The Kubotan: Dynamite Self Defense in a Small Package
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Have you ever been in a situation where a small and easy to hide weapon of self-defense could have helped to avoid injury, or do you know someone who has? If that's true, you're not the only one. Pepper spray, of course, can help to discourage an attacker, but attackers have also come to expect pepper spray and can defend themselves against it, thus thwarting its effectiveness.
Here is something that has more of a punch and is legal in most states. It's called a Kubotan. This little weapon of defense is small discreet and it can come as a key-chain. So there isn't any digging into a purse to find it. Giving you the precious time to protect yourself.
The Kubotan was first used by the LAPD after the Grandmaster Takayuki Kubota introduced them to it in the 1970's. It proved to be very useful against uncooperative prisoners. Eventually it spread out to the civilians for self-defense. Why it is so effective is that it looks like an over-sized key chain ornament. When in fact, the end is used on the pressure points on where a finger normal would be used. It is also effective to be used on the bony parts of the body say, a forearm. However where ever you hit, ladies it is going to hurt.
Kubotans are considered to be nonlethal, but check state laws before you use this weapon. Using it may earn your charge of felony assault if you are not careful and use it in a state where it's not legal.
The another great thing about this weapon of self-defense is that you don't need a background in martial arts to use it. But having a background in self-defense is advisable. This self-defense key-chain is used as basically as a tool for inflicting pain. It can be used to dig into sensitive areas, striking or applying crushing pressure on bony areas. It will at least allow you to hold your own against an attacker. Even though this weapon takes little to no training; to be really effective with it, it is advisable to get training in basic self-defense.
The Kubotan is usually 5 to 6 inches long and is made of plastic, wood or metal. It's shaped like a tube and has a flat or taped end. It's so effective because it gives your fist stability so that you won't break or injure your hand as you might if you had to defend yourself by punching an attacker.
Let's take a look at the following situation to demonstrate its usefulness.
Let's say you're walking home at night, when a potential attacker accosts you and tries to grab you. By using the Kubotan, you can cause pain in his hand so that he is put off. If he tries to kick you, you can then use the Kubotan to block his kick. Again, the point is to inflict pain that will temporarily disable your attacker.
It's very easy to learn how to use the Kubotan, and you can do so quickly. It's also inexpensive, costing just five to six dollars.
Despite its deceptively small size, the Kubotan can give even very small women an advantage over a larger attacker. The saying, "The bigger they are, the harder they fall" applies here, because the Kubotan definitely gives you the advantage of surprise. The attacker may not be aware of what's happening to him until it's already over.
Remember to check with your state on whether it is on the "prohibited" list. If it is, it is easily substituted with an every day item.
If you ever find yourself in a situation where you have to protect yourself against an attacker, use the Kubotan to your advantage, and do exactly that.
Article Source: Articlelogy.com
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