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Kubotans & Yawaras

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A kubotan is a very powerful self-defense tool that can be carried and employed by just about anyone, anywhere. The average citizen doesn't carry a gun, and you may not want to or be able to carry a knife. Well what about a "keychain"?

Not only is it convenient and innocuous, but I can't overstate how powerful a self-defense tool a kubotan can be in application... if you know how to use it. This DVD may be a "Quick & Dirty Guide", but it opened my eyes to a means of defending yourself that has the capacity to end a physical altercation immediately and, amazingly, doesn't require a great deal of power or strength to employ.

It may not require strength, but it does require skill and training, and with this DVD you'll have all you need to get started on the path of mastering this fantastic tool.

What are the best way to hold the kubotan? How can you deploy it in the pre-contact phase before the fight begins without losing the element of surprise? What are the best targets to strike? How do you train with a kubotan safely so as not to injure your training partner? Can it only be used as a striking tool, or does it have other uses? Can a kubotan be used in ground fighting? Or escaping from chokes and holds? A lot of these questions I'd have never thought to ask, but they're all answered here.

After watching this DVD, you'll be amazed at how useful and versatile a kubotan can be. And when you've seen one applied against both a body-opponent bag and a wood mannequin head and imagine what it could do to a criminal assailant, your respect for a 5 1/2 inch piece of aluminum will sky-rocket.

If you're looking for a DVD that will teach your how to use a kubotan or yawara in a realistic, self-defense situation, or you just want to know how to pronounce "kubotan" and "yawara" this is the DVD for you.

As a return customer of CFA, I can say with some authority this is one of the most comprehensive and approachable DVDs for beginners and novices that Mr. Franco has produced. But don't let my phrasing fool you: these techniques--though accessible to those that do not study martial arts--are none the less powerful and devastating to a criminal attacker.

A rundown of content in this DVD: description and application of a kubotan and yawara, the phases of a criminal assault (and how to incorporate the kubotan into those phases), strikes (multiple application), escapes from chokes, locks and holds using the kubotan, simulated street fighting drills with the incorporation of the kubotan and many tips, tricks and candid advice from Sammy Franco. It all comes together and makes sense when you watch it.

As always, the same high-quality material that I have come to expect from Sammy Franco's Contemporary Fighting Arts is present here. I firmly believe there is nothing else like it on the market.

As a retired United States Marine with over 25 years in the MartiaL Arts I judge training very hard. If you have no experance or a seasoned veteran this kubotan and yawara will give what you need to master these weapons. It will teach you how to use a kubotan or yawara in a realistic, self-defense situation, and or train someone else if you ae looking for a good guide to boost up your training at your school/Dojo.

I can say with some authority this is one of the most comprehensive DVDs I have came across in regards to the kubotan and yawara. The DVD was of high-quality,I have looked and found nothing else like it on the market.
You will not be disappointed, buy this DVD!!

Rob G.
USMC GySgt (Retired)

As long as you have your key ring on you you could have a kubotan on you. And if you use what you will learn in this DVD you will never be unarmed.

Kubotan is a non-lethal self defense tool that you could have on you at every moment, in emergency you could even improvise one with a pen.

The DVD is full of lessons and advice, from basic stance to reallity training in situ, along with target training and defensive tactic against submission. It is also well done, with crystal clear picture and soundband, and the chapters allow you to focus your training on what you need.

After watching this DVD and train with it, my pocket is now a little heaviest and my life safest.

Kubotans & Yawaras

This dvd explains how to use the kubotan in a threatening situation . The techniques are clearly explained and demonstrated.
It also pointed out the safety during exercise. The training is based on realistic situations and how to deal with them there.
No unnecessary techniques but effective methods to get yourself to safety. By means of flows several movements are practised.

A valuable dvd for those who want to train with a kubotan.

This DVD should be on the shelf of any serious martial artist or individual who is concerned about his or his families safety. Mr.Franco goes into great detail and covers all the aspects need to become proficient with Kubotans and Yawaras. I own plenty of CFA's DVDs and this is honestly one of the best. I highley recommend this DVD!

This DVD is a realistic training lesson on the practicality and use of the KUBOTON. It covers everything from the proper grip to various defense methods and procedures. It is good for anyone from the beginner who knows nothing of this defdense tool, to the experienced practicioner. I highly reccomend it.

Good basics. Purchased two - one for a friend on active duty in Ashcanistan. You can use all the tools you can get hold of.

In the real world, you are not going to overpower and outstrike everyone. this is where the Kubotan & Yawaras DVd comes in. Mr. Franco delivers again with real world self defense that anyone can deploy. Excellent DVD.

I like this video, a lot.
Clear and to-the-point explanation, good picture quality, handy menus.
Nothing particularly fancy, but I got all I was looking for, hence the 5 stars.