FightingArts Estore
Pressure Points
From a medical professional, straight facts on where and how to hit that can save your life.
Stretching
Limber or not, anyone can add height and speed to their kicks with this method.
Calligraphy
For yourself or as a gift, calligraphy is special, unique and lasting.
Karate Uniforms
Look your best. Max snap. low cost & superior crafted: “Peak Performance Gold” 16 oz uniforms.

MOTOBU
Classic book translation. Hard to find. Not in stores.
Who's Online
0 registered (), 25 Guests and 2 Spiders online.
Key: Admin, Global Mod, Mod
Newest Members
knocktown1, knocktown, Harrysin, gunder, carrycash
22750 Registered Users
Top Posters (30 Days)
cxt 21
iaibear 13
aplant 12
jabber 10
Dobbersky 9
June
Su M Tu W Th F Sa
1
2 3 4 5 6 7 8
9 10 11 12 13 14 15
16 17 18 19 20 21 22
23 24 25 26 27 28 29
30
New Topics
If You Could Teach One Person
by jabber
06/13/13 10:13 AM
Newbies: Ask ANY question about martial arts
by Zombie Zero
06/12/13 11:25 AM
Pressure point training in 2013
by aplant
06/12/13 09:48 AM
Children best Age to begin?
by Dobbersky
06/11/13 08:38 AM
The Respect of your Instructor.
by jabber
06/10/13 04:57 PM
What Can We Do?????
by cxt
06/06/13 11:36 AM
Where Are They Now?
by Dobbersky
05/30/13 08:08 AM
Interview with Aikido Shihan Shigenobu Okumura, Pa
by Chris_Li
05/27/13 12:39 AM
Just curious
by iaibear
04/28/13 11:35 PM
I'm thinking of practising by myself.
by TaekwonDoFan
03/12/13 01:13 AM
Recent Posts
Children best Age to begin?
by cxt
Yesterday at 07:16 PM
Striking/punching bag technique.
by MAGon
Yesterday at 02:16 PM
Pressure point training in 2013
by aplant
Yesterday at 04:46 AM
If You Could Teach One Person
by iaibear
06/13/13 10:33 PM
The Respect of your Instructor.
by Dobbersky
06/13/13 04:58 AM
Value for Money
by jabber
06/12/13 02:30 PM
Newbies: Ask ANY question about martial arts
by Zombie Zero
06/12/13 11:25 AM
Derren Brown One Inch Punch
by aplant
06/12/13 08:53 AM
Karate and ''contact''
by Dobbersky
05/30/13 07:55 AM
Interview with Aikido Shihan Shigenobu Okumura, Pa
by Prizewriter
05/27/13 07:02 AM
Forum Stats
22750 Members
36 Forums
35481 Topics
432057 Posts

Max Online: 307 @ 02/21/13 09:36 AM
Page 3 of 13 < 1 2 3 4 5 ... 12 13 >
Topic Options
#268768 - 08/15/06 08:49 AM Re: Weapon you can carry for self-defence that's l [Re: harlan]
crablord Offline
th3 t4sty sn4ck

Registered: 08/10/06
Posts: 1530
Loc: Australia, QLD, GC
Well if you are that insanely determined on defending yourself..just carry a switch around. Sure its illegal, but hell, whos gonna search you unless you use it
_________________________
"They say the only way to kill a lion is with a rear naked choke, but I'd just kick it in the head"

Top
#268769 - 08/15/06 08:53 AM Re: Weapon you can carry for self-defence that's l [Re: crablord]
harlan Offline
Professional Poster

Registered: 07/31/04
Posts: 6662
Loc: Amherst, MA
Hmmm...I prefer a garrote.

Top
#268770 - 08/15/06 10:31 AM Re: Weapon you can carry for self-defence that's l [Re: crablord]
oldman Offline
Professional Poster

Registered: 07/28/04
Posts: 5883
You could use the pointed end of your head.

Top
#268771 - 08/15/06 11:04 AM Re: Weapon you can carry for self-defence that's l [Re: oldman]
crablord Offline
th3 t4sty sn4ck

Registered: 08/10/06
Posts: 1530
Loc: Australia, QLD, GC
pointed end...like the nose?
_________________________
"They say the only way to kill a lion is with a rear naked choke, but I'd just kick it in the head"

Top
#268772 - 08/15/06 01:36 PM Re: Weapon you can carry for self-defence that's l [Re: crablord]
swseibukan Offline
Member

Registered: 11/12/05
Posts: 196
Loc: Lakewood, Colorado
Quote:

Now think of a pen. A pens sharp end is the top, meaning the only movement you could do would be a thrust.




