight Flow Combos with 8 Sections:

Section 1 – Neural Warm-up
Section 2 – Neural Activation
Section 3 – StickBlitz® (Upper Body Strikes)
Section 4 – StickBlitz® (Punyo Strikes)
Section 5 – StickBlitz® (Lower Body Kicks)
Section 6 – StickBlitz® (Elbows & Knees)
Section 7 – StickBlitz® (Filipino Fight Flow Combos)
Section 8 – Neural Wind-down

StickBlitz® can be taught as a qualified Group Fitness Instructor (GFI) and also for Personal Trainers (PT) to specifically utilise for coaching small groups or one-on-one.

USING THE STICKS

In StickFit®, each participant utilizes two sticks for:

√ Tactile partner interaction, known as ”double stick training”
√ Solo training, using the StickXmate™ trainer
√ StickBlitz™ (Filipino Fight Flow Drills)
√ Stick Drills: sticks are placed on the floor in various drill patterns for motor skill, core training and to sustain aerobic intensity.

While StickFit® workouts are designed as a neuro-challenging, integrated, multi-modality fitness program, StickBlitz™ incorporates the traditional strikes of predominately Muay Thai Kickboxing and Boxing including a multitude of punches, elbows, knees and kicks utilising Filipino sticks. There are also additional Filipino close quarter stick strikes utilizing the punyo (butt end). Our differentiator being that we are holding one or both sticks, while executing all of the StickBlitz™ moves or upper/lower body combos. Our combos flow from one strike into another. StickBlitz™ is one of the three multi-modalities as part of the Rounds.

The discerning difference between Filipino Martial arts and other martial arts systems is the unique style of multi-limb movement. Meaning, we can utilize both arms from any frame position meaning our arms can be open, crossed, or fully closed, you’re still be able to effectively hit any target. The other difference is the sticks are simultaneously moving in opposite direction, e.g. one moving forward and the other is pulling back at the same time.

The Stick Advantage

When we define StickFit® as “cognitive training” or “neural-based program” we are talking about benefits beyond the physical aspects of becoming more fit or the emotional aspects of improved mood and well-being. Training with sticks as our focus, creates a science-evidenced core base of improving these brain skills to stimulate and improve the synchronization of mind/body integration. By doing so we also enhance overall strength and cardio endurance training results:

√ Ambidexterity
√ Coordination
√ Hand-Eye Coordination
√ Peripheral Vision
√ Multi-Tasking
√ Speed
√ Processing Abilities
√ Focus and Attention
√ Response Time
√ Cross Lateral Training

CREATING THE STICKFIT® EXPERIENCE

StickFit® classes are more than just an extraordinary physical workout; they are a kinesthetic and heightened somatosensory, interactive experience. Even more so if coached to become more present for the entirety of the class, the experience in class will translate to their real life circumstances.

In class, we want every participant to become more sensorially and spatially aware of

•their surroundings
•the sticks and sound of the sticks hitting
•partner interaction
•body position
•body mechanics
•proprioceptive body responses to the training, and
• brain/body connection.

StickFit® empowers you, the instructor the ability to both educate participants during class and to relate the experience of the training to their external world.

Elements of the Experience

Physical: Movement

StickFit® encourages the physical activities to be a catalyst to engage and enhance an individual’s attentiveness, focus, concentration, breath regulation and sensory perception, which cultivates a focused awareness to keep the mind in the present moment. This creates an opportunity and personal choice for how we direct attention and then interpret situations so that we can react and respond, both in class and then in daily life.

Sound: Auditory

Listening to the sticks hit together in a particular rhythm identifies a specific stick pattern which can move us into a ‘transient state.’ The sound of the sticks gives participants the sensorial awareness of the different drills and changing modalities, helping them to focus with intent.

Multi-Task Activities: Brain Stimulators

The StickFit® drills train participants how to multi-task, teaches them how to, in an instant, spontaneously change brain function, dependent upon the task.

For example:

[1] translate and process new information, such as a new move;
[2] keep focused attention without distraction, or,
[3] process skills such as coordination, speed and agility requirements. The brain response from the exercise experience transmits to everyday life tasks and activities as they arise as skills in these areas have improved.