Batter Up thoroughly covers the concepts, skills and tactics necessary to defend and disarm a dreaded baseball bat attack. Self-defense expert, Sammy Franco analytically explains and demonstrates the following vital topics: Bludgeon strengths and weaknesses, types of street bats, differences between stick and bats, angles of baseball bat attacks, de-escalation and distance prior to bludgeon engagement, bludgeon defense stance, footwork against the baseball bat, "moving into the fire", zero impact areas, areas of responsibility, absolute impact area, reinforced mid-block technique, controlling the bat, stuffing the weapon principle, swing evasion drill, timing engagement drill, defending against left handed attackers, low-line baseball bat defenses, safe bludgeon training tips.

DVD Details: BATTER UP: Defending Against Baseball Bat Attacks is a multi-regional dvd and will play anywhere in the world. Top audio and color quality. Approximate running time: 46 minutes.

Warning! Because of the realistic nature of our self defense training, some role playing scenarios featured in this instructional dvd contain strong language.