4 Popular Self Defense Tools and 10 Reasons to Avoid Them!
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- Thinking about buying a self defense tool? You might want to watch this video first. Here are 4 popular self defense tools and 10 reasons why you should avoid them!
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That beaded necklace would be cool if you were a shaolin monk wandering through the old west.
Why isn't there a movie of this yet?
Closest is Shanghai Noon and that's a comedy and he wasn't a monk.
Jet Li - that was the name I couldn't remember! Thank you.
I could picture his face whenever they were talking about the chain necklace but couldn't remember the name. When I think of Asian action actors with the name of 'Li/Lee' I immediately think of Bruce Lee. Seems like all other Asian actors after Bruce are trying to fill that void he left behind. Some come close but none will ever be the same.
Keep up the good work my friends.
You just stole the plot for Kung Fu
Or if you're jet li
Till someone pulls a Colt and puts a 45 in the monk.
Lets not forget the majority of people that buy crap like that are physically unfit to fight anyways.
Why do i have a feeling that you're projecting there. But i'm sure its 275lbs of muscle and you look like arnold (in your mind)
They're marketed to the 'Before' photo in a Charles Atlas ad, to the average person whose last fight was in grade school, to the people who don't have the time or money to train, to the physically frail. Some of the designers might even think they're helping people.
What they do is give a false sense of security. While that extra spring in the step might dissuade some attackers, others will take the chance.
The hidden stabby in the brush is only useful if nobody took away the kidnap victim's purse and she keeps her composure enough to lull her attackers into thinking she's helpless. Then she could get the drop on one and either escape or take his gun.
You know what they say about when you assume...
@@Mr3344555 You do not have to be fat to be physically unfit.
I've been into a lot of fights in my day. I've had the most trouble with 2 kinds of opponents. The superbly obese and the small and squirly. Body type isn't necessarily an indicator of one's ability to fight. Mindset is most important. Skill is a close second, as skill is worthless without the mind to use it.
Not in disagreement, but base argument of "Even if you carry these tools you'll need training" applies to all tools ranging from mace and knives to guns. Good video.
A whole LOT of things hurt like hell, but then they don't . Adrenalin and/or drugs can change everything really fast. You can't rely on pain compliance , you have to be able to either shut the body down or cripple it enough to get away.
People underestimate berserking adrenaline rushers
That's why I carry a British commando deathshead knuckle duster and a knife.
@@cosseybombjust looked up the weapon, it's so cool. If you're in the US, brass knuckles blades are illegal, don't carry those on your person. Also, check your knife laws, 6" is pretty drastic. Michigan allows 3" for self defense (never tell a cop a blade is for that), 4" for general use, and longer hunting blades are only for hunters. Most states are less lenient than Michigan regarding length.
Brass knuckles do more damage than most knife non fatal injuries. I'll give you a hint that I learned about them: you have to change the way you punch to use them most effectively.
@MrByaeger I'm a Japanese martial artist; if you have the techniques, you can 99% rely on pain compliance. The 1% is PCP and similar stimulants that deaden the physical response. The police also have problems tasing them, for example.
This is why I carry an RPG.
2 RPGs....need a backup💪
You carry a role playing game??? I'm, uh, not sure how that works.
A role playing game? Seems a bit unwieldy.
@@dsandoval9396, D&D books have some deadly heft.
nO YoU dON't!1!
Amber is more buff than most viewers on this channel (me included). :P
Flaps arms
Roids can make a big diff.
Good neck and jaw muscles... Will bob for days.
@@xcalibertrekker6693 nah she still has breast and actually looks like a woman and not a bodybuilder with long hair
Klaus Erwin fucking disgusting
Talisman of the useless.
Special Effect: Enemies that use *grab attacks* deal extra damage.
Go on Budk. Buy one of their sonic grenades. They look just like real grenades. When attacked remove grenade from pocket, pull pin, shout "Allahu Akbar!" Watch as your attacker flees. If they dont flee, drop the grenade and use the bang to summon every last cop for a city block.
