The Yawara and the many versions like the Kabotan fall in to the category of “pocket sticks”. My personal favorite is the Koppo stick. They were kinda popular when I was a kid. Adds for them could be found in comic books and Popular Science. Bruce Tegner and others published instructions for their use. They all have 2 major limitations. Disadvantages: 1 - Distance. In order to use them you have to be close to you attacker, very close. 2 - Skill. The only way for you to be effective is to understand how to effectively use it and have to the skill (practice - lots of practice) to do so. Advantages: 1 - if you do know how to use it and have the skill it can be very effective - striking, grappling, and pressure point/pain compliance. 2 - Very concealable. The Idea behind the Kubotan was that it would always be with you when ever you had your keys. Having any weapon (a gun) is no good if you don’t have it with you. The 22 you have in you pocket is more effective than the 45 you left at home. 3 - If you understand the use/principles/techniques you can use just about any small hand held item that you can wrap your hand around for self defense - a pen, small flashlight, a folding knife while it’s still folded, a cell phone…. The advantage of the Koppo stick is that it has a small ring or rope that loops around 1 or 2 of your fingers. This allows you to grab with the hand you are holding the stick in and not loose the stick when you open your hand. Retention is almost always a plus in a fight. Nice video thanks for posting and keep them coming. GB
Looks like a miniature ebony leg off of a stand up piano! Most people don't think about improvised weapons, except when a big dog is running at them....then they think about improvised weapons! When I was a kid I was rural all the way and made so many weird weapons, even had an old leather belt with a knife and it could be spun over the head and thrown. Heck my friends and I even made a rocket gun from fireworks and a pipe, slingshots with arrows in them, blow guns and the list goes on. There's always a way to make a weapon.
I laughed all through you post. You know, something I read the other day; we are statistically more in danger from a dog attack than an attack from a criminal.
Good video sir. In FMA (Filipino Martial Arts) Pocket Sticks (or a closed folding knife or closed Butterfly knife) can be used like the Yawara. Practicing strikes with both ends of the Yawara/Pocket Stick/Closed Knife gives you lots of options. I sometimes practice a pocket Stick strike, followed by a forearm strike, followed by an elbow strike. Drills like these help teach you about using different parts of your body for the appropriate striking range. When you add low kicks and shin stomps in between the strikes you learn that there's a lot to practice but it also prepares you mind and body to strike at whatever range you are until you can escape or the attacker is no longer a threat. It takes a lot of practice and it's helpful to do the individual strikes at a good level before you combine them, but I believe it's worth it. I've been training since the 1980's and I'm learning new things often...:) Keep up the good work fellow lefty...:)
Nice video Greg. I remember those. Back when I was on the job, I was a certified PR-24 (Tonfa) and also the Kubaton. I was fortunate enough to be certified by Lon Anderson himself, the inventor of the PR-24 and Takayuki Kubota on the Kubaton and handcuffing techniques. This took place at the Ohio Peace Officers Training Academy during a Street Survival Techniques class. Kubota was the toughest man I ever met.
That is some history there; especially to have trained under those two. Add Arthur Lamb and you have three of the greatest originators of modern police baton systems. If I remember my baton history, besides the Kubotan, Tak Kubota also created a system for LAPD based on a 24 inch straight baton that relied on blocks and jabs. The PR-24 was a versatile device, but the Rodney King video killed it. Unfortunately, for many reasons, batons have gone out of style. However, to me, a baton, in some instances, would be more desirable than going straight to deadly force.
@@LionquestFitness I certified a lot of Officers to carry both. I used both weapons in the field also. I was able to peel resisting offenders off a steering wheel easily with the Kubaton applied to the nerves in the wrist. I got really proficient with the PR-24 and was able to do take downs, arm lock and handcuffing techniques. I had to use the punches from a tuck position a few times, but never had to do any of the spins in the field. No one was ever injured while I was using either of the these weapons. Just wearing it on my gun belt on all calls had an intimidation factor of it's own and I believe kept me from having to fight a lot more people. Like you said Greg, too bad LAPD ruined the PR-24 for law enforcement by improperly employing it.
@@Pointblank2U I know that's long time since you commented, but I'm interested on thoughts of a real deal person on using a kubotan with heavy keys attached to it. Does it make sense? If yes, in what way would you recommend using them? Flailing, jabs with the end wit the keys, the other one or both?
