Master Peter Brusso | peter@pdws.biz | 714.931.8123
You have come to the right place for one of the worlds best self defense weapon. They are simple, quick to learn, can go anywhere with you, legal self defense weapon, non-lethal, and stops the bad guys dead in their tracks! The self defense weapon is great for home defense, a personal self defense weapon, women's self defense, personal self defense or personal safety.
Here the self defense weapon is being used to counter a grab to the arm. Simply place the tool between the attacker's fingers and twist! It is so painful they can't hold on regardless of how big they are!!
From a front choke, simply "bonk" the attacker in the head and they forget about choking you!
Ok so what are these things? The self defense weapon, also known as a defender, is a shaped piece of plastic. There are various models of these defenders, which each model has been optimized for certain aspects of self defense. Some of the defenders are more aggressive; however, the general-purpose self defense weapon is also called a defender 1 is the best choice over all.
Why are they different shapes? As mentioned above they come in different shapes because they have different self defense applications. Sometimes you want a very aggressive tool for your self defense yet at other times this would be overkill. As it will be shown in the purchasing section of this website each model will be discussed and its features shown explicitly.
Why are they different shapes? As mentioned above they come in different shapes because they have different self defense applications. Sometimes you want a very aggressive tool for your self defense yet at other times this would be overkill. As it will be shown in the purchasing section of this website each model will be discussed and its features shown explicitly.
Do they come with a training program? Yes. If you purchase the defender 1 and DVD set, the DVD is about two hours long and shows you everything you need to know to defend yourself. The DVD is a revolution in itself such that you can learn so easily from stop action, highlighting and darkening, all of the main points required for you to use your defender. It takes about one hour to get proficient with the defender such that you can protect yourself from just about any attacker. Now clearly, the defender won't help if you're being shot at from a long-distance; however, any close quarter combat the defender is a major plus. A defender is truly the best self-defense weapon you could possibly own. It is perfect for women's self-defense, home safety, personal safety, and even easy enough to be taught to children.
Why are these so special? One of the big reasons they're so special is that no one really knows what they are. Unlike a knife or a gun, which can be taken away from you and used on you, most people don't know what it a defender is or let alone how to use it. This is a great advantage in a home situation because if a child picks up the self defense weapon they wouldn't know how to use it. Another reason these tools are so special is because they are so incredibly effective. The amount of pain, doom and damnation, which you can put on the attacker, is just frankly incredible. Even the biggest guys can't stand up to one of these self-defense weapons. You can watch some of the online video of these tools being used and you can see very quickly the amount of pain the attackers are experiencing. They are not faking it these things are really hurt.
The anatomy of a Defender 1 Self Defense Weapon. As you can see the Self Defense Weapon has many surfaces that are used for your self defense.
Are they legal? Yes they are legal. They're just a piece of plastic. Many of the self defense weapon models pass through security, as is nothing more than a shaped piece of plastic. Many of the self defense weapons were defenders have no sharp points or sharp edges therefore they can go right through security without question. It's no different than taking a spoon through security.
How long does it take to learn? As mentioned above it takes about one hour to get fully acquainted with your defender. Plus it's like riding a bicycle you don't forget how to use it. Unlike pepper spray or a taser, which can age and therefore not be usable when you need it, a defender is always ready. No batteries required. Just a little bit of understanding on how to use the tool and you're in business.
Where did they come from? The basic concept of a defender came from my martial arts instructor Master Ed Martin. In 2003 he introduced me to something called a duck. It was simply a piece of Plexiglas shaped like an S. You wrap your fingers around the tool and used it that way. Me being an engineer look at that and said "good idea but no cigar". I then set out to develop my own concept for this tool and it generated in to over 13 models. My models became increasingly more capable as the designs continued to evolve. As mentioned above most the models are non lethal however several of the models can be used with lethal force if required. One of the very cool things about a tool like this is it can mostly be non lethal; however, the tool can change into a force that you might need. A gun cannot do this. Pepper spray cannot do this. Tasers cannot do this. Only self defense weapons can.
How long does it take to learn? As mentioned above it takes about one hour to get fully acquainted with your defender. Plus it's like riding a bicycle you don't forget how to use it. Unlike pepper spray or a taser, which can age and therefore not be usable when you need it, a defender is always ready. No batteries required. Just a little bit of understanding on how to use the tool and you're in business.
