Fake weapons
Battle rings
The presence of ordinary massive rings and fingers on the fingers increases the effectiveness of hand strokes. In addition to the usual rings, there are also rings specially designed for striking. They have a pronounced shock (or cutting) part in the form of pyramids, cones, as well as various forms of projections. Such rings are called "combat rings".
Of the battle rings, the most famous are the battle rings of the legendary Japanese ninja saboteurs - kakute ("horned hand"). Other names are kakushi (“horned finger”), kakuva (“horned ring”) or ttsume (“claw”). Kakute was a member of the kunousi female ninja arsenal.
Kakute fighting rings
Kakute is a metal ring with one or more shock parts in the form of spikes, teeth or small blades located on one or two sides of the ring. If one ring was used, it was worn on the middle finger. The spike (or spikes) unfolded inside the palm. Before the impact, the ring was spiked outward. If two rings were used, the second ring was usually worn on the thumb. Spikes could be wetted or covered with poison.
Much less known are the Khevsuri combat rings - sateni, which by their functionality are far superior to kakute. Khevsury is the ethnographic group of Georgians, the indigenous population of the Khevsureti mountain region is on the southern slopes of the Greater Caucasus in the Khevsuri Aragvi river basin and in the headwaters of the Argun river on the northern slopes.
Siteni Battle Rings
A detailed description of sateni can be found in two books by V.I. Elashvili, which have become a bibliographic rarity - “Parikauba. Khevsuri fencing "and" Satiteni. Khevsurian War Rings ”, published in Tbilisi, respectively, in 1956 and 1960.
Satiteni have lugs of the most different forms, which is determined by the nature of the military purpose of the ring. They were made in artisan workshops forging from iron, casting from brass or additional processing of suitable metal washers, steel springs and other materials. All satitenis are intended only for the thumb of the right hand (for the left-handed person - the left). In rare cases, the rings were worn simultaneously on two hands. The opening of the ring was adjusted to the size of the wearer's finger and was sometimes edged with a special edge for ease of retention.
Khevsurs wore a ring in a special outer pocket of the Khevsurian national perangi shirt or in the right side pocket of trousers or sheepskin coat. The exception was the rings of large sizes, which were worn tied on a string.
Satiteni were used mainly in random quarrels and fights that occurred during the feast. By tradition, when entering a fighting house weapon - a sword, a sword, a firearm, and sometimes a dagger, were deposited with the owner of the house.
Main strikes with combat rings:
- Dakvra - a blow from right to left on the head and cheek, or from top to bottom on the head to the forehead;
- abgrucheba - a blow to the scalp (often followed by tearing a strand of hair) or on the face;
- mosma - a blow to the face.
Depending on the shape of the impact rib according to the nature of the combat action, all sateni are divided into:
- rings for jerking strikes ("satami");
- rings for cutting cuts ("mchreli" or "forest");
- rings for stabbing and scratching blows (“mkatsravi”).
The rings for jogging blows of a satami have a rectangular (“cisquil”) or triangular (“goriani” - “zurgan”) section of the impact rib. Edge height leaves 8 – 10 mm. Unlike tsiskvila with one shock edge width 6 – 8 mm, goriani can consist of from one to three edges. Cisquillo rings may be unlocked.
A variety of Gorian rings are the rings of the herhula, on the shock edge of the ribs (usually 1 – 2) of which there are small notches or teeth. Cherkhula rings are a transitional type between rings for striking jerks and rings designed for striking bumps.
Another type of shock type rings are chverued rings, which are made of iron or brass spiral (2 – 3 coil) with a semicircular or triangular cross section (thickness about 10 mm).
Rings for cutting woods have from one to three copper or iron disks with a sharpened cutting edge (edge height up to 25 mm). Such rings allowed the enemy to make deep cuts.
Rings for applying piercing and scratching beats mkatsravi consist of plates or plates with lugs in the form of a comb-shaped teeth. Depending on the number of plates and the size of the teeth, they are divided into:
- satseruley - rings with a single-row comb made of brass (diameter of the ring 22 – 30 mm, teeth length 7 – 12 mm).
- mghali - single-crested rings with longer teeth than Xacem (12 – 22 mm) (varieties - mahal-placeruri - rings with shorter teeth and wide base and magal-savartskhla - higher and often spaced teeth);
- gadzhiya - two-three-row ring with parallel teeth (from 5 to 9, length 10 – 20 mm).
