Russell wrote:So what would you consider to be the best way of dealing with a panhandler? Let them get within comfortable talking distance and be firm, or don't even let them get close and use increased vocal and physical (outstretched hand) methods to keep them at a safe distance, even if it could possibly mean increased violence due to them being insulted and may cause their drugged-out minds to "snap"?
After the initial comments, there are a couple of techniques that can be used. The main advantage, IMO, is that it gets the weak hand out there to block, keeping the dominant hand back, ready to draw or strike as needed. Of course, the control and throw he uses in the video works if you practice enough with a qualified instructor. (dislocations hurt a lot, and they're deceptively easy to do with most of these techniques, so don't practice these things without proper training)