S.D.S. Kubotan

FAQ

Is the S.D.S. the same as a Kubotan or Yawara stick?

Basically it is the same (just like a pen, a small flashlight or a spoon can be). But the application, the principles and tactics are completely different and new. The S.D.S.-Concept is a complete self defense system with its own individual principles, training methods and execution. It is based on insights and empirical findings from the use of and defense with weapons. Simplicity is the important factor for the practitioner. For the instructor it is adaptability and the technical possibilities the system affords. The S.D.S.-Concept is structured into nine levels, for instructor and practitioner training.

Who is the S.D.S. an appropriate self defense tool for?

Thanks to its simple basic principle, the S.D.S. is perfect for anybody who wants to feel better protected in dangerous situations. Especially people who have previously felt inferior in a conflict or an attack, feel more secure carrying an S.D.S. and can very effectively use it after only a short period of training. It is a particularly adequate tool in women's self defense.

Is the use of the S.D.S. legal?

The S.D.S. - inconspicuous when carried on a key ring - is legal as a self defense tool. It can also be substituted by a small flashlight, a pen, a spoon or a mobile phone.

How is the S.D.S. carried?

The S.D.S. usually has a hole on the flat end, so it is ideal, handy and inconspicuous as a key ring pendant. With its distinctive shape, it can be found quickly in a bag without looking. It can also be held in the hand when walking down the street.