Self Defense

[Rachel]

Awww another Christmas present I wont be getting

[The Conquistador]

Tread, Rachel. Why don't you settle this over a match of naked wrestling?

Thought this was worth sharing. Much respect to them!

http://www.cnn.com/video/#/video/wor...ate.granny.cnn

[The Conquistador]

Originally Posted by aw9725

Thought this was worth sharing. Much respect to them!

http://www.cnn.com/video/#/video/wor...ate.granny.cnn

I remember reading an article about Col. Rex Applegate, the author of Kill Or Get Killed, and He was talking about how he was walking down the street when two thugs tried to mug him. All he had was his cane and he whupped the shit out of them with a well placed strike to the head and groin.

Something is better than nothing.

http://closecombattraining.com/blog/?p=213 *A brief bio of Col. Applegate*

Here's a few of my other "toys." I also have quite an extensive library of martial arts related books. That "knife-type-thing" next to the sword is a Smith and Wesson "First Response" tool. It can be flipped open with one hand like a switchblade if you practice... I carry one in my vehicle always. It can cut through seatbelts, has a pry bar, and a spring loaded carbide tip that can shatter a windshield. I have two, and mail-ordered them from U.S. Cavalry many years ago. Get one if you don't already own one!

Akido is something I would love to study one day. I only have the one book and have practiced just a few techniques from it.

I don't know where my copy of "In the Gravest Extreme" by Massad Ayoob went--but it is recommended reading for anyone interested in self-defense.

[The Conquistador]

Originally Posted by aw9725

Here's a few of my other "toys."

That thing to the bottom-right if your nightstick; is that a kubaton?

Also, I like the knuckle-knife combo.

Yes it is. I bought a bunch of them a while back and used to give them as Christmas presents!

Most of that stuff I bought while living here in Indiana (almost no restrictions apply) or in Michigan (Detroit "Wayne County" has tight restrictions--what's the logic? Someone can go to Oakland county and get knives and other stuff quite easily). Don't know if they can be sent to "Kalifornia"?

My understanding is that there are holds and techniques for them. My use of one would be mostly be to apply to pressure points or strike the eyes, throat, or temples. Have you ever had training with one?

The knife is a Frostwood "Undertaker" bowie. I bought two of them just in case they were ever restricted and something happened to the first one. It has a 9" blade. When we were discussing home defense weapons--I thought about it--it is nearby if I couldn't get to my 12 ga. The SIG is kept in a safe so wouldn't be much good unless I had time.

Also, that little "dagger" between the Kobotan and the sword is called a "CIA letter opener." It is made of fiberglass and nylon and can be sharpened. You can put one in a necktie or tape it to your ankle.

That Don's guns I posted pictures of is a great place to get stuff like this. At least in Indiana. I am pretty sure I got the Kubotans there.

Originally Posted by TheAngryPostman

I remember reading an article about Col. Rex Applegate, the author of Kill Or Get Killed, and He was talking about how he was walking down the street when two thugs tried to mug him. All he had was his cane and he whupped the shit out of them with a well placed strike to the head and groin.

Something is better than nothing.

http://closecombattraining.com/blog/?p=213 *A brief bio of Col. Applegate*

He is legendary! He even created his own fighting knife:

http://www.gerber-tools.com/Gerber-A...ombat-5780.htm

One bad-ass dude! I'm glad he was on our side!

[Rachel]

Originally Posted by TheAngryPostman

Tread, Rachel. Why don't you settle this over a match of naked wrestling?

It wouldnt even be a fair contest. Who you got your money on?

[The Conquistador]

Originally Posted by Rachel

It wouldnt even be a fair contest. Who you got your money on?

I would just be there to watch, not bet. hehehehe

[Rachel]

hmmm look at my angry face avatar

[The Conquistador]

Originally Posted by Rachel

hmmm look at my angry face avatar

Why so serious?

[Rachel]

Originally Posted by TheAngryPostman

Why so serious?

LOL A friend took this pic of me said I reminded him of Lorena Bobbit