| There are many items around each day that could be | | | | emphasis)To apply this weapon, move your hand |
| used as a self defense weapon.In this issue of our self | | | | forward in the same manner that you swing your |
| defense newsletter I'm going to explain how to use | | | | arms when walking. Focus on the movement being |
| five of the most common items which most people | | | | smooth and comfortable, raising the twig up into the |
| have access to.Before I start explaining how to use | | | | 'Target Zone.'For the sake of practice just imagine that |
| each of these improvised weapons, I want to | | | | there is an attacker coming at you, as you perform all |
| emphasize a few important points.-Always keep your | | | | of these moves.Use the 'Dynamic Delivery' to have |
| head up and look around so you'll be more alert.-If | | | | greater speed and power.BOOKUsing a book as a |
| possible avoid people who seem suspicious and also | | | | weapon is simple. Just clamp your hand tightly on it |
| avoid dangerous places.-Learn to recognize how to | | | | however you are holding it and use the 'Dynamic |
| use any object as a weapon.-You must be sly when | | | | Delivery' to apply it into the attacker's 'Target Zone.'Its |
| using these weapons so the attacker (bad guy) won't | | | | okay to strike the attacker's face when you have a |
| realize what you're doing.-All items should be held | | | | book. Normally you should avoid the face, specifically |
| tightly in your hand down at your side so that you | | | | the nose and mouth which bleed easily and could |
| appear relaxed and unprepared.-Dont' wind up. | | | | transmit a disease to you.If you do end up getting the |
| (Reaching backwards first to gain momentum) We | | | | attacker's blood on your body, wash with soap and |
| have provided an alternate way for you to gain | | | | water as soon as possible, and seek medical attention |
| momentum. A way that won't alert the attacker.-Get | | | | if appropriate.However, the book should extend far |
| away as soon as possible.Here's how to | | | | enough from your hand that your hand won't contact |
| practice:KEYSHold your largest, strongest key (or just | | | | the attacker's face.Another thing to consider with a |
| any key if you suddenly need to act) in your hand the | | | | book or any improvised weapon is that it could be |
| way you would hold the key to open a door. Your | | | | tossed into the attacker's face using the 'Dynamic |
| hand should be relaxed down at your side so your key | | | | Deliver' (repeated for emphasis) following up with a |
| won't be recognized as a weapon.When someone | | | | very quick kick to his shin.Normally, you wouldn't throw |
| tries to harm you, step towards them with your leg | | | | an object because you'll want to use it more than |
| that is on the same side of your body as your hand | | | | once since there are usually more than one |
| that holds your key.As you step toward your attacker, | | | | attacker.CELL PHONEThis could be a cell phone, PDA, |
| stomp your foot at the same time you quickly throw | | | | pager iPod or anything similar shaped.Like a book you'll |
| your hand out to poke with your key. Aim for the area | | | | clamp these items tight in your hand, however you |
| between the attacker's chin and his upper chest. This | | | | happen to be holding them when you're attacked. |
| is the 'Target Zone.'You might need to strike 2 or 3 | | | | Again, try to have a relaxed starting place, hand down |
| times in case your first strike misses.Your hand should | | | | at your side to be sly, or you can just start from |
| go quickly out and back in a path as close as possible | | | | wherever your hands happen to be.Apply these items |
| to a straight line. This will give you more speed.Another | | | | like the twig swinging your arm up in the same manner |
| thing that will give you more speed is to explosively | | | | as when you swing your arms when you're walking, |
| bring your other hand in towards the center of your | | | | and of course use the 'Dynamic Delivery' which will |
| chest.Perform all of these steps as one move, striking, | | | | give you the element of surprise, total force and |
| stomping and bringing your other hand into your chest. | | | | incredible quickness.If you benefited from this article |
| This movement is called the 'Dynamic Delivery' and | | | | and would like to learn more, please contact me at |
| we'll use this same move for every improvised | | | | Also please forward this email onto your friends.Can |
| weapon we apply to defend ourselves.PENA pen | | | | you think of a subject you'd like to see featured in our |
| should be held tightly just the way you use it to write | | | | newsletters? Please let us know. |
| with.An alternative would be to place the end not used | | | | Do you have no self defense training or are you |
| for writing into hand touching your palm with the writing | | | | unsure of your skills? If so make a habit of always |
| end sticking out between your ring and middle finger. | | | | carrying a pen in your hand. You'll always have |
| Your hand should be closed tightly. | | | | something to write with and you'll always have a |
| You would place your pen in this position only if you | | | | weapon.Remember to use the 'Dynamic Delivery' and |
| have a few seconds advance notice that you're about | | | | to always assume there is more than one attacker! |
| to be attacked, otherwise just hold the pen tightly the | | | | To find out more go to Abidin |
| way you would write with it.)When someone attacks | | | | Certified Master Instructor |
| use the 'Dynamic Delivery'.Your hand should be in a | | | | Al has invested over 25 years trying and testing |
| relaxed starting place and go in a straight line quickly | | | | every |
| out into the attacker's 'Target Zone' and then quickly | | | | martial art and self-defense |
| return.Remember that since you're applying this | | | | system he could get his hands on. This included |
| defense with the 'Dynamic Delivery' you'll stomp your | | | | learning from police academy |
| foot as you step toward the attacker to strike him.The | | | | instructors, martial arts experts, street fighters, |
| stomp and strike occur at the same time.Also quickly | | | | ex-convicts |
| bring your other hand in to the center of your chest. | | | | and combat soldiers.Here are some who Al has |
| This part must be performed slightly before your | | | | trained: |
| stomp and strike.Review the details in these first two | | | | Los Angeles County Sheriffs-Lennox Station, U.S. |
| improvised weapons to gain an advantage using the | | | | Department of Commerce-NOAA Office of Law |
| 'Dynamic Delivery.'TWIGTwigs can often be found | | | | Enforcement, City of San Clemente-Marine Safety |
| near trees, on grassy lawns or even in open fields. | | | | Division, and numerous |
| A twig should be held tightly in the palm of your hand | | | | individual law enforcement officers. |
| just the way you would hold the handle of a suitcase | | | | Community classes include Lakewood YMCA, |
| or briefcase, relaxed down at your side. (repeated for | | | | Lakewood parks and Daly City parks & recreation. |