Meep Changeling hahhah
Can’t even go on the site
Yeah use my religion to get your ass out of a bad situation you idiot.
@@user-iu4yn4tr1r صلي عنبي بسخنفهمج
I love my defense pens! Easy to carry, good to train with and extremely useful as a daily tool! Also I don't lose those!
Bingo
I've always wanted to buy one, but I lose pens so often I just figured I'd lose it lol
True.. Easy to get to if carried/trained with correctly.
A kubaton is also a great defense tool... Especially ones that are made of stainless steel !
They have great heft for performing the hammer fist technique... Caifede made the ones that I have...
I also have tactical pens and ones that look enough like regular pens so as not to draw attention... The Atomic Bear sells "The Rebel" which is such a pen...
Tactical pen is one of my EDC's !!! With a little training, and element of surprise, Very affective !!! But, being awear, and prepared/ready makes all the difference
I once used a chain against two dudes who tried to rob me. The situation allowed to me to make the move because they were coming down of a motorcycle and I saw it coming. Otherwise it would have been difficult. And I had the chain on one of my pockets. For the rest of these items... I'm sure they wouldn't work.
One time, me and my buddy were riding on my motorcycle, minding our own business until we tried to park and some nut started attacking us with a chain
@@idontwantahandlewtf ooh shit! It was you then! My bad :D
I've seen a variation of the necklace used effectively by a homeless guy, but he had added either a magnetic or pop clasp on it so it came off easily when pulled and had a knife as the pendant...skid row can be scary at night lol
No man there's no way, you have to be black belt 9th Dan in chain fight only available on a mountain peak monastery hidden in Bhutan
I have these exact same Buddha Beads. Martial Arts has been part of my life for such a long time including weapons combat. Using this necklace is deceiving, however I am comfortable using this as a tool for self defense out of the endless options available. I do NOT wear it around my neck as I use it for mantras, and if I am ever out with it, I keep it wrapped around my hand and wrist. Accurately striking someone where I want to is not a concern for me, but keep in mind, martial arts is what I have dedicated myself to. An inexperienced individual may only put themselves in danger if used in false confidence. The points made in this video are valid and those using such tools for self defense should educate themselves or choose another weapon. Good health to all.
This channel is such a breath of fresh air
another video that shows that your "no nonsense" channel is one of the best on youtube
only caveat that I can think of: the brush could be useful on commercial planes (to help make out the odd terrorist highjacker) or places where knifes are banned and there is a metal detector.
I'm gonna leave it at "Sixty-nine" likes ... Giggady giggady
I'm a big fan of sneaky "alternative weapons." This video's right though, these 4 are all poorly designed gimmicky stuff. But a properly carried and accessible blackjack, flatsap, slungshot, baton, icepick, or dagger all make great choices as a backup to your ccw (or for days when you have to travel lite).
Sad thing is the government has made most if not all of those illegal to carry.
@@SwordFighterPKN - Because criminals use them, and it sucks for police to watch the asshole they were questioning (and who they know is looking for victims) waltz off because they didn't have probable cause to do anything.
Which means that the rest of us lose these options.
I appreciate them as well, they certainly dont replace training but having something is better than nothing *most of the time*. The spike brush is the least gimmicky, knives are obvious & metallic. That being said, if you have no idea what youre doing, neither these nor anything else will save you, to include firearms. Ive seen so many ppl who have the same idea with firearms as the ppl buying some of these, thinking theyre safe and dont need to train bc the item will save them. It will not, & you are supplying the perp with a gun & ammo. This mentality needs to end, like years ago. Its almost 2019, how can one live being that dumb?
@@kaylt.7864 Where have you been? People wear ignorance and fake expertise like a badge of honor. If anything, that attitude is becoming more prevalent.
