Are you looking for an effective and compact self-defense tool? Look no further than the Monkey Fist! This versatile and powerful weapon, named after its resemblance to a monkey’s fist, can be a game-changer in dangerous situations. **When used correctly, it can deliver a powerful strike that can incapacitate an assailant**. Whether you’re walking alone...
By Deborah Dupré Some people suspect being a Targeted Individual (TI). Others know. Too many are unaware that they are. Too many are unware a loved one is. Most TIs' family members and friends disbelieve loved one's accounts because perpetrators, their tools, weapons, and tactics are top secret, some designed
Anyone interested in historical weapons or the art of fencing will want to own this classic study of swordsmanship in the sixteenth, seventeenth, and eighteenth centuries. Written in the late nineteenth century by a British officer, antiquarian, and noted scholar of the sword, the work was intended to provide military men with essential training in the art and science of fencing.Drawing upon the methods used by master swordsmen over three centuries, Hutton presented the tactics of the ancient masters in a form comprehensible to swordsmen of his own day. His extensive, detailed instructions cover the use of the two-hand sword, rapier and dagger, broadsword and buckler, rapier and cloak, and dagger and cloak.Complemented by nearly 60 illustrations, including instructive diagrams and rare woodcuts of classic fencing positions, this excellent introduction and its valuable information will be welcomed by scholars, theatrical directors, and sword-play enthusiasts alike. The book will also appeal to general audiences and anyone interested in an ancient form of self-defense still regarded by many as an art form and recreational pursuit. sword fighting;search engine;saber;sword-play;rapiers;fencers;buckler;egerton;salle;two-handed;duelling;broadsword;disarms;sword-fighting;swordsmanship;sabre;dojo;forerunners;garde;maestro;dagger;1892;originator;woodcuts;swordplay;stances;combative;swordsman;cloak;martial;steel;scholars;masters;positions;sword fighting techniques
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The fundamental aspects of Kapap, the martial arts system developed and utilized by Israeli special forces, are detailed in this handy manual. The defensive tactics, hand-to-hand combat moves, and self-defense methods that compose Kapap are all detailed, with special sections covering striking, grappling, pressure points, and weapon defense. Instructions are also provided for incorporating basic Kapap training methods and techniques into preexisting workout routines.
Recently, Hi-Powers have garnered more attention with the release of three new versions of the iconic design —Springfield’s SA-35, the Girsan MC P35, imported by EAA and a modified, modern version of the Hi-Power by FN America. This begs the question, is the Hi-Power — originally a military weapon — suitable for self-defense? How does it stack up against modern, striker-fired handguns?
About Baguazhang A comprehensive guide to the fundamentals, sequences, and applications of Baguazhang. Baguazhang is unquestionably one of the most esoteric disciplines in martial arts. Based on the eight trigrams ( bagua ) of the Yi Jing , it emphasizes the importance of maneuverability, evasion, and change to deflect an aggressor’s attacks. Unlike martial arts systems that employ overt punches, kicks, and grappling techniques, most of the bodily weapons of the baguazhang arsenal are well concealed, agile, and smooth. Utilizing deceptive forms of footwork and body shifting, the principles and techniques in this book will help readers develop a firm foundation and build a critical skill set for this unique martial art. Longtime martial arts practitioner and author Phillip Starr introduces readers to the basics of baguazhang, showing how the movements of this widely misunderstood art can be practically applied in self-defense. Readers will learn: • Key baguazhang principles • Footholds • Basic stepping techniques, walking exercises, and postures • Proper alignments • “Mother palms,” or basic exercises critical to the development of the “bagua body” Ideal for newcomers to baguazhang, this introduction elucidates the two foundational Single Change and Double Change Palms and offers a refresher for advanced practitioners looking to further explore applications for movements they already know.
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The original TOW was a revolutionary tank-killer when it entered service in 1970. With a new warhead, improved guidance, and greater range, the newest model is not your grandfather’s guided missile.
