 By the 18th century the weapon became popularly associated with gladiatorial prize playing.A modified version of quarterstaff fencing, employing bamboo or ash staves and protective equipment adapted from fencing, boxing, and cricket was revived as a sport in some London fencing schools and at the Aldershot Military Training School during the later 19th century.Works on this style were published by Thomas McCarthy and by Allanson-Winn and Phillips-Wolley.