I found out the other day the collar bone is the most commonly broken bone on the human body. It's easily broken. It supports the shoulders. When the collar bone is broken the shoulder drops and the lung can't fully inflate. Immediately disabled.
Well I don't know if it would be worth totin' around. It seems like a flashlight about that size would be about as effective and doubles as a light. That being said, you could definitely get a better grip on that.
@@UncleDanBand64 Dang it Dan - I thought only hogs weren't safe from your depredations. Now poor hard working criminals have to look out too! BTW - I used to carry the AA Maglights they used to sell as a back-up yawara, but they'd come apart in practice. The light Dan Knudson linked to looks much more practical.
Lionquest Fitness I got to spend a day training with Tim Waid , the guy performing the demo in the video. That’s what steered me to the tac light. I bought the MT2A , the first model shown, it looks a little slimmer so I figured i’d be more likely to carry it. Tuhon Tim is a great guy, I’ve been learning Kali under one of his instructors for a year and a half now.
@@ArizonaGhostriders It is possible. It certainly required more skill than hitting someone over the head with a baton or sap; which was par for the course at the time.
timmybmn - Tim, I like the Ruger LCP. I have several of the Cold Steel Koga sticks the Greg is using in the video. When asked what it is I usually reply that it’s an acupressure tool for putting pressure on and activating acupressure points that I use as part of my overall health and fitness program. I agree I also like to conceal or “camouflage” (pen, comb, magic marker) anything that can be used as a self defense tool. I want as much surprise as possible.
Hi Dan - a one inch dowel rod cut to 6 inches and wrapped in electrical tape would work well. Also one made from PVC pipe with end caps (hmmm) would definitely work and not look like a weapon.
Hardware stores are filled with all sorts of improvised weapons. A lot of the weapons from martial arts (all of them perhaps?) came about because the peasants weren't allowed to own weapons, eg swords. So they made do with farming implements.
@@LionquestFitness Key legislators would have to be replaced in the next election cycle. Sadly, their constituents insist on voting them back into office decade after decade. And you just know they would never fire themselves with term limits.
@@LionquestFitness I don't know too many jobs that pay out only $100k - $200k per annum that quickly turn you into a millionaire. Someone should investigate how rich these people are compared to their government salaries.
Good video Greg. I would venture to guess that most jurisdictions in the country are like mine and by wearing a ski mask to conceal your identity you are breaking the law.
I know most southern states have those laws as well and they go back to when they were trying to prevent the Klan from being a terrorist organization. So why does this group get a pass? Surely some of those states where they are active have the same law.
When I walk my dog I carry A Kamagong stick or "iron wood" and I shake it left and right while walking as a form of exercise for my arms, but in the Philippines it ia a martial art weapon. It is not illegal although it can break skulls or knee caps for self defense. The wood is now considered as endangered specie that it is hard to purchase one from the Philippines. If the Yawara is not illegal here in California, that is a good option for me Greg.. My carry knife is the SR1 Lite Cold Steel.
Nice one! Useful info, and also showing this had me order a "basic course in self defense" by Tegner. Will be interesting to see what he teaches. Thanks for sharing, Greg!
Hey great video I was just thinking of getting something I could easily conceal where a firearm may not be allowed. I have some back issues so occasionally I will use a Shillelagh when walking. It would probably feel like a sledge hammer if I ever had to use it on somebody.
I don't know where this one came from. Check around on the internet. Martial arts supply companies used to sell them. They make them in a wide variety of configurations.
www.coldsteel.com/products/other-cold-steel-products/koga-sd1.html www.alphainnovationsselfdefense.com/docs/products_koppo.htm www.alphainnovationsselfdefense.com/docs/products_kubaton_de.htm These Kabatons are very robust and the key attachment ring is very robust, not very likely to separate, lose your keys. GB @@LionquestFitness
Oh that takes me back a few years. I had a kybaton on my key ring for many years. But I much preferred my Smith & Wesson slapper. It was good for defensive as well as offensive moves.
I laughed at that one. How many people actually remember the old black jacks? They were going out as I was going in, but a lot of the old timers swore by them. If I remember right the Slapper was a flexible beavertail. I had one that was rigid. Never carried it though. By then they were forbidden and everyone had to certify on the PR-24.
