Comments on: The key to using keys in self defense http://thinklikeablackbelt.com/blog/the-key-to-using-keys-in-self-defense/ Tips, Tutorials, and How-to for Self Defense Wed, 13 Jul 2011 14:32:29 -0700 hourly 1 By: Self defense tips and thoughts from Twitter http://thinklikeablackbelt.com/blog/the-key-to-using-keys-in-self-defense/comment-page-1/#comment-2103 Self defense tips and thoughts from Twitter Mon, 13 Sep 2010 17:08:40 +0000 http://thinklikeablackbelt.com/?p=503#comment-2103 [...] you know how to use keys between your fingers for self defense? Here’s how: CLICK HERE — includes [...] [...] you know how to use keys between your fingers for self defense? Here’s how: CLICK HERE — includes [...]

]]> By: Lori Hoeck http://thinklikeablackbelt.com/blog/the-key-to-using-keys-in-self-defense/comment-page-1/#comment-485 Lori Hoeck Wed, 23 Sep 2009 20:11:39 +0000 http://thinklikeablackbelt.com/?p=503#comment-485 Hi Surgere, You make some good points. I find adrenaline masks the pain of small things like those skin tears -- survival has a way of over-riding things like that. The middle option is far more stable and usable than the hold in the top photo, but the bottom option has more flexibility. Hi Surgere,
You make some good points. I find adrenaline masks the pain of small things like those skin tears — survival has a way of over-riding things like that. The middle option is far more stable and usable than the hold in the top photo, but the bottom option has more flexibility.

]]> By: Surgere http://thinklikeablackbelt.com/blog/the-key-to-using-keys-in-self-defense/comment-page-1/#comment-483 Surgere Wed, 23 Sep 2009 19:37:32 +0000 http://thinklikeablackbelt.com/?p=503#comment-483 It's great that you bring this up; thank you. I've seen way to many commercials and self-defense materials that espouse the use of keys as shown in the top image. The middle option would still tear up the skin in between your fingers, though, since no strike should ever be assumed to be without fault. The bottom option seems to be the best in my trials for a number of reasons: (1) It is the option least likely to make a police officer suspect that you wanted to use unnecessary force, rather than just defending yourself; (2) You can still unlock and turn on your car with the key in this position (this becomes especially useful since you will almost absolutely lose all fine motor control in a violent situation, one of the many effects of a surge of adrenaline); and (3) You can walk to your car with the key already in this defensible position without attracting unwanted (and most likely negative) attention from the average citizen. It’s great that you bring this up; thank you. I’ve seen way to many commercials and self-defense materials that espouse the use of keys as shown in the top image. The middle option would still tear up the skin in between your fingers, though, since no strike should ever be assumed to be without fault.
The bottom option seems to be the best in my trials for a number of reasons: (1) It is the option least likely to make a police officer suspect that you wanted to use unnecessary force, rather than just defending yourself; (2) You can still unlock and turn on your car with the key in this position (this becomes especially useful since you will almost absolutely lose all fine motor control in a violent situation, one of the many effects of a surge of adrenaline); and (3) You can walk to your car with the key already in this defensible position without attracting unwanted (and most likely negative) attention from the average citizen.

]]> By: Distractions help movie heroes and self defense http://thinklikeablackbelt.com/blog/the-key-to-using-keys-in-self-defense/comment-page-1/#comment-474 Distractions help movie heroes and self defense Tue, 22 Sep 2009 03:36:19 +0000 http://thinklikeablackbelt.com/?p=503#comment-474 [...] Slashing with keys [...] [...] Slashing with keys [...]

]]> By: Lori Hoeck http://thinklikeablackbelt.com/blog/the-key-to-using-keys-in-self-defense/comment-page-1/#comment-235 Lori Hoeck Tue, 14 Jul 2009 03:01:36 +0000 http://thinklikeablackbelt.com/?p=503#comment-235 Hi Dave, Thank you for stopping by and commenting. Keys can be lost or damaged, that's true.Violence is such a fluid thing, it's hard to predict what will happen. If the keys are only weapon you know or have, then that's what you got to roll with. I'd hope any damage or loss, though, would be inflicted on the attacker. :-) Hi Dave,
Thank you for stopping by and commenting.