Where did they come from? The basic concept of a defender came from my martial arts instructor Master Ed Martin. In 2003 he introduced me to something called a duck. It was simply a piece of Plexiglas shaped like an S. You wrap your fingers around the tool and used it that way. Me being an engineer look at that and said "good idea but no cigar". I then set out to develop my own concept for this tool and it generated in to over 13 models. My models became increasingly more capable as the designs continued to evolve. As mentioned above most the models are non lethal however several of the models can be used with lethal force if required. One of the very cool things about a tool like this is it can mostly be non lethal; however, the tool can change into a force that you might need. A gun cannot do this. Pepper spray cannot do this. Tasers cannot do this. Only self defense weapons can.
Attacker punches and runs into the self defense weapon. Simply hold it up for them to run into it! Works for kick defense too!
Home of the Predator and Defender
You see the little plastic tool in the young womans hand?That is a Self Defense Weapon; which is just about to ruin the "bad guys day"! I know what you are thinking; are these things real? Well stop right now and view this short video clip and then come back for the rest of the story!
A young lady about to be attacked... But the Self Defense Weapon is going to give the bad guy... The bad day!
Let me share with you thoughts from Enger Sensei...
Who didn't know anything about me or this product until....
Who didn't know anything about me or this product until....
He writes..."Here I was spending much more time than anyone should be riding the surf in the world of our beautiful internet waters looking at the plethora of self-defense tools that are ancient, or so called “cutting edge” and modern in design. I don’t really recall as to why I was so enthralled that particular evening regarding self-defense weapons. Perhaps it was the aircraft aluminum Kubotan sitting next to one of the old plastic Kubotan “Persuaders” on my desk top that I had so faithfully trained with as a law enforcement officer and had occasion to use a few times - okay, many times! I do remember thinking that there sure hadn’t been many changes to that particular tool in a very long time. I also remember thinking to myself that it was nothing more than a newly marketed tool of the Yawara stick.
Well, after a long read on a host of new gimmicks being proposed by every type expert in defensive tactics/martial arts and how easy they were to use on an attacker and of course incapacitate even “Big Foot” “Sasquatch” - “Skunk Ape” - “Wildman” - “Yeti”. Yes, some humor being used here but let me tell you, some of the claims weren’t that far off! It was about at that point that I was more than ready to shut my computer down and enjoy a nice cold drink on a hot evening in Florida while sitting on my lanai (cut me some slack here, I was wore out listening to the gurus fighting giants with the new “Tools” and was very thirsty!), when I caught the phrase “About the Self Defense tools: Defenders”. Ah! “Defenders,” sounds like a new tool that I hadn’t heard or read anything about before - thought, this was going to be one last quick read.
Upon opening this webpage (<http://www.pdws.biz/About.html>) what was an immediate visual catch for me was this weird looking tool that looked like (at least to me anyway) some type of medical reflex hammer with a big hole in it. As I began to dig through the material on this site, reading and watching the clips of the “Defender 1” techniques being executed by Master Peter Brusso I was immediately impressed with what was being presented. What I was observing was very little gross motor skills being applied (great for teaching people with physical limitations and very few steps required to work for them!) to not only make the tool function but function to the extent that the aggressor having the techniques applied to appeared to be genuinely in some great discomfort and controlled very easily. Now this was what I was looking for in the way of a serious defensive tool - a tool that would be easy to learn and instruct as well as being honestly effective for the average person without any self-defense training, up to and including a master martial artist. My concern/question was this? Was the effect of this tool over dramatized in order to sell another gimmick!
I know human nature and I especially know it from a martial artist’s and former law enforcement officer’s perspective. I know that many of my colleagues would take a look at the Defender and say it looks “interesting” and move on - they may even scoff at it and call it a joke, a goofy looking piece of plastic, an ineffective and staged performance, etc., etc. Are these justified and valid points? Maybe -- but how can one judge without actually obtaining the tool and apply the techniques and see if in fact it does what it says? Well, my answer - get one!
I took the time to see who the person behind the design of the tool was (Master Peter Brusso). It took some time and review of Master Brusso’s background and credentials as a martial artist -- it was impeccable. Watching video clips from his AwarriorsWay.com and AnjingBanfa.com was enough to convince me it was worth purchasing the “Defender 1” and to put it to the test. I did!"
