How to Use a Belt as a Weapon in Martial Arts
With proper training, a martial artist can use a belt as a weapon. It's a very convenient weapon, too, since a belt is something everyone can carry with them at all times. A belt can be very effective when defending yourself against an opponent with a knife or other weapon. It is also a great deterrent against a much larger or stronger opponent.
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Instructions
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Remove your belt and fold it in half. Grab the folded-over belt with an overhand grip, so that the buckle is at the thumb side of your hand. Now bend your arm and pull the belt down until the buckle reaches your elbow. This is the proper length for your belt when you use it as a weapon. If it is shorter, it will not be effective. If it is longer, you might hit yourself with it.
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Tighten your fist around the belt at the location you just measured. Your hand will not move on the belt throughout this technique. Let it hang down at your side with your arm relaxed. The belt buckle should be in front of you
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Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart. The foot that's on the same side as the hand holding the belt should be one step forward.
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Swing the belt in front of you, diagonally across your body. This movement should be from top to bottom, and from above the shoulder to below the hip. You should hear the belt whip through the air. Follow immediately with another swing in the opposite direction. Think of it as painting an "X" in front of you with your belt. The power of the swing should be downward. This X-swing is designed to force an attacker to keep his distance, so the more sound you can make with the belt, the better.
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Attack your opponent with a cross-body swing. After completing an X-swing, whip the belt straight across your body. This swing should be parallel to the ground and aimed at your opponent's head or at the weapon in her hand. Swing hard and fast, so the belt makes a frightening noise while whipping through the air. If you hit your opponent, she will take the brunt of the flying belt buckle. If you miss, it will still force your opponent to back up and reassess her attack.
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Quickly recover to a ready position and prepare to swing again if necessary. A cross-body swing can be followed by another cross-body swing in the other direction, or with an X-swing. Always keep your swings crisp and fast. Do not pause after a swing; that is when you are vulnerable to attack.
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Tips & Warnings
Hitting someone with a belt can cause severe injury. Be sure that it is a matter of survival before you strike anyone with a belt. Do not practice this technique on a person. Hitting a heavy bag or tree works just as well.