Keys can be lost or damaged, that’s true.Violence is such a fluid thing, it’s hard to predict what will happen. If the keys are only weapon you know or have, then that’s what you got to roll with. I’d hope any damage or loss, though, would be inflicted on the attacker. :-)

]]> By: Dave N http://thinklikeablackbelt.com/blog/the-key-to-using-keys-in-self-defense/comment-page-1/#comment-234 Dave N Tue, 14 Jul 2009 02:40:53 +0000 http://thinklikeablackbelt.com/?p=503#comment-234 Striking with keys can be effective. Just be aware that your using your KEYS! These are the things that are going to get you into your home, car or other safe place. One mis-strike and their flying into a snow-bank or sewer or something. Striking with keys can be effective. Just be aware that your using your KEYS!
These are the things that are going to get you into your home, car or other safe place. One mis-strike and their flying into a snow-bank or sewer or something.

]]> By: Self defense e-book launches! - Lori Hoeck http://thinklikeablackbelt.com/blog/the-key-to-using-keys-in-self-defense/comment-page-1/#comment-166 Self defense e-book launches! - Lori Hoeck Thu, 02 Jul 2009 16:51:56 +0000 http://thinklikeablackbelt.com/?p=503#comment-166 [...] self defense moves: how to use keys for self defense and how to do a heel palm [...] [...] self defense moves: how to use keys for self defense and how to do a heel palm [...]

]]> By: Lori Hoeck http://thinklikeablackbelt.com/blog/the-key-to-using-keys-in-self-defense/comment-page-1/#comment-111 Lori Hoeck Sat, 20 Jun 2009 13:44:17 +0000 http://thinklikeablackbelt.com/?p=503#comment-111 Hi John, Thank you for commenting and visiting! Distraction is a formidable tool, I agree! That whole topic is a post or two in and of itself, since a person can use verbal, visual, and tactile distractions. And then there's the mental distractions that I call "getting off the attack track." Self defense is a rich and amazing topic! Hi John,
Thank you for commenting and visiting!
Distraction is a formidable tool, I agree! That whole topic is a post or two in and of itself, since a person can use verbal, visual, and tactile distractions. And then there’s the mental distractions that I call “getting off the attack track.” Self defense is a rich and amazing topic!

]]> By: John W. Zimmer http://thinklikeablackbelt.com/blog/the-key-to-using-keys-in-self-defense/comment-page-1/#comment-110 John W. Zimmer Sat, 20 Jun 2009 04:33:40 +0000 http://thinklikeablackbelt.com/?p=503#comment-110 Hi Lori, You make good points about the knock out power of non-trained people using punches or with keys. Have you considered the distraction value of a key punch to the eyes or face? I generally try to get people doing something even if it might not be optimal so once the decision is made to fight back, punching, poking, kicking will distract the attacker enough to give the woman a chance to get away if one of them land. I like your website! Hi Lori,

You make good points about the knock out power of non-trained people using punches or with keys.

Have you considered the distraction value of a key punch to the eyes or face?

I generally try to get people doing something even if it might not be optimal so once the decision is made to fight back, punching, poking, kicking will distract the attacker enough to give the woman a chance to get away if one of them land.

I like your website!

]]> By: Lori Hoeck http://thinklikeablackbelt.com/blog/the-key-to-using-keys-in-self-defense/comment-page-1/#comment-74 Lori Hoeck Thu, 11 Jun 2009 20:17:23 +0000 http://thinklikeablackbelt.com/?p=503#comment-74 Hi Caroline, I'm glad you liked the information and hope you get some practice time in to decide which you like best. Hi Caroline,
I’m glad you liked the information and hope you get some practice time in to decide which you like best.

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