Locate a stick suitable for an Escrima, such as an oak dowel, a broomstick handle or a stick from the woods. Trim by sawing it to an appropriate size, around 30 inches, and sand until smooth.
Sketch a design for the carving you want on the stick, or find an image to use as a reference.
Place the stick on a table and secure it with a clamp to keep it in place.
Use a chisel and rubber mallet to create a rough relief outline of the design. A relief is a type of sculpturing in which you chisel out the background or an outline, which leaves the desired design.
Create details on the design using a carving knife. Adjust as needed with the chisel.
Go over the design with sandpaper to smooth out any rough edges.
Add color by using a stain or acrylic paint. Add a finisher such as a varnish to help protect it from the weather and wear and tear.