How to use a Monkey Fist

What is a Monkey Fist and what can you do with it. I tried some things with it :) impressive force! A lot of fun for 13 USD
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[@maxriggs6747]

Classy version of the lock in a sock lol

[@ArminHirmer]

hahaha yes and not that smelly :D

[@finndeclan3996]

and soap in a towel or sock

[@king.novice0ne156]

My monkey fist indeed has a lock instead of a key ring at the end🤣 ball=hospital lock=cemetery I like having choices 🤣😂🤣😂

[@net_apart7987]

Or baseball on a string

[@neosky9]

Rock in Sock😅

[@PhantomSavage]

"Yes, police? I'd like to report a theft." "What was stolen?" "I was mugged and now the robber has my keys. They're in his head." ".... what?" "Sorry. Skull. My keys are dangling from his skull. He ran away before I get get them back."

[@solomanlonewolf]

ROFLMAO

[@Shadynastys76]

I recently bought a phone charger with this knot, the knot can move from end to end to weigh down the cable so it stays in place but the main reason I bought it was for self defense. Seeing from the comments most people don’t know the history of the monkeys fist. I live in a city where crime is a norm, some guy with road rage stopped me in the middle of the street and wanted some beef not really sure why but I never gave him the chance to explain I swung away with my charger and he then left me alone, saw him last week on the street and he didn’t even try to bother me. Great video and very educational. Don’t let anyone tell you otherwise

[@ArminHirmer]

thank you for your kind words

[@playstation4855]

Haha, You swung your charger at him? I keep a bottle of saber red but this seems way more effective.

[@Plant_Parenthood]

@@playstation4855 Just get a nice heavy padlock and put that on a short chain

[@lenderzconstable]

What city?

[@stoo9589]

Narnia

[@the1stDJLowkey]

I WILL be getting one soon. Was in Malta in the 80s while in Navy. Nice place.

[@thelifeandtimesofjames4273]

I have never heard of them but that is fascinating. It does a surprising amount of damage.

[@plywoodcarjohnson5412]

It can help release tension in the shoulders if you raise your arm up and make left and right circles. You can also use a towel or a shirt and make circles under the cieling, like a fan. Very good for guitarplayers.

[@ipsurvivor]

About the hard cardboard tube test: with the metal ball in there it’s basically a sap. If you strike someone in the skull with a sap or monkey fist with a metal ball in it you are probably going to kill them. That thing will break any bone it hits. If you use this for self defense realize that there will be legal repercussions. Definitely read up on your State’s laws concerning objects like this.

[@lenderzconstable]

If it’s self defense there are no repercussions. It’s not originally a deadly weapon.

[@powerballminep67]

@Atman Gotango So called 'one punch kills' as named by the press, where the actual damage is caused by the impact of the skull striking something hard following a punch, occurs periodically in the news. Probably rare when someone's intention is to kill or seriously maim, none the less the outcome is the same.

[@fun_ghoul]

@@lenderzconstable LOL. You must think the world stops at the 49th Parallel.

[@fun_ghoul]

@@powerballminep67 Your point about secondary impacts is understood (I knew someone who killed someone this way: sucker punched the dude unconscious, thus rendering the victim unable to protect himself from the fall), but...a monkey ball is as hard as the concrete that killed that guy. So shut up.

[@fun_ghoul]

@Atman Gotango Hope your generosity doesn't kill you. In the world of cops "shooting first and asking questions later", and the same tactics being adopted by every second inbred hillbilly, I'm not giving anyone the chance to lay a finger on me or pull out a weapon. Talk shit, get hit!

[@anonymousf8406]

Ive always heard it was great to chuck into someons face unexpectidly, then swing it to beat the living shht out of them as they are dealing with the initial blow. This does require one to have a little bit longer chord than most, but if done right, you can transition from the throw to the swing fairly quickly.

[@SomeOne-ce1gf]

This is hands down the funniest video of my week

[@jerriclemons3718]

I never thought of using it in this way. Thanks fir making this very informational video!

[@ArminHirmer]

thank you for watching and taking time to write a comment

[@johnq.citizen8076]

You can also make one with a fishing weight, a big piece of chain link, or a big nut, or a few heavy duty washers. That way you can just put the cord through the hole if you don't have the patience to learn how to tie or weave the monkey fist around the ball. Sand down the sharp edges of the metal first so the cord doesn't get cut.

