Baton & Kubaton
The intent of this course is to give the student total confidence in the use of the ASP expandable baton or any baton-type impact weapon. You will learn to form the weapon into an extension of your body, and use it safely and effectively. You will be able to perform all techniques full force on striking bags. We will teach you threat assessment and verbal commands. We will also discuss the use-of-force continuum and laws concerning the use of batons. You never know what tools will be at hand in a close-range high-speed defensive situation. Learn how to put impact weapons to work for you. Subjects Covered:
- Safety with batons in training and self-defense
- Vital points of the anatomy
- Grip of the weapon
- Ready positions
- Snapping, shocking, whipping, and interval strikes
- "Loaded", tip, and butt-cap strikes
- Punches and angle cross strikes
- Thrusting techniques
- Attack and counterattack combinations
- Multiple opponent drills
- Retention of the weapon against grabs
- Weapon nomenclature, types, styles, and sizes
- Weapon selection, maintenance, repair, and carriers available
If you do not have a concealed weapons permit, here is a link to the WSP background check service. Please bring to class. If you are not a WA resident, please find your state's equivalent service. http://www.wsp.wa.gov/crime/criminal-history/
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Prerequisites:
Concealed Weapons Permit or documentation of good character. AND BRING THOSE DOCUMENTS WITH YOU TO CLASS. If you do not have a concealed weapons permit, here is a link to the WSP background check service. If you are not a WA resident, please find your state's equivalent service.
http://www.wsp.wa.gov/crime/criminal-history/
Required Equipment:
Expandable/Straight Baton; Mouth guard
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