Hi-

Of course will agree with the statements concerning if you have an out, take it.
This applies to any and all weapons that are turned on you.

i also agree that you shouldn't focus on the weapon but rather on the weilder of the weapon. particularly the arm that is handling the weapon.

the wrist, elbow and shoulder joint are the weak points or controllable points on someone swinging a bat. If you can control the elbow and wrist of the bat swinger you are halfway there.

Try not to block the arcing bat but rather step inside the swinger and take hold of the arm that controls the weapon, especially at the joints.
From there do what you can to take control of the situation.

peace

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Kung Lek