Anyway, there were several people, mostly older women, in the CCW class I took that came with borrowed guns. They walked out with a license to carry and they don't even own a gun. Most had never shot one before. What are the chances that they'll practice handling and firing the gun? If they ever feel the need to draw in public they'll be a danger to everyone around.
@@bigwitt187 true lmfao. Whole situation is just fubar this is why i dont help ppl anymore 😂
It really is good to see others give a reality check about self defense.
When I teach some friends, they get surprised how vicious and crazy engagements are.
Some in denial, but some actually legit interested in learning.
Wow I was just writing in my notebook about this yesterday. Not the same equipment but the same concept. Knives, mace, stun guns, and even firearms are all useless unless you can get to it. Unless you are already carrying the weapon your chances of accessing it once attacked are slim and even dangerous if the attacker gets your weapon or gets it away from you during deployment. And being real you can't just walk down the street with a weapon in hand so you are never going to be ready to deploy it. An example I use to drive this home is the shoe tie test. First tie you shoe while kneeling. Then do it again while several people lightly or moderately attacking you. I bet you notice a difference and you have the advantage of knowing it is coming. Same things happens when you try to put keys in a car, dail a phone number and deploy a weapon. Only in real life it is 1000% worse.
well put
Good point, but exaggerated when it comes to a firearm, knife, flashlight or tac pen IF you carry them in accessible locations on the body AND train to quickly deploy them.
I disagree with this. Several years ago I was walking down a backwoods road to visit a friend when I heard rustling and growling from behind me. I had maybe 2 seconds from being alerted to the danger to turn around and confront a stray dog that was rushing towards me. It was pure instinct, but I stabbed the thing in the side of it's neck when it lunged at me and then kicked it away.
I still don't know how my knife (which was my BSA 100 year anniversary knife - if you want to look up the style) went from closed in my pocket to open in my hand in time to defend myself. I don't remember anything at all as to my actions prior to stabbing the dog, but it happened wayyy faster than I imagined. Hindsight being 20/20, I wish the thing had barked or something. I would have rather not used the knife, as most dogs can be deterred by a swift kick to the face, but I didn't know what was coming at me and used what I had on hand.
Anyway, TL;DR - when your life is on the line, you can react much faster than you think.
I carry mace in my hand, saber red. Going in and out of parking lots, pumping gas..
@@KingSarathos good story bro glad you didnt get ate up by that hound. Yeah, you can rise to the occasion, some ppl deny it but you can a bit, but at the same time some ppl think its a bigger boost than it actually is. If you dont train whatsoever, youre not gonna get anything but ptsd afterwards if you live.
Agree 100%, all of these are gimmicks at best, and lies and theft at worst. It doesn't matter what toys you have in your toolbox, if you don't know how to use them, they can be used against you.
The necklace actually is very usefull if you know Hojo Jitsu.
I enjoyed watching this was interesting to hear your thoughts......so what do you suggest for the average person to defend themselves if not these items?
The best self defence is common sense,
Avoid walking in dimly lit areas like subways or ally ways if you can, if you cannot, put up your hood and walk in the shadows and if you see any louts or potentially dangerous people hanging about try to locate an alternate route if you cannot do that get ready with any self defence tool you keep on your person and do not draw attention to yourself and if a situation does kick off and if you have an opportunity to run do it otherwise show your ready to fight back in confidence, most criminal scum only target the weak if you show confidence and awareness while walking around you will appear not an easy target very few criminals go out looking for a fair fight and of course it helps if you maintain fitness and learn a fighting style that teaches you to fight but to avoid any fight at all costs is effective self defence, your fighting skills are to be used if there is no other option
Carry arround a smg bam magic
I mostly agree. But the hood thing is stupid cause you can't see.
@@benbraceletspurple9108
This
People like you never realized that shit happens even in the areas that seem to be the safest. Hell not to long ago a Jewish church was shot up and multiple people were killed. So what's that you were saying?
