| This is based on something that I wrote in my | | | | serious damage with relatively little to no formal |
| "KUBOTAN: Self-Defense Keychain" ebook. And, | | | | training. But, remember... |
| although the discussion was aimed at the weapon | | | | ...there is a huge difference between an effective |
| that served as the focus of the book, in actuality, | | | | self-defense strategy based on "knowing" what to |
| any weapon, modern or traditional, can be | | | | do to increase your ability to escape with the least |
| substituted. | | | | amount of wear-and-tear, and... |
| Now, please don't confuse what I'm about to say | | | | ...the dependence on luck or the fact that you're |
| with whether or not I use weapons. Weapons should | | | | carrying a self-defense weapon. |
| be a part of any sound self-defense and martial arts | | | | In the case of firearms, people brag and tout how |
| program, training, and strategy. However, far too | | | | many rounds the weapon can fire before reloading, |
| many people rely on a quick-fix. The Self-Defense | | | | but... |
| Keychain book, in fact none of my books or videos | | | | ...you can't MISS often enough to win! |
| were created to be a comprehensive training course | | | | You can simply pick up a knife and start slashing and |
| in the use of any particular weapon. No single | | | | probably do okay. However... |
| resource can be. | | | | ...there are times during the year, at least in the |
| This is so for two very important reasons... | | | | temperate region where I live, that the clothing being |
| 1. No weapon can take the place of a sound | | | | worn by an attacker can make it difficult to cut him - |
| self-defense training program and plan - no matter | | | | even with a large knife. And... |
| how powerful you think it is, and... | | | | ...as we say in the self-defense world - "you can't |
| 2. Most weapons, especially those like the Kubotan, | | | | bring a knife to a gun fight and expect to win! |
| were designed to augment, or provide additional | | | | The choice is yours... |
| power and effectiveness, to unarmed self-defense | | | | ...luck or strategic application of trained skills. |
| techniques and tactics. | | | | Both can be effective. However,... |
| Do you have to be a trained martial artist to defend | | | | ...which one do you want to "bet your life on?" |
| yourself with this or any other weapon? | | | | And, in the long run... |
| No. Of course not. | | | | ...your weapon, regardless of whether it's a handgun, |
| Firearms are a good case-in-point. Knives are another. | | | | knife, or even a simple weapon like the Kubotan... |
| These two in particular have the potential of creating | | | | ...is only as good as YOU are! |