HOW TO USE YOUR WALKING STICK FOR SELF DEFENSE

[@RobbyDesmond]

I really appreciate the idea of training *principles* instead of fancy "moves"! Great, simple stuff, but effective.

[@pasquinilli]

Thanks Robby! As the saying goes, “techniques can get you killed, principles will save your life!”

[@lylesmith5079]

You're a good teacher. Enthusiastic and clear and simple. Also the why.

[@russel2352]

Excellent. Retired and in South Africa. Immediately made stick and practicing. Stick a bit strange in public but nobody questions it. Also is a confidence booster.

[@kasenronin7009]

Pro tip : watch series at Flixzone. Me and my gf have been using it for watching loads of movies recently.

[@ernestolane3422]

@Kasen Ronin yea, I have been using flixzone} for since december myself :)

[@ikeremanuel9005]

@Kasen Ronin Yup, been using flixzone} for since december myself =)

[@KidCrowder]

Short and precise to immediately stop an attack, thanks for posting this

[@pasquinilli]

You are welcome. Thanks for watching. Keep training!!

[@spijkerpoes]

Very useful! We had a nice bit of practice fun with that, only cost one ming dynasty vase

[@pasquinilli]

Hahaha. Who needs that old stuff anyway?! Keep training!

[@mariewriter1]

Thank you so much. Although I don't look like it,I'm in my 60's and not as agile as I was in my 20s. I walk alone several miles a day in the city of Hartford, CT and I watch the video and take my hiking stick with me and keep aware of my surroundings. I practise, which has the added benefit of amusing my cat. I've shared this video with my neighborhood Facebook group, as someone was threatened with a knife recently and couldn't get to her mace in her purse. Again, thank you!

[@pasquinilli]

Wow. Great story! Thank you for sharing and for sharing these videos. I’m about to make you a new video now while wearing my backpack.

[@mariewriter1]

@@pasquinilli remember put some weight in the backpack. My highest is 20 pounds and I'm 5'6". Yours should be (cause you are a guy and bigger) 30-40 pounds. Thank you thank you. I look forward to the training. Also, I have it clipped on so I can't sling it off.

[@adamwhiteson6866]

Great video. Thanks. Shows the immediate advantage of a simple walking stick. You mention soft targets but bony projections are very vulnerable, even a light tap on the wrist, ankle, jaw bone is very painful. Collar bone is very vulnerable and tender. Clocked myself the other day doing one of your stick spins. Just a light tap against the the temple but it hit bone and hurt like hell. Made a total fool of myself in front of those kids in the park.

[@pasquinilli]

adam whiteson excellent points!

[@markcollins9410]

Thank you sir. Nearing " older " age bracket. Leg buggered due to old bike accident. Starting to use a stick for assistance, so appreciate your vids on self defense with stick/ staff . Best wishes from New Zealand. Kia Kaha.

[@thomastammaro693]

Great vid. I use both a walking stick and /or a cane daily. Simple no nonsense techniques that work👍😎

[@pasquinilli]

That’s awesome! Do you use a cane like this? kzbin.info/www/bejne/baK9mnWMeqaAiNE

[@melthomas5044]

Thank you for this video

[@calvaryridersmotorcyclemin7068]

Great video. Wow! In these violent end times, this share is God sent.

[@Huntwisely]

I'm a martial artist with an eclectic background also, and thought my practice had ended once I had to start using a walk stick because of a medical condition. Thanks to videos like this I see the Jo as a tool to train again. Thanks for making these videos; they have allowed me to jump start my practice with some basics! Have you studied aikido before? Your Jo techniques look smooth.

[@msw0011]

The Jo presentation was excellent. Thank u Matt.

[@pasquinilli]

Thank you! It’s my pleasure to make these!

[@livinginthenow]

Thanks for this. I just got a walking stick to help with a bum knee and I've been looking for ways to use it for self defense as well. Unfortunately, some of the videos out there involve making moves with feet or legs that would only work if I didn't actually NEED the walking stick for stability. These moves you've shown make it possible for me to use the stick and my arms effectively without any fancy footwork!

[@caturanakmalaysia]

Nice technique master. I have 3.5 feet walking stick for self defence. And practicing it by learning it from your video.

[@guvendemir807]

in my pocket Thank you Matt!

[@pasquinilli]

That’s good! Thank you!

[@thomasda3482]

Very useful technic

[@mememe6442]

Again...a GREAT lesson. Very informative and interesting! Thx Sam

[@pasquinilli]

Thanks Sam!

[@johnmcelroy8198]

Very informative

[@edwardcnnell2853]

Matt is no joke. He is whooping Ray Shoeman from Mr. Inbetween.

[@saxfish]

< !Fantastic ¡ I´m still in stage #1 swirling the staff around and my wrist are getting strong.

[@thaovu9777]

Tuyệt vời . Cám ơn bạn nhiều !

[@richarsenault1004]

How big a diameter stick should you have? Great video.

[@pasquinilli]

I like between an inch and an inch and a quarter.

