Using A Walking Stick For Self Defense - My Secret Weapon

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[@bobpart6166]

I am 52 from Ireland 🇮🇪 and am really finding your video’s excellent, applicable and relevant, thank you 🙏👍😊

[@pasquinilli]

Thanks Bob! I’ll keep making them if you keep watching them!

[@bobpart6166]

@@pasquinilli Will do 💯, thanks again 👍😊

[@thomastammaro693]

That Irish stick is awesome. I have one that was made in Ireland from native Irish blackthorne. I love it. Great video

[@pasquinilli]

Thank you Thomas! Blackthorn is awesome!

[@dougboal7620]

Hi Matt, i have been out of town all day. Really sorry i missed class but just finished watching it now. It was great as usual. Yes, the root knob is "loaded," and that variety of shillelagh was used also for fighting. It's not painted black like most are, so it is actually the true color of blackthorn. I believe i shared with you that i returned to using my shillelagh (walking stick), to assist in my daily walking needs, due to my trigger finger issue. The root knob fits in the palm of my hand really well, so i don't have to apply pressure with my fingers, as i do when gripping my cane. I have always been told i am a hard head, so maybe "Doug" is a good name for it. lol! Glad you enjoy it and it was an honor to give it to you. Hope to see you tomorrow. Doug.

[@scottanthony3426]

Doug - Where did you find those? They are really interesting. Diving into this world has been really interesting. So many cultures with their own weapons and styles. Thanks to Matt, I've made my own Hanbo and am about 5-6 weeks into using it. (Decades ago did some TKD with Hapkido too, so this feels good to get back into something that exercises my brain, body, and has an ulterior purpose - defense.) Was watching some Dutch guys last week (non-weapon, but still interesting street defense focus with some wicked use of shins to kind of front/round kick to side of attacker's knee). Starting to see some instances where the people are getting pretty complicated with all their moves, and except for those who want to spend years training, likely to be confusing when "pressure tested". Those don't get saved to my favorites. Always good to see your input on Matt's broadcasts. Sounds like you know your way around the block on this stuff.

[@dougboal7620]

@@scottanthony3426 Hi Scott. Sorry i didn't see your post until now. I purchase the shillelaghs from a family company (Olde Shillelagh). As Matt said, it is in Shillelagh, Ireland. Their Irish sticks are really good quality, there are several types and varieties and customer service is top notch. A suggestion i might make is to be sure and only deal with are reputable company. All their shillelaghs are manufactured in their shop. I hope this helps Scott. Stay safe and God bless. Doug.

[@pasquinilli]

Thanks Doug!!

[@hardrock1826]

Doug is one very impressive and to be sure effective walking stick. I have a lightweight aluminum stick and a old fashioned hook type wooden walking stick. It has a bit more weight to it and it's larger in diameter than the aluminum one. I'm all for what works over being fancy. Don't have the kind of energy I used to have, so quick economic movements that guarantee results is the best course of action. I like your simple but effective approach. It can get you out of an unpleasant situation without being exhausted. Thanks for the valuable lesson. All the best.

[@pasquinilli]

Thank you Hardrock! Glad you are here!

[@glenmo1]

Great news! I was looking to purchase a Irish blackthorn walking stick.. and I looked out I found my grandmother's that she used to use .. it was down the basement this one not only has a good size root knob they left the root protruding for a handle/ grip . So like a cane crook you can use it to support yourself if you have a injury.. the piece of root that sticks out from the knob about 6 in also would make a effective defense tool for ripping off flesh... Just like the crook of your defense cane.. even though it has a large diameter shaft. It still is not heavy at all which I can get some good speed going with it thanks for the videos keep them coming...

[@silentwalk1768]

Love it thank simple an effective with a bit of practice absolutely I walk with a cane all the time and never have a problem an my canes I have modified then for maximum pain

[@pasquinilli]

Excellent modification!! Thanks for your feedback!

