Bastone Siciliano: The Art of Sicilian Stick Fighting

Sicilian-American families cherish their heritage, but many Sicilian martial arts, like Bastone Siciliano, have faded. This stick-fighting tradition evolved from shepherds' walking sticks into a codified martial art, shaped by Sicily's history of invasions and peasant resilience. Today, it's a sport taught globally, preserving the island's rich cultural legacy.