Street fights are not uncommon in our lives. Almost everyone, including women, has been involved in this action to some extent.

We will briefly focus on the description of various types of weapons and basic points, the simplest, but effective principles of owning the dynamics of your body in order to physically neutralize the enemy in the course of single combat. Here are given only the most correct ways to disable the opponent with their own hands. If this disgusts you and "causes nausea", remember that your opponent knows well what he is doing, and if you fail to realize this reality, he will have clear psychological advantages, and therefore hope for victory.

Physical fighting techniques

Five basic rules of hand-to-hand combat.

1. Study well and master the experience associated with the available combat arsenal.
2. Attack quickly, trying to take you by surprise as much as possible, making maximum efforts and choosing the most vulnerable places of the enemy.
3. Throughout the fight keep a proper balance and try to demoralize the enemy.
4. Your maneuverability in relation to the enemy, taking into account the inertia moments in its movement, should put the opponent in a tactical disadvantage.
5. You need to be proficient in each individual step of the training complex and apply these skills in a dissected manner before you develop speed in your movements. In the initial stage, accuracy is more important.

Close fight

When engaged in hand-to-hand combat, Your life can end at any time, which encourages you to be extremely vigilant. In accordance with the General rules, any improvised means are suitable here. For example, sand thrown into the eyes of an opponent can temporarily blind them and cause confusion. The moment of surprise plays a big role here. In hand-to-hand combat, one goal is pursued – to defeat the enemy. When faced with an enemy, never try, as the main task, to knock him down. In this case, he has an exceptionally favorable opportunity to deal You a fatal blow.

In the absence of conventional weapons, we have to make the most of what nature has given us.

Our natural remedies include: the sharp edge of the hand or palm, the fingers bent at the second joint or bend; the protruding joint of the index finger; the back of the hand; the edge line of the little finger; the boot or boot; the elbow; the knees and teeth. The most important factor is the speed of the attack. The battle has never been won in defensive positions, and this is not the pathos of schoolboy bravado, but a matter of life and death. Attack at full strength. At any moment of the battle or in any situation, you can easily find a vulnerable spot on the enemy's body. Accompany your actions with a high-pitched scream, as the noise effect has certain goals: first, to frighten and stun Your opponent, and secondly, to give You the opportunity to achieve a greater depth of breathing in such complicated moments, with a large amount of oxygen entering the circulatory system, and to develop more significant power activity than in normal conditions. Your ability to maintain balance and the degree of stability of your opponent are very important, because if You manage to bring him out of the normal equilibrium position, you can say that the chances are "nine to one" that You will defeat the opponent at the next attack. In General, the best support for the body in hand-to-hand combat is created by placing the legs approximately shoulder-width apart and putting the right foot one foot forward in relation to the left foot. Both arms are bent at the elbow parallel to each other, each on the side of the face and throat. You need to stand on the pads of the soles with a slight bend in the waist, i.e. to some extent in the position of a boxer. By combining the quickness of both hands with a belligerent cry, you will give the opponent a sense of uncertainty and confusion. We will point out a number of easily vulnerable places on the enemy's body, and the next few pages will give a brief description of each of them with an explanation of the corresponding combat techniques.

Eyes: Temporary or permanent blindness can be caused by several techniques, in particular, folding the index and middle fingers in the form of "H" and pointing them at the eyes of the opponent with a rigid position of the wrist and fingers. A strong blow immediately deprives him of sight. Eye injury is also performed using the thumb or middle knuckles.

Nose: the Nose is an extremely vulnerable point as an object of influence. The blow can be applied with the sharp edge of the hand across the bridge of the nose. The result is a fracture, acute pain, temporary blindness, and, if the blow is strong enough, the death of the contestant, because if the nasal bone is strongly affected, it can push into the brain. Another way to injure the nose is to strike from the bottom up with the back of the hand. Its effectiveness is the same as when hitting the bridge of the nose.

Adam's Apple: Attempts to hit the Adam's Apple are usually associated with certain difficulties, since any fighter who values his life is trained to keep his chin slightly down; however, if you notice any opening of the neck, apply a strong blow with the edge of the hand. This technique is performed either with the hand in the front position, or with the hand in the "back"position. With a sufficiently hard impact, the opponent will probably die with a torn windpipe, but if the blow was not fully successful, the opponent will be alive, but will experience severe pain or shortness of breath. Another way to influence the Adam's Apple is to hold it between the index and thumb.

