Stop the threat with this home made self defense walking stick

[@rickswain147]

Felt fast an hard with stick , with limited room indoors PRACTICE,stopping stick after HARD fast swing can make grip COME close to DROPPING failer.BUT thanks for self defense MATT ,i am 70 so its self defense,confidence to be my own .

[@MisterGames]

Woman use to keep her vacuum cleaner out. The middle tube was always disconnected from the head and bendy tube. She awoke one night to a strange guy in her bedroom. She grabbed the metal vacuum tube and started going berserker mode. Guy fled calling her a psycho as he did. 3ft vacuum tube in the bedroom is an improvised version of this.

[@walterrusty65]

I use oak or hickory And I use replacement shovel handles or broom handles at home depot only s few bucks and they are wonderful. This is a great video

[@rickswain147]

Thank u

[@jamesgroves5294]

Oak or Hickory. 2 coats of walnut danish oil, followed by a slight charing with a torch. Finish it off with 10-12 coats of boiled linseed oil. Thanks Matt!

[@steventhorson4487]

Excellent for brooklyn!! Just what i need.

[@stevenskidmore5457]

Really good video man , we older folks need to know these stick moves , thanks .

[@vJackaRoo]

This is useless for us older folks because we're slow and move poorly.

[@Stupid_Albertan]

White flight works better. Let the jackals have the cities

[@rickswain147]

​@@vJackaRoodon't give up , I haven't

[@tobygathergood4990]

One VERY big issue, is that when someone carries a weapon, offensive or defensive, is that they immediately feel that they will be ok simply because they have it. I was always taught by my Shifu in Hong Kong many many years ago was, "the weapon you have that you don't know how to use, belongs to your opponent." So yes, even a senior that already uses a cane (like me now, which I do need to lean on), it is very much worth it to practice self defense with the what you already have. I practiced with kendo shinai and Kenjutsu Bokken for many years, which has served me very well. about 20 years ago I once carried an axe handle for defense. This was in the interior of BC in the summer. At night lots of mosquitos. I got stopped on my walk by two cops in a patrol car and asked "what was the axe handle for?" I told them it was for the mosquitos. They both laughed, then wished me a "good evening", and drove off.

[@chuckbrown8344]

Standard dowel is Douglas Fir. Good strong stick.

[@ronfoss7784]

Really enjoy your videos more and more. And learning to using stick defense is an excellent way of learning. Thanks again so much, And yes!! I purchased my Dalwood staff. Pine it is. Thanks man🤘🏻

[@scottanthony3426]

Nice work, Matt. I bought a 36" x 1" diameter oak dowel at the local big box home supply store. Found butcher block oil to condition it. I have not tried other materials, nor do I have a bag yet, so not yet taken a beating. I've had it about 2 months. I've messed around a bit with a longer dowel (48" off of a defunct broom) and found that on some maneuvers, the longer end closer to your body can result in some body contact, where the shorter stick clears you without hitting. So you might practice (eventaully with both if you think you will carry longer , like a walking/hiking stick). On the side to side movement thing, you are spot on. As older adults, if we no longer participate in sports that require lateral movement, front to back, and stop/start, those muscles don't get worked. I regularly do weights, rowing machine and walking for primary workouts, but recently got the resistance bands and have now done two workouts per your "Increase your speed! Self Defense Training at Home" video from a couple months back. This has a lot of side to side, etc. In spite of being in decent shape, I definitely felt it for a couple days through the hips and core. (Okay, it kind of kicked my butt!) So, yeah, if you are able to and want to take this up a notch, that is a great workout. I do that workout, then add one "stick routine" , some reps on various basic strikes, and it takes about half an hour. (Might be smart to start very slow without doing a lot of reps and sets your first couple times.) Think I'll dig up some of the free hand stuff to add. Goal is to do that 2x per week. It is definitely a "cardio" workout, so if you already do other workouts, you can sub this in for some of your "regular" cardio. In the bigger scheme, this workout has more benefits than just straight up cardio on a machine. You use seldom used muscle and are learning things that improve your self defense while easily getting into cardio zone. You can easily adjust intensity via # of reps, sets, and duration of rest between sets and exercises. Got the resistance bands via Amazon.

[@lugo_9969]

Greetings from Ireland, to Florida's best shillelagh teacher Matt o'Pasquinilli.

[@pasquinilli]

Thanks Lugo!

[@VTPSTTU]

Thanks for the video! I've been out of town at a funeral, but I got back this weekend. I was able to do cane and staff today. I did swinging clubs yesterday. I'm getting back into the routines.

[@rickswain147]

Thanks again Matt

[@rickswain147]

Thanks again,everyday,getting stronger , better .I heard flood insurance is very high an mandatory BEING a home owner in Florida ,NICE to meet u MATT

[@steventhorson4487]

Thank you!!

[@TheUtahDrifter]

I have a really good walking stick sooo thanks for how to use it! I found a great stick I found in a bunch of scrub oak.