In addition to combat rings, auxiliary rings of sachik in the form of copper or brass washers were used, which were put on the finger on both sides of the combat ring, which had a narrow base, for more convenient holding it on the finger. Sometimes sachike was integral with the combat ring.
A separate group consists of children's combat rings - Nestari. Nestars were used by teenagers with 10 – 12 age to fight with peers for scratches and cuts. They were made of wire of different diameters, while the ends of the wire were twisted together, were split apart and flattened to increase the cutting properties. More rarely, non-barrels, forged from iron with a flat or sharp shock face, were common.
Quite interesting, but controversial is the further development of the idea of combat rings in the form of a modern means of self-defense "Griffin Grip" (Griffin Grip).
Means of self-defense "Griffin Grip" (Griffin Grip)
In fact, this is a combat ring with a drums part, but without a ring as such. For fastening on the finger it has four holes, through which a cord is threaded, the length of which is adjusted to the size of the fingers.
This device is worn protrusion outward or inward and can be used in the twin version. The main purpose is to increase the painful effect when holding grips and painful holds, affecting the pain points of the body (nose, facial nerves, outer part of the palm, elbow, etc.). In addition, it can also be used to enhance hand strikes on pain points.
Combat rings can be connected in assemblies of two, three or four rings. Moreover, the assembly of four rings is very similar to the brass knuckles. But the absence of an emphasis leads to a decrease in the effectiveness of strikes, since the impact upon impact is perceived not by the base of the palm, but by the joints of the fingers. With a strong blow, perhaps even injury to the fingers.
Jewelry War Rings
The fashion for rocker style has led to the appearance of such assemblies, which are jewelry made of precious metals with precious stones.
The variety of assembling rings for four fingers can be attributed, and the device of personal self-defense "Hornet" company «Alpha Innovations». The "Hornet" was designed to meet the requirements of the law and is intended to be used as a weapon of self-defense by law enforcement officers and ordinary citizens.
Device personal self-defense "Hornet"
Myron Gaudet, an expert in military martial arts and police tactics (years of experience in 25, of which he was an instructor, 13 of which was given in Minami ryu jiu-jitsu), actively participated in its development. The hornet can be used by the front surface for hitting from the side of the thumb, hitting the base of the fist and hitting with the open hand. The tabs on the ends of the device allow you to have a painful effect on vulnerable points when performing painful holds and grips. Holes on these protrusions are designed to secure the lanyard or keychain.
Palm sticks
From time immemorial, palms wands were widely used as auxiliary weapons in eastern martial arts. In Japanese hand-to-hand combat systems they are classified as concealment-carrying weapons (kakusibuki) or secret weapons (hibuki).
Self-defense tools on the basis of palm sticks
All palm sticks can be divided into two large groups.
Firstly, these are simple-shaped sticks, representing a short round or faceted rod of various diameters. The ends of the sticks can be flat, rounded or sharp. In its simplest form, it is a rounded piece of wood.
These sticks are used primarily for painful impact on pain points, holding grips and painful holds, as well as for striking an end face from the base of the fist or from the side of the thumb.
It is believed that the technique of work with sacred weapons of Buddhist monks, vaira (or vajra), is the basis of the technique of work with these palm sticks.
In the past century, on the basis of simple-shaped palm sticks, original compact personal defense systems were developed, the most famous of which are Yavara, Kubotan and Te-bo. They are widely used in the police and among the civilian population (see “Little Brother”, No. 10, 2010).
Buddhist monks sacred weapon - vaira (or vajra)
In addition to the above-mentioned sticks, complex-shaped sticks were also used as auxiliary weapons. In addition to the main rod, there are additional elements that allow them to be used for strikes from the front of the fist. Such sticks belong to the knuckle weapon.
For example, the arsenal of Okinawa karate includes kitets - tizekunbo, teko, tektyu or tekchu and santatsu. The prototype of these sticks is considered tizekunbo, the initial purpose of which was to protect the hands of fishermen when hauling nets. Initially, it was just a round stick with two holes in the middle. A short piece of rope or leather strap, which formed a loop for the middle finger, was threaded into the hole. In a more complex version, instead of a loop, a ledge with a finger cut was used.
