Police Baton Techniques – Feint High – Strike low

You see this concept throughout many systems and arts, even in old HEMA manuals from the 14th-15th century.

It’s a proven, battle-tested concept, which is why we adopted it in our curriculum in different forms and with some restrictions for specific use—because if you do it wrong, you might end up with an aftershock on your head.

In this specific template, you see just an unarmed, resisting subject demonstrated in a format. At Recon Sparring, we use melee weapons only when our lives are threatened, primarily in defense against other melee weapons.

EXTRA INFO for the baton use by the police: Targeting the leg with a baton is generally considered a “green target” or acceptable because it usually results in less severe injuries. Strikes to the legs (especially large muscle groups like thighs or calves) aim to reduce mobility, making it easier to control an aggressive or resistant individual while minimizing lasting harm.

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