147 reactions · 41 shares | Let's see how a figure 4 armlock can be used to defend against a haymaker or attack using a blunt object. Here, Tactical Hapkido Grandmaster Barry Rodemaker demonstrates the application of this joint lock in the sixth video of his Greatmats Self Defense Training Series. Train over Greatmats Martial Arts Mats - available at https://www.greatmats.com/martial-arts-mats.php! | Greatmats.com | Facebook

Using a stick to aid the capture, trapping and execution of joint locks makes them enormously easier. The Korean word "bong" is etymologically related to the word "bo" for staff, and comes in many lengths. The bong I am using here is called the "dan" bong, the short stick. It's handy to learn techniques with sticks at this length not only because of the ease of concealment and the ubiquity with which such short objects can be found - umbrellas, newspapers, dumbbells - but because it's easy to le

Another practical use of the dan bong or short stick. After a hammerlock, the dan bong is applied to the sternocleidomastoid, a very painful point. On takedown, this is maintained. Note that we get the most from a straight stick by applying a neck lock from the side of uke's neck, and not a straight on choke to the Adam's Apple. This is because of the position of the carotid artery as well as the cervical spine tilt. Follow for more techniques and discussion! #danbong #stickfighting #weapons #se