[@cooperwelsh3471]

Hi Matt like the simple techniques with the walking staff I have been in Martial arts since I was sixth year. During my police time all kind of mixed martial arts and since I retired I hike a lot and always carry a walking stick. Which I make myself from blackthorn. Going out and following up your practical tips make me feel stronger. Thanks for that. Cheers from the Netherlands and keep on doing the good work ✊

[@pasquinilli]

Thank you Cooper! Sounds like a good and full life! Keep hiking and keep training! The Netherlands is at the top of my list for countries to visit in the coming year!

[@tonybrigner3866]

thanks matt for the training today that's what i call my weapons as well tools for what ever i need know how to use them as you said keep it simple

[@pasquinilli]

Thank you Tony! Simple!

[@donhurley6942]

First hand knowledge, you can bring the blackthorn stick on a plane, i do it every year going to Ireland. Enjoyed your instruction for the blackthorn.

[@pasquinilli]

That’s great to know!! Thank you!

[@VTPSTTU]

Thank you again! I've thought about trying to make my own fake shillelagh from a walking stick. The real ones are beautiful, but there would be something satisfying about making my own.

[@pasquinilli]

Go for it and send some pictures!

[@ordinaryguy6869]

Matt, you are a national treasure. As things seem to be getting more dangerous, it is very good to know a few self defense techniques. Thanks for all this information.

[@charliemctruth]

My late father used to call his a..."blootering stick"..A tough old Glaswegian. I God how I miss the old fecker,

[@pasquinilli]

God bless him!

[@taripgomez7333]

Damn thank you for this I love the simplicity

[@pasquinilli]

Thank you Tarip!

[@tonytodd7011]

Thank you Matt, simple & great technique!

[@tomboese367]

GREAT material Matt !!!

[@pasquinilli]

Thank you Tom!

[@davidhumphrey2316]

THANK You FOR THE Lesson

[@pasquinilli]

Thanks David!!

[@donhurley6942]

Your ealking stick from Ireland os a "Black thorn walking stick", from a black thorn bush. I use one every day . Mine came from a buddy in Belfast. Enjoy your instruction. Thank you.😢stru

[@lugo_9969]

Always excellent stick techniques from you Matt. 😀

[@pasquinilli]

Thank you Lugo!!

[@germanariasruiz8552]

tanto que habla pero que le pusiera trduccion

[@jamesgroves5294]

Extremely valuable information. Thank you Matt🙏🏿🇺🇸

[@pasquinilli]

Thank you James!

[@adamdecker5785]

Semper Fidelis mack! Be ready, always!

[@pasquinilli]

Amen! Pray and move your feet! Semper Fi!

[@woj5105]

Liked the grey man reference.

[@pasquinilli]

Thank you Woj!

[@ELDogStar]

Just turned on notifications I'll try to start getting on live. Your content is always great and your approach to sharing is top notch, thank you sir.

[@pasquinilli]

Thanks so much Eric!

[@dougboal7620]

Thanks!

[@pasquinilli]

Thank you Doug!

[@benchampion4086]

Ben in Texas. I have an original Irish Blackthorn that I got back in 1990 for my dad. I got it from Cold Steel before they started making them in polymer.

[@litodelara]

Very helpful video thank you very much! God bless you.

[@pasquinilli]

Thanks Angelito, you too!

[@donhurley6942]

Arish, agus arish. That stick from Ireland is a "Black thorn walking stick". It's from the blackthorn bush. I carry one every day. Mone is from a buddy in Belfast.

[@pasquinilli]

Awesome. This one comes from the Town of Shillelagh in County Wicklow where my wife’s family is from.

[@gloriaroberts7783]

Thanks for all you do.

[@pasquinilli]

Thank you Gloria.