It's probably illegal here in New Jerky. Collapsible batons are illegal here. This state and it's communist ruling party has know concerns about our safety. For the past several years it has gotten almost impossible to get a CCW. They don't give me a hard time because I worked for the federal government at one time. Hope you had a great holiday Greg!! Rich 🔫🔫🔫
I had to watch it again to see what it was I said. You are right. I did compare the men of that generation to a certain group of cowardly criminals who LARP and attack people deluding themselves into thinking they are fighting nazis. The men who fought WWII were MEN in every sense of the word and they gave their lives fighting real Nazis.
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The Yawara and the many versions like the Kabotan fall in to the category of “pocket sticks”. My personal favorite is the Koppo stick. They were kinda popular when I was a kid. Adds for them could be found in comic books and Popular Science. Bruce Tegner and others published instructions for their use. They all have 2 major limitations.
Disadvantages:
1 - Distance. In order to use them you have to be close to you attacker, very close.
2 - Skill. The only way for you to be effective is to understand how to effectively use it and have to the skill (practice - lots of practice) to do so.
Advantages:
1 - if you do know how to use it and have the skill it can be very effective - striking, grappling, and pressure point/pain compliance.
2 - Very concealable. The Idea behind the Kubotan was that it would always be with you when ever you had your keys. Having any weapon (a gun) is no good if you don’t have it with you. The 22 you have in you pocket is more effective than the 45 you left at home.
3 - If you understand the use/principles/techniques you can use just about any small hand held item that you can wrap your hand around for self defense - a pen, small flashlight, a folding knife while it’s still folded, a cell phone….
The advantage of the Koppo stick is that it has a small ring or rope that loops around 1 or 2 of your fingers. This allows you to grab with the hand you are holding the stick in and not loose the stick when you open your hand. Retention is almost always a plus in a fight.
Nice video thanks for posting and keep them coming. GB
Pinned - also, I remember the Kappo from the comics I read as a kid!
Looks like a miniature ebony leg off of a stand up piano! Most people don't think about improvised weapons, except when a big dog is running at them....then they think about improvised weapons! When I was a kid I was rural all the way and made so many weird weapons, even had an old leather belt with a knife and it could be spun over the head and thrown. Heck my friends and I even made a rocket gun from fireworks and a pipe, slingshots with arrows in them, blow guns and the list goes on. There's always a way to make a weapon.
I laughed all through you post. You know, something I read the other day; we are statistically more in danger from a dog attack than an attack from a criminal.
Good video sir. In FMA (Filipino Martial Arts) Pocket Sticks (or a closed folding knife or closed Butterfly knife) can be used like the Yawara. Practicing strikes with both ends of the Yawara/Pocket Stick/Closed Knife gives you lots of options. I sometimes practice a pocket Stick strike, followed by a forearm strike, followed by an elbow strike. Drills like these help teach you about using different parts of your body for the appropriate striking range. When you add low kicks and shin stomps in between the strikes you learn that there's a lot to practice but it also prepares you mind and body to strike at whatever range you are until you can escape or the attacker is no longer a threat. It takes a lot of practice and it's helpful to do the individual strikes at a good level before you combine them, but I believe it's worth it. I've been training since the 1980's and I'm learning new things often...:) Keep up the good work fellow lefty...:)
Good post.
Nice video Greg. I remember those. Back when I was on the job, I was a certified PR-24 (Tonfa) and also the Kubaton. I was fortunate enough to be certified by Lon Anderson himself, the inventor of the PR-24 and Takayuki Kubota on the Kubaton and handcuffing techniques. This took place at the Ohio Peace Officers Training Academy during a Street Survival Techniques class. Kubota was the toughest man I ever met.
That is some history there; especially to have trained under those two. Add Arthur Lamb and you have three of the greatest originators of modern police baton systems. If I remember my baton history, besides the Kubotan, Tak Kubota also created a system for LAPD based on a 24 inch straight baton that relied on blocks and jabs. The PR-24 was a versatile device, but the Rodney King video killed it. Unfortunately, for many reasons, batons have gone out of style. However, to me, a baton, in some instances, would be more desirable than going straight to deadly force.
By the way - double thumbs up on that post.