OK, before we get started. Most of these are most likely illegal. Very illegal. Like "10 to 20 for possession" illegal. I wish to highly discourage you from attempting to acquire or manufacture firearms like these. Unless you are an asshole, in which case, have fun in the State penitentiary. Most of these weapons would also, in practice, not be very useful. Some of them might very well be dangerous to the person firing them. This is a folding knife with a essentially barrelless single shot .22 attached. It is fired by pulling the tab on the back of the grip and letting it go. With no barrel to speak of, no sights, and the fact that it is a .22, why not just stab them? Verdict: Useless. This is the H&K Mp5K in a specially built briefcase. I don't know for sure, but I doubt that H&K built the case. They are too smart for that. It does have mechanism for firing the weapon while it is inside. However, holding it like a regular briefcase and firing without sights, combined with the high rate of fire of the MP5K, I imagine you would be out of ammo before you figured out that you hadn't hit anything. Here is a video of it in action. In some other video, you can see that by holding it horizontal and using tracers, you can kind of walk it onto a target, but still I have to say: Verdict: Awesome, but not all that effective. Here we have another .22 single shot, hidden inside a mini Maglight this time. The construction of this one seems to be of a higher quality than some of the weapons we are looking at today, and unlike some of its peers, this one would actually pass as something other than a cheaply made zipgun. I believe this gun was made by ARES Defense. Verdict: Might make a decent gun, but a waste of a good flashlight. This is a 5 shot, 5 barrel cell phone gun from Europe. Thank these assholes for having to have your phone scanned at the airport. Chambered in .22 to avoid the whole thing splitting in half, the news articles from a few years ago when these were first found said that they were fired by pressing 3 buttons at once. You, know, like when you put it in your pocket. The cell phone gun may be the most dangerous on the list so far, as it has decent power (5 .22 bullets at 1200 fps all at once could be quite deadly) and it actually looks like a real phone, lights up and everything, and since everyone has a phone, you could get close to someone without any undue suspicion. Verdict: Usable, but for assholes. This is a pen gun seized from a Mexican drug lord recently. It is chambered in .22 and pictured with it we see several .22 Short bullets and 1 subsonic .22 LR. One problem with this is that it doesn't really look like a pen very much. Certainly not enough to fool someone. So why don't you just carry a real gun? There are a whole lot of different pen guns, and I would probably not fire any of them unless someone did it before me. They are mostly made by idiots and rely on less than reliable systems. It looks like this one is fired by pulling back the knob and letting it go. You know, like what would happen when you put the thing in your pocket. Verdict: Bad Idea and Useless. This is Sedgley glove gun from WWII. It was developed for the OSS, which was one of the forerunners of the CIA. It was chambered in .38 and fired by pressing the plunger into someone. This thing looks like something made by my miscreant friends and I when we were 12. It is also the only gun I've ever heard of that needs to be in contact with the target to work. If you are that close, hitting them with a rock would probably work just as good. Verdict: Dangerous. (For the guy wearing it) Here we have a 12 gauge Mossberg that has been inserted into a Supersoaker water gun. Pretty smart, although I wouldn't be surprised if the watergun flew into pieces when you fire the shotgun. A nice touch was the orange "non-lethal" pistol grip on the shotgun. Verdict: Well, If it was a that good an idea, it wouldn't be in a police evidence room. This is one of the many versions of the folding submachine gun. Some have been made by Ares and there are pics of a prototype from Magpul. You might think this one is junk like most of the rest of them, but it is an actual production weapon, made in a factory, not a garage or basement. Weapons like this have been famously used by the US Secret Service and that mean little kid in Robocop 2. (a classic) Verdict: Neat and Useful If memory serves, this credit card gun was made in Minnesota by AFT, Inc., and as you can see, fires small .177 BBs. Which are way too small to be very effective. It functions as a muzzle loader, requiring the user to measure out powder and tamp it in with a paper patch and then the BBs. It also is way to thick to actually be mistaken for a credit card, unless the person in question is just as thick. Verdict: Amusing, but Useless.