There are no Jewish churches and there’s no guarantee of safety anywhere. If someone want to straight up murder you, there’s probably little you can do.
My wife teases me because as long as she's been with me I've been preparing for that day. People believe that these items will magically defend them, you have to give to get, that means take a hit maybe even a vital area if your not paying attention or practicing for that day. Mahalo FT for keeping it real. Duke.
Your not the only one even before i was married I trained hard and my brother would ask me what are you training for and I'd say for that day someone tries to steal my wallet now i just do it to protect my family lol 😂
you pull out the hair comb and while the attackers are busy laughing you rip of the lid and stab them
and then they call cops on you .. lol
@@TechExpanse but what are they gonna do? Say they tried to attack you and you attacked them back?
@@hiiiitherehaha they gonna say that approached you for (insert any fake reason here) and you tried to kill them .. you go to court and they present evidence your word against criminal's word .. and you were one with concealed deadly weapon .. doesn't look very promising there
@@TechExpanse true. that's why you always record:D
great advice, thanks
I really love your practical approach to self-defense. Hopefully someday I'll afford lessons!
That was a really good video. The two of them have a great dynamic.
David Hunt 2 dudes being dudes
In any self defence situation always add the ever present ingredient "liar." Does anyone think the attacker will tell the truth to law enforcement? He'll say that he was the target of e.g.., racial taunts by you, and that you pulled a hair brush that was really a knife, and he'll produce witnesses. It happens all the time. The law doesn't know what happened. Victory goes to the best actor in court.
Once you pull any weapon the perp can also claim self-defence. you give up all your legal rights and the perp can seem like the victim. You need to think about all of this and plan your self defence strategy accordingly.
@Viking real shit
I’m picking up this scheister knowledge
The hat attachment *might* be useful to help exacerbate damage caused by a rear headbut (counter to a bearhug), but even so, its usefulness is still limited to very few scenarios.
Great Great Great concept to present & really great job in how you presented this video.
Much Respect & kind regards
I bet all those items would be gold in the county jail... especially the *hairbrush shank* lol... I'm just saying.
They would be for sure the beads work for breaking glass also.. not only that but you have a garrote.
@@cosseybomb
I'm a new word fanatic. Thx!
*Garrote*
To shank
@@thedevilsadvocate5210
U know it!
Pointed toothbrushes do the job.
I carry two small knives and a small sidearm for my self defense. I doubt I'll ever have to use them, but I'm prepared to. I shoot and practice every week to stay proficient. While martial arts isn't the best way to learn how to fight, it does give you a foundation to build on.
What is the best way to fight if not martial arts? Martial arts are the only way to properly learn how fight?
@@dug5940 it gives you a good foundation to build on, as I said. However, in a martial arts class, full contact sparring (mainly Taekwondo) isn't practiced. There is no retaliation or resistance taught. It's like telling someone that an attacker is going to let you defend yourself.
@@the.tricky.outdoorsman hahaha, maybe not anymore these days in our pussifyed country, but back in the 80's and early 90's, we sparred with minimal pads, no headgear and didn't pull a lot of punches. I came home with bruises, cuts and loose teeth all the time.
I agree that nobody can learn to fight if they're not really being hit. Thank the lawyers I guess. Smh
@@the.tricky.outdoorsman tae kwon do is crap and it doesn't encapsulate martial arts. Silat, Muy Thai, MCMap, Boxing, Systema, jiu jitsu, apache knife fighting etc are all martial arts and deadly in the right hands.
There are 3 types of martial arts.
1. Ones for kids and looking cool ie TKD,
2. ones for sports ie mma
3. and ones for combat ( self defense is a bullshit marketing term to make fighting sound safe to women and kids) ie Silat, Military Martial arts, Kendo etc
The Tricky Outdoorsman ever heard of randori?
Very good video!!
i couldn’t stop laughing, especially with the brush lol
Amber!
