This self defense walking stick could save your life
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This self defense walking stick could save your life. Discover how to defend yourself using the jo medium length martial arts staff or a hiking pole or trekking pole or walking stick for self defense. You can defend yourself with This self defense walking stick that could save your life!
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I’m in the UK - no access to guns here so a Jo staff used as a walking stick is the best option for me I am thinking.
Thank you Gareth! Let me know how you like the jo once you start training.
Why doesn't the public have guns in UK,or no access,we sent billions over there.
I bought a long wooden dowel at Lowe’s. It is used to practice the technique. For hiking I bought a hickory stick at Brazos. It is solid! When I’m on the trail, people really notice the stick and make way for me. I’ve used it twice to protect myself twice from a dog. You have to have something to use when you’re alone.
Recently retired, doing a bunch of walking. I have a few walking sticks because I like making them. Came across your channel today. Saw a few vids and went out to Home Depot today, bought a 1” ash rake handle, cut it down to 53” and put cane tips on each end. Saving a bunch of your tutorials. Great workout so far! Thanks!!!
So glad to have you training with me!
Thanks!
Thanks Doug!!!!!!
Thank you Matt for this video. You asked if We have made our own and yes I have. I went to a Menards which is like Lowes or Home Depot and I bought a one inch hickory or ash broom handle and sanded it down and finished it with boiled linseed oil and it took about 6 coats before it stopped absorbing it. I cut off the bottom taper of the handle leaving it around 54” and left the drilled hole in the top for maybe a looped piece of rope for a wrist hold while hiking with it. It’s awesome. I also got a 6’ ironwood sapling from my brother in law and although it was curvy I whistled it down to an inch and a quarter and finished the same way. It is heavy though so I hope to get strong enough to wield it successfully.
These are well worth the time to watch. Thank you.
Thank you Kevin!
I have enjoyed reading Doug Boal and John Bowen's discussion. Thank you for sharing your training methods and experiences. I have only ever trained at home, first with VHS, rented from the local martial arts store (before there was the internet) and now through TH-cam. For me, Matt Pasquinilli's many videos has become my martial art system. I have learned so much from Matt and Gary Hernandez. I started a cane self-defense club called "Harbour City Gentleman's Club" here in Nanaimo British Columbia, Canada, on beautiful Vancouver Island (which is not Vancouver City). I do not charge my students but help others learn cane self-defense just for the love of it. One video that profoundly influenced me was Matt's video on being a "Master Caner", ever since I saw it, I have strived to perfect my techniques and principles. In my area and circle of influence, I am known as a Cane Self-Defense Master and my students really enjoy my teaching . . . all for free. Please keep sharing, I do benefit from hearing your stories. God bless you all.
Matt, I think you are a very likeable and humble dude, while being a great teacher of so important self-defence skills!
Keep teaching us, and your channel will grow.
Its a win - win.
Great video. I got an oak dowel,sanded it down and oiled it with coconut oil. I love it. It is a fin and useful change from my Arnis sticks.
Thanks Matt. Great video focusing on the finer details for how to get the most out of seemingly basic techniques (the kind most likely to be used in a pressure test!). While the walking stick through TSA sounds encouraging, I'd be cautious. I just browsed the US TSA site, and they don't allow bowling pins, baseball bats, cricket bats, hockey sticks, lacross sticks, hiking poles golf clubs and katana. So if people got a walking stick through, it might be more the exception than the rule and perhaps at the whim of the individual TSA agent. The unfortunate part is that if you bring it to the gate and it gets rejected, you have to leave it behind. They have nice glass display cases at some airports showing some of the things they've taken off people. So, if your $ 85 walking stick can't go on the plane, you better have someone who is not flying, and on the outside of TSA gate that you can give it to, or you just have to forefit it. (Not sure if they would let you put a tag on it and check or "gate check" it.) A family member lost a nice torque wrench that way. The TSA site did say canes were allowed, but cited another section of their site for special instructions. I was not able to find any special instructions pertaining to canes. Unfortunately, not too many checked luggage pieces are bit enough to carry a 54" stick (especially without incurring "oversize bag" fees. Keep up the great work.
I bought a nice 4.5' ( Trail Blazer Walking Stick ), at Walmart a couple months ago. Very nice length , I'm 5'7" and it's a good length for hiking and self defense, basically it's a short bo staff.
