I like it too, like what Spenser Tracy did to Ernest Borgnine in Bad Day at Black Rock. Nothing fancy, just quick, fast accurate attacks to the soft parts. What I believe WWII commando CQF was, not the fancy jumps that you see in many movies.
Yeah. A lot of the movements can also be translated from boxing as well, so if you know how to box, fighting with a stick or bayonet can be done with very similar movements.
Dear Sir. I have been training in the fighting arts for over 45 years. I think this is a great video. Easy to learn for any novice. Yet extremely effective. I also hike between 8 to 12 miles a day in all kinds of turain. Great job providing people a real life self defense for people. Keep up the great work as people need realistic self defense options
I'm too old to fight, too young to die, too short to run. That's why I at least 4 defensive weapons with me at all times. More if you count non traditional ones, i.e. car keys, ink pens, belt, etc. Oh and it's amazing when you're walking with a cane how people open the door for you!
A loaded 36 inch Shillelagh has been my constant companion for 20 years. My Irish grandfather started training me to use it when I was 5. Great tool for certain social interactions...
The walking stick is a very good weapon. However you can't carry it on a airliner. The only defensive weapon you can carry on an airliner is the Cane. It's so subtle yet effective.
Very true, but you can’t carry a sharpened crook like cane masters. A belt is a good defensive weapon as are your shoes with the laces tied together. A towel is allowed, and all guys have been snapped in gym class. Guys will always hesitate when hearing the towel ‘crack’! One or two tightly rolled magazine from the seat compartment. The tray table comes off easily as do the overhead doors. Why are you caring to brand new sharpened #2 pencils sir? “Well, because a knife goes in and out, where a pencil makes a larger wound cavity when you break it off inside. Ever apply pressure to an open wound that has a sharp foreign object in it? Not very effective huh? Ever use a long sleeve shirt with Hojo Jutsu techniques? The single best weapon you have is a calm mind and lots of prior high stress training.
Finally someone explains and demonstrates straight forward, transitional striking with a walking stick/cane while using natural progression. Thanks much.
Thank you for your video....im a 61 yr old hiker...i always carry a walking stick ever since me and my wife went on a hiking trip back in 2019..but seeing your video about using a walking stick as defense..think a practice on my stick which ive seen on your video...thanks..
Useful demo. That being said, #3 could very well be lethal, and it's important to explain the circumstances in which it could be morally and legally defensible.
Thank you! In the event of a violent encounter, that you didn't start and couldn't escape from, the use of reasonable force to defend yourself is permitted. It really depends on what the attackers intentions were. Since that is almost impossible to fully know in that moment, I believe that the third strike would be justifiable. One important point, as long as you stop striking once the threat has stopped, you should be in the clear. Then get to a safe location and call 911. Thanks again, Chris, for your comment.
i don't think people really understand the invaluableness of it's simplicity.. It's something like this or a similar tactic that would have spared Mollie Tibbets her life....So simple, pure yet effective.....thanks man...
I always carry a sturdy trekking pole with a sharp steel tip when I go for walks, not for stability, but specifically for self defense (along with bear spray & a knife). Came in handy last week against 2 aggressive dogs! I hoped to see some handy techniques here, but my attackers are most likely to be the 4-legged type: moose, dogs, bears, mountain lions. After a recent moose attack in our own yard, I even carry one when I take my dog out for a quick pee! Please add another video with the best moves to defend against large animals.
@@mikedasilva5239 If that makes you more comfortable, do it. However, it’s unlikely that you’d have a chance to use a gun to prevent a mountain lion attack. They are highly efficient apex predators and may silently stalk you, unseen, for miles before pouncing. Once one is on you, it’s immediately an intense situation of hand-to-...uh, *mouth* combat, and you’d be lucky to have a second to reach for your gun. Whatever is already in your hand is then your best defense. Mountain lion attacks on humans are rare, anyway. I only included them because we’ve encountered them on the trails and in our yard a number of times -and often hear one screaming near our house- so must always be vigilant. But when you actually *see* one, it’s highly unlikely to be hunting you, just don’t bend over (it makes you look small), or turn your back, and never, *never* run. Most mountain lion attacks are on runners and mountain bikers -the motion triggering their instinct to pursue- children, and people intervening in an attack on their dog. So I no longer trail-run, we only mountain bike mid-day, and we don’t put our dog into risky situations (ie, never let out alone between early evening and mid-morning). Understanding an animal’s behavior, and acting accordingly to *prevent* conflict, is the best defensive strategy. As for bears, we’ve had many more encounters with them, but have never felt threatened. They rarely attack unless provoked, and we take care to make noise while hiking to avoid startling them. Attentiveness to our surroundings, minimizing things that attract bears to our yard, and bear spray carried in a belt holster for quick access, has been serviceable protection for 40 years of living and playing in bear country. Moose are another story, and they are responsible for more attacks on humans in Colorado than any other wildlife. They are huge, stupid, can run up to 40 MPH, and are aggressive, often attacking for no apparent reason. Even though we are vigilant, and carefully maintain distance when we see them, we’ve been charged twice in our driveway by moose that unexpectedly emerged from nearby trees. It’s easy to have a moment of inattention when you’re busy doing something around your house, where you may have a false sense of safety. Moose are also a risk where we ski, but we haven’t had a close encounter there so far.
