The telescopic baton can be used closed or extended: (A) Jabbing with a holstered baton (B) hammering with the butt of the baton, Notice how the thumb secures the baton’s tip to prevent the two inner shafts from expanding (C) a fully extended baton. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
For everyday carry of modern practitioners of Filipino martial arts (FMA), the telescopic baton, also known as collapsible baton or expandable baton, is the practical alternative to the hardwood baston or the rattan olisi.