[@tahtib1]

Good

[@nigelhutt9921]

Great video many thanks. Any chance of any tips if 2 persons rather than 1 on 1?

[@pasquinilli]

Yes! I’ll make you a video. And remember to hit them one at a time!

[@nigelhutt9921]

Excellent many thanks

[@kontoanonim220]

Thanks for the video. Can you propose a training routine/workout in which you combine different activities that develop the skills that you are demonstrating? I am repeating Jo spins and strikes and would like to put the exercises into a structured workout. Any suggestions would be really appreciated. Thanks for your channel!

[@pasquinilli]

Yes. I’ll make you a video when I return from my current trip.

[@pasquinilli]

Here’s a workout I just uploaded with your request in mind. I will keep working on them. kzbin.info/www/bejne/oHnFo5qEiNyHp7s

[@Respect99826]

very nice sensei

[@pasquinilli]

Thank you friend! How are you? Any new videos lately?

[@Respect99826]

from tomorrow i,ll be upload my new video regularly

[@alexfore7944]

I have a question. Especially for the pushes, if you aren't stronger than the other person, how are you supposed to move them backward?

[@pasquinilli]

You aren’t trying to push them off, just enough to change the direction of the counter attack. As soon as you push a little, they will be pulling back and that takes all pressure off the staff. At that moment you twist your staff as hard and fast as possible. They will not expect it and won’t be able to stop it. It will either drive them into the ground or lose their grip. I’ll make a video with a partner for you as soon as Covid shutdowns end!

[@alexfore7944]

@@pasquinilli That Makes a lot more sense. so it's mostly just using twists that are uncomfortable for them to deal with and then freeing the staff afterward while also hoping to get them away from you. But what about if they aren't grabbing your staff and you are poking and shoving them with the end, in the chest, to try and put some distance between both of you? Do you have to worry if you are not as strong as them? I'm mostly concerned about if you are using a staff to defend yourself and the person attacking is either using their fists or a knife. how do you keep a proper distance between the two of you without being rushed and overpowered?

[@kevinhiggenbottom8339]

What kind of hiking stick martial art stick did you call this it can be use as a regular hiking stick my spelling might be off a little sorry

[@pasquinilli]

Jo staff. Watch this one kzbin.info/www/bejne/l3POo4uGmdWFd6c

[@eviewalker4611]

Thank you. I'm a DAV and breast cancer survivor. That said I've had a lot of surgery. The mastectomy changed my upper body a lot. What self defense with a stick positions do you reccomend? I feel like a T-rex... having to keep it close ya know 🤙

[@pasquinilli]

Evie Walker yes. I think the best to start with is the straight thrust. Like a spearing motion. I will be doing a live class tomorrow with the jo and will give some thought tonight about other ways to find the best defensive power strikes you could try. Great question. Thanks!

[@Yuki_Ika7]

i would imagine carrying a Jo as a walking stick is much less suspicious than walking around with a Bo staff, and the Jo would fit in smaller places better too (or so i would imagine)

[@tq6407]

I use a jo staff, i put 2 cane tips on it.

[@pasquinilli]

That’s a great idea!

[@RichGuyJay]

Ok cool

[@treypabody5697]

Only one problem. What if the attacker grabs above, AND below. Is there anything you can do then?

[@pasquinilli]

Yes. Pull the staff toward yourself. That causes the other person to pull toward himself. At that moment turn the staff 180 degrees as hard and fast as you can. Because they are pulling in reaction to you pulling, they won’t be able to stop the turn and you will pop the hands off. I will make you a video showing how.

[@treypabody5697]

@@pasquinilli Wow, okay thanks!

[@Respect99826]

oss

[@pasquinilli]

Oss!!!

[@robertrodriguez4858]

can you do this same kind of video But using the hanbo stick.

[@pasquinilli]

Yes. I need to get someone to help me demonstrate and then I will do it for you.

[@tahtib1]

Tahtib

[@thesupremebuff]

Will any walking stick do

[@johnnywishbone932]

Preferably you would want something strong.

[@Orthodox.777]

What if he is holding a knife

[@pasquinilli]

Hit him hard with your staff in the face! Or use it as a pole and hit him hard with a thrusting strike into the middle of his body. Just hit immediately without hesitation and move fast hitting again and again until he and his knife are on the ground or running away.

[@Orthodox.777]

@@pasquinilli thank you sir

[@team1martialartsfitness130]

Has any of this been pressure-tested?

[@pasquinilli]

I don't know. That's a great question. Probably some of them have and some of them not. Pressure testing is a valuable thing for sure, and at the same time, I think law enforcement and military in combat are the most valuable sources for that type of pressure testing. I don't think either group will be using a Jo anytime soon. However, as a marine boot I remember beating other recruits stupid with the pugil sticks. They are used to simulate fighting with a rifle once your bullets are gone, or the enemy has closed with and is trying to destroy you (or vice versa.) In that situation, my staff training from the martial arts proved to be far superior to the rest of the untrained marine recruits. Other than that, I would say that I am confident that having a stick would be more comforting than not having one if you felt physically threatened. If your aggressor is a seasoned BJJ or mma fighter who also boxes or kick boxes, they might absorb a few blows and take it away from you. Maybe not. There are a million scenarios I guess. I have seen Kali guys beat the snot out of each other with sticks and little or no protection. I think they are pressure testing their art. Some of them slice each other up with live blades too. You can go as far as you want with that I suppose.

