ASP Techniques: Defensive Tactics

Richard Nance discusses and demonstrates effective techniques using a friction lock baton.

[tslmiami]

I just ordered a 16 inch to start training my 13 year old little girl with. As a father I feel it’s my duty to make her as ready as possible for what may come her way.

[Damienjking]

I think he makes good points about the hands. Reality is not like the movies, unless someone is really whacked out on certain drugs, a small amount of pain can really destroy a suspect’s will to fight. The amount of pain inflicted with a hand strike would be devastating, debilitating and would knock the fight out of the overwhelming majority of aggressors. He also makes a great point about stopping to reassess once you have landed some strikes. It’s easy to get caught up in the adrenaline of an altercation so it takes discipline and training to throttle back and avoid getting overzealous.

[madboywill]

Finally a video that shows proper demonstration on how to use it defensively.

[rowanrees]

Great video. Good explanation of what’s acceptable. What we are aiming for in self defence. Like a knife as a self defence tool is a way of self defence but no one wins in a knife fight. You will both end up seriously injuring each other. The baton is an ideal alternative. And if someone pulls a knife on you, the baton is such a great way to keep them at a distance and or disarm them. And the Technique. Interesting that you draw it upward over your shoulder? Most other videos tell you to draw it parallel with your leg. But your way, it’s in position straight from the off. The Creating of space. The verbal warning before . Aim for Extremities rather than potentially lethal points of contact. Which could result in death or GBH. Which in self defence is not what we are aiming for. Justifiable force. Giving the assailant who is trying it on, after giving them an indication of what can be done if he wishes to continue. Then stopping and not going to town on them to give them a chance to make up their minds if what they thought was a good idea, is such a good idea any longer. And also the verbal commands of step off or back the f**k up! Being able to create the space and opportunity for you to take control of the situation or run and get out the situation. Such a good tool for self defence. And well explained. I don’t need to go on. But great video. Thanks

[sjdhgydhfyrn]

One of the main benefits of a baton is probably the psychological deterrent effect. Pepper spray or Taser are likely more effective and easier, but drawing and expanding the baton can deter and intimidate someone acting in a threatening manner, and possibly de-escalate.

[Klooch]

@5:30, "Maybe I transition to another tool." LOL! I love Police euphemisms!  "SAY HELLO TO MY LITTLE FRIEND!"

[grisonjoseph]

i need them so much.for my company in kenya. nairobi.i need you so much the master of expandable batons.

[Blackbear]

100% agree with your point (Right knee forward while striking). More distance and significant more amount of power delivered. Most of all, after the strike(s) in better situation to dodge the attacks move quicker.

[sasajugovic]

ONE STRONG hit in the hand and ... every single man will goes down on the ground 100% don't care how strong he is ... it's so painful its not normal

[rico_cavalierie]

I almost got beat up by a cop when she walk by and I said "You have a really nice ASP".

[nolftbhd]

The only thing ASP about this video is the bag they are using...

[kentuckyproproductions]

power comes from the hips, it's better to have your non batton leg forward

[tombruno]

Another good area to strike is the knee and shin bone.

[Randolph_]

He's subliminally cussing on us! AAASSSPPP!

[ivodamaia]

I loved your video 🤣

Thank you soo much for the explanation.

[markwestlake]

The YouTube dojo is a very dangerous place theory and reality are two very different things

[deenugent]

Can you please tell me the model and length of your ASP? Thanks Richard!

[donkarlo]

I disagree with right leg in front of you. I mean depending on the situation May be if there is a group about to jump u maybe to get more reach. But if it's one on one. That's a perfect way for you to get yourself hurt. The subject can disarm u easier as your off balance your strong leg.

[thomvankeuren]

modern arnis or any of the other Filipino martial art is good to train in, we start off with learning to stick fight, but there are other applications that we can use the cane with,

[vituixman]

Nice video, though he should take grip more from end of the foam grip handle. Now he lose 10cm of baton lenght and hit is not so powerful. Simple physics.