Belts are one of the best weapons a person can use to protect themselves, Grand Master McLeod started studying how to use a belt as a Weapon with Tracy's Kenpo Karate in the 1960's, and then to learn from other Masters such as Grand Master Yamashita, one of the top experts.  They are similar to chain whip, nunchaku's, three sectional staff, so Grand Master McLeod has devevoped many methods of usuage, and can suggest how to use certain belts that can with stand an attack even from a knife.  He also has a DVD coming out soon showing how to use is as a self-defense weapon, for all ages and sex. You can carrying a belt, Cane, and other weapons across country legally on an airplane, and since air travel is back up, he plans on making many DVDs, for travelers, but also for everyday usuage.  Soon, he will becoming out with a special belt that can be taken off quickly, and others that can split into two weapons for the more advance fighters.  What is good, you will learn the weapon with some simple self-defense movements.

Everyone should wear a belt, if they feel their lives may be in danger, or going to dangeous situations.