[@brunomichelc328]

Thanks a million Matt ! As usually your courses are always very accurate ans so close to streetlife ! My best thoughts from France 🇫🇷 Take care Bruno MICHEL-COCHAT Former Police Commander French Alps

[@pasquinilli]

Thanks Bruno! Stay safe and healthy!

[@brunomichelc328]

@@pasquinilli I do my best, thanks to you too ! And as à former Police Commander, I think it's natural

[@raymondsanchez808]

ive never been the one to use this kind of material. but dude, this is awesome! :D simple and practical. will definitely start practicing this. Thank you so much

[@pasquinilli]

Thanks Raymond !

[@scottanthony3426]

Yeah, it is pretty easy to get started. Make your 3' stick and just dedicate time to it. On days I know I will be doing other stuff, I still do some of the wrist rotations (hold at middle at arms length and twist stick side to side) and 2 minutes of the hand passes shown in another video.I just keep the stick handy so it is easy to remember. I'm on the wrong side of 60. Did some TKD in my 20's with some Hapkido, but this has been a great way to get back into something. Been at it about 2 months and following Matt. Lots of bookmarks!

[@fredazcarate4818]

Thank for sharing these simple but effective techniques. You Sir are awesome!

[@pasquinilli]

Thanks Fred!

[@flankysixtyfour]

You are the best mate! Thanks so much!💪👍🙏❤️

[@pasquinilli]

Thank you!!!

[@rickswain147]

I AM REFRESHING AGAIN THANKS

[@rickswain147]

Love your help, thank you brother from Rick

[@rickswain147]

Thanks over an over again, vilance of action

[@jamesgroves5294]

Great content Matt!!!🙏🏿🇺🇸

[@combatreadypappy]

Kudos to you, Matt, for dedicating so much time and effort to this topic. I only recently stumbled across your channel, so haven't yet had time to see but a handful of your videos; I have very much enjoyed them so far. I've been making my walking sticks from fatlighter wood. Since the idea of using them as self defense tools never occurred to me, I've never tested them for strength. If you, or any of your viewers, have any input in this regard I'd be interested to hear it. Thanks, and keep up the good work.

[@chrishampson3222]

Hi I now have a cane masers cane and will start to try and start trying your advice, you have a way of making me think I can do it, thanks and have a great Christmas thanks chris uk

[@alundawson5824]

Excellent advice!

[@pasquinilli]

Thank you Alun!

[@jimtalor9537]

I'm going to get one tomorrow!!

[@chimemasterj6233]

Great videos Matt! Keep 'em coming!

[@filip_ihlicak]

Matt thanks for the video. I am making my own self-defense stick and i use wood (oak) and sandpaper and wood oil. I use the sandpaper on the stick and then i use wood oil. So its fun for me and i save money too :)

[@pasquinilli]

That’s great Patrick! Thanks for sharing!

[@filip_ihlicak]

@@pasquinilli yes, i like when you say the topic and in the comments we talk about it

[@gunnitreck]

Excellent video, a natural branch or smal tree from Yew (Taxus baccata) would be great for such a walking stick!

[@rickswain147]

Yup here

[@rickswain147]

Thank u very much

[@pamelarose1834]

Boise de Arc very hard and nearly unbreakable.

[@quinntheeskimooutdoors6234]

Great video. Thanks for showing us and take care.

[@rickswain147]

Yup

[@uncle0eric]

Always appreciate your videos!

[@flynnstone3580]

I got to try the 3ft. stick. Learned on Bo staff and told to cut it to the bottom of your chin for length. Dig and dump. I do a lot of backpacking and this is what I take. Got a 6 ft. Popular green dowel. Very strong and medium weight. At Lowe's.

[@rickswain147]

U have a really strong grasp, at your speed I start to loosen my hand grasp. If I hit something, will it fly off

[@roberthertel5565]

Thanks for the video 👍

[@istvanmarcz987]

nagyon tetszett,nagyon hasznos,jo egeszseget kivanok.

[@MarshOakDojoTimPruitt]

thanks Matt

[@MrEdium]

Hello. What I have heard is that in order to make that wood harder you should leave it in a bath of Linseed Oil.

[@pasquinilli]

That works!

[@pavXX]

Fwiw I prefer to use coconut oil on my wood weapons. Works well without it getting tacky.

[@combatreadypappy]

Interesting. Is there any color change over time? Not that it would matter, just curious.

[@pavXX]

@@combatreadypappy Nothing any more than other oils. Probably a bit less actually.

[@SoldierDrew]

American culture of baseball and chopping firewood develops mechanics for proper power generation that transfers to jo staff striking.

[@pasquinilli]

Yes! Good point!

[@joshuasowash242]

I do training in Okinawa shurite bujutsukai kenpo

[@JBaads]

Boiled linseed oil is the best.