Well, after a long read on a host of new gimmicks being proposed by every type expert in defensive tactics/martial arts and how easy they were to use on an attacker and of course incapacitate even “Big Foot” “Sasquatch” - “Skunk Ape” - “Wildman” - “Yeti”. Yes, some humor being used here but let me tell you, some of the claims weren’t that far off! It was about at that point that I was more than ready to shut my computer down and enjoy a nice cold drink on a hot evening in Florida while sitting on my lanai (cut me some slack here, I was wore out listening to the gurus fighting giants with the new “Tools” and was very thirsty!), when I caught the phrase “About the Self Defense tools: Defenders”. Ah! “Defenders,” sounds like a new tool that I hadn’t heard or read anything about before - thought, this was going to be one last quick read.
Upon opening this webpage (<http://www.pdws.biz/About.html>) what was an immediate visual catch for me was this weird looking tool that looked like (at least to me anyway) some type of medical reflex hammer with a big hole in it. As I began to dig through the material on this site, reading and watching the clips of the “Defender 1” techniques being executed by Master Peter Brusso I was immediately impressed with what was being presented. What I was observing was very little gross motor skills being applied (great for teaching people with physical limitations and very few steps required to work for them!) to not only make the tool function but function to the extent that the aggressor having the techniques applied to appeared to be genuinely in some great discomfort and controlled very easily. Now this was what I was looking for in the way of a serious defensive tool - a tool that would be easy to learn and instruct as well as being honestly effective for the average person without any self-defense training, up to and including a master martial artist. My concern/question was this? Was the effect of this tool over dramatized in order to sell another gimmick!
I know human nature and I especially know it from a martial artist’s and former law enforcement officer’s perspective. I know that many of my colleagues would take a look at the Defender and say it looks “interesting” and move on - they may even scoff at it and call it a joke, a goofy looking piece of plastic, an ineffective and staged performance, etc., etc. Are these justified and valid points? Maybe -- but how can one judge without actually obtaining the tool and apply the techniques and see if in fact it does what it says? Well, my answer - get one!
I took the time to see who the person behind the design of the tool was (Master Peter Brusso). It took some time and review of Master Brusso’s background and credentials as a martial artist -- it was impeccable. Watching video clips from his AwarriorsWay.com and AnjingBanfa.com was enough to convince me it was worth purchasing the “Defender 1” and to put it to the test. I did!"
And he continues "Now, I am not an engineer, but the moment I removed the Defender 1 from the package and started to examine its design it was quite apparent to me that some serious thought to engineering had gone into the process. There is a slight forward lean to the tool allowing the front striking surface to move at its relatively high speed while performing the “bonking technique. What’s very interesting about the design is that looking at the pointed end one will see what I will term as an “isolated lean” both backwards and forward - here’s what I mean by this….. holding the defender in your hand with the tool’s front striking surface facing to your right you have a natural looking lean to the rear moving towards the pointed end. Now, when flipping the defender’s front striking surface to the left you will have that same lean moving forward for its gripping/pulling effect… but here’s the neat thing about it, it also has the same ability (because of the design) to be used to perform a “bonk” technique with the pointed end and from what I can determine it uses about the very same amount of striking surface as the front side does which is rounded (difference being is one end is going to poke some serious holes in you!) Drawing a straight line across from the back point to the front surface and that’s exactly what you have. Without seriously examining the defender one would not see this.
Before actually applying the techniques that the defender was designed to be used for I couldn’t help but marvel at the multiple features built into this tool. It simply felt “right” for the hand. Nothing that I had examined in my years of experience gave a person a complete set of tools in such a brilliantly designed piece of plastic. You have a point, edges, striking surfaces, pommel, digit hole, simple attachment carrying capabilities, flat, lightweight, easily concealed, nonthreatening in its appearance. And if you are into designer colors, looks like you can have that too!
Features are great, but did it work and did it work as simple as shown by Master Peter Brusso on his website. I called up a few of my martial arts compadres to tell them of my new found defensive tool and we went to work applying the techniques to be used with the defender.
