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One or Two Hand Grab Defense for One-Hand Grip
You may use the One or Two-Hand Grab Defense for the
One-Hand Grip whenever a person places either one or two hands on the long
portion of your baton. This baton retention technique is quick and effective
when used in combination with your strength, smooth body mechanics, and body
weight.
Using a One-Hand Carry Position, a
person reaches for your baton with his/her hand(s). As the person grips the
long portion of your baton with his/her hand(s) quickly grab the long end with
your Support Hand. Rotate your baton in a circular motion using both your
hands to the outside of the person's gripping hand(s), forearm(s), or wrist(s).
Simultaneously take a step to the outside of the person's body. If one of the
person's hands is on the long end when you try to place your Support Hand
there, you simply grab the hand on the long end and continue as if it were the
long end. Once the long portion is above the person's hand(s), forearm(s), or
wrist(s), drive the baton in a strong downward motion to completely separate
the hold on your baton using your strength and body weight. Following the
release, create distance and assess the situation, then take appropriate
follow-up action as needed.
Lesson and Minimum Acceptable Performance Standards
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Assume a One-Handed
Carry Position.
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A person reaches for your baton
with one or two hands.
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As the person grips the long
portion of your baton with his/her hand(s) quickly grab the long end with
your Support Hand. Rotate your baton in a circular motion using both your
hands to the outside of the person's gripping hand(s), forearm(s), or
wrist(s). Simultaneously take a step to the outside of the person's body.
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If one of the person's hands is
on the long end when you try to place your Support Hand there, you must
simply grab the hand on the long end and continue as if it were the long
end.
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Once the long portion is above
the person's hand(s), forearm(s), or wrist(s), drive the baton in a strong
downward motion to completely separate the hold on your baton using your
strength and body weight.
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Following the release, create
distance and assess the situation, then take appropriate follow-up action as
needed.
Special Notes
You should be alert to any attempt to grab control of your
baton while it is in your Strong Hand, especially in a crowd. The baton
retention technique being shown above actually begins as a consequence of
someone first grabbing your baton, then pulling on it while it is being held
by you in either the Outside-the-Arm or Vertical Carry Position. As the person
pulls on the baton, go in the direction your baton is being pulled. By doing
this, you will have a greater opportunity for success by turning that pulling
force against the person who grabbed your baton. In most cases, you will start
your baton retention technique as shown above.
If your first or second attempt to release a person's grip
from your baton using the above technique fails, you should consider some
other defensive action. You could strike the person's gripping forearm with a
"hammering fist", kick the person in the shin, or let go of your
baton all together and go to another available force option.
Don't compromise your safety by hanging onto your baton too
long.
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