I bring it on the road with me
in my big rig ....and these techniques you are demonstrating will be good to practice with it.
Thanks Matt very interesting, inspiring and enjoyable channel you have.
I have seen cops in Salem oregon stop and take a walking stick from a very old man calling it a dangerous weapon. Their excuse was that it was thicker than a 1/4 inch. It was made of red wood. They left the man to hobble home without his stick on a bad knee. I am very interested in this art for teaching my 72 yr old dad but sometimes the criminal thugs are wearing badges.
That’s upsetting but not surprising in Oregon. Beautiful state, awful socialist governance. Sorry to hear that but thanks for being here.
@@pasquinilli Pre-Covid, I was told that a wooden cane or walking stick was protected under ADA, and if someone in authority made you give up your 'support' and you fell, then they were liable under Federal law. This 'bluff' may not work for all of us, but does the ADA rule apply in the case of the old man above, who had to hobble home?
I love the areas you discuss. I have made a walking stick with Shark tooth finger grooves, etc... out of a branch of White Oak. It is awesome. These techniques are nice to see demonstrated. Even. If I know the moves. Seeing it applied reminds me of moves I forgot. Also didn't consider as effective as it is. The top of the handle has a hand carved phallic , with a Camel toe just below it. Perfect for 'art' effect and holding during walking. Also getting up support.
I have a year to live. (In my sixties). I'll stop running on further. Thank or your instructions.
Thank you Gerard. I’m laughing hard at your handle description! Keep fighting. I’ve known many who’ve had a year left who keep on trucking.
AS I've said before-- it's ILLEGAL in a LOT of places-- and just because you see some carry them onto the plane doesn't mean they didn't get stopped and confiscated at the next stop... Several places have said anything NOT a hooked cane is considered a WEAPON ONLY... PLUS-- the hook has several advantages over straight stick.
Agreed.
Outstanding and well done Matt, personally I love the Jo Staff, that is 1 of my most favorite self defense "stand off" defensive tools for the very reasons you mentioned. As a matter of fact while I was in the Middle East, someone in our group managed to bring a Moses Staff along, I'm still not sure if they made him put it into the cargo hold or let him bring it onto the plane itself, as I only saw it and learned of his experience while we were waiting for the rest of our group to catch up inside the airport. Even while I watched him walk up, I could not believe it, due to the aftermath of 9/11 and TSA regulations. Your content is rock solid, I have been in Martial Arts my entire life, I attended Basic, AIT, etc @ Benning; awww the pugil stick match memories. So after the service I got into contract work. Thanks for sharing your content and I look forward to seeing more of your videos.
Hello Matt
Another great video!
Wonderful video. It's very important because in reality we all cannot be carrying around different weapons. So to learn how to use every day things is very informative.
Thanks. Great points Srikanth!
thanks Matt
Thanks Tim!
Your words are so realistic and very much close to the planet earth! Many greetings from Berlin,Germany.🤛👌👏
You are so humble a lovely quality 😊
Hi Matt, thank you for your instruction today. When my son and i were instructing, our martial art system or style had four levels of belt progression. Very similar to my style of many years ago; white, green, brown and black. In our present manner of instruction, the black belt level has no degrees. The amount of time of dedicating oneself, to all aspects of the art, is the determining factor of black belt seniority. There are no testings of any belt level per say, but through the student(s) dedicated training and demonstrating the mental and physical skills needed, the belt may be rewarded informally. When a student obtains the black belt level, as the belt color returns from black to white or going "full circle", is what gives the belt its "true character". We believe by following this manner of obtaining the black belt, it brings about a cohesiveness in the art and brotherhood in our students. No favorites, but brothers and sisters, in a lifelong commitment. God bless.. Doug.
Love that Doug! Thanks so much for sharing that wisdom and grace!
What style of martial arts you teach? Sometimes I think there should be no belt system, as some think it's burdensome and have to wait years to get it. Matt said it right when he quoted from karate kid movie. Karate is in the mind and heart and not in the belt.