[@munkle_3]

Thanks man

[@richardkroll2269]

I went looking for a hard, heavy ball and walked into my favorite hardware store and found a caster with round ball wheel for just over a buck. Cut the rivet off the rod going through the ball and now I can start tying my paracord.

[@seka1986]

Richard Kroll genius.

[@gavinpeterson5323]

Use apple wheels next time

[@evilsanta7424]

Hmm, we have 1 3/4" steel ball at work. I've seen billiard balls used for these too.

[@theanger420]

Never thought of using one for a workout tool awesome video

[@talshiar50]

These are easy to make. Took about ten minutes to learn and an hour to become a pro... very easy. Good video

[@ArminHirmer]

thanks for watching

[@mannypvd2296]

I don't suggest the key swing. If the key rings break... you've lost your keys in a hostile situation.

[@ArminHirmer]

Hehe true

[@ramonvelasquez8431]

Good, very informative. I bought mine a few days ago must be comming soon. Good thing I found this video so it give me a few ideas to practice a little bit. What I specially like about this thing is that it's main purpose is not necessarily being a weapon but a key holder.

[@rodf2lives]

Heu dude, how you doing? Its been 3 years, so what can you tell us about your experience with It?

[@pallidinyou]

I made a different version and it rocks as well. I use chain instead of cord, and a chain hook instead of the ball.

[@thomasrobson6370]

It's actually the ideal "secondary" weapon for an archer.

[@WetaMantis]

Not ideal more like practical. Ideal would be a knife or baton. If someone attacks you wile you're practising just hit him with the giant stick with a string attached to it (bow). It's longer, heavier and will be way more effective.

[@ambidextrousarchery]

I remember doing those wrist twists as a teen with my baseball bat during hours of batting practice way back in time. A simple warmup before hitting.

[@mattshepherd1736]

More realistic than walking around with a Batton or knuckle duster

[@oscarbear7498]

Really? 😂

[@geminitwinworld]

One swing on the jewles ,back ,knees and he's done. Thank you come again.

[@77steve94]

Impressive. The DIY kit comes with a hollow plastic ball.

[@douglaswatson4519]

I would like to see a video of the art work on your wall. Your videos are always epic, even with your neighbors crappy music. ; )

[@michaelkivett8772]

Love the video. Very informative and awesome! Thanks so much!

[@leeannurban7364]

I like that, "my preferred method", mine too. : ) Nice dojo.

[@hinodeichiban6719]

Thank you for your good information, I’ll try and I ordered it anyway.

[@emmaalvarez1617]

I was given one as a gift But didnt know how to use it. Thank you for the video. I was really interested in metal balls after seeing that movie with girl in the yellow alphit.

[@Sheepdog1314]

I would not put that on one finger. If the perp grabs it, you'll be missing a finger. Make a larger handle, still can put on a ring for the keys

[@Hansi_Hinterseer]

Woudnt it be better to put a few steelnails into it?

[@sithlordvader3435]

I bought an inch one and a 7/8" one I bought the inch one mainly for decorative purposes (new york mets colors) lol I don't plan on ever using them but it's good to know they'll definitely defend me

[@sactobat23kennedy79]

LET'S GO METS!!!! Now I HAVE to do one in Mets colors.

[@bobberger9269]

You can also use it to cast a life line to a drowning person, and cast a light line up into a tree and pull an amateur radio antenna into the air.

[@mwblackbelt]

What is a good length for the handle part?

[@kennybrianshjreklunke4842]

call an ambulance !! but not for me *whip whip whip* !!!

[@ernestvenn8291]

I am as well, what style may I ask?

[@thefilthywon5249]

As with a lock in a sock the shorter the better when you swing that it can easily be grabbed and turned against you

[@BatMan-jd5rc]

You're not supposed to just swing it wildly. You CAN swing it immediately to avoid a fight. If you're attacker is persistant you should start with your fists and pull it out to distance yourself. For example: You punch the person with your right hand and follow up with a backhand swing with the monkey fist. Your attacker might be confused as to what the hell just hit them in the face. Another thing you might not know is if you're not strong enough to do a choke hold this can definitely be used to keep them in place.

