weapons of opportunity

Umbrella, a weapon of opportunity against a knife attack This self-defense tip is about defending against a knife attack by using an umbrella. I will begin with techniques and tactics suitable for the Unbreakable® Umbrella. That’s because these are easier to practice than those possible with regular umbrellas. They are more reliable too. Because the […]

Rolled-up magazine, a weapon of opportunity against a knife attack This self-defense tip continues the subject of defending against a knife attack using everyday objects, which began with tip number 69, Everyday Objects as Improvised Weapons of Self-Defense: Rolled-up Magazine vs. Knife, Part I. In tip number 69 you can see that a strong whack

In the previous self-defense tip, I have shown the basic points of using a jacket to deflect the armed hand, or to ensnare it and the knife, or possibly to knock the knife from an assailant’s hand. Before I show you how to disarm a knife-wielding attacker, here are a few facts: A knife-wise attacker