That sort of item works fine when you're in countries where carrying any sort of weapons is forbidden, are useful to pass across police controls, in those places you must be careful of polices as you're of gangsters, and is always better having an knife than just your bare hands when walking in those streets, mine is attached (but hidden) to my purse, outside, and looks like an ornament. It worked once, and I always carry it. And it's totally true you need at least basic training to use it right! . the point with hidden blades is that the assholes never expects you have one, and the sudden response to their attack provides you time enough to run away.
I'm in a country where it's illegal to carry anything for self defense, and most of these items would get you in trouble if you used them (GBH if you stabbed someone with a hairbrush-shiv). You're far better to have a dual-purpose alibi object like a heavy torch or a walking stick.
Aye, not every country is the USA. The ring and cap attachment probably wouldn't register, but a heavy chain could and a hairbrush shiv certainly would be considered "carrying an object suitable for harming people with in public". And if you had to use a hidden weapon in self-defense you'd give the attacker's defense attorney a field day against you. You're a delusional survivalist waiting for a chance to use your sneaky weapons at the slightest excuse, a danger to society who should be locked up!
What do you recommend then full self-defensive then I got to go to your school or maybe they just can't afford it what would you recommend
just asking
so how about the "weapons of oppurtunity" d. marcaida shared?
1:19 "Conceal carry my hair bush xdxd"
Get a gun. If you can't get a gun, get pepper spray. Then learn how to use it. In my opinion these are the two best self-defense tools.
ok i buy pepperspray. walk on the street on an lovely windy day, a attacker apears, i spray, wind comes from the front, im blind. cool
@@bittekontoerstellen Maybe if you go on walks during hurricanes, maybe try spraying it before they're within kissing distance.
Or a baton
Thx for keeping things real... I keep trying to tell ppl about these quick self-defense gear... Just take the time to train...
Train with the self defense gear.
what do you think about kubotan? I use one as a key pendant, which I could take out kind of fast (usually i have a small end of it looking out of my pocket which I can use to pull out in less than a second). I know basic handling with it, but im not sure if it would really help, though. Sure, swinging a small stack of keys through someones face or using the end of it to punch it into some sensitive spots. I didn't train for quite some time now and don't know if I'd still be able to reliably hit useful spots with it so it really matters that I even have one.
Used to carry a kobotan, and did train with it especially drawing it.
Never had to pull it but did put my hand on it several times when it looked like a situation could get out of hand. Also showed the end of it to a mugger that was scoping me and planning to rob me, however demonstrating that I was aware of him and that I was armed and prepared, meant that he couldn't get the jump on me so went looking for another target.
So completely agree that any self defense tool needs training.
Also saw a few videos of crazy armed to the teeth yanks showing what they packed in their ECBs and one really stuck in my mind (think he was in a state with gun laws but did watch a few and some had packed guns safely in the bottom of their bags, lol). The guy had a bag within his bag filled with self defense tools, as well as a baton, many duplications on knives, pepper spray and torches, etc. but not one of them was on his direct person, so not one of them was effective for self defense. He tried to justify it that if things kicked off he could take the bag out of his bag and quickly stash his many duplicate tools about his person, but that's not how self defense works. If you can't pull a tool out and get it into action in under 1 second then it is just extra weight you are carrying and it doesn't stand a chance of saving your life.
Are you talking about a kubotan?
Yes thanks for the correction. Should have looked up the spelling before posting.
hmm and wat about a telescopic baton in pocket?
I saw i video once of a guy showing off his edc self defense which consisted of 3 handguns, 6 mags and 2 knives plus a bunch of other stuff, does that make this guy a pussy?
The hat thing at the back.. Shit... Old school cloth caps, early to mid 1900's (Peaky Blinders type of thing), had weight to them and some dodgy guys would put razor blades in the skip part. Results can be nasty for the victim of an attack...
