How To Use a Walking Stick for Self-Defense

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Have you ever been out on a hike and thought to yourself "what would I do in the event of a violent encounter"? In this video, I'll show you some basic but effective strikes you can easily apply to get yourself out of a bad situation.

[Outrider]

I like it. Nothing fancy or intricate, just pure, practical application.

[yakkerklrm]

So many people / instructors miss the push -pull aspect of a strong staff or sword strike. Well done.

[timcullinane]

Dear Sir. I have been training in the fighting arts for over 45 years.
I think this is a great video.
Easy to learn for any novice. Yet extremely effective. I also hike between 8 to 12 miles a day in all kinds of turain.
Great job providing people a real life self defense for people.
Keep up the great work as people need realistic self defense options

[tomhenderson]

These techniques work, but only if you practice them until you don't have to think about it when you need it.

[hermicabreros]

Thank you for your video....im a 61 yr old hiker...i always carry a walking stick ever since me and my wife went on a hiking trip back in 2019..but seeing your video about using a walking stick as defense..think a practice on my stick which ive seen on your video...thanks..

[stevenknight]

Simple. You are a good common sense teacher. Thank You.

[davidwright]

i don't think people really understand the invaluableness of it's simplicity.. It's something like this or a similar tactic that would have spared Mollie Tibbets her life....So simple, pure yet man...

[dwalldwall]

A loaded 36 inch Shillelagh has been my constant companion for 20 years. My Irish grandfather started training me to use it when I was 5. Great tool for certain social interactions...

[rafaelvargas]

Excellent self defence aid with walking stick thanks 👍👍👍

[doctorprepper]

Finally someone explains and demonstrates straight forward, transitional striking with a walking stick/cane while using natural progression. Thanks much.

[BelCantoization]

Useful demo. That being said, #3 could very well be lethal, and it's important to explain the circumstances in which it could be morally and legally defensible.

[kenhurley]

I'm too old to fight, too young to die, too short to run. That's why I at least 4 defensive weapons with me at all times. More if you count non traditional ones, i.e. car keys, ink pens, belt, etc. Oh and it's amazing when you're walking with a cane how people open the door for you!

[brianlash]

Those strikes may land you in hot waters in the courts (may) --- it all depends if you used the minimum force necessary to stop the attack and didn't wail on the assailant for good measure. I'm from Cali, so they're out of their minds here.
The beginning was a demonstration over the the manipulation and mastery of the staff, but it and of itself does not train you in practical strikes for martial arts or self defense. Knowing where to locate pressure points and learning some good strikes is paramount --- that being said i have an ironwood walking stick, also a hickory which are solid choices. I have a long background in both knife and stick fighting so incorporating a less than lethal aspect to a fighting style is important. Kudos

[oo]

when you are waving the wood stick, don't forget to say you shall not pass

[johnroberts]

What a great video - the techniques very clearly demonstrated and explained. Many thanks.

[Tanzonitewhite]

Thanking you, i use a walking stick and being female I feel vulnerable and a target especially now around the world attacks are frequent, I'm a Shaman living in the u.k. when using my shamanic tools which I have no choice but to use in parks and fields and in the u.k. there is nowhere where you can be totally alone, people have grabbed me, thrown bottles well been quite hostile to myself so I feel I need basic training not to harm but protect myself and my drum, I refuse to let others dictate what I should and should not do, I even go into bushes or a small group of trees to try and stay clear of people but they seem to follow my drum beat and harass myself. We also live in a world where violence will rise, I do not wish to hurt or harm, could you please maybe consider a video where people can possibly use tactics to scare away attackers rather than have to use weapons, I live in the u.k. and our laws are different, we also do not have weapons of any kind as it is against the law, we actually have nothing not even pepper spray and a person can get into much trouble even to defend themselves, I not only have a bad hip but trapped nerves in both arms which makes them weak I do feel safe with my walking stick though. Thank you a very well explained video and easy to follow your instructions that can be practiced upon.

[daniele.f.]

Excellent choice for mechanical assistance and a practical tool for self-defense. Thank you.

[altitudeiseverything]

I always carry a sturdy trekking pole with a sharp steel tip when I go for walks, not for stability, but specifically for self defense (along with bear spray & a knife). Came in handy last week against 2 aggressive dogs! I hoped to see some handy techniques here, but my attackers are most likely to be the 4-legged type: moose, dogs, bears, mountain lions. After a recent moose attack in our own yard, I even carry one when I take my dog out for a quick pee! Please add another video with the best moves to defend against large animals.

[grumpyolesilverback]

Practice is everything. The more you practice, the more the moves are ingrained into muscle memory. Then you will instinctively add variants to counter or attack your opponent with out consciously thinking about it. This is a military training technique. One thing to get past. The willingness to injure or kill someone. Even in defence, some people cannot bring themselves to hurt another person. If you can’t come to an understanding with yourself to defend yourself then you can only rely in situational awareness to keep you out of trouble. “Still it’s better to be a swordsman in a garden then a gardener in a war”. Better to know skills and not use them than need them and be defenceless. Good video. Right to the point. Easy to implement.👍

[waynesmith]

I used to be into martial arts myself when i was a little younger and more agile, You make that stick look very effective, Thankyou for showing those moves, ideal in a self defence situation. I have subscribed.