“Yeah,” he replied, smiling. “Surprised me too when I first learned it. I mean, when you see a stick, the first thing that pops in your mind is bludgeoning the enemy, right? Apparently, you can also lock limbs and disarm opponents when you know what you’re doing.” He looked down a moment, as if to remember something, then nodded. “When we get back to Arnau, I’ll show you some videos I got about baritsu and canne de combat.” When she gave him an inquiring glance, he explained, “Self-defense using a walking cane. That ought to be a good eye-opener for you.” 