[@deepgardening]

Ireland: swords forbidden, shillelaghs, South Africa? spears forbidden, carry a knobkerry. Japan, Samurai becomes a monk, no sword, but a staff. World-wide pattern. Blackthorn is a Prunus species used in hedges, I believe the knob on yours is from a stem that was pruned and then put up a new vertical shoot. Your staff is one of those shoots and the knob is the top of the older trunk. In front of the Portland Art Museum my lady and I watched a 5'2" 50-something black man with a bamboo cane change the life of an attacking 6' 4" young street punk (drunk) saying he was "gonna kill you N****!) He had two buddies watching so we kept an eye on them and she was ready to find security in the museum. Wasn't needed, the buddies left their friend unconscious and bleeding on the sidewalk. The little old guy warned him. Sunday afternoon in the park!

[@Peter-od7op]

You are doing a great service

[@pasquinilli]

Thank you Peter!

[@glenmo1]

1% Biker trick .. heavy padlock and a bandana... String the bandana through the shackle of the padlock.. hold the ends and strike swing it... You can keep the bandana through the shackle and Tuck the lock in your back pocket with the bandana hanging out. If pulled over by the authorities just pull up one end of the bandana pull it out from. The shackle in you have a padlock in your back pocket.. very effective

[@MaDmanex100]

Ive reccomended you channel to a friend and taught him some of the techniques. He really quite enjoyed it.

[@paulcarter2388]

How long is this stick.

[@MaDmanex100]

@@paulcarter2388 Mine is 135 cm but a jo is officially 128 cm. The average weight is 500 grams which mine has but can be up to 1.3 kg

[@pasquinilli]

Thank you. That means a lot!

[@gibsonsg333]

From italy Thank you. You are super. Very nice lesson 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@pasquinilli]

Thanks Cubo!!!

[@scottanthony3426]

Hi Matt. I too missed the live version, but caught it right after. I really like these simpler routines that have the direct strike combos that seem to be just the ticket for real world of self defense. I incorporated today's info into my pre-weight train day warm up. (I do the wrist rotations, then some of the spins with the hand passing, then choose a routine or two to practice with my home-made hanbo, or do some free hand things you shown us.) Good to learn about the Irish walking sticks too. I got interested in this whole gray man thing when I stumbled across the cane master's stuff. Call it vanity, but having spent 50 years working out, playing sports, eating (mostly) "right", and some good fortune, a cane feels like it would just be too "out of place" for me to be carrying around on a walk. So, I'm doing a lot of information gathering here, trying to get ideas on what I'd be most likely to carry as an accessory. Right now that is a "walking stick" or "Jo" size implement. I can see possibly putting a leather strap on it and using it on hikes as a walking stick. (the hanbo is too short - you need some extra lenght when going downhill) But the Irish stick looks interesting. Perhaps more "urban" than a hiking stick (which might look like "Crocidile Dundee Comes to NY if walking downtown Seattle. ) My next step is to get a Jo size staff so I can learn to deal with the extra length. (My Hanbo is 36" x 1" diameter oak, courtesy of Home Despot). Just checked Home Despot this week and that 3' is the longest oak dowel they carry. (You can get hemlock in longer). Amazon was out of stock on the 48", although I think I'd like to go closer to 60" for my height. Watched a couple videos from a guy in the UK - something re Aikido Jo Stick and saw an idea your audience might like. He attaches some kind of disc shapes (container lids?) to a 4 x 4 post, and uses that to prefect his thrusting strikes - accuracy and power. I might try to concoct something with PVC pipe (not too heavy - might be fun if it moves a bit eventually) and anchor it into a deck umbrella stand or 25 lb weight plate, and attach some targets at different heights to simulate head, throat, solar plexus/ribs. Again this is just for thrusting type strikes but it lets you work on aim, and proper weight transfer to get smooth power. Hope the summer is treating you and the family well.

[@pasquinilli]

Awesome info and ideas. Thank you! Tractor supply sometimes has longer dowels. Also, a good rake handle will work if you cut it down to size and sand off the finish so it can be oiled. Thanks again for sharing!

[@gregwexler4702]

New here. Thanks for the help. These training video are great.

[@pasquinilli]

Thank you Greg!

