About a half century ago, learning how to use a riot baton from a crusty WWII MP, he left us with a few tidbits.

These are the five fatal impact points. Remember them.

Don't raise it over head like a club, it looks bad on camera.

"Poke" with the tip, it "looks" less threatening on camera. Used like a sword you can concentrate considerable force.

The command, "Long thrust series..." might evoke some images and memories.