Okinawan palm sticks
Further development of tizekunbo and teko designs are tektyu and santatsu. In the tektyu, a spiked brace welded to a metal base bar acts as the main impactor. In contrast to the tactics, in santsatsu used ring with a spike, movably mounted on a metal rod. A similar weapon is used in a ninja arsenal called a seto.
These types of sticks are still used in various karate and jiu-jitsu schools.
The closest to traditional teko is developed in 80-ies. last century, the tool of self-defense Soo-Chu. Su-chu was made of metal. For various reasons, soo-chu has not gained widespread use as a means of self-defense.
The tool of self-defense su-chu
At the same time, other means of self-defense were created on the basis of teko experts in hand-to-hand combat and martial arts. They were intended for use in police and security structures, as well as compact means of personal self-defense of citizens.
Widely popular in the West have received "Sting" (Stringer) and one of the variants of the pocket "wrench" Kelly Vorden.
The “sting” was developed by James A. Keating, one of the main American hand-to-hand combat experts. Keating's father kept a small workshop for the production of knives, and Keating from childhood was familiar with combat and throwing knives. Subsequently, many years of hard fighting in martial arts (judo, karate, kempo, jit-kyun-do, aiki-jutsu, kali, tai-chi, kung-fu) brought him into the ranks of the most respected masters of unarmed combat, including knife fighting .
The prototype of this tool of self-defense was the daggers of the jog type, which were widely used by adventurers during the period of mastering the Wild West. The new tool was intended for unarmed combat as a non-lethal alternative to the knife.
As a result, Keating created a completely new legal inexpensive compact self-defense weapon.
The “sting” is a small plastic key chain weighing slightly more than 20 grams. A small percussion element of a round shape allows you to increase the painful impact when struck with a fist. Due to the small size and ease of development, this tool has become very popular with ordinary citizens outside the community of martial arts experts.
The key of self-defense is included in the line of self-defense tools created by Kelly Vorden. This device has several large sizes, but also greater functionality due to the possibility of striking not only from the front of the fist, but also from the front or top, depending on the grip used.
An interesting modification of the teko are two similar devices for self-defense - the Olli Batsa wooden Zubo manipulator and the ZAP-T city self-defense weapon.
Manipulator "Zubo"
The Zubo self-defense weapon was developed by O. Bats, the founder and chief instructor of the Cambridge Academy of Martial Arts (CAMA), who has nearly 40 years of combat experience in combat martial arts - a combat sombo in the UK, eskrima, kali, Jeet kyun do , Savatt, Tae Kwon Do, Hapkido and Kuk Sull. Initially, "Zubo" was developed as a massage device for people involved in sports dancing, bodybuilding, martial arts and other sports.
The presence of a “ball” on the front shock of the device not only reduces the risk of serious injury during self-defense, but also significantly expands the number of possible grip weapons, makes it much more convenient to move from one grip to another, and also prevents it from falling out during protective actions with an open palm .
The Israeli company Spikey-Tec produces the Spikey tool for personal self-defense. The device was invented by the famous Chinese master kung-fu (Mantis style) and Tai Chi Safir Talo, who teaches in Tel Aviv. This tool of self-defense is a rod with a sharp end and 4 shock tabs. The ends of the protrusions have rounded edges. To improve the reliability of the grip on the plate there are interdigital grooves.
The tool of personal self-defense "Spikey"
It was originally developed as a means of personal self-defense for women. It is currently used in some US and Japanese police departments.
Spikey is available in a variety of colors - black for law enforcement officers, light and dark blue, beige and red for civilian use.
In addition to the main variant, the varieties come with a built-in aerosol pepper spray and a nozzle on the stick of the baton. For practicing self-defense techniques, a rubber training version is available.
This tool is a further development of the Kubotan concept (see “Little Brother”, No. 10, 2010) and is used by a number of police units in the United States and Japan.
Impact plates
Impact plates are metal or plastic plates of complex configuration, having one or more elements for impact. They are distinguished from brass knuckles by the absence of a complete coverage of the fingers, although in some samples there is a finger stick with combat projections.
Impact plates
The prototype of such self-defense devices can be considered the impact kerabit of Steve Tarani.
Karambit is a knife with a sickle blade and a ring on the handle. It is one of the main weapons in the Philippine Eskrima / Cali combat system.