[@wangamanga2128]

I do the self defense moves with an actual key CHAIN

[@saintjimmy2244]

Funny vid mate. An interesting thing to see, like the New Zealanders ball on a string they dance with, nice looking till you're hit.👌👍

[@xxrgxxcasco]

Could be used as a release device. Take for instance a right handed person, shooting Asian style. Grab the monkey fist handle on your right hand, wrap the ball on the string below the arrow from left to right and hold the fist as your trigger. Draw, and when you are ready to fire, release the trigger (only the ball, not the handle, you don´t want to shoot a 1 inch steel ball towards your bow hand). Two things happen at the same time: the string and arrow are shot forward while the ball is shot to the left. This is where it gets tricky. Since the ball is shot left, the arrow knock and string will be pushed to the right, which may or may not move your aim (haven´t tried it yet), but you can continue the movement with your bow hand, twisting the bow to the right and further pushing the arrow. If you do try it and works, be sure to let us know!

[@ArminHirmer]

maybe i try that one day :D

[@iwantcheesypuffs]

Mine is 2.5 feet of cobra cord with an eight ball on the end. Completely obliterated a watermelon. I do like this smaller size for a daily carry.

[@adgreyx]

LOL

[@rayboyhongo2343]

i use a cristal tiger marble, so , its not very deadly, but, still really hard and heavy

[@ArminHirmer]

sounds good too :) thanks for watching

[@P_Pusher89]

"...as I don't have a human skull..." :D

[@robertreid7221]

Monkeys fist, used to propel a thin running line from ship to shore or from ship to ship it was never meant to hit people with !!!

[@TurboOvenMan]

I did not expect to be very entertained.

[@JBGecko13yt]

Im going to make one with a 2 inch brass ring for the wifey. she cna carry it in her hand until shes in a safe zone

[@jonog4207]

Ah so this is where van damme is these days.

[@Lefty312]

I saw a guy make a monkey fist with a pool ball.

[@luceleaf]

very scary, but informative!! I don’t think my state allows monkey fists or slungshots so I’m going ti stick to my frying pan 😂

[@dgmr22]

Very cool, I want one.

[@ipsurvivor]

Also known as a “slungshot”. Sounds similar to a “slingshot”. In fact many of the states that list slingshots as illegal actually refer to what is being demonstrated in this video because slungshots were also called slingshots in many places going back to the 1800s. Abraham Lincoln defended a man who used one of these so people have been going to jail for using these for a long time. If you’re using it for its conventional maritime use you are probably okay. *In some places it is illegal to even own one of these and I’m talking about possibly going to jail for years for simply owning it* Please use that weapon between your ears and consult an attorney or the actual statutes in your state. Wikipedia can be wrong.

[@cicerofortier8451]

That's so strange to me. I'm not saying you're incorrect, it just feels absurd. Like, its illegal to have a long keychain, and to use your keychain as a weapon for self defense? If I'm being attacked, do I need to be paranoid about what object I use to defend myself?

[@fun_ghoul]

@@cicerofortier8451 I'm in so-called Canada, and basically everything is illegal here. The question then is, do you prefer a year in jail from the pigs, or death sentence from whoever (maybe also a pig)? I'll take the former, if forced to choose.

[@FireStar-gz2ry]

"So what can we do with it?" Right off the bat id say you can use the ring like a karambit fro some of the strikes, being a flexible weapon, it shouldnt be to hard to conceal majority of your attacks and counter attacks with it behind other movements. This is especially said if you practice martial arts already (some that come to mind is the different styles kung fu)

[@francislim4347]

Sir, thank you for sharing

[@AlexDonnett]

Wonder how a 1inch TUNGSTEN ball would work, its alot denser/heavy metal.

[@ArminHirmer]

Hehe

[@djjokerolo]

Hi, thanks for the video. What diameter does the sphere have inside and what material is it? Steel, glass, ceramic ...?

[@sven1668]

Its a steel ball

[@JennyNobody]

Did…. You watch the video????

[@oscarbear7498]

It's crap

[@pama1]

Haha I enjoyed this video so much, this guy has some hilarious sayings. I did not expect to break the skull He may not ask for more Great vid, will get some of these monkey fists for my wife to be safe out there :)

[@the1stDJLowkey]

“It might freak the guy out.”