Hi Danny, what my son and i teach is based on one of the Korean parent style of Tae Kwon Do called Chung Do Kwan. Some translate it as Blue Wave School. But actually it is Blue Way School. In Korea before the Tae Kwon Do system was created, Chung Do Kwan was one of the nine kwons or schools being taught. It was developed in 1945 after WW2, and composed of kicking, striking, wrestling or basically "use whatever is necessary" for self protection. It was a para military self defense system, that was taught to the ROK (Republic Of Korea) troops serving in Viet Nam with the American troops. These ROK troops were known for their loyalty, fearlessness, veracity and intelligence. Feared by the communist forces, and even highly respected by our American Green Berets, they were no one to be trifled with My Korean Master was one of the chief instructors of these Korean troops. Unfortunately, Chung Do Kwan and the eight other schools combined under the umbrella of Tae Kwon Do. At this point in my life, my son and i haven't taught for several years and always on a voluntary basis. His TKD rank is 4th Dan and i am 3rd. Danny, i hope this information was of use to you. Stay safe and God bless. Doug.
@@dougboal7620 thank you very much for the info. I too practice taekwondo but it is nothing like taekwondo in the 80s that was the best. I also practice hapkido which I feel is far superior to WT taekwondo.
Can I connect with you in fb or Instagram. Let me know. Thank you. May God be with you and your family
Really enjoy your teaching technique!!! I am going to pick up a walking stick ASAP. Quite useful when I am walking my dog.
Excellent very very good advice 👏👏👏👏👏👍👍👍👍👍
I would like more videos on hand-to-hand self-defense. palm strikes, hammer fist, liver shots, severe damage strikes.
Will do! Thank you.
Great job Matt more people should understand about the belt.your work with the staff is interesting please keep them coming. Thanks
Thank you for your videos!
"An expert Caner is someone who does the basics better."
That’s an awesome quote!
Beautiful, clear, practical self defense moves. I know the Tai Chi cane form. It's pretty and a good work out, but I don't think I could persuade an attacker to stand in the right position for an application. However, after watching your 20 min. video, and a little practice, I could see convincing an attacker that I wasn't an easy target. Thanks!
Thanks a lot Matt,,, for teaching this art and the nicest philosophical approaches 👌🤝🍀
I have one out of ironwood !
An attacker can quickly cross the distance.
- How to work with a walking stick when the opponent is moving or tries to grab the stick?
- How to avoid grabbing the stick?
Great suggestions! I need to get a partner to show this and then I will make that video for you. Thank you!
Would like to see this type. Of info also.Looking forward to video!! Gary.
WOW!!! I never knew there was training for a staff. I carry when walking. Now I may start using it more.
Yes! Train with it. Thanks !
Thanks for the video! I'm trying to catch up on ones that I missed.
I think that the Vietnam rifles were the M14 and the M16. Maybe they used some M1A1 rifles as well, but I'm not sure.
I have a more jo-length walking stick that I've had for a while. I wouldn't do any serious hitting with it because it's not that strong. I think it's made of sycamore. I have done a few of those drills using that stick. I was just thinking of that stick this afternoon and decided to put it in the mineral oil. I'll let it soak up oil for a few days. I generally walk with my five-foot hickory stick that I ordered from a lumber supply place. I sanded and oiled that one into a hearty walking stick. I may walk occasionally with the sycamore stick just for old time's sake.
In a real fight, I would probably use my cane long enough to draw a concealed carry pistol. If my first cane strike does the job, then I can just put the pistol back in my pocket and move on.
we have this in my country , we have a smaller sticks ,we call it Arnis , and Eskrima, but im still watching you and learning, im a senior and in my driver side of my car i have a four foot sticks , and you never know , you can used for self defense thanks for your videos , ❤️❤️❤️🇵🇭🇵🇭🇵🇭🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
Very useful information, hope I never need it but glad to know I can learn to defend myself or others.
My favorite weapon. Like the videos.
No matter what else your carrying, depending on the scenario, access could be problematic. The stick is always in your hand(s).
Great perspective James! Thanks!!
I'm battling cancer and have always been fascinated with any martial arts especially the bow staff. I'm going to pick me up a Jo staff because it's one of them low impact things they will let me do since I can't lift any weight for the near future these videos have been very helpful so far I bought me a Chinese White waxwood staff now I'm going to make my Jo staff
. I carry a glock 19 but would prefer a much more civil method I don't ever want to have to take a life
Thank you very much Matt , I have muscle memory now from your teaching ,i mostly use my 36 inch self made walking stick,i made four,i like the 1 inch oak the most.I
gave my brother Tim one,he won't train.He says why should I , he said I will throw it in he's car back SEAT,I said if u don't know how to use it,it won't do u any good.I sent your videos to him,i became mad at him,still am mad,he ask me why .