[@team1martialartsfitness130]

Thank you for you're very in-depth explanation. Would you say that a Jo is roughly 36 in Long?

[@johnhelton457]

Woodglut has very good and accurate plans.

[@danzarlengo7127]

When the average person is walking somewhere that a stick like this is practical, they are probably 100 times more likely to be attacked by one or more large dogs than another person. Why don't instructors such as yourself teach people how to defend against 1, 2 and 3 aggressive dogs attacking. There's a ton of YT vids of people getting chewed up by dogs. Since we don't all live in the city, aggressive dogs are a dangerous and much more common threat, even in peaceful country settings. The most common scenario is getting attacked when someone is walking their own dog, large or small. Sometimes the dog attacks the person, but it usually goes after your dog. Sometimes attacks happen fast, and other times the dog circles around several times sizing up the victim. What you do to a lunging dog is different than if it already has its teeth in your dog. If you drop the leash and your dog runs, the other dog will chase and you have no chance of catching them. If you hold the leash, it compromises your defense. Tough choice. My own elderly aunt was attacked, mauled and nearly killed by a pit bull that had escaped it's yard. This was in a sleepy old residential neighborhood. I walk, run, mountain bike, and walk my dogs. I've been attacked twice, and threatened many times. I recommend you watch a large number of videos posted by actual dog trainers who teach what to do if you get attacked while dog walking. They don't all teach the same things, so watch a variety of trainers. Some have some pretty good stuff to share, but they are not weapons people like you. Combining what they teach with what you teach would be great. You could develop a whole new self-defense system. Make sure you mention in your vids how to handle a hostile owner who believes you should have let their dog kill you rather than you harming their dog in any way. People like that are on YT vids, too. Thanks for all the great content! It sucks that you'll never know how many attacks you've prevented and how many lives you've saved. Keep up the great work!!!

[@pasquinilli]

Fantastic advice! I’ll do more research first as you suggest. Thank you!

[@danzarlengo7127]

For motivation, watch some KZbin vids of actual dog attacks that people have caught on video. Some are brutal and horrific. Kids and elderly people being mailed to death. That's what you have a chance to stop. Even saving one person would make it worth your while. And when all the other instructors copy you, many more people will be reached. When you watch the attack videos, you will be able to analyze common dog attack.methods and develop attack and defense techniques that work in real life, and not just in somebody else's dojo. Something you'll see in the vids is good samaritan bystanders who get mauled and even killed when they try to help. They pull the dog off, but since they have no idea how to incompacitate the dog, they become a new victim. So your training should also show how to stop a dog who is attacking someone else, such as a child. You'll also see that even with good situational awareness, that attacks can be blindingly fast, such as a dog leaping through a hedge or from between cars. People need to train super hard so they can react instantly, because that's how fast it can happen. A baseball bat type swing may work if there is distance, but a dog may already be into your leg or arm before you can react. One interesting element is that many mail carriers carry pop-open umbrellas year around. If you open one in the dog's face, it confuses them because they think it's a solid wall. Especially if you have as legally long a sharp point on it to keep stabbing it in the face. Bear spray is recommended, but there will be times you won't have time to get it into play. But if you have a walking stick or cane in your hand, it's ready to go. Also, show people how to cope with the incredible time pressure to act, because literally every second of delay lets the dog do even more extreme damage. If you hesitate, some barking or moderating biting can turn into crippling injuries or death. There are thousands of serious dog attacks every year. Someone should have put this information together decades ago. You have a chance to do some real good here. Thanks so much for all you do - love your vids!!!

[@danzarlengo7127]

Something I just thought of. Get a piece of 2x3 or 2x4 that's 36" to 48" long and make a dog-head-shaped training aid (dummy) so you can repeatedly, viciously and relentlessy thrust it at the student so they can develop their dog attack and defense skills. Mimic the actual dog attacks from the vids you watch. Pad it or whatever to make it stand up to abuse and be an effective training aid. Show your students some of the most dramatic real-life dog attack vids first so they can see what they can be up against. BTW, I was in the Marine Corps for 11 years. I've never been afraid of people. But if you put a series of vids out on this topic, I would study them gratefully and obsessively, and share them widely! Thanks again for all you do!!!!!

[@danzarlengo7127]

Something that sucks about dog attack defense... If you badly injury the dog, you may be tempted to finish it off to "put it out of it's misery" or to guarantee it won't hurt anyone else. But like with people, the law expects you to stop your attack when the danger has been neutralized. Otherwise you can face civil and criminal charges, even if the owner is begging you to to end it's misery. As a former Marine, it is easier for me to take out a deserving person than non-fatally injure an animal. So I personally would try and make my last stroke a full power baseball-bat swing to the skull to put it down as painlessly as possible. But that's just me.