Traditional Defenses in Jogo do Pau by Escola do Ateneu “Sarilhos”

One of the oldest Jogo do Pau Schools, from the region of Lisbon.

The school of Ateneu Comercial de Lisboa, was a meeting point of the Lisbon’s Masters of Jogo do Pau.

Part of the technique was called the “sarilhos”. Defensive movements that would allow the athelete to practice, body deslocation and staff handle.

If you are curious you can find, the history of the “Ateneu Comercial de Lisboa” you can find it here