Using Keys for self defense (keytec7 system) *Repost

[stancheung75]

Using the keys you carry with you is a wonderful resource for a self defense weapon tool. It's goes with you everywhere and can add a "zip" to your strikes.

7 Principles
1. Don't Panic- Prepare for the worst. Fight for the best.

2. Look out for yourself- Don't worry. Hurt the assailant.

3. Get Away- Run away as early as you can.

4. Act Quickly- Don't hesitate. Doing is better than waiting.

5. Surprise Attack- When conventional ways fail. Be Flexible.

6. Control Distance- Keep perspective. Get out alive.

7. Accept the Outcome- No matter where you end, have faith in you.

Targets
1. Eyes
2. Nose
3. Chin
4. Below Ear
5. Solar Plexus
6. Arms & Hands
7. Thigh & Feet

Strikes
1. Slash Down- Snap the keys diagonally from up to down.

2. Slash Up- Snap the keys diagonally from down to up.

3. Strike Down- Snap the keys vertically from up to down.

4. Strike Up- Snap the keys vertically from down to up.

5. Rear Strike- Snap the keys laterally over the shoulder.
or
Turn and snap the keys over the shoulder.

6. Side Strike- Snap the keys from inside to the side.

7. Thrust- Thrust the key to the aimed target area.

Stance
1. Head- straight
2. Shoulders- relaxed
3. Arms- alert
4. Spine- flexible
5. Center- focused
6. Legs- Strong
7. Feet- agile

Caution in Practice
1. Maintain safety distance
2. Rehearse in slow speed first
3. Don't hit unprotected area

[stancheung75]

I've been checking out some videos online on uses of the kubotan keychain as a self defense tool. This is a wooden or metal stick about 5 1/2 inches long invented by Tak Kobota fashioned after the "judo stick" or yawara. I'm a fan of the concept of this tool. I personally have about half a dozen various kinds over the years. The generic self defense keychains are fairly inexpensive about $5 online. I have refined mine to a mini mag light with a L.E.D. bulb. It's a little heavier than a aluminum or wooden one but it also serves the purpose of a flashlight. So for me the benefits outweighed the problem. Of course there is the problem that the keys being on the other end that makes shining the light at the keyhole useless since you need the opposite end to open the door.

I have taken classes on how to use these. In general I've been very unimpressed with some of the things I've learned. This doesn't mean it's not effective. At the time I was taking the classes I was a very impatient young ready to pounce type of fighter. Now I'm reviewing some things and still hold some of the bias. I guess it has something to do with the pacing of the techniques.

It has always been from what I've learned a "grab me and I have a response" motion. A very static drill. But times have changed and some of the videos I've seen have reflected that. In Kubotan 1 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yRegch0Nm30&feature=related) by San Soo Jedi he made it a point to show follow up strikes after the pain compliance. He took the time to talk about targets and that very cool.

I found a little more of what I'm looking for from Krav Maga S.D.S. Self Defense Stick - Kubotan - Pocket Stick (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZGJSY-tKP2w&feature=related) I recognize a lot of the techniques on there from my Kali classes. I like how they where doing the drill in a quick method with continuous hammerfist, key whips and pokes. I personally find it a refreshing evolution to the still effective static techniques I've learned in the past.

Tak Kobota is still going on strong with his dojo and has starred in several movies. He's a trainer to many stars including Hollywood "tough guy" James Caan who has been a student of his for about 30 years. You can see some of the moves he learned in the reruns of the show Las Vegas. Kobota likes to do shocking demonstrations on how resilient the body his by pounding his body with a sledgehammer.

His Kubotan has given many people peace of mind and a confidence of knowing they can handle certain situations if the need arise. In reality most people don't need a stick to accomplish the self defense movements. A scratch with a clawed hand is the same as whipping with the keys. A strike with and extended bony knuckle could be as effective as the poke. But the most important contribution to this and any self defense tool. Is it helps give the person focus with a object in the hand to use.

[Scratbuster]

alternatively, just drive your finger into their eye, has the same effect and does less damage, plus you are unlikey to be done for assault with a weapon, if you do use your keys and you take the guy to the ground and he doesnt get up STAY WITH THEM!

if you phone the police and wait with him the worst you could get is a simple assault, of which you are allowed two before you are reprimanded, in most cases you will be left off as the concern for the assailant proves to judges juries andpolice officers that you were defending yourself and kept control of your temper