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This is based on something I wrote in my "KUBOTAN: Self-Defense Keychain" ebook. And while the debate was aimed the weapon that served as the center of attention the book, in fact, any weapon, modern or traditional, can be replaced.

Now, please do not confuse what I say whether or not to use weapons. Weapons must be part of any self-defense and the sound of Martial Arts programs, training, and strategy. However, too many people rely on a quick fix. The Self-Defense Keychain book, in fact none of my books or videos were created to be a full course of training in the use of any weapons in particular. Not a single resource can be.

This is for two very important reasons …

1. No weapon can take the place of a sound program of Self Defense training and the plan – no matter how powerful you think it is, and …

2. Most of the weapons, especially those like the Kubota, were designed to increase or provide additional power and efficiency to unarmed self defense techniques and tactics.

Does it have to be a Martial Artist trained to defend you same with this or any other weapon?

No. Of course not.

Firearms are a good case in point. The knives are another. These two, in particular, have the potential to create serious damage with relatively little or no formal training. But, remember …

… there is a difference between an effective strategy defense based on "know" what to do to increase their ability to escape with the least amount of wear and tear, and …

… the dependence of the luck or the fact that you are taking a self defense weapon.

In the case of firearms, and people tout brags how many rounds the weapon can fire before to recharge, but …

… DO NOT MISS often enough to win!

You can simply take a knife and start slashing and probably not right. However …

… There are times during the year, at least in the temperate region where I live, the clothing being worn by an attacker can do it is difficult to cut it – even with a large knife. And …

… as they say in self-defense world – "can not bring a knife to a gunfight and expect win!

The choice is yours …

… luck or strategic application of trained skills.

Both can be effective. However, …

… you do not want to "bet your life on?"

And in the long run …

… his weapon, regardless whether there is a gun, knife, or even a simple weapon like the Kubota …

… is as good as you!

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