Whether we have ever heard of Kubotan or not, we try to look at it little closer. Kubotan is a self-defence means or weapon, that is easy to hide and use. DO NOT misspell with kubaton or kobutan as these are totally different products. First Kubotan was developed and used by Takayuki Kubota. It was developed for special units and police units as effective weapon that leaves no long term effects. Do we know how it looks and how it should be used ? Keep reading to find out more.
Small but crushing
The construction of Kobutan is really small. Practically it is a stick from different materials, that fits in the fist to jug out only little bit. This piece is a rounded tip that acts like a projectile. The main principle is that the overall energy of the hit is focused in a small area of rounded tip. There are usually different grooves on the Kubotan for the best possible grip. First Kubotan was made from wood. For such a means of self-defence the wood is excellent - it is hard and can be well-worked. Nowdays we can also see plastic Kubotans. Plastic don´t last much,do they ? Actually tempered plastics are great for Kubotans. They are strong and little flexible.
Bones and muscles
How to use Kubotan to make it effective? Takayuki Kubota developed this tool to hit bony, fleshy and sensitive parts such as knuckles, elbows, shins or ribs, where the hit can cause very unpleasant consequences. The attacker is paralyzed and we can take control of the situation. Hits on large muscle groups such as pectoral muscles, thighs etc. will also do their work. We must remember that all the energy is put through the small area of the tip. The only area we need to avoid when striking is the temple and the spine. These hits can have fatal consequences for the rest of the life. The person can end up on a wheelchair and we in the jail.
Lightweight and easy to use
Kubotan is an excellent and easy to use means of self-defense. With a little exercise and a few courses we will be able to use it. The selection is quite simple - it just needs to fit good in our hand. The selection of material is up to us - wood is a classic and the plastic seems to be the future.With its small design, it fits greatly in our pockets, tactical vests, etc. It is so effective that it is used by police forces all over the world, both for training and for intervention against troublemakers.