Great video, well explained without the adolescent testosterone of most self-defense videos I see on here. My opinion, the other person is quite done after that 2nd blow but you gotta make sure so... One thing I would've loved to see is a demonstration of you putting those three blows on target as quickly as you can. Subscribed. Thanks again.
Thanking you,i use a walking stick and being female I feel vulnerable and a target especially now around the world attacks are frequent ,I'm a Shaman living in the u.k. when using my shamanic tools which I have no choice but to use in parks and fields and in the u.k. there is nowhere where you can be totally alone ,people have grabbed me ,thrown bottles well been quite hostile to myself so I feel I need basic training not to harm but protect myself and my drum,I refuse to let others dictate what I should and should not do ,I even go into bushes or a small group of trees to try and stay clear of people but they seem to follow my drum beat and harass myself. We also live in a world where violence will rise ,I do not wish to hurt or harm,could you please maybe consider a video where people can possibly use tactics to scare away attackers rather than have to use weapons,I live in the u.k. and our laws are different, we also do not have weapons of any kind as it is against the law ,we actually have nothing not even pepper spray and a person can get into much trouble even to defend themselves ,I not only have a bad hip but trapped nerves in both arms which makes them weak I do feel safe with my walking stick though. Thank you a very well explained video and easy to follow your instructions that can be practiced upon.
I used to be into martial arts myself when i was a little younger and more agile, You make that stick look very effective, Thankyou for showing those moves, ideal in a self defence situation. I have subscribed.
Those strikes may land you in hot waters in the courts (may) --- it all depends if you used the minimum force necessary to stop the attack and didn't wail on the assailant for good measure. I'm from Cali, so they're out of their minds here. The beginning was a demonstration over the the manipulation and mastery of the staff, but it and of itself does not train you in practical strikes for martial arts or self defense. Knowing where to locate pressure points and learning some good strikes is paramount --- that being said i have an ironwood walking stick, also a hickory which are solid choices. I have a long background in both knife and stick fighting so incorporating a less than lethal aspect to a fighting style is important. Kudos
A really effective strike is to the side of the thigh, above the knee, extremely painful, virtually unstoppable, and takes out a complete limb so you can run away and they can't walk for ages.
Practice is everything. The more you practice, the more the moves are ingrained into muscle memory. Then you will instinctively add variants to counter or attack your opponent with out consciously thinking about it. This is a military training technique. One thing to get past. The willingness to injure or kill someone. Even in defence, some people cannot bring themselves to hurt another person. If you can’t come to an understanding with yourself to defend yourself then you can only rely in situational awareness to keep you out of trouble. “Still it’s better to be a swordsman in a garden then a gardener in a war”. Better to know skills and not use them than need them and be defenceless. Good video. Right to the point. Easy to implement.👍
I have a walking stick almost identical to the one used for the film, I bought it almost 6 years ago and was wondering if i could use it as a means of self defence if some tried to attack me or attempt to steal my dog when i am out walking on my own, now i know the answer, thank you very much, a very informative video.
Did you need someone to tell you if you have a ruddy great big stick, it can be used to whack somebody? I suggest you watch a Punch and Judy show, the original demonstration of how to whack somebody with a big stick.
Love it great video and tutorial,plus I would recommend carrying a walking stick any time you're going into the woods or on a walk.It's great for poking ahead into brush and deep bush,for balance,and anyone who sees you automatically thinks twice about attacking.It really can mean the difference between being targeted as a victim,or an attacker moving on to look for an easier victim.
Good video, short and to the point. I've made several good staffs out of Osage orange and black locust. They are sanded smooth and sealed with boiled linseed oil or hard wax oil. Only used one once to defend myself and that was a dog attack, not a human.
Very cool, well explained and nicely demonstrated. I would have liked for you to talk about the footwork in a bit more detail since that is what steers the body in the right directions. I will practice your 3 basic strikes on a dummy until the footwork and stick movements become second nature.
