Not sure what stick art I train in?

[FCTKD]

I started stick training about 4 months ago I had previously done TKD and Judo. I've been learning my stick work from my taekwondo instructor. I asked him where he had leaned his stick work from and he said he's been taught by a number of people over his 26 years of martial arts training.  He said that what he teaches is filipino in origin. After viewing your videos on power and footwork, I'm sure it is a filipino style. One major differance in our single stick training I noted is that we train with our stick in a rear guard position. Our empty hand is out infront of us to initiate our thrusts. Is this odd? Is there a specific style that trains with this stance?

[Guard Dog]

Our empty hand is out infront of us to initiate our thrusts.  Is this odd?

Not against empty hand.  I have found it is rather common.  On the other hand (no pun intended) when dealing with stick against stick I am sure the hand will get pulled in after a couple nice wacks.  I learned my lesson for leaving it out there.  As Eric shows in the power videos to get it out there in between shots but not to leave it out there.

Gruhn

[prentice crawford]

Hey FC,
  This type of stance is used in every weapon style out there. Its' main function is to cover distance when launching an attack, not as a defensive posture. You step into an on-coming attack with a block and counter attack. This leaves you righthand foreward and close, with your attacker on the defensive.
                                Woof P.C.

[FCTKD]

I'll keeping training both stances then  

[Dog Pound]

I have only been training (Doce Pares) with sticks for just over a year, so if I get this wrong, I am happy to be corrected.

Which stick art?  I don't think it matters.  There are only so many ways to hit someone hard with a stick.  My first question would be, are they doing any real-speed / real-contact training?  I said this a guy who practices some Japanese stick art and he looked at me like I was from another planet (but he hasn't accepted my challenge to prove me wrong).

Back stance?  People tend to use the back stance in a range that works great if you are pillow fighting.  I like this stance in clinch range.  My off-hand can check, strike or create some space so I can swing.

Dog Corey

[FCTKD]

yup full speed full contact, albiet with padded sticks.

[alex]

Back stance?  People tend to use the back stance in a range that works great if you are pillow fighting.  

Dog Corey

Don't underestimate pillow fighting. Some of those guys are lethal.