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Many martial arts fail to deal with the legal ramifications of self defense. They advocate punching and kicking the assailant until he stops moving. That kind of conduct can get you in big trouble. They neglect to caution the student on the repurcussions of continuing to attack after the threat is ...

Furthermore, when you use a trainer that is the same size, weight, shape, and feel as the live blade that you intend to carry, such as a Gunting drone, you will develop a dexterity that you simply cannot attain with a rubber knife or a wooden tanto.

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All of my research, including reading articles, books, statements from law enforcement officers, and personal testing experience, indicates that Bram is correct. Furthermore, reliance upon the effectiveness of pepper spray will give a false sense of self confidence that is downright dangerous.