[@naguerea]

Matt, I listen to your every word, I bought my walking stick in Stanley Vlillage Hong Kong 1974 when I worked at a secret spy base. the shop keeper wanted 5 dollars HK, I beat her down to 3 dollars,

[@filip_ihlicak]

Hello matt thanks for the video. I was busy last time. And i like walking stick is good weapon. Because its look like a stick but is a weapon so i like that

[@pasquinilli]

Yes. Good point!

[@pegarrecio5644]

There's a kind of technique in Venezuela called 'garrote larense' have evolved into a dance. Old men still practise that for self defence. 'Garrote' means stick, 'larense' means from Lara, a state of the country.

[@quinntheeskimooutdoors6234]

😮😊I do like that Irish walking stick. Very nice tool😊 thanks Matt😊

[@malcolmsquires1958]

I love Doug

[@ronaldjorgensen6839]

Thank you!

[@tonynapoli5549]

Very informative thanks

[@Kamabushi999]

A jo and a han bo are equally effective Also if you are used to handling a katana as in batto then there are strikes from kenjutusu that can be used with a jo or han bo Any cane can work if you know where to strike even a more feeble umbrella can be effective and more ressonable to explain to police officers after you open up a can of whoop with an umbrella there are techiques with traditional jo and han bo also with canes and umbrellas. I also include crutches when in case one is injured a crutch can be effective. Any real self defense system teaches you can use anything to extend reach and power.

[@pasquinilli]

Yes to all of that! Thanks!

[@mavericklimsk]

Love the techniques. 👍

[@ScottGraham1]

Great info Matt. Love your videos and I just finished oiling my 36" oak dowel to beging working with.

[@carloshenriquez4115]

Your videos are addicting.

[@pasquinilli]

Thank you Carlos!!

[@ProgressiveDiscussions]

Great, you got yourself a Blackthorn Irish walking stick. 🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀

[@pasquinilli]

Haha. Thanks. I have four. All different sizes!

[@ProgressiveDiscussions]

@@pasquinilli from what I understand historically Irish stick fighting really gave the English a very hard time back in the day.

[@glenmo1]

BLACKTHORN shillelagh.. originally they were shorter like a club... But the English from what I heard outlawed them in Ireland way back so they turned the shillelagh club into a longer walking stick... The English didn't want to seem unreasonable banning walking sticks so the Irish got to keep their modified sheleighly

[@Peter-od7op]

Love to have one

[@pasquinilli]

They are pretty cool! Thank you

[@cooperwelsh3471]

Blackthorn

[@pasquinilli]

Yes! Thanks Cooper!

[@cpt.ahab_it7044]

I learned to use the Jo in aikido.

[@cruz47144]

64 year old retiree taking in interest in learning. Bought my first Hickory walking stick

[@williammccrary8222]

In the United States, we have the Americans with Disabilities Act. Denying anyone whose use of a cane is required for health reasons access to ANYTHING is a violation of that law.

[@gregorylatta8159]

It seems like a martial arts cane is less alerting but just as or more effective!

[@godog4744]

Recommendation. 🤔I like your videos. I recommend, at the end of your video, 🤔if you summarize the moves, that would help. 😎

[@The7thSonSteve-O]

Shillelaghs are traditionally made from the Blackthorn tree, and as the name implies, there’s thorn up and down the shaft And traditionally, they are made 20 to 25 inches long. Bataireacht

[@danielholman7225]

It’s getting more and rough all the time for the lone individual - it seems there are more and more druggies wanting to mug you, like at the gas pump or while walking in a parking lot (Here in the States) while at the same time less police when you need the. Thanks for the practical advice self defense moves. Hope I won’t need to use any of this but, at the same time, I want to develop some readiness.

[@JoseDiaz-zd4sq]

👍 victorville calf

[@sergeyleopard8872]

Привет из Москвы. У меня много травм, поэтому периодически использую трости фирмы «Холодная сталь». Они хороши именно как оружие

[@fuziyan7283]

Very useful 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@calebswanson462]

I recently made a long bow..sharpened the horn..so scary i rounded it

[@steventhorson4487]

Very effective tool

[@Orcanislupus]

Reminds me of a gaderffii, or gaffi stick, was the traditional melee weapon of the Tusken Raiders of Tatooine (Sand people from Star Wars). 😄

[@markdrum2392]

Shillelaghs are traditionally made of oak that has been repeatedly sanded and oiled. We had an Irish monsignor who came to the Unite States as a missionary. The people in his village dug down to the root of a nearby oak tree cut out the right length. It was prepared with multiple coats of varnish. That thing stronger than any piece of wood that I've ever worked with.

