do not be fooled that you can disarm a knife attack. because for one, you will never even know where the knife is and how it is going to come at you. i say...
Hello Members: I will be teaching a Pressure Point Seminar on March 11th, 2006 from 12:00 noon to 3:00 pm at the Owings Mills TKD Academy in Maryland. All ...
I find that Isaias made one very strong point. If.... someone you're facing with a blade has his blade wrapped in his hand, it seems like this person knows...
isaisa, could not agree more! it is one thing to disarm an idiot or drunk---another thing to do it to some with a little training or street exp, grab a local...
The following article is based on the principles and techniques taught in the Armed and Dangerous Knife Defense DVD series. It is intended to give a brief...
Fighting bare handed should always be a last resort, but if you want to condition yourselves to believe that a knife is going to overwhelm you it will. You...
Many of the knife counters are only good in exhibitions or shows to promote the flowery aspects of the art. Many in the philippines know about it. It is added...
VERY NICELY PUT ! Maybe some Kuntao/Silat guys should get some training from you ! From my previous post : Yes It has been a good thread ! Just something...
isaias You are using the assumption that I shall "disarm" you when in fact
there are very many valid techniques in which I will use your knife against
you...
That's why I don't concern myself with anything that I don't believe will work for me in various situations. Simple proven concepts and principles from...
Dave You are right. Trying for a disarm is only going to waste time when it is important to end the confrontation as soon as possible. The longer it...
The other thing to remember is that even the older FMA instructors who actually fought in WWII consider the knife a weapon of last resort. The primary weapon...
I agree, bro! Dennis Servaes <dennisservaes@...> wrote: That's why I don't concern myself with anything that I don't believe will work for me in various...
Given that you will not disarm me. What techniques are talking about, empty hand, that will make you believe that you have a chance against a determined knife...
gents, if a person has no fear and a high tolerance for pain, and some skill with a knife--there is not much[ a firearm at a distance] that can really stop...
... can and fight another day. Do >not try to be hero, heroes die Some of us may be too slow, too old or have injuries that make running a poor option. What...
Man if this is true I would have never guessed!!!! You Might Not Ever Guess Captain Kangaroo passed away on January 23, 2004 as age 76 , which is odd, because...
David didn't say he would disarm you. He said he would use your blade against you while you were still holding it. Training disarms is, IMO, really about...
Boy aren't we pulling some good info from this thread ! OK I agree that the smaller knife is one of stealth, but in this day and age cannot the sword ...
The new issue of FMA Digest has a great interview with Sonny Umpad in which he talks about knife fights. No bs. Great article. Jeff "Stickman" Finder...
At this point the best disarm is to take your life! This may alarm some of the more liberal MA practitioners but the best defense is a good offense !Take a...
ok everyone, here is a good test to see if you have steady hands / good hand control. you know over the years, martial arts can be hard on the body, and this...
Gents, everyone is talking about getting control of the weapons arm/hand or weapon and not taking in consideration that the knifer will not be standing still....
Actually, Richard, OK predates the Civil War by a couple of decades. http://www.npr.org/programs/morning/features/patc/ok/ Regarding disarms, I consider them...