[@calimero5216]

Very useful, thanks for the video…!

[@ps4079]

Thank you. Could the design be improved with a tetrahedron, dodecahedron, or simply a steel cube?

[@yourfilipinotv6477]

It is more good to handle and do moves with ice pick grip. And put the concept of nunchucks.

[@shynizz]

I need this in my life.

[@ArminHirmer]

hehe, thanks for watching

[@ChrisZybeZ]

With all due respect, my left elbow can do the same damage, but this overall has better safety, in my country only the key versions are legal

[@ArminHirmer]

Yet you don’t have the reach like with it but I understand the law restrictions

[@bobbyleglocks1992]

My friend had no idea what my monkey fist was and was spinning it waiting for me and hit himself in the crown of his head and split the skin 2 Inches long and to the bone. People might think they don't do damage but they absolutely do. I've never used it in a self defense situation, but I would feel comfortable with that vs 3 people. I'm sure at full swing you'd break bones with it for sure..

[@bhadrinathp.vinesh638]

can 13 year old use this

[@richardtreadaway5637]

Are you making this up as you go. Do you know what a chain dart is

[@ArminHirmer]

Hi. I only know rope darts.... I guess it is something similar? what do I make up as I go?

[@richardtreadaway5637]

There is a technique to using it rope dart or chain dart it all the same I believe it's a chines weapon that farmers used to thresh rice like the nunchuck but older it's a pice of a weapon not the hole weapon if you want to strengthen your wrist push-ups on your knuckles using snider block should do the trick 200 to 300 a day 2 under your hands shoulder length apart and 3 stacked under your feet then dip lower then the brick in the push-up and hand stand push-ups to do a handstand against a wall so your feet are supported against the wall for stability then perform the the push-up inverted that a good 1 to

[@richardtreadaway5637]

I checked out your Chanel and you defiantly know archery no question and ty for your information I wold like to see a bullseye from horseback I'm even subscribing o and use a watermelon to hit same as a human scull

[@unlazinessboyo]

Brass knuckle is illegal on my country but not this

[@cris-vv1pn]

Same here UK but you can get something called 4rings self defense legal in most countries

[@lenderzconstable]

They have these keychain like “tools” that look like a little owl. It has two holes for fingers meant to be used as a brass knuckle low key

[@andersongeorge7591]

Oh my that weapons brutal. Apparently they are illegal in the USA. Monkey fists. They seem to be kinda cool but I only want the ball end of it and nothing else! I might make myself one if I had rope!

[@e-blast2620]

holy moly

[@marcuschauvin7039]

I’m so glad I live in Texas... my carry pistol is a way bigger crime deterrent.

[@cumulusvapes7]

Are you saying.. bringing a monkey fist, to a gun fight, is a bad thing ?! :P

[@Yuki_Ika7]

understandable, i am not a gun fan but i think pistols are fine (as long as no one is trigger happy) but i like melee weapons myself, and if i were to go into work or college with a monkey fist you have a lesser chance of getting punished (as both have rules not to bring weapons into the store/campus, you could argue it is like one of those little "cat ears" self defense key chain but yeah no guarantees though, if i were to bring one i would keep it in my bag) but of corse do not whip it out randomly.

[@andymcghee1656]

Trouble is, living in Texas you have a way higher chance than most of us of coming into contact with someone carrying a similar weapon who wants to blow YOU away with it.

[@sanjayr]

@BJJ Fiend Lmao i love how you're like "we get murdered a bit less in our part of the country. Yeeerp, that fancy gun control dont work good and i understands it well, them librul types is stoopid." Not even realising that Chicago's strict gun laws mean nothing when its surrounded by 3 states with some of the loosest gun laws in the country (that are easily accessible if you want to gun smuggle from them). Dear god i love watching Americans trying to explain their strategy of "HELP, WE'VE TRIED ABSOOLUTELY NOTHING AND WE'RE ALL OUT OF IDEAS!" Ahahahhahahah

[@BillyJack85]

