In the photo to the left Glen demonstrates the basic stance for the Rince an Bhata Uisce Bheatha stick fighting style. The style is based on boxing and note the similarity of this stance to a boxer's stance.
The bata is held evenly in both hands, just above shoulder height and level to the ground. Each hand is placed approximately a third of the way down from its respective end of the stick. This allows the stick fighter to stick punch effectively with either hand at any time.
KUNG FU ALERT**: Glen's foot/leg placement of his starting stance is similar to the horse stance in Kung Fu. However, the traditional Rince an Bhata Uisce Bheatha stance is actually more similar to a boxer's. Also note that Glen holds his hands slightly lower than a typical Rince an Bhata Uisce Bheatha fighter would. Oliver's stance, in the photo below, is closer to the traditional stance.
