How many of you use the "moneyclip technique" taught by many self defense instructions including Massad Ayoob?
For those who are unaware of it, the technique is about 20 years old I would estimate and consists of simply carrying a $20 bill secured to a matchbook with a rubber band or (if you prefer) an inexpensive (read disposable) money clip with a $20 bill over several $1 bills for thickness. This is one of the simplest and most effective tactical tools available to the civilian.
If confronted by someone who wants to take your money by force grab the money clip, say “here’s my money don’t hurt me,†throw the money clip in a direction that will require them to turn to pick it up, and begin backing away quickly in the other direction. If the thug is not violent and just wants the money he will pick it up and run. If his intentions are anything else (e.g., violence, rape your girl) he will turn back toward you to carry them out. By the time he does you have increased the distance between you and given you time to access your weapon. If you have to use deadly force it looks very good in court and on your conscience as you tried to avoid the violence by complying with his requests, but he insisted on attacking you anyway. This way you maintain the ethics of “The Martial Wayâ€, avoid the risk of trying to disable the attacker with a deadly weapon, and have a excellent way of showing the grand jury that you were trying to avoid violence using a method that even a layman can recognize.
Another use for the money clip technique is if you are threatened by a drunk or group of drunks for looking at their girlfriend, mistaken identity, etc. One could simply apologize, say you meant no harm, and put the money on the bar and tell them to have a round of drinks on you. A drunk is going to usually be far more interested in free beer than smashing your head in. While many drunks can’t fight worth a damn there are many hardened ones who can. Further, a barroom brawl will quickly deteriorate into a free for all and it is never pretty if it is perceived that you started it. A close friend and fellow pistol packer witnessed one, but avoided becoming involved by staying clear. Of course, this technique could also be used in similar scenarios if your opponents are not drunk. Results and advantages of the technique are the same as listed earlier.
Are there any other scenarios in which you feel this technique might work?
Does anyone have an personal wrinkles or nuances to this technique they would like to share?
I just introduced my non-shooting Modern Arnis instructor to it and he would like to teach it in class. The latest thing I have discussing it was published 20 years ago. So any new versions or ideas are welcome.
Thanks for the help.
For those who are unaware of it, the technique is about 20 years old I would estimate and consists of simply carrying a $20 bill secured to a matchbook with a rubber band or (if you prefer) an inexpensive (read disposable) money clip with a $20 bill over several $1 bills for thickness. This is one of the simplest and most effective tactical tools available to the civilian.
If confronted by someone who wants to take your money by force grab the money clip, say “here’s my money don’t hurt me,†throw the money clip in a direction that will require them to turn to pick it up, and begin backing away quickly in the other direction. If the thug is not violent and just wants the money he will pick it up and run. If his intentions are anything else (e.g., violence, rape your girl) he will turn back toward you to carry them out. By the time he does you have increased the distance between you and given you time to access your weapon. If you have to use deadly force it looks very good in court and on your conscience as you tried to avoid the violence by complying with his requests, but he insisted on attacking you anyway. This way you maintain the ethics of “The Martial Wayâ€, avoid the risk of trying to disable the attacker with a deadly weapon, and have a excellent way of showing the grand jury that you were trying to avoid violence using a method that even a layman can recognize.
Another use for the money clip technique is if you are threatened by a drunk or group of drunks for looking at their girlfriend, mistaken identity, etc. One could simply apologize, say you meant no harm, and put the money on the bar and tell them to have a round of drinks on you. A drunk is going to usually be far more interested in free beer than smashing your head in. While many drunks can’t fight worth a damn there are many hardened ones who can. Further, a barroom brawl will quickly deteriorate into a free for all and it is never pretty if it is perceived that you started it. A close friend and fellow pistol packer witnessed one, but avoided becoming involved by staying clear. Of course, this technique could also be used in similar scenarios if your opponents are not drunk. Results and advantages of the technique are the same as listed earlier.
Are there any other scenarios in which you feel this technique might work?
Does anyone have an personal wrinkles or nuances to this technique they would like to share?
I just introduced my non-shooting Modern Arnis instructor to it and he would like to teach it in class. The latest thing I have discussing it was published 20 years ago. So any new versions or ideas are welcome.
Thanks for the help.