These are great defensive tactics. Thanks. I have to say that I do like the HEMA traditional quarterstaff, which comes up to about the middle of one's head, or a bit taller. Also, for wood, in North America ash or hickory are very good.
Underrated channel, thx for the video. This is for close to mid range right? I feel like the biggest advantage for a bo vs hand to hand or a shorter weapon is reach so I would love to hear your opinion on longer range strikes and blocks
Excellent lesson with the walking stick !!!!! New to your channel, and I hope you have great success with this. Due to injuries, and being an "Old Fart"....... I always use a walking stick or cane to get around. I have a staff that I use when I get out to the woods, but I feel sort of out of place if I am around a lot of folks with it. Anyway..... hope this will be helpful.
New subscriber: great video. I've got a solid hickory walking stick almost exactly like yours. I'm going to practice these moves a lot. Would like to see more of these types of videos using a walking stick for defense. Thank you.
@@TheModernDefender thanks for the quick reply... I will definitely look for them, and learn all I can . You are a great teacher, and I'm sure you will get a lot of new subs from just this video alone. Keep up the good works 👍👍👍
Thank you for the video. Some good thoughts, particularly the very tenet of the video, using the waking stick as a self defense weapon. The third movement befuddles me a bit. Much of the emphasis here is quick, powerful strikes, but the third one, albeit powerful, isn’t nearly as quick as why other two. And, it assumes the person has the shoulder flexibility and their shoulders are not encumbered, i.e wearing a pack or is wearing a jacket or bulky clothes. It seems another good third strike option is to come back with another left jab, so the sequence is like a 3 punch sequence in boxing. The second move, with the right hand, should move the attacker’s attention to that zone opening up the left side of the head or, if both of the attacker’s hands are in a defensive position around their head, a hard liver shot. Just seems like that 1-2-3 combo could be very simple, quick, is a natural and flowing movement. and easy for anyone of any skillset to execute with minimal practice.
@The Modern Defender; Great video! Short and to the point. Thank you! Due to some severe sciatica, I now have to use either a walking cane or walking stick to get around effectively. Several folks here have asked for a video showing how to use a cane for self defense and I am just one more to add to that list. :-). BTW- I subbed too! Keep up your teaching us! Especially nowadays with everything out there going sideways.
Enjoyed the video, 69 years old reasonably good health, had a friend build me a walking cane a few years back for the what ifs i carry open or concealed most everywhere but the cane is already in my hand if needed. He had a left over length of cocobola too small for knife handles just right for a cane very dense strong wood. I feel much more comfortable with it in hand.
Great Weapon..In the UK Firearms are Light..If You Can Connect with a Staff its an Enlightening Experience..You Can Silk Reel..Qigong & Mediation are Important..I Study Internal Martial Arts..Great Wee Vid
After a home burglary here in town where the burgler was chased away with a walking stick, I wanted to watch this old vid again (reminder; attack and the defense technics.) Find this (your) exellent simple😉exercises/instructions to perform and become proficient at👊💪
Wonderful, works on non resisting non moving and non fighting back opponent, not like anyone would after a first strike grab it in center kick you in your "spear" and then your weapon is also his weapon.
I’ve used my walking stick many many times to defend myself in the woods, but never against a human being. Mostly it’s been against aggressive dogs. Once I was faced with an angry cow moose who was trying to get at my dog. I didn’t hit her, but used the stick to scare her with the whoosh sound of swinging it. Once when my dog was fighting with a fisher, I gave the big weasel a whack to break up the fight and that worked and once when a black bear was trying to go through me into my chicken coop, I hit him good on the noggin once and tried again, but missed as he backed off. He gave me a look like I still had to put on a flashy show (not as good as yours) to make him decide to leave. I like your video and I suggest also practicing low strikes for the footed attackers.
Live in the Philippines rabid dogs are a problem no money for vaccine so a dog scratch and you have to get rabies shot my friend made me a bamboo walking stick with #2 rebar down the center with an epoxy poured down it very solid stick and heavy enough to let a rabid or aggressive dog know your not playing
My staff comes shoulderheight and has a fertile (metal conduit cut to 2" Len. & staffsized to fit inside. Gives some grip that bare wood Does not give. Prevents staffsplinter or crack) like that you point out leg strikes.
