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Kubotan–Simple Self Defense
The Kubotan was invented by former Japanese police officer and martial arts instructor Takayuki Kubota. In the late 1970’s, Kubota was teaching self-defense to officers of the Los Angeles Police Department when he developed this pocket stick as an aid to empty-hand suspect control. The Kubotan, a registered trademark of Kubota, added a tool for officers to use in manipulating pressure points, applying joint locks, and effecting strikes. Past generations of policemen carried the Kubotan as a key ring from their belts and pockets. The original Kubotan was a lexan rod, which measured 5 ½” long by 5/8” in diameter. It had a key ring affixed to one end. “Kubotan” … Continue reading
Posted in Defensive Tactics, Officer Safety, Street
Tagged Kubotan, pocket stick, self defense, Takayuki Kubota, yawara
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