Examples of sensible and not sensible self-defense techniques with an umbrella
In the following video you can see a few sensible self-defense techniques, along with some that are too fancy for my taste. Never mind the quality of demonstrators and the demonstration, just look at the techniques:
In the next one the techniques are too defensive, but that is because the demonstrators in that video use a common umbrella — not the Unbreakable® Umbrella. The Unbreakable® Umbrella allows for pro-active actions, such as whacking the limbs and so “defanging the snake,” while keeping a safer distance.
In the video below I show what I consider the most sensible way of using the Unbreakable® Umbrella in self-defense:
If you don’t have the Unbreakable® Umbrella, you have to learn more complicated moves than those I prefer. Here are those complicated moves that I don’t like:
Basic techniques of Unbreakable® Umbrella retention:
For thorough instructions on using Unbreakable® Umbrella in self-defense, see tips below.
Self-Defense Tip #105 — Training for Self-Defense with an Umbrella, a Stick, or a Cane
Self-Defense Tip #112 — Defense With and Against Canes and Sticks
Self-Defense Tip #127 — What Videos Teach How to Stop Knife Attacks Using a Short Telescopic Umbrella
Self-Defense Tip #128 — Review of Ray Floro’s Essential Umbrella/Cane System
Self-defense tip from Thomas Kurz, co-author of Basic Instincts of Self-Defense and author of Science of Sports Training, Stretching Scientifically, and Flexibility Express.
Self-Defense Moves
To learn how your natural reactions can instantly defeat any unarmed attack, see the video Basic Instincts of Self-Defense.
Defend Against Weapons
To learn how the typical street weapons (club, knife, razor) are used by an experienced streetfighter and how to practice with them, see the video Self-Defense: Tools of Attack — Club, Hatchet, Blackjack, Knife, Straight Razor.
Mental Toughness
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