Greetings from Sweden. Thanks for showing this. In this times it could come handy, more sooner than later, so it’s good to start practicing and get your head and thoughts straight and get use to it before it’s needed. A walking stick look innocent until it isn’t, if you can use it properly. Like your upbeat mood. Thanks again.
I took a self defense cane through security. When I went through the metal detector I had to put it onto the belt and they gave me a temporary cane even though it should have been obvious that I did not need it. I ws 73 years old then. No problem in Boston, no problem in Istanbul, no problem in Kyiv Ukraine
Fantastic. Thank you for sharing that Donald!
Îmi plac foarte mult oamenii care râd cu toți dinții și cărora le râde fața..... sau cei care zâmbesc tot timpul.... .....🙋🤗🥰🌈💞🌷
Iubesc sufletele senine....🌈🥰
Practiced quite a bit with cane & staff. I've had one defensive use. Ended with one strike, jab to the face.
Four(ish) foot green branch of mulberry I'd found. Two inch to 1½" taper. Debarked, sanded, stained, and sealed with varnish.
Had it 25 years. It disappeared when we moved 4 years ago. I'm hoping another piece finds me.
Dacă o să îmi zâmbiți în fiecare zi cu fața și cu bucurie sinceră din suflet.... ( credeți-mă că eu o să știu dacă sentimentul este sincer sau nu ).......eu o să trimit către dvs cele mai puternice energii de vindecare. 🌈🙋👁️😇😇
Sănătate și iubire!🌷
Just discovered your channel and subscribed!! Love your positive enthusiasm!! What technique is best against a dog attack?? Is a thrust move against a dog not as good as a dog is a smaller target? ofcourse, we want try to maintain a distance from their strong jaws. Gary.
Thanks Matt! Amazing content. Valuable training 🙏🏿🙏🏿
Thanks matt for the video :)
I made my jo almost everything i have is homemade so i save money i think. And its easy to make it
A former President of the Phils. Known as Dogyot Dogtae Duterte taught us to use Du-ran method of self-defense meaning DU or DURA or spit in the eye then RAN as fast as you can.
Yes. Run!
Great video, Matt. What do you think about having a strap/wrist loop on the stick to prevent it being taken from you?
Great idea!
Where did you get that nice Jo with the grooves? Don't see it at your Quantum link.
Thanks Scott. Try here canemasters.com/affiliate-pages/quantum-martial-arts/quantum-jo-staff just ask him to add the grips.
I do the same strikes In Taichi Woo shoo Mr. Chin has been Having me do the thrust and The strike to the groin I am standing standing or sitting sitting with I am standing standing or sitting sitting with My titanium walking sticks
Comments help the algorithm, so: It's great to see focus on simple movements. 99% of the time, the quick and simple will be more effective than the fancy.
Thanks for your comment! Greatly appreciated.
What exactly is the Staff you are carrying? Where can one buy it?
Can you discuss how to retain your cane and not accidentally give it to the perpetrator please
Yes. I have made several tutorials on that but I will make you a new one! Thanks!
Bless you man!
Also is there one with an umbrella?
For a very long time I have concentrated on stick weapons . Simply because a person can walk down most any street and carry anything from a 6' Bo to a hiking stick and not be seen as a threat . Especially if one is advanced in years as I am . And have a lot less chance of being charged with a use of force charge wich is what happens if one uses a gun . Even if it is in a self defence situation . This is not to say I don't carry a concealed hand gun .
Thanks wasn't sure about,54 in or 36in jo walking stick , just carrying it in public when paying for something could fall,which brings to much attention to a weapon when someone hears the loud bang on the floor.where to lean when pulling out my wallet,,or keys , just wondering out loud.I like the hickory 54 in. Do u have a order link for the century hitting bag it might cost to much
I have a Oak wood walking stick in 1 inch in diameter and 60 inch long.
Is Oak walking stick too soft for self defense in comparison to Hickory stick?
