Portuguese Jogo do Pau

The portuguese martial art - a tradition with centuries of practice.

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PRE-LAUNCH ANNOUNCEMENT — PORTUGUESE JOGO DO PAU

Before the official release in April 2026, a special pre-launch edition of Portuguese Jogo do Pau – The Portuguese Martial Art: A Tradition with Centuries of Practice is now available.

This is not just a pre-order — it is a collector’s opportunity.

✔ Editorial discount price (limited pre-launch offer)

✔ International shipping available

✔ Limited and numbered edition

✔ Personally signed by the author

✔ Exclusive early access before the official launch

This volume presents the history, culture, and practice of the Portuguese martial art of Jogo do Pau, bringing together decades of research, documentation, and historical context in a carefully curated edition designed for practitioners, researchers, and collectors.

Once the limited pre-launch copies are gone, the book will only be available in its standard edition at regular price.

Secure your numbered copy now and be part of the first release of this work dedicated to preserving and sharing a unique martial tradition.

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Portuguese Jogo do Pau (original version: 'O Jogo do Pau Português') brings us the untold story of the only Portuguese martial art still in existence today. It is a centuries-old martial art that few people know about but which is at the root of our history.

Jogo do Pau emerged from medieval battlefields and confrontations in villages, fairs and festivals. The weapon used is the stick, accessible to all but requiring mastery and technique passed down through generations of combat masters.

Until the early 20th century, learning from a Jogo do Pau master was a privilege for those who wanted to learn combat techniques. But the prohibition of its practice by the Salazar regime in the 1940s pushed Jogo do Pau practice to the brink of extinction, were it not for the dedication and perseverance of a few masters.

Despite last century’s upheavals, the history of Jogo do Pau survives to this day, through a few dedicated masters and practitioners, and is narrated here for the first time. More than just an ancient form of combat, Jogo do Pau is a bold technique reflects our history. This book is the result of detailed research into historical documents and references, telling the tale of the origin and development of a practice that is in itself a living historical document.

Contents (summary)

• Origin;
• Identity;
• Portuguese Jogo do Pau Martial Arts;
• Historical fencing;
• The brushcutter scythe;
• Legends;
• Legendary Tales;
• Jogo do Pau Timeline.

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