To cut directly to the chase… is the Defender 1 really capable of what Master Peter Brusso says and displayed on his website? Absolutely and then some! "
Before actually applying the techniques that the defender was designed to be used for I couldn’t help but marvel at the multiple features built into this tool. It simply felt “right” for the hand. Nothing that I had examined in my years of experience gave a person a complete set of tools in such a brilliantly designed piece of plastic. You have a point, edges, striking surfaces, pommel, digit hole, simple attachment carrying capabilities, flat, lightweight, easily concealed, nonthreatening in its appearance. And if you are into designer colors, looks like you can have that too!
Features are great, but did it work and did it work as simple as shown by Master Peter Brusso on his website. I called up a few of my martial arts compadres to tell them of my new found defensive tool and we went to work applying the techniques to be used with the defender.
To cut directly to the chase… is the Defender 1 really capable of what Master Peter Brusso says and displayed on his website? Absolutely and then some! "
Now PLEASE go look at this video, it's the raw footage and I'm sorry about the language but these things really HURT... Then come back for more of what Enger Sensei has to say...
Ok.. But it really does get better...
"First of all, the self defense techniques are extremely simple and highly effective when combined with the defender. A six or seven step technique will not cut it on the street - good for the mat, good for competition, but deadly on the street. And what I m concerned about is street, home or anyplace realistic defensive tactics. The very last thing I will do is recommend a tool and/or technique that will in the end be the direct result of a person being seriously injured or killed. People get hurt and yes killed in a fight defending their life or a loved ones - and yes, even Master Level Black Belts. Failure may result in improper use of the tool or lack of proper training in the technique, or being simply overwhelmed by numbers of people or weapons -- not because they were sold on some gimmick or impossible ten step technique to deploy in a real self defense situation. Quite frankly, there are far too many of these things going on for the sake of the almighty dollar.
I can hear some of the naysayer in the background saying…. “Yeah, sure, try those techniques with the defender in a real dynamic, full throttle street type of attack and then see if it works.” Well, I did, and it does! Listen, if every technique shown was demonstrated in full dynamic speed with the defender there would not only be injuries, but serious injuries. I limited the dynamic portion of the techniques because I know what damage can be accomplished with the defender.
Did I at the start have some reservations on what could be accomplished with the defender… yes, quite honestly I did. I’m a suspicious person by nature - kept me alive as a police officer more times than not. I’m not gullible, nor should anyone be. Matter of fact; don’t take my review as gospel on the defender. Buy one, test it and see for yourself if what I say is not true. I’m more than confident, matter of fact I’m quite sure you will be impressed as I have been with this remarkable defensive tool called the defender.
I once heard a wise old man say…….."
“The man with an argument is never at the mercy of a man with an experience!”
I can hear some of the naysayer in the background saying…. “Yeah, sure, try those techniques with the defender in a real dynamic, full throttle street type of attack and then see if it works.” Well, I did, and it does! Listen, if every technique shown was demonstrated in full dynamic speed with the defender there would not only be injuries, but serious injuries. I limited the dynamic portion of the techniques because I know what damage can be accomplished with the defender.
Did I at the start have some reservations on what could be accomplished with the defender… yes, quite honestly I did. I’m a suspicious person by nature - kept me alive as a police officer more times than not. I’m not gullible, nor should anyone be. Matter of fact; don’t take my review as gospel on the defender. Buy one, test it and see for yourself if what I say is not true. I’m more than confident, matter of fact I’m quite sure you will be impressed as I have been with this remarkable defensive tool called the defender.
I once heard a wise old man say…….."
“The man with an argument is never at the mercy of a man with an experience!”
Now some more home work... Go watch this podcast of a real Defender class with real people in a real world setting... Then come order yours... It's just that simple. This tool is a no brainer. It does every thing we claim.. Or send it back for your money back guarantee...
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Here is a video to tell you about the self defense weapon!
Now before you get started on the following material, let me show you that our self defense weapon got into the movies. Here with George Clooney, as he shows off the defender 1 but then it was known as the "predator". He actually says everything I do from the movie "crazy rulers of the world", from Jon Ronson and the BBC. That is another story but its fun to see one of our weapons show up in the movies! This scene is from the movie called "the men who stare at goats", which comes out Nov 6th, 2009.
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Yes this is the Predator as seen in the movie "men who stare at goats" and used by George Clooney in the movie. For returning visitors here is a quick menu for you to use. Otherwise, keep reading...
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| The Starter Kit | This is the basic tool and training DVD. It all starts here unless you know how to use one and have been through the training. Click here |
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