Machiavellians are few in number in IT. The massive pressure on CIOs continues to increase as the opportunities to use technology in business become more prevalent and more competitive. As CIOs often find themselves at the center of business conflict, they must not only familiarize themselves with Machiavellian tactics as a defensive weapon, but also learn to use them as an offensive weapon in extreme situations so that they can increase IT's contribution to their enterprises. As Italian political philosopher Niccolo Machiavelli implied, you're either predator or prey, and the animal you most resemble determines your position on the food chain. In The Wolf in CIO's Clothing Gartner analyst and author Tina Nunno expands on Machiavelli's metaphor, examining seven animal types and the leadership attributes of each. Nunno posits the wolf -- a social animal with strong predatory instincts -- as the ideal example of how a leader can adapt and thrive. Technology may be black and white, but successful leadership demands an ability to exist in the grey. Drawing on her experience with hundreds of CIOs, Nunno charts a viable way to master the Machiavellian principles of power, manipulation, love, and war. Through compelling case studies, her approach demonstrates how CIOs and IT leaders can adjust their leadership styles in extreme situations for their own success and that of their teams.
The decision means that training on American tactics and equipment can move forward uninterrupted if lawmakers don’t reach a funding deal by the end of the month.
Scott Packard, a former project manager for the Marine Corps' combative test program, examines how the U.S.
After writing the post about how to fight a dog, I got to thinking about how little information is freely available about using weapons in self defense against humans. Many people carry a pocket kn…
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Edward Michael "Bear" Grylls (born 7 June 1974) is a British adventurer, writer and television presenter. He is best known for his television series Man vs. Wild, known as Born Survivor in the United Kingdom. In July 2009, Grylls was appointed the youngest-ever Chief Scout at the age of 35. In 2010, Grylls' came out with a new project titled Worst-Case Scenario which aired on Discovery in the USA. It is based on the popular books of the same name. Unfortunately after 12 episodes the show was canceled. I've come across one episode where he showed essential tips that are rudimentary to self defense & self protection in a survival situation on the streets. *Have an open mind of the video and not fall under the trap of a choreograph scene &/or practical situation* Note: ignore the first 40 seconds - its only an unrealistic staged choreograph. Essential Tips by Bear Gryll "Self Defense is part instinct but mostly training & preparation" Training & Preparation is the key in protecting yourself. Instinct only works if you educate and trainedunder the similar situations. And with such preparation only then you can act instinctively. One of many examples of preparation is to pull out your keys before heading to your car/always have your self-defense tools readily accessible when caught off guard. "Rule of Self-Defense, to create distance or close distance" This rule varies on situations & individuals - Not everyone are trained to do an arm lock or know hows what to do when closing in the distance. My rule of self defense is to create as much distance as possible for better survival. Having a long stick as a weapon to create distance raises your chances of survival is better than giving the assailant the chance to reach you by getting close to them. "Learn to always walk away" When the chance presented itself always walk/run away from the person/scene. For all you know there may be a group of his friends in the area that would come to help your attacker and the situation escalates to worst when there are a group of them ganging up on you. "Don't need force to hinder an attack" (Hit with something sharp & hit weak points) As seen in video, hitting your assailant with something sharper than your fist is more affective than trying to pull a big fist to knock someone out. Goes back to the above tip, having a car key is enough to make the assailant flinch away hard. Should you know where to hit is most affective and don't require a lot of energy. As thought in the video those are the weak spots of hitting. In the end, trust your instinct and avoid confrontation all together if possible. Interested to find out more in any self defense tips feel free to check on the other post of Street Fight Zero Rules. to further understand what can be done to protect yourself against dangerous assailants on the street whether you are an adult or children .
Teach your children these self defense tips and moves NOW to save their lives! Find great self defense tricks and tips for kids and even for girls. Learn to be safe and smart with these techniques! Even life saving hacks and gadgets plus weapons for women to carry everyday even for moms: pepper spray plus stun gun.
World War I was perhaps the most gruesome war in history. The armies used terrifying unconventional weapons to gain both a military and a psychological advantage over their enemies. This article will describe both the chemical and biological warfare in WW1.
If you want to learn self-defense but you’ve been holding off due to cost, wait no more. Here’s how to find free self-defense classes and resources, both online and in your community.