I do appreciate if you reply me please❗️🥹🙏
The stick you show in your demonstration has a gripe. The link to stick supply store, indicates smooth, no gripe. Poor reference, misleading. Where did you purchase the one in the video?
It’s the same store just a different option. Check here canemasters.com/affiliate-pages/quantum-martial-arts/quantum-stealth-traveler-cane thanks!
Say, what are the chances this old long shovel handle I'm sanding is made out of something good?
Would you recommend using these techniques with a full size bo staff?
Yes. Most of them. Some won’t work because of the length of the bo
9 technic of your martial art in real case is much more effective than a 9 millimeter hand gun!
Thanks so lot maestro!🤛👌👏🙏
This would be helpful to me to learn we are not aloud guns in general in UK 👍🤗🇬🇧
What would be the maxs lenght a cane the airport would except or for sale since the hiking pole wont be excepted in a airport,but a longer cane should . anybody know
Cane length is typically 36” but you can have a longer cane for sure. I don’t know if there is a max length. I have recently heard from several people that they have been taking their straight walking canes and hiking sticks through the airport with no problem.
watching from philippines....
I have made a Jo and another staff that is 44 inches.
That’s cool Doug! What type of wood did you use to make your staffs?
@@pasquinilli I made them from red oak. I invented a non-traditional staff, 1 1/4 thick with 8 sides (so octagonal not round). It is 44 inches long. I call it a "Jung Jan Staff",. Jung Jan means "middle" in Korean, its length is in the middle of a Hanbo and Jo staff.
I feel very vaunerable at the age if 67 I HV a bad tight shoulder I still need to get healthy and learn some sort of self defence ,I' use a smaller walking stick every day I'm not sure if I'm legally aloud a walking stick like that I will try find out as this would be good training Thank u 👍🤗🇬🇧
Got a bum leg, can't run.
The best thing to take on a plane is a cane, is medical necessity, so they cannot refuse you. As for a walking stick it depends on the individual TSA Agent, I always carry trauma shears right on the outside of my backpack (in the mollie webbing) and only got questioned one time. When I made the remark "Wow, that big blunt plastic tip could sure do a lot of damage" it confirmed her stupidity and she said nothing more. Also, a cane being shorter is easier to manipulate in the plane.
More power on my first 10 strikes with two hands,no bag yet,punching an turning my dad jo thum down feels an looks wrong . slow an leak.frustrating it's taking to long to learn. two handed feels fast an hard.I am sure cane masters an bag an higher ceiling would be better.
I'm often twirling my stick around maybe this would be better traning for me 👍🤗🇬🇧
I can self defense against knifes so I'm not running
Hey Matt watching your videos now , i walk in the morning,an afternoon on bike paths,maybe 1.7 miles each walk , seen some mean lookin faces at me from some older an young men, so good morning doesnt work ,like they hate me , for know reason ...I am carrying a thin fiberglass walking pole that people use to push themself along with long skates,or like a power walker.its to light,not like your hickory,which i need, its up to the arm pit , seems to long to carry in stores,a cain as you know is great,but it seems wierd using a cain when you walk ok, i havent order from you yet.price was scarf,i look once last week . i dont see rubber tips on the end,so without them you would sound like a horse.or they would become damage,i am 70 next month,white male,i crash my yamaha last fall bad,but i am walking kinda great,but its hard sometimes,but i cant fight more then three minutes.breathing,neck,back cant handle much over fifty pounds in short blasts if i am in trouble. i work out with bum bells,nothin over 30,another year i am hoping alot of myself .stronger like i was before crash,but thanks for your help.for real from my heart. , i will like everything from u for sure , have to try to find your staff an cains,are prices better ? fair i hope.i hope you enjoyed my story,you ask me to comment,so please to meet you,Rick from madison wisconsin.
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Hello anybody out there ???
Hi Rick. How are you?
After. Moon all. How. Everyone. Is. Having. Greatfay
Great day
Thanks Patrick. Same to you!
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YOUR GLASSES LOOK A LOT BETTER THEN YOUR DARKER ONE,THE FOUR MOVES ILL PRACTICE,THANK U,
Thank you Rick!
Not very good gainst gun
Haha. David, you are very right.
Weak!
Send to my Gmail Matt or I'll send again from my Gmail.