Temple: the Opponent can be easily defeated by a strong blow to the temple, since here the plexus of nerves and arteries is located close to the skin. A palpable blow with the edge of the brush kills instantly. A moderate blow to the temple causes only severe pain and concussion. If you manage to knock your opponent off his feet, hit him harder in the temple with the toe or heel of your boot. And you can rest assured: he will not get up.

Back of the head (back of the neck): A strong "curvilinear" blow or a blow made with the edge of the hand at the base of the neck can easily kill a person as a result of neck damage, but for greater safety, you should use another tool, such as the butt of a gun or a hammer. If You manage to knock your opponent to the ground, hit the back of his neck with a knee pad or the heel of a boot. As a rule, the side edge or heel of the Shoe is the best tool compared to the front part of the foot, since the latter often slips off the object of impact.

Upper lip: At the junction of the nasal cartilage with the upper part of the jaw is a dense network of nerves. This complex of nerves is very close to the skin, and a sharp blow from the bottom up with the edge of the hand will cause severe pain and loss of consciousness.

Ears: You can instantly kill the enemy in this way: approach him from behind and, folding your hands, make a strong flapping over his ears. The vibrations caused by this sound effect cause the eardrums of his ears to burst and an internal brain hemorrhage occurs.

Chin: a Common technique in the cowboy movies that have become so popular in America, each subsequent strong blow in the fight falls on the chin. The chin is not so sensitive. A successful blow can be delivered with the back of your hand, but do not swing your clenched fist. In people who make swings with a clenched fist, the fingers break with pain and the wrist ligaments stretch.

Groin area: This is a part of the body, the importance of protecting which is well aware of every experienced fighter. If the groin is not covered, apply a quick knee strike from the bottom up. You can also use the power of your fist or heel, especially if you managed to knock the opponent down.

In the groin, there are many vessels and muscles, and, most importantly, nerve plexuses. A strong blow to the groin can even lead to death from pain shock. A violent blow twists the spermatic cord or suspension of the testicular appendage in the scrotum: in this case, surgery is necessary within an hour, otherwise the testicle will become dead.

A strong blow to the penis can lead to a rupture of the urethra. The fact that the testicle is crushed can only be determined during surgery. Often the outside of the scrotum looks completely intact. The crushed testicle must be removed.

The abundance of blood vessels provides huge hematomas as a result of internal bleeding after blows to the groin. A hematoma between the testicular membrane and the scrotal muscle membrane is accompanied by a strong suppuration, squeezes the vessels, which is fraught with necrosis of the testicles.

Solar plexus: the Solar plexus is a highly developed network of nerves located on the lower side of the costal fence. The blow should be struck forward and somewhat from the bottom up with the protruding joint of the middle finger. A sharp blow causes severe pain and loss of consciousness.

Spine: The spinal column contains the spinal cord and nerves, and a precisely directed blow in this area usually causes the death or paralysis of an enemy soldier. Really effective opportunities for this type of attack arise after you have managed to knock the enemy to the ground. Force action is performed by the knee, elbow, heel or toe. The blow is applied to a point about two inches above the waistline, i.e. where the spine is least protected.

The kidneys: The nerve trunk extending from the spinal cord approaches the skin in the kidney area, and a direct hit to the kidneys can be fatal. To influence this drain, the sharp edge of the hand is intended to be a fist clenched at the second finger joints. You knocked the enemy to the ground, you can strike with a toe or heel.

Clavicles: a Sharp blow, delivered either with an elbow or a sharp edge of the hand, can break the clavicle and put the opponent on the verge of defeat.

False ribs: False ribs are a very sensitive area in the human body and are an object for striking both from the front and from the back. It is most convenient to attack and strike from the right side of the opponent, i.e. from the side where the liver is located. A successful stun can be applied using the hand, if you managed to knock down the pans of your feet, you can kill it with a kick of your heel, elbow, knee, or toe. Do not forget for a second That you are not fighting these techniques as a participant in a tense training skirmish, but are fighting in this battle for your life, which requires full dedication and extreme vigilance.

