Mashiro's Self-Defense and Vital Points

Black Medicine 2: Weapons at Hand

Photos and excerpts from Black Medicine Vol. II: Weapons at Hand are copyright © 1979 by N. Mashiro and Paladin Press. All rights reserved.

I really like the idea that nearly any part of the human body can be used as a weapon if you know how. These parts of the body are called striking points. I also like the idea that anything you can pick up in your hand can be a weapon, again if you know how. These are the makeshift weapons. This volume supplies the imagination and knowledge to make the world your personal arsenal.

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The self-defense techniques described in the Black Medicine books are extremely dangerous. These techniques, particularly the use of weapons, inevitably reflect the author's individual beliefs and experiences that the reader cannot duplicate exactly. Therefore, they are presented for academic study only. The author, publisher, and distributors of these books disclaim any liability from any damage or injuries of any type that a reader or user of information contained within these books may encounter from the use of said information.

Excerpts from Black Medicine, Volume 2

This is one of my favorite pictures. It was shot entirely by the light of flaming WD40 lubricant. Do not try this at home.

"FIRE: The potential for fire as a weapon or a distraction is so great that we will return to it again and again in this list (for instance see CANDLE and FAGGOT). Anytime you see fire in any form it represents an opportunity to injure or panic your captors. People have a natural fear of fire... with good reason when it is used as a weapon." Page 60.

Be sure to notice the knife concealed behind her back.

"KITCHEN KNIFE: It's amazing how many unarmed Americans die without a fight when every kitchen in the country is liberally stocked with deadly weapons. Grab a butcher knife or boning knife from the kitchen drawer as the intruder is coming down the hall. Hold it point down in your fist, with the edge facing forward. Hide it behind your back. When he gets close enough, whip it out and across his throat before he knows what has happened." Page 66.

This kick comes as a complete surprise!

"TOES: The toes are not usually involved in kicks because they are too easily sprained, dislocated and broken. They can be used in a kick to the genitals where reaching the target is more important than delivering a really powerful blow. A kick which hooks around the opponent's thigh and jars the testicles from behind is an example of this kind of attack. Of course the 'toe' of a shoe is a perfectly respectable striking device." Page 33.

Don't you hate it when somebody gets out of his car and comes over to beat on your window?

"CAR DOOR: A car door presents possibilities similar to a cabinet door. If you are in the car you can thrust the door open violently with your feet, hitting your attacker in the shins. If you are the party on the sidewalk, let the adversary open the door and put one foot on the pavement. Then kick the door shut again." Page 50.

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