Exactly
Almost 25 years ago a really good friend bought me one of those "ninja keychains"(look it up on google if you don't know what I'm referring to), and I have carried it pretty much every day and everywhere since then. At that point I had already practiced extensively with a kubotan so this was the same on steroids. I only got to "use" it once. Some guy tried to start a fight when I was walking with my daughter, and I dropped into a fighting stance and he caught a glimpse of it and suddenly he wasn't interested. It's easy to camouflage in such a way that nobody thinks it's a weapon.....use it as a keychain and put lots of keys on it. Hold it loose in your hands with the 2 finger spikes through your fingers(they should naturally pull upward to hide behind your hand) and it'll look like you're just holding a keychain and people will fuzz out the 2 spikes sticking in between your fingers if they happen to see them. I have more problems entering night clubs with my chained wallet***** than with my keychain.
***** it's kept me from losing thousands of dollars over the years and the two I've had only cost me $50 total, don't judge
Wow. I just wanted to find a helpful Mala bead meditation video and this came up.😅 Now I know never to wear them around my neck when I leave the house because that’s scary. They’re not metal, they’re crystal beads for meditation but still, safety first! Thanks!😄✨
I would bear hug Amber all day long ♥
But only if she's cool with it. ;-)
She looks like an unattractive lesbian
And you need verbal consent for everything these days. :/
Meh
Michael DeSanta no
"no" To what?
Amber is gorgeous and dangerous.....the perfect woman.
Nah... you're wack
She's beautiful but not attractive.
Agreed Amber is fine
"She" looks like a boy.
I holiday in a place in India that used to be filled with hot Israeli women fresh out of the army - not so much anymore.
On the positive side, it's now full of hot Russian women.
For most people who will never have to fight for their lives or safety, these can be enough to give people confidence enough to calm down and stop acting like frightened little rabbits.
That being said, you’re right that for anyone with a realistic probability that they’ll need to defend themselves, those little trinkets are a terrible idea. Train like you fight.
Good video! I put priority on situational awareness, the only tool I carry is a kubotan that I can pull out my pocket easy
If you're going to carry a weapon for self defense, carry a gun. Even then, you have to work on your empty handed skills.
And if guns are illegal where you live?
Sure this video is great, but are really gonna ignore that Ryan is 44? Gtfo of here
Awesome vid. You are saying many things I've said. You've also touched on something I've been thinking, There is no point carrying things you can't or won't use it so what be the better non lethal carries you can easily carry.
I do like the "fast strike" though. It's a good extension of your own striking ability
Amber is so hot.
Well hell then people should just lie down and die since they don't have the skills of a trained fighter. Here is a problem people that train become very arrogant about why they know and can apply vs. those that don't. Becoming arrogant and defensive about what you know is not helpful for those that don't know how to fight or are not willing to spend the time to do so, yet still need to defend themselves.
This notion you use your bare hands is really stupid and in places were fights are common(3rd world) are last resort. People for centuries have carried and used weapons for a reason.
Yeah they carried weapons and knew how to use them. They didn't carry a dumbass gimmick. If you don't know how to fight the best weapon in the world still isn't going to save your ass and these are far from even a mediocre weapon.
Those arent weapons tho, theyre gimmicks. That was the point. I honestly dont know how you could have missed that. Something like a crkt spew (just off the top off my head) is a weapon. Or a Springfield xd.
This video should probably be followed up with some self defense tools that ARE useful.
That comb looked pretty useful, it's just a dagger.
@@GrottyWanker69 lmfao there's religions that practice carrying daggers concealed on themselves everyday every man and woman even children. Fuck out of here with that.
I love how they explained it. Good job guys!
excellent point!!!!!
What a stupid video... "you still need to train" well of course but that applies to everything (guns, knives). These items are not sold like a magic self defence system. I really don't see the point with the video
You need to train with any weapon but those aren't any better than hands.
The items are bad, sure a gun and a knife needs training but they're good weapons
Did you not hear? These are magic protection tools. If you wear that necklace, you'll hear the guy 30 feet behind you and knock him into space with it!