@@sanjayr Lol I love how you're like "guns can't be properly outlawed til they're wiped off the face of the Earth. Libruls could stop all the murder & violence in the world if only everybody would listen to us and outlaw 1 out of thousands of weapons... but also only if everybody AROUND THEM outlaws them too and doesn't tempt them to break the law." You stupid liberals will just never understand that some humans are just inherently violent & dangerous, that you cant outlaw murder, that guns are there to PROTECT US from bad people who will never be persuaded or legislated into NOT shooting people or in some other way trying to hurt them, and that after you outlaw guns, people will just move on to knives (like they did in the UK) or bats or bombs or swords or vehicles or poisons or whatever else they can get their hands on. And for the record, you could do much more damage in a car or a truck than you could do with a gun. You can never fully outlaw guns because there's way too many of them in the world... which means the only people who will have them will be criminals, who, by definition, cannot be legislated to stop having guns because they don't follow the law. So that will not only put their victims in a position where they cant defend themselves, it will put ALL weaker/ smaller/ sick/ old/women/ children at a disadvantage and strip them of their right to protection & self defense. You liberals operate in the realm of naive & childish idealism where everything you believe may look ok on paper or sound good in your head when you think it, but is completely impractical if not downright dangerous. But that's because about half of "your" beliefs are not really your beliefs at all, but actually come from socialist/ communist/ Zionist/ liberal elites who want the general public completely disarmed, ignorant, fearful & begging to give up their rights for safety, weak, self deficient, and at numbers that makes them easily manageable & controllable... which is why they love abortion. And while liberals like you cry about thousands of gun deaths a year, you cheer for the murder of 50 million unborn babies. You're a hypocrite & a simpleton and a weak, effeminate NWO prototype puppet with no balls or brain of your own.

[@guts6554]

hello there, can you make a vid on how to put a steel ball inside it? thanks in advance

[@ArminHirmer]

hi jericho. no i can't. i saw a lot of videos here on youtube how to do that. but i decided to buy one :)

[@judyl.761]

Just search in You Tube on “how to make a monkey fist”

[@aceroandaluz9405]

Wow I didnt know you could do that Im gona try it with my one its Spanish years and yesrs old and made of pure copper its on my channel

[@ArminHirmer]

:) enjoy and thanks for watching

[@igneous061]

....and here in this video you can see a person having fun with his monkey fist and a cardbord tube XD :D defenetly gona make it myself

[@kaylor87]

"It's... a little bulky in your trousers..... 🤷‍♂️" 😂😂😂

[@fredcatcreedy980]

The best and easiest self-defence weapon is a plank of wood with a nail sticking from it!

[@astronomicalself6275]

Nope! Thanos Glove! Lol

[@tripalongbrasil]

Ah yes. Super easy to carry in your pocket! Not inconvenient and dangerous at all.

[@fredcatcreedy980]

@@tripalongbrasil you can carry a smaller plank and double up on the nails.

[@therrienmichael08]

A friend gave me one. He said I don't know how I got this, don't know what it is for. I said, it's for holding a fishing pole in place...

[@MichaelStack]

these very nice. I am thinking about ordering one from weapons universe about $20 with tax for large one with metal ball inside

[@deylinjaypimentele.85]

fty wick3D Oi don't buy one just make one I made mine for $5 by using a baseball,paracord, and a small chain (watch dogs 2 style)

[@donaldsuminguit8588]

I hope that aint a morning star or flail

[@Pranksta1985]

So it's a lethal weapon then.. lol.

[@rockerrolling]

hi admin, I notice how you store your bows, I got my first flat bow 2 weeks ago, Bear paw Blackfoot, I was told to store it resting on its limbs. any advice?

[@ArminHirmer]

Hi. Congratulations, it is a really nice bow. Just did a review recently. I use wood dowels in a board to lay my bows on it. Might be the best way. But even when you stand your bow in a corner will be fine. Or you get the bow hanger from bearpaw, it is meant to be on the belt. But you can open it and fix ist with a button on a board on a wall. Ever there I did a video recently. Check them out :)

[@michaelanderson1004]

I put mine on a caribiner

[@GRILLBUOY101]

a rock in a sock will give u great reach , great speed and even if it breaks in 2 it still kills

[@GRILLBUOY101]

I imagine a snap of that monkey hard to a teste would drop u.😄

[@MaggieMayhem999]

Can I hold it it by the base

[@ArminHirmer]

sure both ways work, find out which one works better for you

[@user-zo5um2vu1z]

Kettle lead and plug ..hands down

[@johnp7999]

Nonchalantly: "As I don't have a human skull..." (Minor disappointment that he had to use a cardboard pillar)

[@0BB6]

Any real stories of successful self defense with this kind of weapon?

