martial art lanyard

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Hey everyone,

I am looking for a cool martial art lanyard for a gift (they are all the rage with the kids you know). I have looked online but haven't found anything worthwhile yet. Any recommendations?
 
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A cord that typically goes around the neck or the wrist... that holds like...ohh I dunno... a whistle? A pendant? something like that... :uhyeah: :winks2:


That's basically it. The fad right now is to use one to hold your car keys.
 

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Thinking safety, a string around your neck is not the greatest thing. Thining tactically, also not a great thing. Gives a would be abductor something to grab onto.

Just a thought.
 

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Thinking safety, a string around your neck is not the greatest thing. Thining tactically, also not a great thing. Gives a would be abductor something to grab onto.

Just a thought.
Many that I've seen have a break-away design; as more and more places require employees/students to wear ID badges, the lanyards are becoming more and more common. Especially as business casual dress eliminates shirt pockets...
 
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good self-defense points. However, most teens (my nephew included) never have them around their neck. Rather they hold on to them, often annoyingly swinging them around. I guess it helps them not lose their keys (since it has a foot long tail) and gives them yet another chance to express their individualism. I have actually thought it would be a good thing for self defense because they usually already have their keys in their hand when they go outside (too large to put in a pocket) , and it gives them something to swing at an attacker. So I guess it all depends on how it is used.
 

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I've seen many kids carry their keys on them, and simply place it in their pocket with the lanyard hang'n out. Sometimes a product is what it is....takes the human brain to sort out what they can be utilized for other than its original design ;)
 
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