[@pasquinilli]

That’s awesome information. Thank you for sharing Mark!

[@SImonDeLikaeble]

Different areas had their own methods to make the shillelagh. While it’s traditional to say it’s made of blackthorn, people use whatever wood was available. The blackthorn bush does have the advantage of having thorns though!

[@ceu0carmesim]

ADEMIRO SEU ENTUSIASMO.

[@godog4744]

🤔Would you suggest a trekking pole? 🤔A good brand. 🤔Black diamond. 😎

[@markreynolds3850]

👍

[@pasquinilli]

Thanks Mark!

[@edwardweber5655]

I was thinking of using a walking stick and spary . Bear ,mace together

[@thesheepstationcook8266]

I take mine on planes all the time - and I limp

[@pasquinilli]

Awesome. Good to know!

[@thesheepstationcook8266]

@@pasquinilli I love your Channel - great content - the limp was genuine from a very painful sacroiliac - and they took care of me and put me on the plane first - I just had to put my cane in the overhead locker - but I could walk with it onto the plane and off again - and if needed its a weapon and I'm a Badass under control unless threatened

[@thesheepstationcook8266]

I like the 2 handed thrust with the point - lift the point up grab the shaft with the left hand and thrust the point into the abdomen or face with the power of two arms. It may be blunt - but with two hands pushing hard and fast over and over - it will stop them. It is a La Canne thrust.

[@josharnold4638]

I like the kiss rule! Keep It Simple Stupid Self Defense Only!

[@paulhurt2188]

How about a walking stick with an eight ball as the handle

[@pasquinilli]

That’ll work!

[@davidnishi7921]

Metal pipe as a cane ?

[@pasquinilli]

You could but really too heavy for constant use.

[@paulcarter2388]

How long is this stick.

[@pasquinilli]

Thanks Paul. 54” Jo 50” shillelagh

[@live2win4freedom82]

Thumbs up 👍🏾

[@totizabayle377]

I don't leave home with out my 26 inch kamagong stick anywhere I go. When I go to my mother coutry for a vacation , the first I always ask for is a Kamagong stick upon my arrival. I think that all seniors shoud carry one if they do not have a walking stick.

[@VTPSTTU]

Where is your mother country? What distinguishes the kamagong from others sticks?

[@pasquinilli]

Excellent advice!

[@66block84]

K.I.S.S - keep it simple, complicated slows you down. End it fast.

[@pasquinilli]

Excellent! Thank you!

[@dimwitsadvocate6264]

With our government in the USA getting more and more oppressive, are these canes and sticks something that can be taken anywhere? I know the drug stores have whimpy canes approved for disabled people that can be taken anywhere, but can these you sell be taken anywhere without some mislead cop arresting you for merely carrying it?

[@pasquinilli]

Yes. I have seen them in airports now all over the states. I’ve talked to many who carry them and even when tsa or police know that they are self defense canes, they still have no trouble. Most cops want to let you protect yourself. It’s the liberal district attorneys who get elected by Soros money who are the main issue.

[@dimwitsadvocate6264]

@@pasquinilli Well, I'm an old fart, so that may help me escape a bad police officer. Also, here in the Midwest I think I'd have less problem than I would in a more marxist state like California.

[@danielkinney8166]

ADA says it's a mobility device. No one can question it.

[@daleweller5193]

If someone is really close you might not be able to get your gun out to use it , I carry both.

[@tommygarza8043]

Hi bud. I believe in this self defense with a 4 foot stick or any stick but my question is what about if the attacker takes the stick away from you? Has this happened to anyone and how did you overcome it?

