Product Details

• Actors: Sammy Franco
• Directors: Sammy Franco
• Producers: www.sammyfranco.com
• Format: Color
• Region: All Regions
• Number of discs: 1
• Studio: Contemporary Fighting Arts, LLC
• Run Time: 46 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• ASIN: B001B9R9RQ
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #401,520 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)

Editorial Reviews

Batter Up: Defending Against Baseball Bat Attacks thoroughly covers the concepts, skills and tactics necessary to defend and disarm a dreaded baseball bat attack. In this one-of-a-kind dvd, self defense expert, Sammy Franco analytically explains and demonstrates the most effective disarming techniques for the street. Best of all, you don't need previous martial arts or self defense training to learn these simple and effective techniques.

Batter Up: Defending Against Baseball Bat Attacks will teach you 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 and much more!

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.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars Glad I watched this one., May 31, 2010

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This review is from: Batter Up: Defending Against Baseball Bat Attacks (DVD)

I've been training with short weapons, like the baseball bat and rattan stick, for 21 years. The conclusions I've come to from all that experience, Mr. Franco covers on this DVD with great instruction and in a easy way to learn. He even goes into more depth and specifics than I know, I'm glad my ego didn't get in the way of me watching this DVD. CFA cuts out the unnecessary and focuses on the essential. Gives logical reasons why not to use the things that may get you into trouble, always making sure to keep you using only the safest practical techniques. As for blunt weapons defense and usage, this DVD is a must have. I'm so glad I reviewed Batters up. It helps me get rid of the old habits that could get me into trouble out in the real world. Another home run from CFA.