@@philsheridan3384 Being trained is knife fighting makes you 10x more dangerous than someone trained in fist fighting, one jab can kill a man.
@goldenhotdogs That's besides the point, doesn't mean they're crap weapons, people are just dumb.
He says... who the fuk is gun walk around with " I wish a mother fucker would!" LMFAO I jus died!!
I've always wondered why I feel safer bare-handed than with a weapon as I always thought that was kind of weird, but since that's what I've always been trained to do, I guess it's not so uncommon a thought after all. This is a great video and I'm glad this channel and others like it are around to help dispel these kinds of thoughts about self defense.
Just as a side-note: I've never even seen any of those self defense tools/weapons before until I saw this video lol Where I live almost all items/weapons for self defense are illegal to carry save for a licensed firearm or a folding knife with no assisted opening methods. (That includes but not limited to: Flippers, auto-knives, even thumb studs count as assisted opening) Since I have no training in how to use a knife and I don't carry a firearm, I'm most comfortable protecting myself bare-handed. It's just nice to know that I'm not necessarily doing myself a disservice by not carrying anything.
I'm lucky to have training as it has saved my life a couple of times, and I'm glad that organizations and information like this group are active and available to allow people to train and learn to protect themselves as realistically as possible. The two demonstrators in this video really seem to know their stuff! :D
I have a 4th Dan in TKD, but always have a pocket folder (this can also have a kubiton option). If there is a possibility of something I have the CRKT Key. A (T) like tool that I put in my hand. I might also keep my car key in between my thumb when walking to my car. It's always best not to look for trouble and avoid it at all cost. But for multi attackers or maybe not being at the top of your game do to drinking a beverage or two this is a nice option. Happy training!!!
New channel, just subscribed. Nice video. Gosh, Amber is in great shape. Blessings to you both from Florida! Bill
THANK YOU. Finally some common sense
1) be aware of your surroundings
2) walk away from an altercation if possible
3) if you pull a weapon, realize you may be ‘bringing a knife to a gun fight’/you’re going to have big problems if you lose control of your weapon
4) Never underestimate you’re oppenent
Btw if you need to carry a self defence weapon..a non-leathal weapon like Mace (pepper spray), on a clip attached to you’re waistband for quick access, is most logical & gives you time to run & get help.
Good points. Most don't know how to effectively use these items, not to mention that most of them are garbage.
Well you make alot of great points
The background music at 5:00 made me feel like I'm watching a very aggressive diy video on a useless metal bead necklace that looks like one flava flave would wear.
What is that ring thing made of? could it effectively "stab" the eyes?
well said
I got an idea with the brysh to make it a vit more practical. Realisticly this brish does not hsve to function make the brush part like out of a loose rubber almost so you dont have to pull off the brush head so when you shove it forward the brush collapses and the sip is exposed but franly its just a glorified tent spike
Great point well made, don't let the advertisers prey on your fears and weaknesses for things you can't afford or need (cool new t-shirts thought lol) and yould still be charged with using an Improvised weapon, your better off carying a torch, train hard but train smart
Well done.
I completely agree
i got a nice glass reinforced spike, that you wear around your neck, or anywhere else, it's like the brush, you wear it as a necklace under a shirt, it has a holster, thick as a designer pen. unlike the brush, you reach under your shirt and it's ready for action. i know how to use it, studied kyu ki do and tae kwon do decades ago.
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Well now I know why my local pimp always does that.
WOW !!! Telling the truth. What a novel concept ! Thank you , thank you , and thank you. It is refreshing to find some one who is willing to actually train for S/D. Not just sell S/D trinkets.
That cap is so Peaky Blinders lol
Good job guys 🙂
Absolutely. I stopped wearing jewelry and bangles when I was a teenager for those exact reasons.
i like my combat cane - pretty much just a wooden cane with a nice point on the end of the crook to dig in. since i have a jacked up ankle i actually do use it sometimes and always keep it in my car. i also like a cue ball in a woolen tube sock. still no substitute for knowing how to use your body.