@@LionquestFitness I certified a lot of Officers to carry both. I used both weapons in the field also. I was able to peel resisting offenders off a steering wheel easily with the Kubaton applied to the nerves in the wrist. I got really proficient with the PR-24 and was able to do take downs, arm lock and handcuffing techniques. I had to use the punches from a tuck position a few times, but never had to do any of the spins in the field. No one was ever injured while I was using either of the these weapons. Just wearing it on my gun belt on all calls had an intimidation factor of it's own and I believe kept me from having to fight a lot more people. Like you said Greg, too bad LAPD ruined the PR-24 for law enforcement by improperly employing it.
@@Pointblank2U Thank you very much for sharing. I wish many young officers today could draw from that kind of wisdom.
@@Pointblank2U I know that's long time since you commented, but I'm interested on thoughts of a real deal person on using a kubotan with heavy keys attached to it. Does it make sense? If yes, in what way would you recommend using them? Flailing, jabs with the end wit the keys, the other one or both?
I found out the other day the collar bone is the most commonly broken bone on the human body. It's easily broken. It supports the shoulders. When the collar bone is broken the shoulder drops and the lung can't fully inflate. Immediately disabled.
That used to be a commonly taught baton blow in military and police training in the sixties and seventies.
This is why I carry the GR8 Baton. It is also a flashlight.
Well I don't know if it would be worth totin' around. It seems like a flashlight about that size would be about as effective and doubles as a light. That being said, you could definitely get a better grip on that.
I just bought one of these ruclips.net/video/ZzN_6P-V7K4/видео.html for that purpose
@@Fleaux866 I like that light.
@@UncleDanBand64 Dang it Dan - I thought only hogs weren't safe from your depredations. Now poor hard working criminals have to look out too! BTW - I used to carry the AA Maglights they used to sell as a back-up yawara, but they'd come apart in practice. The light Dan Knudson linked to looks much more practical.
@@LionquestFitness LOL
Lionquest Fitness I got to spend a day training with Tim Waid , the guy performing the demo in the video. That’s what steered me to the tac light. I bought the MT2A , the first model shown, it looks a little slimmer so I figured i’d be more likely to carry it. Tuhon Tim is a great guy, I’ve been learning Kali under one of his instructors for a year and a half now.
Really neat, Greg. No idea police used the Yawara.
I'm not really sure why it fell out of favor. Maybe it lacked a threatening presence? Or perhaps it was deemed too offensive? I don't know.
@@LionquestFitness Me either. Could it have been the training?
@@ArizonaGhostriders It is possible. It certainly required more skill than hitting someone over the head with a baton or sap; which was par for the course at the time.
timmybmn - Tim, I like the Ruger LCP. I have several of the Cold Steel Koga sticks the Greg is using in the video. When asked what it is I usually reply that it’s an acupressure tool for putting pressure on and activating acupressure points that I use as part of my overall health and fitness program. I agree I also like to conceal or “camouflage” (pen, comb, magic marker) anything that can be used as a self defense tool. I want as much surprise as possible.
Looks like a handy little thing to have might check my local laws like you said see if I can come up with one of those
Hi Dan - a one inch dowel rod cut to 6 inches and wrapped in electrical tape would work well. Also one made from PVC pipe with end caps (hmmm) would definitely work and not look like a weapon.
In the uk, those strikes were taught but mimmicking the lines on the union jack. Clever teaching.
Greg i found it. Thank again for all that you do for us.
I checked and I found this one was made by Cold Steel.
Interesting, the Yawara has the same striking angles of a medieval dagger.
Now I find that very interesting. Was it used icepick or more of an underhanded style, or both?
@@LionquestFitness both ways, with underhand grip being somewhat prevalent, especially when drawn from the right hip.
Hardware stores are filled with all sorts of improvised weapons. A lot of the weapons from martial arts (all of them perhaps?) came about because the peasants weren't allowed to own weapons, eg swords. So they made do with farming implements.
Unfortunately, it may come a time when it may come back to that if the gun grabbers get their way.
@@LionquestFitness Key legislators would have to be replaced in the next election cycle. Sadly, their constituents insist on voting them back into office decade after decade. And you just know they would never fire themselves with term limits.
@@Fudmottin That's for sure. They make too much money from lobbyist and trading favors.
@@LionquestFitness I don't know too many jobs that pay out only $100k - $200k per annum that quickly turn you into a millionaire. Someone should investigate how rich these people are compared to their government salaries.
@@Fudmottin I'm for that.
Good video Greg. I would venture to guess that most jurisdictions in the country are like mine and by wearing a ski mask to conceal your identity you are breaking the law.
