I keep trying to imagine how he could have done it. Sure seems like this 61 year old toothless man would have to have a weapon. A martial arts expert would be able to get anything away from him if he got close enough.
How many of us would be afraid of a 61 year old toothless man (I’m 61 and have dentures ;-))? Guard down, perhaps?
Ted Bundy often blind-sided young women with a tire iron before they knew they were in any danger. They often trusted him because he was handsome and not “creepy” at first glance.
Blue belt is not an expert. Low intermediate, roughly.