Thanks for this video. After seeing one of your videos, I ordered a 'walking ' stick, wood, in three pieces. In the "How to Use ...' video you start with a 'long' plastic/aluminum stick that you do fancy tricks with. Then you change to a wooden stick which appears to be less than 55". [I do not know your height, however] A 55" stick apopears to be too long for me [ I am an even 6' 0" ]. Amazon displays only three wooden sticks. 45" 55" and 60" +. So that how long should a stick be. It looks like your stick does not quict come up to shoulder level. Wo what are your rocommended parameter: material, diameter, length, weight ... ?? Additionally please recommend a book/pamphlet. I see a few books devoted to Aikido Jo. Thanks for your help.
I have seen a demo of sriking a number of Jo/Bo sticks of various materials and most of the wooden ones crack or splinter. Do you recommend a particular 'hard' wood to avoid those problems?
If you're considering using a walking stick for self defense, look up yari-waza and learn how to use it like a spear. Deflecting or avoiding a swing is much easier than avoiding the end of the staff coming at the center of your chest or face.
Great video but I would also say a quick poke in the stomach/midsection area using the stick like a spear would be a good combo finisher with other moves, or when they’re dazed from your other attacks.
What are some of the types of wood that are suitable for this sort of Self-Defence/walking stick? Loved the demonstration by the way! Mike in sunny Florida
@@TheModernDefender I live here in central Florida and would like to find something that grows here, like oak or cypress, etc. Thanks again and stay safe.
I'm not sure of all the hardwood trees that grow in Florida, being from Michigan, But as a tree trimmer the majority of my life and studying the different trees, I find Osage orange, "hedge Apple", to be the strongest wood in North America. The native Americans prized it for its strength.
I think you need to include the use of the point! I would always use the end of my staff as my first strike in such a situation. To the throat, gut, head! Followed by these strikes that are easier to block?!
I understand where you're coming from. I'm working on content that includes striking with the point. However, it is easier to redirect and avoid a point strike than it is a powerful horizontal strike. As far as these strikes being easier to block, I'm not sure I agree with that, but I'll take that into consideration when we release the next video. Thank you for your feedback!
Yesterday I used my stick offensively on a dog, a big dog. A German shepherd mix was running loose and chasing my kids. I got it to leave my fenced yard and shut the gate but he was trying to jump the 5 foot fence again. I used the bottom of my stick spearing it between the neck and shoulder. It didn’t come back. My forward foot slipped a little on concrete when I speared him. My lesson was to be better grounded and still use as much force as possible.
What about showing a ready stance without being obvious. Some perceived threat aren't a threat but some threat are not seen as threat at all. I have a few ideas about quickly bringing my staff to battery but would appreciate your advice in a vid. I haven't seen all your vids yet so you may have addressed this in previous ones. Thanks for the instruction in defense! Have a blessed day brother Edit, also tractor supply has a good livestock cane that's made from hickory or oak. Last I checked it was 14.99
The third strike is a little more advanced and would take some practice to get it right. With that said, if you have limited mobility and need a cane to help maintain balance, you may want to also add pepper spray to your list of items you carry with you everyday. It works great on aggressive animals, humans included. I'll post a cane video in the near future. Thanks for your reply.
Thanks for your quick response !. I will continue to watch your videos. Staff/Stick length: Is there any benefit[s] for a staff that is larger or smaller than the 52" one you use?
technically they could be quite good self-defence for nations that dont allow any weapons at all for self defence. I dont think the police would take a stick off someone or try to charge them with having an offensive weapon... its one of those items that isn't that useful unless you know how to use it.
: As someone who often has to use a cane and even a single or both forearm crutches, I've been followed a number of times by security and uniformed police officers on foot. More than a few times I've been asked about it by them over the years since 9/11, and I'm just a tall, kinda pasty white guy with a crummy skeleton. I reckon it depends on what kind of crime/criminals they're used to in certain areas.
As an attacker I’m thinking of dodging your first strike then closing the distance and grabbing the stick. Once I have hold of the stick I can pull you close to me and begin striking you unless you let go of it and now I have the stick. Same defense for someone coming at me with a baseball bat. Dodge the first swing then get in close and control the bat.
Good comment - the attacker is not just going to let it happen! Training is needed in fast, unsignalled action - to be sure, you need to hit like lightning. The skill is when to make the decision to act. A video would be useful on this!
The 3rd strike looks like it could be messed up by me or inexperienced people. Wouldnt it be safer then just to repeat the first and second strike until the job is done?
@@TheModernDefender Good call but the third strike is well worth learning for the extra power and flexibility of movement it creates. Pensioner empowerment! I'm all for it. There is sound psychology here - if you look capable and able to use the stick as a weapon, the attacker may find another victim. Great video - looking forward to more!
