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One or Two Hand Grab Defense for Two-Handed Grip
You may use the One or Two-Hand Grab Defense for the Two-Handed 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 the Two-Handed 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 rotate your baton in a circular motion using both of 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. 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 the Two-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 of 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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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, especially in a crowd.
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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