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Turning everyday items into a self-defense weapon can be hard to think about but it may just be something that protects you in a time of danger. The following everyday things turned into weapons will help you to gain an understanding of ways in which you might defend yourself on the fly.
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QuestionWhat can I use as an improvised weapon?Adrian Tandez is a Martial Arts and Self-Defense Specialist based in Mountain View, California. He is the founder, owner, and head instructor of the Warrior Combat Arts Academy, a world-renowned self-defense training center. He started the academy in 2005. Adrian has earned the titles of Guro (teacher in Filipino) and SiFu (master in Cantonese) from his certifications and years of martial arts training. Trained under the renowned martial artist Dan Inosanto, Adrian is a certified instructor in Bruce Lee's Jeet Kune Do, Filipino Martial Arts, and Silat, among other things. He has had over 30 years of martial arts experience.In a pinch, an umbrella may work to protect yourself against an attacker.
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- If none of these helped, think of something else. Be creative––there are plenty of items in your house you can make a weapon out of.Thanks
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Warnings
- These are simple weapons for self defense only. Do not use if the attacker has a gun.Thanks
- Realize that you will be inflicting injury on the other person, no matter the origin of the weapon. When defending yourself, this may be defensible but you may also get into serious trouble for causing injury. Only a qualified lawyer/attorney can advise you on this aspect, according to your jurisdiction.Thanks
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References
- ↑ Adrian Tandez. Self Defense Trainer. Expert Interview. 24 July 2019.
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