Martial Arts Techniques

LEARN HOW TO USE WEAPONS TO COMPLIMENT YOUR SELF DEFENSE TRAINING

While it is always good to learn martial arts, there is nothing better than knowing how to use a self defense weapon. This is because more and more thugs are brandishing ones of their own so it’s only fair that you even the score. Even if they attack you without a weapon, the streets are not a place for rules. Once someone attacks you, all notions of fair play must go out of the window. There are a host of weapons available such as kubotans, pepper spray and stun guns. It is common practice for a self defense DVD to show you how to use such weapons which is absolutely vital. There is nothing worse than having a weapon, being attacked and forgetting how to use it properly. The attacker may take it off you and use it against you.

If you do possess one of the above weapons, there are a few things you need to learn about them. First of all, they are not some magic weapon that will make you invincible. No matter what weapon you have, there is still the small matter of knowing how and when to use it. There has never been a secret weapon that can defeat foes using only telekinetic powers, except of course in sci-fi movies. In the real world, a weapon is an inanimate object that can only be brought to life by the person holding it. Fortunately, some proper hand to hand combat training will show you how to effectively use a kubotan or stun gun.

There is an advert for American Express that states “don’t leave home without it.” This also holds true for a self defense weapon. If you aren’t carrying it, you cannot use it. You could have the greatest weapon of all time sitting in your garage and it will be as useless as a bag of air if you get attacked because you don’t have it!!! The problem with weapons is that many people buy them as some sort of novelty with soon wears off. Then it finds it way to your car boot or somewhere else where it is not easily accessible. If you have taken the time to attend self defense training classes and are serious about protecting yourself, you have to train yourself to always carry the weapon, to always have it on your mind. Otherwise, it will have been a pointless purchase.

Just because you have the weapon with you and know how to use it doesn’t mean that you can neglect the basic principles outlined in a self defense DVD. There is nothing on this earth that is 100% effective in combat situations so there will be occasions when you have to rely on a plan B. This back up plan should entail you being able to defend yourself with general self defense moves. Having all of this in your armory makes you safer than the vast majority of people walking the streets.

When you buy a self defense weapon, you are investing in your personal safety. You should always have it with you and learn how to use it properly but should never rely on it for all situations.