[@plywoodcarjohnson5412]

Most stories are from the Boer war, but they had a stick with a metal ball. But it is pretty much the same idea.

[@atomicfrijole7542]

Maces have been used in war for thousands of years and are incredibly lethal.

[@censortube8838]

Rather be judged by 12 than carried by 6

[@GRILLBUOY101]

cool how much?

[@oscarbear7498]

Too much

[@andrewbolen2100]

Lol, fun tool for weighing something down. Wouldn't want this to be my method of self defense. Maybe just throw it at them and run?

[@emmanuelbadajos924]

I love this guy - "maybe deadly the 1" steel ball" - lol no shit !

[@yourfilipinotv6477]

I got this with 1.5"/2" steel ball, that thing can kill tho.

[@124madcow]

It's basically a cosh

[@nathalienieuwenhuysen7313]

Wow ❤

[@ernestvenn8291]

you make references to tai chi are you a tai chi practitioner ?

[@ArminHirmer]

yes

[@monthypython1365]

Darf man fragen welchen Taiji Stil Du trainierst ?

[@ArminHirmer]

yang (cheng man ching) und ein bisschen wudang

[@monthypython1365]

nett, Chen Man Chng habe ich auch mal trainiert, aber die waren miir etwas zu sehr vom MA aspekt entfernt. Da das bei Dir deutlich nicht der Fall ist ist es interessant zui hoeren/sehen das es auch innerhalb eines Stiles ziemliche Unterschiede in der Ausrichting gebene kann

[@ArminHirmer]

die Prinzipien sind immer gleich, der Rest ist, was man draus macht

[@cris-vv1pn]

Checked out the site nice site shame there customer support is crap sent two emails asking if they ship to UK no response lucky there's eBay and Amazon do good monkey fist good prices good quality I've got 5 now from different sellers all good

[@justintyme4690]

Thanks Jean-Claude Van Damme

[@ArminHirmer]

Hahaha yeah he looks a bit like me

[@jonc67uk]

Works better on a much longer line 😁

[@ohnename4076]

jonc67uk yes of course but this one is more practical

[@ohnename4076]

jonc67uk and you know lets not try and kill anyone too soon

[@keekwai2]

So after discovering that it's deadly to shoot people with arrows, he searched for a less lethal way to do harm to people.

[@ArminHirmer]

Funny

[@danielbrady3684]

2.86$ us on ebay

[@KTo288]

It's s baby meteor hammer

[@richardtreadaway5637]

Ok 1st you don't hold it buy the ring if some 1 decided to grab it you will end up with a broken finger and it's a 1 ounce steal ball not inches wate not with the ring is for keys it is achely a weapon not a exercise tool you have the right idea as a whole but if you tie a rope to the ring now you have a excellent weapon look up monkey fist or monkey paw

[@ArminHirmer]

of course and you can feel free to use it as you think its right. for me it is simply a self defence tool and a fun thing to play.

[@pellekorvsson3203]

you didnt watch the whole video obviously

[@wasserungeheuer-918]

Been hit with that shit. Didnt feel anything in the rush of the fight and it was no use to my opponent. Felt the two or three hits he made the next day though

[@ArminHirmer]

uff

[@johncitizen6332]

I hope you didnt leave your Xbox on all night

[@cass121248]

I call BS! A small one-inch ball bearing can put you in the hospital, if not the morgue.

[@oooo-sg2cs]

@@cass121248 If you hit right maybe, hard to do in a fight.

[@cass121248]

@@oooo-sg2cs Excuse my laughter. FUCK! Ain't no "Maybe" about it. If you can't keep your head in a fight, Don't. Hitting "Right" is not a problem.

[@fun_ghoul]

8:32 looks like a great way to lose a finger. I'd honestly prefer to lose the weapon in this case.

[@Exster-ev4td]

Can you make it longer

[@ArminHirmer]

sure

[@incorporeal3793]

Cool, but more than likely illegal to carry that in Britain.

[@lenderzconstable]

Wow that sounds stupid.