06/17/2020
Using a Kubotan for Self-defense
With crime rates on the increase in many parts of the world, a lot of people now carry self-defense devices. There is, though, a large range of personal protection products on the market to choose from. Most self-defense experts agree that having several self-defense products is better than relying on only one. As well as things like stun guns, pepper sprays and personal alarms, you may have heard of the Kubotan. But, what is a kubaton, and how do you use one to protect yourself? Here’s everything you need to know about using a kubotan for self-defense.
What Is a Kubotan?
A kubotan is a keychain self-defense weapon. The kubotan was first made for use by the Los Angeles Police Department…Kubotans are used by many police forces and by military personnel.
How to Use a Kubotan
A Kubotan is used in several ways as a self-defense weapon. The weapon is usually held in the clenched fist in an icepick grip. It is then used to jab an assailant, targeting pressure points or bony, sensitive parts of the body. Kubotans are sometimes used in a forward grip and used in a stabbing motion. If attached to a heavy bunch of keys, a kubotan provides a handle to turn the keys into an effective flailing weapon.
When used as stabbing or jabbing weapon, a kubotan concentrates the pressure applied a small area. That’s what makes the weapon so effective. A sharp jab in the ribs with one of these weapons is painful enough to make an assailant pull back. If someone were to grab round the neck from behind, you could jab their hand with one to make them release their grip. The weapon can also be used to force fingers apart, and as a fist-load to make a punch more effective.
The Benefits of a Kubotan for Self-defense
The benefit of this type of self-defense weapon is its simplicity. There are no batteries to change, no cannisters to replace, and you can carry it with you all the time. The only time you would have to take your kubotan off your keys would be if you flew on a commercial airline. They are also inconspicuous. They look like they are a normal key ring attachment.
A kubotan is a close quarter self-defense weapon. You need to be up close for it to work. It would make an effective last resort self-defense weapon. If, for example, your pepper spray failed, or your personal alarm didn’t scare off an attacker, you’d have the kubotan to fight off the assailant. For that reason, if you are going to have anything at all attached to your keys, why not have a kubotan?
