Self Defence 5: Protect Yourself And Your Dog

Article Title: Self Defence 5: Protect Yourself And Your Dog
Author: John Roberts-James

We read so much about pet owners being attacked, raped and
murdered when walking their dog in the park or wherever..

Now, rightly or wrongly, I consider my first duty is to Tyson,
my dog.

1. I make sure his collar is such that I can slide it off in an
instant, freeing him and making it difficult for (my) attacker,
mugger or would-be rapist to catch hold and hurt him.

2. He is trained to "Bark" on command, to draw attention if we
are trouble. The last thing an attacker wants is publicity: so
the more noise the better. Every time I walk him, I train him
with (small) dog biscuits to bark instantly and loudly. He
doesn't need to bite, just bark. I don't want him stabbed.

Being very world-untrusting, I always have some means of
protecting him [and myself!] in the event of being under
threat.

3. Firstly, his lead has a fairly heavy clasp, such that it
can be slashed through an attacker's face or eye. At the first
sign of danger release your dog and wrap the lead around your
hand with the clasp hanging down for about 30 inches just
behind your buttock. As he closes, slash the clasp through his
face, and slash back again most rapidly and violently, causing
him some inconvenience! This is somewhat similar to the martial
art manrikigusari-jutsu, using a chain in self defence.

4. But personally I always have a second effective weapon with
me – a six inch long dog's chew tucked in my belt. The martial
arts system yawara-jutsu uses a short stick to stab into eyes,
mouth, hand or wherever. This hard chew makes for an excellent
yawara-stick. Most effective and – perfectly legal! You cannot
be accused (by the would-be rapist) that you used a martial
arts weapon to beat him up! [Although you actually have!]

5. But above all - Be Aware! Don't be where Danger might be!
Always carry that long strong dog chew!

Survive!

About The Author: John Roberts-James is a Black Belt 4th Dan,
Senior Coach and author of effective practical books on self
defence, including chain techniques – Manrikigusari-jutsu. His
dog is called Tyson, It barks on command - loudly!
http://www.personalprotectionpublications.co.uk

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