That ball cap reminds me of those razor blades in that video titled “Surviving Edged Weapons - Hardcore Feelings”.
It doesn't make it much less ridiculous, but could the hat possibly be intended to headbutt when being held from behind, or was it advertised as a handheld weapon?
I've mentioned on several dumb self defense gimmick videos in the past that I find a common allen wrench a lot more practical. A while back I got a nice one with a wider awl style (T-shaped) grip that gives even better palm support than the L shaped style. I carry it everywhere and can just claim it's to adjust nuts on my bike if pressed.
Do more of these i mean lots of people do this but this is pretty good even the free music is nice. Maybe the hat is for head butting? Try covering things like :boot knifes, brass knuckles, those tiny pepper spray bottles etc
My knives for self defense, max venom karambite, max venom keyrambit, bastinelli pika, benchmade socp. I have a glock but i could be shot before i can use my knives but its good to know that its there when i need it. I preffered ring loop knives since for me its easier to grab the loop and stick any of my fingers instead of looking for the handle. And of course train,train,train. Speed and strength in case it gets down and dirty and speed to run away as much as possible.
Verry true..
whats that Finger poking tool? it looks usefull in Grappling tho
These two are great, Camera man you da man too.
I've never seen that hat product before, but based on the location of it, i think it's for if someone grabbed you from behind, you can headbutt them with the back of your head
Best Ryan Hoover video. Everything he and Amber relate here is truth.
Can u pls post a link to the monk beads
They’re called Mala beads. Try Amazon.
What do you think about the Williams Tactical Key ?
What's your opinion on the Assassins Creed hidden blades? A chick made a functional version (steel, not some plastic prop.) of them and posted that video on YT.
I totally agree that someone with no skills, might hurt themselves, or piss someone off, using any of these items. On the other hand, someone with a martial arts background, can use many items as a weapon...
Considering most who have Mala beads wear them wrapped around the wrist, it's easy to use them in blocks, or deployed, whip them doing significant damage. I grabbed one to check out, and the beads come in solid brass or stainless, it has some good weight, and a plastic coated steel aircraft cable connecting them. I agree that it could potentially be used against you, when worn around your neck, but as someone who wears different prayer beads, and having a martial arts background, I think it's a solid option in a pinch. If they are ever needed, they have the potential to do some serious damage. Traditional mala (prayer beads) are seads, wood, bone, or stones, and can be used, but these could take a serious beating as well as dish it out. As an extension to your reach, as well as in several defensive techniques.
No its not a knife or gun, but you have to admit that, in the right hands, could be useful if needed, in a self defense situation. I don't think that there was anything else there that I'd bother with, but I don't wander around with a hair brush lol. Just my thoughts on it, but like I said, I totally agree with you.
My only question is how strong is the cord or whatever used to keep those beads together cuz if it's strong enough I can see a guy like me who is strong enough to pick up a guy who's 270lbs no problem just picking someone up by those beads in the Strangling them like that hang man style
If you can preempt the attack the hair brush with the concealed spike WOULD DEFINITELY be useful 💯👍🏻
Just walk around with a masterlock in your pocket and wear it like brass knuckles cheap and effective but yeah one should at least train and learn how to punch train for the worst better to be safe than sorry love this video very honest and straight to the point 👍
A 9 section chain would be very practical, what is your view on the matter?
I think the hat may be used to wear it backwards (or turn it around when things get heated) and then use it to amplify your headbutts.... maybe?
Not just the item and physical ability to deliver...but what is your delivery modality?
If you are stuck on a "punch-kick" modality...you are back to the same old skill set delivery and
functional delivery challenges.
I've watched this video a couple of times since it was created, and it us a damned shame that it doesn't have more views.