Stomach and abdomen: there Are many combinations of punches that make up the main pattern of an attacker's actions, and one of the most important techniques is to hit the abdomen. With the exception of the solar plexus, it is located in a series of areas that cannot be considered the final step, but rather the starting point in a series of impacts. The best performance in the impact effect on the abdomen and in approaching the opponent is achieved by using a fist clenched when bending the fingers in the second joint, and when hitting the depth with a certain upward deviation. Such a blow will force the opponent to make a sharp tilt forward. At this point, hit the opponent with full force with your knee in the face or apply a precisely calculated "curved" blow to the base of the neck.

Wrist: This is a very important object of our attention, especially if the enemy tries to snatch the knife from You and grab Your hand or a piece of clothing. As a result of a slanted blow on the inner side of the wrist, the radial artery is cut, passing just one-quarter of an inch from the surface of the skin. After hitting the radial artery, a person loses consciousness in about thirty seconds, and dies in two minutes.

Upper arm: The upper part of the hand is as sensitive as the wrist, and a well-timed "sliding" blow can tear the brachial artery and cause the death of an opponent within two minutes. Such a blow should be directed at the upper inner surface of the hand with some force "elasticity", while a direct and hard blow will not provide proper "contact". If you fail to perform a direct hard hit, You may lose the stability of the fighting position and become more open to the enemy's attack.

Inner upper side of the leg: a Slanted blow combined with a hard force action directed at the inner surface of the leg just below the groin will cause some very large arteries to rupture and loss of mobility of the limb.

The kidneys: Striking in this area is usually provided from the back of the enemy and is particularly effective in operations that require a stealthy and silent approach. A fighter can launch an attack about five feet away from the back of an enemy soldier. With a swift movement, he plunges the knife deep into the kidney area and simultaneously clamps his victim's mouth with his free hand. After a few seconds, the fighter removes the knife from this wound, producing a force effect in lateral directions when removing the knife, and then cuts the opponent's throat. By the time the larynx is cut, Your opponent will have lost signs of life, but additional safety measures will not be unnecessary.

Impact in the clavicle: the Subclavian artery is located about three inches from the surface of the skin, between the clavicle and the scapula. When attacking an opponent to hit this area, you need to approach him from behind, holding the knife in a position similar to the working position of the pestle for chopping ice. You should apply a direct blow from the top down to the hollow on the side of the neck. When performing this tactic, it is recommended to hold the enemy's mouth and nose to avoid noise. The specified artery is locally determined with great difficulty, so when removing the knife, use the lateral incision technique to widen the wound and ensure that the artery is dissected. In this case, the enemy dies almost instantly.

Do not lose your mental balance under the influence of irritation or fear. The worst evil for freedom fighters is excessive emotions. During the battle, continuously monitor the actions of the enemy, try to anticipate his subsequent techniques and prevent their implementation.

Non-standard or homemade weapons

The main value in any hand-to-hand combat is the correct assessment of the system of tactical techniques for individual fighters and the operation with the proper effect corresponding to the calculated one. The training program of any guerrilla must take into account the real balance between normal self-control and a sense of fear. Constantly tell yourself that Your opponent knows well. how to act in a certain situation and perhaps in most cases better than You. And for these reasons, it is desirable to have some advantages for yourself, first of all in terms of the quality of weapons or, most importantly, the degree of surprise of combat actions. The guerrilla fighter from "guerilla" has a reputation as the most assertive and violent fighter in the world, because in the established political conditions, he actually went down the path of high treason and does not want to be a prisoner of this power. A captured partisan is ready for torture and death. This is one of the real advantages of the liberation struggle.

In this section, I have included several characteristics of cold weapons that can cause severe wounds or cause death. There are also a couple of descriptions of sabotage operations that could not be included thematically in other chapters.

One of the simplest and most effective weapons of the class in question is an old hat pin about three or four inches long with a plastic loop at one end. You can buy it at a fifteen-cent store. The pin belongs to the category of deadly weapons associated with hidden methods of defeating the enemy, as evidenced by the following episode from everyday guerrilla warfare. A rebel group in Ireland found itself in a dangerous situation where it could be betrayed by an informer who defected to the enemy. These fighters were aware of the need to destroy the traitor to ensure the safety and proper morale of the entire group. He was strenuously protected from possible attempts, but after a preliminary reconnaissance operation, it was possible to determine the place where the traitor "ate", the time of meals and the number of guards. A little later, at the hour when the defector was in the dining-room, one of the men of the detachment, unknown to the informant, entered the room and sat down next to him. He ordered lunch, trying not to arouse suspicion from the guards sitting nearby, and then quickly stuck a four-inch hat pin in the traitor's ear. The pin immediately entered the brain, which instantly caused his death. He died without uttering a sound, and from the outside it would seem that it was due to a heart attack. The fighter who committed the act of retribution, safely disappeared, having previously tried to maintain a normal pose at the victim, for quite understandable reasons, and returned to his partisan base.