At the beginning of 1990's, a knife version of the knife made of aluminum was created by a knife fight master Steve Tarani. This was done in order to reduce the risk of injury to newcomers when practicing combat techniques in pairs. The practice of using this training knife by Tarani students around the world has shown that it is in itself an effective strike weapon.
Karambit Tarani
Later, Kelly Vorden, an expert in hand-to-hand combat, used the idea of strike keramite to create a completely new and original self-defense weapon. Originally, it was called DTL kerambit. The abbreviation DTL stands for “Destroy” - smashing / disabling, “Trap” - capture and “Lock” - a painful hold.
Looking at DTL karambit, most people have difficulty guessing about the real purpose of this subject. A small piece of plastic in the shape of the Latin letter “L” with a ring at the top looks more like an unusual tool than a weapon.
However, you only need to take it in your hand, putting your index finger into the ring, and you will feel that you have a rather effective impact weapon.
The ring on the end of the DTL kerambit not only ensures its safe holding in the hand - it can be used for striking. In addition, it does not allow the weapon to fall out of the hand while unclipping fingers during grips and painful holds.
The lower part of the impact ceramite from the base of the fist is well suited for blocking blows from a hand or foot. The edge of this part of the DTL kerambit makes it possible to achieve a powerful stopping effect in protection.
The total weight of plastic DTL clay is just about 30 grams.
"Camping Wrench Kelly"
Later, Kelly slightly modified his invention, replacing round holes with hexagonal holes. This had absolutely no effect on its functionality, but allowed to turn kerambit into a completely legal device, removing all possible claims from law enforcement agencies. Changed its name. It is currently marketed under the name "Kelly's Camping Spanner".
Given the simplicity of its use, low weight, compactness and absolute legality of wearing, it is not surprising that these "wrenches" are very popular as a highly effective weapon of self-defense among the police, security guards and ordinary citizens.
The rather unusual percussion plates under the general name Defender were developed by American Peter Brusso (40-year experience in martial arts). This self-defense weapon was created on the basis of Native American batons.
Impact plates "Defender"
Peter was not the only one who turned his attention to the Indian batons. The famous American knife company Cold Steel, as a self-defense weapon, offers a copy of an Indian baton made of modern plastic.
But if “Cold Steel” simply copied the Indian club, then P. Brousseau based on it managed to create a new original weapon.
The first model in the Defender line was created in 2003, under the name Guppy. It had the form of a flat hammer-beater with an oval-shaped shock. On its handle there were two holes for fastening the rope loop.
Technique work "Guppy" included striking the top of the weapon and the base of the handle.
Later on, the most diverse varieties of this self-defense weapon of complex shape were developed, having numerous lugs. Currently, there are more than a dozen different options "Defender". The increase in the number of protrusions, the complication of the form of the weapon expanded its functionality. The latest versions of the "Defender" allow you to use it when conducting painful holds and "plowing" rolling on the body of the enemy. In addition, the presence of sharp protrusions increased the effectiveness of strikes.
The Defender is positioned by Brousseau as a personal defense tool for women and children.
One of the latest developments in the field of fake weapons is the so-called “Hand Shock” (Hand Shock) of Israelite Amnon Maor, who created the self-defense system named after Maor Selfe Defense in 2004. In the CIS countries, the Baltic States and Scandinavia, it is better known as the KAMAM system (an abbreviation of Krav Maga Maor). The KAMAM system is optimized for use in urban environments. With its creation, Maor used his many years of combat experience in serving in the special units of Israel. Amnon Maor is one of the few Israeli specialists who is authorized by the state to conduct training for special forces soldiers, police, security services and bodyguards in public service.
Hand Shock Device
An essential part of this KAMAM system is the Hand Shock self-defense weapon developed by Maor. The impetus for the development of this weapon was one of the episodes of the service of Maor in the police. During an attempt to break through a police checkpoint, he seriously wounded an Arab and got under criminal proceedings, which resulted in an unintended excess of the required level of defense. Maoru was sued for a significant amount. As a result, Maor was designed as an alternative to a firearm and was designed by Hand Shock. This compact device (length - 14 cm, width 7,5 cm, thickness 1,5 cm, weight - about 150 g) is made of high-strength plastic and has four shock protrusions. These protrusions can significantly increase the effectiveness of hand strokes. However, their main purpose is to increase the painful effect when conducting defensive actions without injuring the enemy. The shape of these protrusions allows for a very high level of pain, often resulting in a painful shock, which is what caused its name.
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