TWISTED movie review

decent movie that involves a Yawara stick in the plot.
I teach this kind of palm stick Self-defense along with my knife combat system, and I think it is very practical for both women and men.

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Film & Animation

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• ashley
• judd
• samuel
• jackson
• andy
• garcia
• twisted
• serial
• killer
• yawara
• stick
• movie
• review

[t5y665yrty56]

even when not used its great for strengthening and conditioning the hands

[wmpyr]

never thought of it that way, but I can definitely see that!

thanks for the comment :)

[jessevoidable]

It's a great weapon that comes off as a non-weapon. Years ago, I saw a version of the stick that resembles a pen; only slightly bigger and lengthier. But, in Twisted, the yawara is really huge and menacing in a way. It's a deadly non-bladed weapon.

[wmpyr]

yes, the particular model in Twisted is very big, you have to carry it by itself like she did, I prefer the smaller ones you can attach with your keys. The pen one sounds great. I will probably make one like that.

[wmpyr]

good points, personally I like to use it for submissions when fighting on the ground, & I like the yawara stick very much because most folding knives become a yawara stick when closed, and if that is not good enough, out comes the blade ;)

[jessevoidable]

Another point worth mentioning is that yawara can also be used in joint-locking and defensive maneuvers. Most people mistake it only as an offensive weapon eg thrusting, poking, etc

[jessevoidable]

I can't forget the scene where she bludgeoned her ex-boyfriend's face with her humongous yawara. I know what you meant. The version that can be attached with keys normally have a ring that can be slipped around the finger. The yawara is then concealed in the palm of the hand. This makes you appear weaponless when engaged in combat.