Subject: Martial Myths | What Works, What Doesn't
ISSUE #201 GUIDED CHAOS NEWS 
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Introducing: an exclusive new video feature on Attackproof.com MARTIAL MYTHS: What Works, What Doesn't in Self-defense
Videos on the NEW Attackproof.com Martial Myths page:
1. Defense Against Wrist Grab
2. Defense Against Front Choke
3. Locking Defense Against Knife Attack #1
4. Grappling Defense Against Knife Attack
These popular techniques taught by some big-name styles are catastrophes-in-waiting. We show you what they tell you to do, what they think the result will be--and then we show you what can actually happen if you use them to save your life. We then demonstrate more practical defenses based on forensic reality.
We plan to try and make this an expanding feature on Attackproof.com. Want to help? What techniques and martial myths have you seen that challenge reality? Let us know.
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Dear GM Perkins: I have a friend whose daughter is 18 years old and lives in NYC. I have gotten her involved in Sambo classes and given her many self defense dvds, including Guided Chaos. I am confused as to whether I can give her a folding knife in case she is the victim of a life threatening attack. Your synopsis of NYC knife laws seems to say that it is legal to carry a concealed folder with a blade less than 4 inches, but that it is not legal to carry it for the purpose of self defense; is this correct? It seems that knife carry is a legal gray area which could result in criminal charges. Would you advise against it? I have given her a Canemasters oak cane, but I am sure that an 18 year old woman would not want to be seen walking around with a cane. So I have been trying to think of an alternative or backup to the cane. My main goal is to ensure that this young woman, the only child of a single mother, never, ever, ever is found in a dumpster or a river; I have always told her to walk away from any and all conflicts and to never fight, as much as she is able. Thank you for your advice and thank you for making GC videos available to the public.ANSWER:
NYC is a tough place for personal self defense...Often because of the general political climate there criminals have far more protections than a citizen....To use a knife for self defense is a brutal affair to say the least...There are certain body targets that will have more stopping effect than others but it takes serious practice to learn this...I have 5 foot tall women giving 6 foot men a tough time once they know how to move properly under the chaos of an attack...Generally no matter what type of item a person uses for self defense in NYC they will be charged with use of a deadly instrument just because of the political situation there...So I tell folks to carry within the "legal" limits...A 3 3/4" blade that is either a non folder that can be accessed quickly or a folder that can be accessed quickly which does not have the ability for just flicking out the blade...This takes practice to perform when under serious attack...I have seen folks take dozens of cuts and stabs and keep on fighting and others cut just right and stop...Another option is to find a strong pen and carry that in hand while walking to a car or into a building or whenever there is a possible threat...This is also a viable weapon when used correctly....I am presently working on a defensive edged and pointed weapon seminar which will go farther than most training can take a person...I hope this is of some help to you...All the best, John Perkins
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