These old-fashioned pins are among the lightest types of concealed weapons.

If martial law is declared, all weapons are confiscated (with the exception of illegally concealed weapons). Therefore, it is necessary to make it in an artisanal way. This is a good tool for providing hand-to-hand combat, which has shown its effectiveness in a number of brutal tests. To make such weapons, you need to take, say, an empty beer or soda can and a can opener. Using a can opener, cut both ends of the jar into a set of elements with sharp ends that bend outwards. The weapon will be fully prepared for combat operations after attaching to the Central section of the electric cord in the form of a strong handle, and you will use it to hit Your opponent.

Knives perform very important functions as weapons and tools that should be mastered by anyone who wants to become a partisan.

An important factor related to the use of weapons. is the psychological impact that it can have on the enemy. Therefore, any form of weapon has good advantages; the more impressive its appearance,the better results. As a colorful example, you can point to a curved carpet cutter. However, a straight-bladed straight razor of the same category of weapon is one of the worst weapons available in the world. This razor does not have a key device and therefore the blade can slip back and cut the fingers of the fighter. Also refrain from using such "nonsense" as car antennas, Bicycle chains, and all other reprehensible means that are in the service of street punks. None of these weapons can be any effective, and it is very likely that Your opponent is well aware of such means.

Brass knuckles and clubs

There are still a number of types of cold weapons that are extremely effective in individual skirmishes. The set of batons is described by me somewhat further. Most batons relate to police equipment as the most intensively used weapon in this field. Widespread false opinion that the batons do not belong to the category of smertonosnyi. They are quite effective in this sense, and if you hit someone hard on the head with a club, the chances are 50-50 that this head will either crack, or nothing will remain of it at all.

Brass knuckles are extremely effective as a lethal or traumatic weapon in hand-to-hand combat.

Electric batons.

In addition, we use this type of weapon as paktribune of importance in the clashes with the horse guards. It is likened to what farmers call an electric cattle prod, and what the police call a "stack for quieting a riotous gathering." These tools are very similar in appearance to Billy clubs, but with a different end section, equipped with two rather long protrusions, along which an electric discharge of relatively low voltage is transmitted. Although this current is low voltage, it is quite sufficient to throw the rider off the horse or to confuse the attacker to a state of complete helplessness.

Garrota.

The garrota is an even more dangerous weapon, which is considered quite categorically deadly. This is a very effective device for strangling a person. It is distinguished by all the main features that characterize a highly effective weapon: speed, stealth and surprise, simplicity and the inevitable death. This tool consists of two wooden bars connected to each other by a wire string of the piano string type.

After approaching the opponents from the back, the attacker raises his hands with the bars forward-up with a wire string in a horizontal position, moving it over the sentry's head and down to the throat. Then the weight is sharply stretched when its ends are brought together at the back of the sentry's head with maximum stretching efforts of the hands in external directions. This weapon, of course, strikes for sure.

Basics of self-defense

Taking into account the wide spread of crime anywhere in the city – both at home and on the street – it is useful for everyone to think seriously about this and prepare psychologically and physically to face such a danger. Many people underestimate themselves. Therefore, it is important to know that the human body has unforeseen resources, especially when it is threatened by something. At this point, a large amount of adrenaline enters the bloodstream, which increases both muscle strength and the instinct for self-preservation.

What do you do when you find yourself on a dark street face to face with a criminal who, with a gun in his hand, claims everything that is in your pockets? What is the best way to behave?

We advise you to master the art of self-defense – protection from an attack by an armed or simple criminal, from an attack from the front or from the back, etc. We also recommend that you purchase and learn how to use personal protective equipment, such as stun guns, pepper spray, shock, firearms, etc. – which will allow you to feel much more confident when meeting criminals.

