Jonathan Bowman

Back in the 90s, self-defense instructor Bob Taylor demonstrated a "dirty" technique involving a mouthful of soda. In an instructional video for FightFast, he taught that if a confrontation seemed imminent while drinking, one should not swallow the liquid but hold it in their mouth. The moment the aggressor moved to attack or got too close, the defender was to forcefully spray the liquid directly into their eyes. Taylor explained that the sudden shock and stinging from the carbonation would momentarily blind the attacker, creating an opening to strike or escape.