Y`know, thats what i was thinking too. mind you, i suppose if you are either using it to "poke" a soft spot (side of neck, possibly?), or using the shins its ok. The only other thing is it makes a nice "slap" if you tap someones cheek in competitions (erm... not that im *that* good yet - i go for body kicks cos my head kicks are just a touch too uncontrolled!)

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