Nine basic rules of self-defense:

1. 1.keep a close eye On everything that happens nearby and avoid getting into any potentially dangerous situations.
2. Try to find shelter or help. If possible, run before evaluating the distance and your own sports capabilities.
3. Attract the attention of passers-by and nearby residents by shouting: "Fire!" The fear of being caught in a fire persuades people who are usually not disposed to interfere with the usual cries for help to look out of the window and thus become unnecessary witnesses for the criminal.
4. When a skirmish is inevitable, you should accept it, acting with all determination.
5. to achieve success, distract the attacker's attention, perhaps by conceding something to him, then unexpectedly quickly and accurately hit him in vulnerable places.
6. Proceed (Асt), without delay, with the greatest possible force that the attacker was not able to answer. If your reaction is weak, it can only make the bandit even more angry. If a woman has been attacked, then only speed and accuracy can withstand a man's physical strength. Such actions are especially justified if there is a real threat to life.
7. as a weapon of protection, use any available item (keys, comb, spray with deodorant, umbrella, a handful of coins, shoes, bag, sand, stones, stick).
8. an Unexpected encounter with a violent and armed criminal, wearing a mask that covers the face and leaves only a slit for the eyes, can lead to confusion and strong, physically prepared people. Strong-willed effort will allow you to overcome fear and act coolly.
9. the choice of behavior strategy is highly individual, one victim can help one, another-another. Act on the circumstances, attracting your mind and ingenuity to help.

Several techniques for personal protection

When a person is attacked, they instinctively move their arms and legs to protect themselves. If you add to this natural behavior a few techniques learned in advance, the effectiveness of protection increases markedly.

For an assaulted woman, the most effective means of defense is undoubtedly a kick, because the legs allow her to be at a greater distance from the attacker. A kick achieves excellent results if it is aimed at the most vulnerable and painful place. A quick and accurate blow, delivered at the right moment, can temporarily deprive the perpetrator of a response and allow the victim to escape.

The most vulnerable places on the body are the shins, knees, and groin. Never look where you want to hit, so as not to give the opponent the opportunity to guess your intention and deviate from the blow. Look him straight in the eye.

The front kick is fast and takes you by surprise. Practice hitting with your right and left feet when doing morning exercises. Try to apply both single blows and a series of blows. Instead of the opponent, you can use a large pillow. A side kick can be sent to the Shin, and then it turns out to be painful and effective.

You need to learn how to strike from the side quickly and several times in a row, moving the weight of the body back, so as not to lose balance. Do not make extremely sudden movements, so as not to damage your knee. In case of an attack from behind, a back kick may be useful. It is an almost instinctive movement, performed quickly and strongly, very effectively.

Once you have understood the position of the opponent, you need to bend forward, both in order to maintain balance, and in order to give force to the blow, aiming at the Shin, knee, and even better in the groin. The impact will be much more painful if you hit the heel. This movement will be much more effective if you work it out in training.

Other means of protection: hit the opponent on the ankle with a heel or toe, knee in the groin, especially if you are standing in front of him at close range. Kicking defense techniques consist of Bouncing backwards, so it's important to train to learn how to bounce back easily and quickly, on even legs, so that you don't have to focus all your weight on just one leg at the risk of falling backwards. Keep your hand raised to protect your face and at the same time, if there is no way to escape, strike at the Shin. Practice the deviation from the blows right and left.

To protect yourself from an attack from the front, you must always remember that the goal is defense and preparation for flight, not fighting, so any action will be good for the implementation of the planned. Constantly move (it is much more difficult to hit a person when he moves), while shouting, fighting back, scratching.

If your hands are clutching your throat, do not try to grab them, but start disturbing the opponent by kicking, kneeling, elbowing, aiming at the most sensitive places, scratching him, biting him.

It is much easier for a man to defend himself with his hands than for a woman, although she, being prepared, is able to resist. The palm should be kept tightly clenched, the thumb on top of the others. When a blow is struck, it is good to accompany it with throat screams, which psychologically help the victim to strengthen the defense and get a psychological charge, scaring the attacker with a display of retaliatory aggressiveness. For training, get on your knees, practicing quick punches with both hands, trying to transfer most of your weight to the upper half of your body. We advise you to learn all possible techniques, it is better if you will be helped by a partner.

Other methods of protection hands, pinching in the most vulnerable places (ears, nose, mouth, forearm, groin); to scratch all exposed and accessible parts of the body; to beat with the fingers, the elbow in the face, under the chin, in the groin, the palm of the hand hard under his nose, so that the enemy weakened grip.

