Stick Threat

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Red = Weapon and threat of deadly force

A stick is an impact weapon that causes blunt force trauma leading to serious injury or death.

Other objects that do the same thing: Baseball bat, cane, tire iron, frying pan, hammer, etc.  The defenses shown below would also apply to any of those or similar weapons.

There are lethal consequences for you to these counter attacks. You should not attempt them without actual training.

A web site with animations cannot substitute for hands on experience when the threat level is this high.

There are common elements to any stick defense:

• Move off the line of attack.  It may only be a pivot or slide.

• Block or Intercept inside the path of the stick.

• Maintain Control of Stick Arm/Hand.  Which may only be a quick touch, you may not have a grip on it.

• Apply punishment as soon as possible.

• Keep your eye on him.

• Strike or kick or lock with your whole body.

• Be sure to damage him so he cannot get up.  Remember he was trying to kill you.

Look at all the attack situations below and pick out the elements listed above.

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