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Using the Kubotan Self-Defense Keychain as a Model for Using Everyday Items to Protect Yourself

One of the key elements that separates such thing as a finite or limted list.
the Ninja's self-protection methods, That means that a Ninja, though he may
including the study of weapons like the say that he has '16 Body Weapons," the
Kubotan self-defense keychain, from many list that follows will always contain an
other approaches to self-defense training element that is open-ended. In the case
is the concept of "strategic thinking." of weapons, the "combination" class
And one of the ways that this important contains weapons that cross boundaries
mindset manifests is through the ability and bring together elements of two or
to see through the "form" to what's more of the preceding classes.
really going on. This classification includes weapons like
In the case of weapons training, the the spear and halberd (staff and bladed
Ninja aspirant works to see any weapons), nunchaku (although NOT a Ninja
particular weapon, not as a specific weapon, is a bringing together of the
weapon limited to a certain form and stick and flexible classes), and even the
function, but as a model for the use of secret Ninja weapon known as the
any other weapon or object of similar Kyoketsu-shoge (a double-bladed knife
shape and size. An example of this might connected to a metal ring by a 12 - 18
be to see a knife, not just as a knife, foot section of rope - combining elements
but as a sword with an extremely short of the bladed, flexibles and projectile
blade. Or to "see" a cane or short-stick classes.
weapon as a sword without an edge. This Since this article focuses on the
alternate "sight" allows the Ninja self-defense keychain weapon, we'll stay
warrior to expand his or her knowledge within the "stick" classification. In a
and options and employ the weapon in ways recent seminar that I taught, focusing on
that confuse and surprise their attacker. the use of the Kubotan self-defense
It also vastly expands the number of keychain, students were able to see,
techniques and options at the Ninja's first-hand, how this strategy works in
disposal. the real world. After learning some basic
Instead of making a list of all of the techniques with the actual Kubotan
weapons that might be contained within a weapon, my students were shown a variety
certain "style" of training, the Ninja of every day items that could be used as
instead employs a system by which all substitutes for the actual, "official"
weapons are placed into 5 basic weapon.
classifications. These classifications Students found that such common,
are: easy-to-find items, like:
1. Bladed - Including swords, knives, and 1. Rulers...
even broken bottles. Anything that 2. Pens...
"cuts." 3. Markers...
2. Stick - Including staffs, staves, 4. Lipstick cases...
canes, shorter sticks, and even items 5. Small flashlights
like rolled up magazines and umbrellas. ...and even parts of other weapons like
Any item the "clubs." a...
3. Flexible - This class of weapons 5. Knife pommel...
includes such weapons as chains, ropes, 6. Handgun grip, and...
and everyday items like belts and even 7. Weight of a kusari-fundo
open newspapers. The idea here is 'chain-weapon'
anything that can be manipulated to whip, Could all be brought into service in many
tie, and bind an opponent. of the same ways as the little weapon
4. Projectile - Weapons that, in whole or they were learning to use.
in part, fly and allow the Ninja defender It is this concept of seeing the
to extend his or her ability to reach the "universality-of-technique" and
assailant across larger distances. application that gives the Ninja
Traditional weapon in this catagory practitioner seemingly magical abilities,
include the bow and arrow, spears and not just when using a weapon like the
javelins, shuriken ("throwing stars") and Kubotan, but in all areas, that makes
blowgun darts. Modern equivalants to them stand-apart from the conventional
these are the gun, certain throwing tactics, techniques, and strategies being
knives and blades, and even items like used by most fighters, martial artists,
drink coasters, ashtrays and tea saucers, and self-defense students.
and coins. The key to success, in any field, is not
And... limited by what you know or have But, in
5. Combination - The greatest thing about how you apply it that makes the
the Ninja mindset is that there is NO difference.




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