You Aren’t Safe Anymore - Do Something About It With Your Self Defense Walking Cane 

“If violent crime is to be curbed, it is only the intended victim who can do it. The felon does not fear the police, and he fears neither judge nor jury. Therefore what he must be taught to fear is his victim.” -Col Jeff Cooper, USMC

Good stuff Matt! Looks like you are recovering from surgery really well! Hope all is well!

Always concealed carry regardless of the laws.

Hi Matt, Good video.... Bill, Las vegas

Matt, in Tim Larkin's book, "When Violence is the Answer", there is a diagram on page 128 "TARGET FOCUS TRAINING MASTER TARGET LIST". Could you please do a video explaining this diagram and your interpretation of it; specifically, the peripheral targets? I'm thinking of in karate class, we targeted the arms of the attacker if he held up or extended his arms. Called it Atemi strikes. Thank you in advance, Kip

Very good advice. Thankyou for caring about others' safety and wellbeing through raising the issue of need of awareness and good technique.

hi matt as always thank you for the selfdefence instructions--salute

Finally spring here in Norway. A long cycle ride on my ebike is just the right amount of exercise for a 65-year-old man. Then there was a round with the cane. Nice workout too. I feel safer with the Cane, but it is difficult to take on the bike.

I was always a big fan of staffs I'm 54 been watching karate and kung fu movies since I was a kid my parents wouldn't pay for lessons so I never learned a martial art now I'm dying from cancer I used to be a big strong farm boy I would carry refrigerators by myself. I still try to move and bought a Jo staff from you and practice it as much as I can because I spend a lot of time at the hospital but regardless I live in a state where I always have an equalizer it's Mr sig Sauer p365 thank you for all the information even though I'll never learn a martial art I know at least how to practice protecting myself

A man walked in front of me on the street. Suddenly he turns around and punches me hard in the mouth. I couldn't raise my arms and went straight to the ground because I hit my head on the asphalt. It was several years of pain at the dentist before I finally got permanent teeth. It happened so fast that I didn't even blink. This happen in safe Norway.

thanks Matt

Good afternoon Sensei . I just finished watching your video. I emailed you a few weeks ago , I purchased Tim Larkin's Book , When Violence is the Answer . I finished reading the introduction and I am really impressed with the Man's experience..Sensei you aren't kidding , I am excited to read this book and I know that I'm going to get a lot out it. I am so glad to see you back to doing well and giving me the inspiration to work on my training with both of my Cane Masters Canes and my other stick self defense techniques..!! Thank You Sensei !! Excellent lessons !

Matt thanks for this video, this is great advice that you have given.

You are amazing Matt. Giving strong confidence to those who are the typical person. Thankyou mate. Colin, Western Australia.

Very helpful, including for the elderly and women people should just be aware

I have a black belt in several systems but I like what you say is much more important for the general public. You need much more appreciation than most

Great video. I have a 7 year old girl. Advice? I found your channel looking for the short time I spent in TC learning at the college there.

The cane is genius. Not a weapon, per se, unless you make it one... I've also been wanting to learn tonfa, but that's totally illegal to carry. The cane is just a cane, right? And those resistance bands look interesting ... I was going to ask how hard they are to stretch, but you kind of answered that question (depends on how wide they are).

Sorry to hear about your heart attack. I had one nearly two years ago. Getting fit again is a challenge, but one that has to be won. These videos are excellent, and I hope you get your school back. 👊💪👍

Thanks bro.😊

Hei man, your videos are great!...I have followed your bo staff videos and...they were great!!! It is more than a month now that I am doing spinning and I have developed my full arms muscles!!! and I spin fast!...I have still some trouble in reverse the spinning naturally but IT IS GREAT!!!. Without your videos I would haven't never start this! Thank you.

Thanks!

I still have not received my item I paid for via your PayPal link in January. Can you help?

Very instructive and informative video. Good practical self defense techniques anyone can learn. Thank you, Matt! 👍

Mr Matt , my name is Samuel , I've been a Armed Security Officer for over 20 yrs , at age 50 I had an accident going after someone stealing copper wire , I went up a building 5 storys , it was a dark building and we checked all floors , I went around a wall and stepped into a elevator shaft , falling down all 5 storys breaking both femur and left arm and bumped my head , I'm 67 yrs old now and working my way back , Sorry I'm not here to give you a sad story , I'm here to bring myself up and continue on , I'm walking working it out , but I wish to continue on , but watching your on how to protect yourself , I watch on , Thank you for reading

All common sense . And self awareness is great , too . Learning many skill sets , one I like for exercise , is placing stock behind you or broom handle is great , then lifting over head both hands this develops wrists and forearms , twisting the wrist for strength ,and very tight. Forearms good then for blocks diversion of blows. Strengthening arms , and wrists , this helped me develop my techniques when it came to blocking blows , and then using slaps energy blows. , with twisting slap on ridge hand. , very affective , , with just slight movement , I used to break wood. Two inches thick with ridge hand being just about 4 inches away from it , using energy blow. Not just force , but technique , used to train on brickwork too for knuckle conditioning , of the two main knuckles. To strike with , most thickness wall I used to hit. Was about 2 thick in brickwork , made a big weightlifter gasp when I showed him. , he thought he was more devastating being solid huge muscle bound guy , until I told him to hit the wall , hard. , he would not. So I showed him. , how , told him imagine what I would do to your body if I hit you , he backed off very quickly , so sometimes no need to fight. , he was big huge me I am very small . But strength comes from within. Plus lots of training. , so I appreciate your videos. , both my children are seasoned fighters too . I have had to take many weapons off others in my day , and always gave them back , pointing out that outcome would be different if they continued , my children have had to do the same thing , in life. My daughter attacked when 15 years old by 3 fully grown men they all went to sleep very quickly , after about 6 very good techniques , they obviously needed a rest bless them , I taught my children from age of 5 years old my son now trains others in ,any styles many forms. .it's avery dangerous world ,

So helpful! Thanks for teaching us.

I was doing karate but I stopped doing it

Hope your feeling ok Matt ..

Yesterday I took my girlfriend out to dinner. On the front door were two " no guns allowed signs." I said sorry honey, but I'm not giving this place my business. I took her to another restaurant down the street. Could I have just left my pistol in the truck or gone in armed anyway? Yeah, but I refuse to spend my hard earned money at a business that doesn't respect my God-given rights.

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I did not even view the video! That "splash screen" of you poking the CROOK OF THE CANE at your opponent is INSULTINGLY FAULTY! You have done a vast dis-service to your viewers! The opponent is likely VERY FAST and will simply grab your cane away from you and beat you to death with it! You will not have TIME to make any fancy move---DO NOT GIVE THEM SOMETHING TO GRAB!..........................elsullo