Techniques for responding and creating all kinds of interference are of great importance. Everything must be done quickly to disorient the enemy and prevent him from gathering his strength.

If the attacker uses his right hand to stop you, he will also put his right foot forward. There and have to beat at the same time trying to paralyze the arm that you grabbed.

If you are on the ground and the enemy is kicking you violently, try to roll over, making a shield out of your hands for the most vulnerable parts of your body, especially your head. Wrap your arms around the base of the skull, protect your ears and head from the sides with your wrists, and bring your knees close to your chest. Scream shrilly, pretending that you feel pain even more than necessary – perhaps the attacker, satisfied with the effect, will no longer beat you. If you are attacked by an armed person, do not resist, because usually the person who owns the weapon has the intention to use it.

If the attacker wants to tie you up, you must use a trick: take a deep breath, pull back your shoulders, and fasten your arms. Later, when you exhale and relax your hands, you will see that the rope has loosened.

Fighting for life has nothing to do with the martial art of self-defense without weapons or with sports wrestling. Here it is necessary to show a brave counteraction with a good share of anger and animal instinct, here forbidden blows and any tricks are allowed. In case of serious danger, the risk must be commensurate with what you lose.
Self-defense without weapons

Only an experienced instructor can teach you hand-to-hand combat techniques over several months of hard training. To become an expert in martial arts, have a great reaction and be in good physical shape, you need to spend a lot more time. Here are some tips and ways that can save your life.

Always defend yourself as if you are in danger of death. Fighting for your own life is not an "action movie". Use "dirty" techniques and do not give your opponent a break. Be merciless. Don't rely on one good hit: hit as many times as possible and as quickly as possible. If your opponent is defeated, continue to beat him until you are sure that he will not rise again. Don't give him a chance to gather his strength.

Keep your opponent at Bay. Strike with your feet, throw various objects at him, not allowing him to get close to you and grab you. This advice is especially good for women, since most of them are weaker than their male opponents.

Try to hit the attacker's neck. Such a strong blow can permanently disable your opponent. Hit the Adam's Apple and grab it by the throat. This blow will knock out his breath and may damage his cartilage.

Apply a blow to the temple and the back of the head behind the ear.

Use your hands and feet to hit your spine and neck.

Hit the sides, between the legs, or in the stomach.

Put your hands in the lock and apply a sharp blow to the ear. This technique is often used by American football players to stun an opponent. Concussion of the eardrums causes dizziness and severe pain.

If your opponent is on top of you, bite his ear, grab his nostrils, and poke his eyes.

If you are caught from behind, step on your opponent's feet, strike at their ankles, reach back, grab their groin, or hit them. Your elbows are also an effective weapon. Sharply move them back and strike at the ribs and above the throat.

The use of improvised weapons

You can use a lot of ordinary items, if not as a deadly, then as a fairly effective weapon.

Sharp object. Any sharp object, such as a pen or pencil, can be used as a knife and hit the enemy with them. Aim for the eyes. You can also use a comb to do this.

Keys. Keys held in your hand with protruding ends between your fingers can also be used to strike an opponent.

Strapping. A belt with a heavy buckle or a Bicycle chain can be used as a whip or whip.

Aerosols. Various types of aerosols: sink and oven cleaners, hairspray, deodorants-can be used to blind the attacker. Paint in aerosol packaging is an effective tool that also leaves traces on the attacker. You can throw bleach in the eyes of the enemy. When using the above tools, do not forget to hold your mouth and nose with your hand and hold your breath.

Canes, umbrellas, and police batons. This weapon can be used to hit the inside of the attacker's wrist, elbows, and kneecaps.

Ordinary objects (things). Almost all items at your fingertips can be used for self-defense. For example, you can hit the collarbone with a jar or mug. A lantern (for example, MagLite) is used as a baton. An electric light bulb, which must be held by the base, wrapped in clothing or a towel, can cause many cuts if you throw it in the face of your opponent.

Batons. Any heavy object: a handful of small coins, a bar of soap, a coffee mug, a metal can with a drink in the pocket of the jacket (together forming a club), etc.-can be wrapped in a sock or in any item of clothing and used as a club.

(based on the materials of  «Энциклопедии безопасности» Громова В.И. и Васильева Г.А., Москва, 1998).