I know most southern states have those laws as well and they go back to when they were trying to prevent the Klan from being a terrorist organization. So why does this group get a pass? Surely some of those states where they are active have the same law.
Does wearing a beard to conceal my double chins count?😁
When I walk my dog I carry A Kamagong stick or "iron wood" and I shake it left and right while walking as a form of exercise for my arms, but in the Philippines it ia a martial art weapon. It is not illegal although it can break skulls or knee caps for self defense. The wood is now considered as endangered specie that it is hard to purchase one from the Philippines. If the Yawara is not illegal here in California, that is a good option for me Greg.. My carry knife is the SR1 Lite Cold Steel.
LOL - break skulls and knee caps! Growing old is not for the weak or faint of heart. I pity the fool who lays his hands on you.
Nice one! Useful info, and also showing this had me order a "basic course in self defense" by Tegner. Will be interesting to see what he teaches. Thanks for sharing, Greg!
I've got a collection of Bruce Tegner's books. They are simple and basic, with good advice, but are easier to understand after years of training.
Thanks for the video Greg. The one you show looks like a Cold Steel model.
Thanks for letting me know Dan. I'll check their site.
www.coldsteel.com/koga-sd1.html
I checked and it is. They have them for $12.95. I picked it up for $5.
@@LionquestFitness Check this out from Cold Steel as well. This is a link to a video that tells all about it. ruclips.net/video/DcxGFEx_DAA/видео.html
Hey great video I was just thinking of getting something I could easily conceal where a firearm may not be allowed. I have some back issues so occasionally I will use a Shillelagh when walking. It would probably feel like a sledge hammer if I ever had to use it on somebody.
Tron - I occasionally have to walk with a cane, and someone else mentioned a Shillelagh. I'll have to look into that.
Tak Kubota did invent the Kubaton but he was never a cop. He was my sensai and friend.
Very neat!!
Hi Greg where can i buy the Yawara? Thank you for another great video.
I don't know where this one came from. Check around on the internet. Martial arts supply companies used to sell them. They make them in a wide variety of configurations.
www.coldsteel.com/products/other-cold-steel-products/koga-sd1.html
www.alphainnovationsselfdefense.com/docs/products_koppo.htm
www.alphainnovationsselfdefense.com/docs/products_kubaton_de.htm
These Kabatons are very robust and the key attachment ring is very robust, not very likely to separate, lose your keys. GB
@@LionquestFitness
www.amazon.com/Cold-Steel-91MK-Koga-Mini/dp/B0016CRBYO The page this one is one shows others near the bottom.
A like and a comment to help the channel.
As always, thank you my friend!
Ku or ko means 'small' in Japanese. So kubaton means small baton. All kobudo weapons require decades of practice to become proficient.
It requires dedicated practice with an implement to be able to use it defensively. How much practice depends on the individual.
Oh that takes me back a few years. I had a kybaton on my key ring for many years. But I much preferred my Smith & Wesson slapper. It was good for defensive as well as offensive moves.
I laughed at that one. How many people actually remember the old black jacks? They were going out as I was going in, but a lot of the old timers swore by them. If I remember right the Slapper was a flexible beavertail. I had one that was rigid. Never carried it though. By then they were forbidden and everyone had to certify on the PR-24.
I still have mine. Up close there are a great number of advantages to a good slapper
Amen!!!!!
It's probably illegal here in New Jerky. Collapsible batons are illegal here. This state and it's communist ruling party has know concerns about our safety. For the past several years it has gotten almost impossible to get a CCW. They don't give me a hard time because I worked for the federal government at one time. Hope you had a great holiday Greg!! Rich 🔫🔫🔫
Thanks Rich! I would not want to live in N.J. But God bless you for being there!
Man, when you showed that lock, the first thing I thought of was those antifa goobs swinging them at some of their rallies/riots...
Goob is an apt description.
great vid Greg, thanks so much ! and you are dead on about the Antifa "gang"
Wait, you're comparing antifa with our heroes at Normandy Beach? Dude, you're mixed up.
I think you might have misperceived what was said Joe.
I had to watch it again to see what it was I said. You are right. I did compare the men of that generation to a certain group of cowardly criminals who LARP and attack people deluding themselves into thinking they are fighting nazis. The men who fought WWII were MEN in every sense of the word and they gave their lives fighting real Nazis.