[@rogerjoesbury9410]

tommyguizer8043. Matt has made avidi about shaking the attacker off the stick if he has a hold. You have to point the stick down to the ground and make circles at his end ,it also helps to keep your handle end on your hip to gain more leverage. Please look it up stay safe 😊

[@richardhahn4067]

Where can we get the striking device to practice on?

[@paulcarter2388]

How long is Doug

[@davestrong6119]

Holly

[@randychutaro1607]

What state are you in?

[@pasquinilli]

Hi Randy. I’m in Florida. Where do you live?

[@walterrusty65]

Shillelaghs ☘️🍀☘️🍀

[@donhurley6942]

Where is your school? What State. By the way, that in NOT a "SHILLELAGH", Semper Fi, brother.

[@pasquinilli]

Florida. Where are you? Semper Fi!!

[@bronco1199]

Thats a sheleighlay

[@pasquinilli]

Yes it is.

[@shaneschannel2081]

Hi how are you shane uk 🇬🇧 ❤😂

[@Sebastian_the_seeker]

Please teach responsibly...Please dont tell people to do a first strike...the first to strike is the aggressor, escalating, and will go to jail. Also head strikes are deadly force. Teach arms & legs, which are non lethal. If the other person escalates to deadly force, then you can. Anyone not understanding the law will get sent to prison, and you said to hit them in the head with a stick is not going to get them acquitted. Please teach responsibly.

[@pasquinilli]

These are your opinions. I respect and value that they are different from mine. Thanks for sharing

[@andy1way]

Keep still! You're making me feel ill!

[@pasquinilli]

Haha. Close your eyes. That’s what I do sometimes

[@jamesdaley1852]

i hate hurting people , but its gotta be better than being in bed for six months coz some idiot decides to hurt you over something extremely stupid ,nope not going to do that anymore ...

[@live2win4freedom82]

👍🏻🔥👍🏾

[@shaneschannel2081]

When it comes to self defence or some kind uk 🇬🇧 is strict what you can have I think the is wrong it here loads knife attacks all over and not mutch police uk Street lights of 😢uk

[@christoonist]

Dude, nobody walks with a stick. Give more practical defense tips.

[@pasquinilli]

A lot of people do. I see them all the time. There are two in my little neighborhood.

[@dandeleona4760]

Ugh. We gotta listen to greetings to people coming in late that we don't' know or see, trapped as a captive audience. What if our professors did that every time the door opened and someone came down the auditorium steps? It breaks concentration so it makes the whole lecture hard to follow because we've got to reset cognitive flow of information. Start, stop, info, stop, info, stop, info, stop .... ;) It's your video of course, but it would be even BETTER if information was contiguous.

[@pasquinilli]

Thanks for that feedback. I’ve been considering a change. Thanks!

[@somenathmukherjee3789]

Pl. talk less and show the techniques more, that will be good to watch, thanks.

[@pasquinilli]

You got it. Thanks!

[@PHDinTHC-OG]

new sub here iam 58 ,,,,,,,go ya hardest.i will watch.

[@pasquinilli]

Awesome. Thanks for the sub!

[@PHDinTHC-OG]

@@pasquinilli np mate you awsome ,helping folks and all thanks

[@pasquinilli]

@@PHDinTHC-OG thank you!

[@dougboal7620]

Thanks!

[@pasquinilli]

Thank you!

[@paulcarter2388]

How long is this stick.

[@pasquinilli]

Hi Paul. The Jo is 54” and the Doug shillelagh is 50”

[@cggambill]

What about WS brand Heavy SOLID BRASS Knob Handle CANE oak Walking Stick for self defense?

[@pasquinilli]

Sounds like a great option!

[@cathyhennessey9018]

Nice to have found your channel. I have been a martial artist for 43 years retired now retired now or it would be it be 48 years for me I still train at home and teach friends and their kids on the side not in a dojo. It's nice to watch you move in the mannerisms that I do when I teach Hometown self defense. Keep going you're doing a great job . Cat