[@TohouBohou]

Merci

[@kawikadee9670]

Keawe wood is good or Guava tree.

[@pasquinilli]

I recently discovered Guanacaste wood. So beautiful and strong! Have you used it?

[@kawikadee9670]

@@pasquinilli No, I haven't used Guanacaste wood. Me and my brother made a few walking sticks out of Guava tree wood and it's strong too, it also has a little flex but very strong.

[@VTPSTTU]

I'd love to have access to some good woods.

[@general5104]

I thank you for teaching us these moves. I walk with a metal extended-T-handle cane to keep my balance with. I can walk as good as any young buck, but my balance is SHOT. I throw the tip of the cane in the direction I'm falling and push off. I have adapted to this, so I'm hardly away from my cane, if I'm away from home. (I use a Rollator at home.) I liked your series about crooked canes not being against the law to carry but a straight stick wasn't advised because of laws, etc. I'm wondering why, now, for some reason, You're telling us to make a STRAIGHT 36 INCH STICK to use as our "Go to stick". There's a lot of folks fixing to get in trouble with the law, if they start carrying those, where as a MEDICAL CANE has a crook or an L or T handle. A knob handle is illegal to carry.

[@pasquinilli]

It’s not a replacement for a cane. It’s just a other tool to use. You could even lean on your walking cane and strike with the other hand. That’s how my students who use two canes do it too. Thanks for your question!

[@itguy108]

So many bad guys on the streets so this is a good way for people to protect themselves!

[@gregorsamsa4580]

How do you prevent from takeaways, and how to protect yourself if it happens?

[@stevenscott2136]

Before a fight starts, try to stay out of reach of anyone who appears troublesome, so they can't snatch it by surprise as their first move. Once you're in "fight mode", the best response is to instantly smash him in the face. This shouldn't be too hard, since he'll be pulling your stick toward himself anyway -- make sure he gets it... point first with your weight behind it. Follow up with the sort of beat-down Matt shows here. (If anybody asks, you assumed his quick move toward you was a punch or tackle, and defended yourself against that.) If you do lose it, stay close and ram your elbow into him. Matt has some "non-stick" videos where he details good moves for this. They're basically pretty similar to stick moves, except you're using your bones instead. The important thing is to not freak out with "what now?" thinking. Unless you decide to run away, the answer to "what now" is always "hit him again".

[@gregorsamsa4580]

@@stevenscott2136 Thanks for the great advice!

[@VTPSTTU]

In some of his cane videos, Matt teaches some rotational techniques for breaking an attacker's grip on a defender's cane. Most involve rotating the cane about ninety degrees and then smashing the end into the attacker's head.

[@gregorsamsa4580]

@@VTPSTTU Thanks. That sounds a bit like the defenses I learned years ago in Krav Maga, but I'm a couple of decades out of practice and in need of reminders!

[@steventhorson4487]

I prefer black thorn walking stick

[@kawikadee9670]

How you feel about the asp baton?

[@pasquinilli]

It is the best of the batons.

[@stevenscott2136]

Those are illegal in many places, and you look suspicious carrying one in hand. A walking stick is longer, more socially-acceptable, and can be kept in hand.

[@johncappella1216]

Ok to take on public transportation?

[@pasquinilli]

Yes!

[@danite620]

I use an American hickory . Where is your school located ?

[@pasquinilli]

My favorite wood. South Florida. Where are you?

[@charlespratt8663]

Speak softly and carry a big stick. And a .45 as a back up.

[@pasquinilli]

Good plan. That’s my edc.

[@blackwolf3414]

👍👍💯💯⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

[@pasquinilli]

Thanks!!

[@DavidYosephSchreiber]

Do you have a video that explains how to defend against a dog attack with a walking stick?

[@pasquinilli]

I talk about it in a few videos. I’ll make one for you. Thanks!

[@DavidYosephSchreiber]

Thank you for your thoughtful response as well as the opportunity to collect my thoughts about a very threatening situation. Sorry about the unpleasant tone of the comment. Since I’ve stopped taking the NYC subways and left the rough areas of New Jersey, I’m no longer concerned about a human attacker. I now live in Beit Shemesh, Israel, where dogs with irresponsible, ignorant owners can present a real and current danger. Concerns with small dogs include a bite to the achilles tendon, groin area, and calf. Concerns about big dogs include a bite to the throat, eyes, and arms. Defence against dogs is different from men in that they are short, run back and forth, and have the protection of a furry coat. There are also legal and social issues on which a few words may be appropriate. Specifically dog owners may consider it acceptable for their dog to bite somebody else in addition they may be supported by neighbors and the police. I have subscribed to your channel and am looking forward to your video.

[@claytonroemer705]

😀

[@pavelkrstev1884]

But best ones are bended.

[@pasquinilli]

Those are good too.

[@عسافالفرسالضويان-ص1ز]

المشكلة بأنك تكثر من الكلام والفديو يكون اطول من الازم