PR-24 Spinning Strikes

A brief clip from our Tactical Baton download on using the PR-24 for spinning strikes.

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[rogerng]

This is my favorite weapon. Let me offer some of my insights.

The two-handed strike offers more power and control over your weapon, sacrificing speed and a free hand to deflect counter attacks. The one-handed spinning strike offers more speed, less power and a free hand to parry counter attacks.

When attacking with one hand, there are a couple methods to attack. The first resembles swinging hooks at your opponent. Hooks are very powerful but expends more energy since you are constantly torquing your body. You are not looking for a full torque, but a small efficient hook that is close to the body, enough to follow through with your attack. If you've ever been to boxing class, you can only unleash a number of full-body hooks before you start working up a sweat. The second is to chamber your weapon and extend at the moment of impact, similar to a jab. You will have more speed, range and endurance. With both types of methods, it is very important to 'flick your wrist' during the moment of impact and 'follow through'. I emphasize this important point because this increases the speed and power and stability of weapon during the attack.

Both methods can be used effectively whether the weapon is in your lead or back hand.
If your weapon is in your lead hand, your free hand will be placed in a position to support your weapon, such as switching to a double handed attack and blocking. This is a more defensive stance.
If your weapon is in your back hand, your free hand will be used more actively to probe range and parry any attacks, clearing any obstacles for you to land strikes. This is a more offensive stance.

To summarize, alternate between 'jabs' for speed and range versus 'hooks' for power depending your the situation. Focus on a good wrist flick during the moment of impact and follow through on your attack with full range of motion to maximize speed, power and weapon stability. You can switch stances to focus more on defense or offense while alternating between launching quick strikes and heavy powerful strikes.

[romanempire]

My grandpa was a cop in LA in the 60s-70s & recently I found his pr24 its so dope. Metal rod with the wooden handle

[kjnguyen]

Los Angeles police and sheriff had the best pr24 baton training

[Bruh-vsqv]

My great uncle back in his day was the only self defense trainer in the Miami FL police department (this was in the late 70s through the 80s). He taught taekwondo, wrestling, jujitsu, and PR24 combat. He also served as sheriff and has told me some *crazy* stories😂 Just visited him not too long ago and he showed me some PR24 combos and techniques and even gave one to me, so time to follow in his footsteps!

Edit: He also served during the 1980 Miami FL riots, he disarmed a punk wielding a giant club and took it as a trophy and had a “MIAMI FL 1980 RIOTS” plaque placed on it.

[FlakFerret]

I just found a PR24 in a surplus store in the original manufacturer package. I'm learning how to use it, and this video is awesome for that purpose.

[thekronik]

Very thorough explanation of technique. This is great!

[wallaroo]

Remember, your arm is a mechanical device - with leverage depending on direction - certain maneuvers fully capitalize on that natural human structure. In ancient times, it was capitalizing on this natural human lever system, that created the Atlatl. It is all related.

[wallaroo]

Only had to use my PR once, in pure defense - dude came at me while he was hallucinating, throwing "karate chops" at me. I used blocking techniques, and wheeling techniques when he grabbed my PR, both work well - and then, all of a sudden a nurse walked around the corner and addressed the guy, just as I was about to go into strikes... and that was that... he walked away with the nurse. Leaving me standing there thinking, "Dafuq just happened? Where's my backup?" - Reports out to DC and yadda yadda from there. It was a minor incident on matters of National VA Police stuff. Such a strange thing though, how he just went from "YARRGHH!" to "Oh! Hi Dave! (the RN)" and walked away...

[Pifagorass]

How would you compare single PR-24 with pair of Okinawa wooden Tomfas (shorter)?

[christopheradamson]

Is there any advantage to the spinning strike over the two handed power spin? I seem to be able to return to form with the two handed one just as fast.

[wallaroo]

Mr. Secours - please don't take my commentary as a personal affront - If I came across that way, I apologize. I'm yabbering on the topic, on a casual level.
I think the big problem with the PR, isn't the core tonfa design and techniques, it is in the manufacturing. The "grip reset" - particularly after spin moves - wastes a lot of time when 10ths of seconds matter in a fight. The PR side handle is too long. I have relatively large hands, and the PR side handle still leaves me with at least and inch and a half of grip reset. With a tight side handle, it changes the nature of handling and strike stability. - The PR is mass-produced "floppy" while the fitted tonfa is secure.
And I do seem to work best in close fights, because... I don't know. Just how I work. Close, Intense, unwavering until victory, and the PR can really do some work in close.
That said, I am also a fan of the staff, for distance work.

[johnnymac]

Never understood why the handle wasnt just used like the head of an axe to deliver pointed chops

[PianoPatterns]

If someone could invent a mechanical punching arm so that you could practice parrying or ducking, I think they would make a lot of money. The only thing that might be comparable would be to practice parrying tennis balls as they are propelled toward you from one of those automatic tennis ball servers.

[wallaroo]

After running the PR for decade in the VA Police... the spins are jokes. Fancy swirls that have a serious problem with Newton's Second Law. "Hooking" techniques, also worthless. The supported strike 0:38 - that is your Bread and Butter strike. Hit the Common Peroneal Nerve - and you get the drop. Smash strikes to the collar bones, upper cuts using the short end, back hand strikes... Really, the short end is the best working part - it is fast. The greatest part about the PR, is that the striking surface is 360 - same for the expandable straight batons, but those are really just sticks. The PR, just with that simple side handle - is so much more.

[TheBigYosh]

Cool, now I can scream *WULULULULULULULLULU* drop kick and beat up a bank robber

[jabtunica]

Is that a aluminum or polycarbon molded

[Vladpryde]

Kevin, I'm thinking about going back into Private Security (left the field in 2007). If I do, I'm going to carry one of these (my last was an ASP baton). My question is, would you recommend the aluminum version, or the polymer version?

[seansambone]

Why not show the move where u can ‘jab’ em w short side

[davegrizzly]

Cant remember if this was why we stopped using pr24 and went to the expandable batons. 🤔 welp i have both so doesnt matter, 🤣 tbh i love my pr24 given to me by the sgt. Just need to hurry up and get into the academy

[irigby]

Just got one of these today for $5 at a yard sale