That was a very good video you linked. My old man was in the Navy Seabees during the war; from what I gathered they went to the same boot camp the Marines did, but weren't treated quite so poorly (Dad repeatedly described the Marines as being treated "worse than dogs," in his words.). Likely as not he would've seen that video.
Main thing that applies to civilian situations is--move. Don't have lead feet. Best way to not be injured by a weapon is be someplace it isn't. I agree about keeping the club/baton/whatever between you and the other man as much as possible. Dramatic wide swings not only leave you wide open but also look really bad if someone else catches it on camera and shows it to jury sympathetic to the other side.
The situation of an assailant attacking with surprise from within ~10 feet is sticky business. Even if you have a pistol, you don't have time to react and draw. Got any ideas about that?
Danth
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