Your thinking is limited, you use a pen like you’d use an Ice pick with the pointy end sticking out the pinky end of your fist. Vicious weapon if you hold it right. If you ask around some of the LEO types they could probably confirm that the majority of improvised prison weapons are stabbing type implements and they are used very effectively. Bottom line is that anything is better than nothing when out numbered and outgunned.

And again the thread is about legal carry weapons, which in many areas excludes edged weapons. Another good choice is a small flashlight like a mini maglite or other similar brand, makes a good fistload use it like a kobutan (kind of handy to have a light anyway.) A bigass locking type carabineer can work like a fistload/knuckles and it’s handy to hang your flash light from.

In your vehicle how about a 12 oz. can of Bear spray. Most personal defense pepper spray is 5 –10% Bear spray is 20% +. Four-cell flashlight under the seat or military type e-tool are pretty affective. My daughter carries a aluminum bat in the backseat of her car along with ball and glove for window dressing.
_________________________
Pat O'Brien
Southwest Seibukan

Patience my ass I’m going to kill something

Top
#268773 - 08/15/06 11:10 PM Re: Weapon you can carry for self-defence that's l [Re: swseibukan]
crablord Offline
th3 t4sty sn4ck

Registered: 08/10/06
Posts: 1530
Loc: Australia, QLD, GC
swseibukan my thnking isnt limited, the fact is its a silly idea, if you have the proficiency to wield a damn pen like its a blade, then you sure as hell dont need it. Pepper spray is the answer
_________________________
"They say the only way to kill a lion is with a rear naked choke, but I'd just kick it in the head"

Top
#268774 - 08/15/06 11:19 PM Re: Weapon you can carry for self-defence that's l [Re: crablord]
harlan Offline
Professional Poster

Registered: 07/31/04
Posts: 6662
Loc: Amherst, MA
Crab...have you ever been assaulted? I mean...seriously assaulted by someone, taken by surprise by someone with the intent to harm you? I only ask...because I have. Personally, I doubt the efficacy of spray in time sensitive situations. If I had a choice between spray and a titanium pen...I'd take the pen. Feel free to stick to spray. Perhaps you can brain the guy with the empty can when it's done.

Top
#268775 - 08/15/06 11:30 PM Re: Weapon you can carry for self-defence that's l [Re: harlan]
crablord Offline
th3 t4sty sn4ck

Registered: 08/10/06
Posts: 1530
Loc: Australia, QLD, GC
For christ sake harlan, your argument is ridiculous, If you really are capable of using a pen like a blade, you dont need it. There you go, oh yeah and if you can show me a video of someone demonstating pen fighting techniques id be very interested.
_________________________
"They say the only way to kill a lion is with a rear naked choke, but I'd just kick it in the head"

Top
#268776 - 08/15/06 11:42 PM Re: Weapon you can carry for self-defence that's l [Re: crablord]
harlan Offline
Professional Poster

Registered: 07/31/04
Posts: 6662
Loc: Amherst, MA
Please refrain from immoderate speech. I've noted swearing in your posts, and it is not allowed...although there is some leeway depending of the value of the post.

Also, I did not say I would use a pen like a blade. With my beginner understanding of weapons, I would probably be thinking of chizi kun bo.

Top
#268777 - 08/15/06 11:54 PM Re: Weapon you can carry for self-defence that's l [Re: harlan]
crablord Offline
th3 t4sty sn4ck

Registered: 08/10/06
Posts: 1530
Loc: Australia, QLD, GC
exactly, If you cant weild it like a blade, it is almost useless. You can only thrust, and even your average mugger would just laugh at you. Just carry a switch around man, because a pen for self defence is stupid.
_________________________
"They say the only way to kill a lion is with a rear naked choke, but I'd just kick it in the head"

Top
Page 3 of 13 < 1 2 3 4 5 ... 12 13 >


Moderator:  Cord, MattJ, Reiki 


Untitled Document
Martial Arts Supplies
Padded Striking Target
Padded Striking Target $12.95 And see the rest of our focus targets



Action Ads
1.5 Million Plus Page Views
Monthly
Only $89
Details

Fight Videos
Night club fight footage and street fights captured with the world's first bouncer spy cam

How to Matrix!
Learn ten times faster with new training method. Learn entire arts for as little as $10 per disk.

Self Defense
Stun guns, pepper spray, Mace and self defense products. Alarms for personal and home use.

TASER MC26C
Stop An Urban Gorilla: Get 2 FREE TASER M26C Replacement Air Cartridges With Each New TASER M26C!

 

Unbreakable Unbrella

krav maga