On defending knife attacks
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It is not impossible to disable a skilled knife fighter, but it is impossible to not get cut in the process
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@DragonZord90 Ok, a fair comment. But i think the point he is trying to make is, dont try to fight with someone with a knife. if you can run run, if you can give him your wallet do so. It's not worth the risk trying to disarm/disable him.
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@DragonZord90 how the hell is this bad advice??
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It is almost impossible to defend against a trained knife fighter. paul vunak has a good explanation of why is it so. no matter how good you are, it is always wise to run when up against a knife.
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lol..... im like two blocks away from the school...... signing up soon
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@DragonZord90 thats just one of many variables that could happen. I would look for an exit, if i didn't see a path out immediately turn and fight. Better to fight unwind ed then out of breath from using adrenaline to run your ass off.
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The difference is what is a slight touch or slap hand to hand with a knife would be a cut and maybe a dangerous to life one.
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You are absolutely right. It happens so fast that in the many cases the victim even realized after the fight/attack that they get stabbed by a knife!
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You may be able to defend against a knife nine times out of ten. What he's saying is if it is possible to avoid the confrontation then that is the best defence. Obviously, if it isn't possible then you have no choice and that is why arts have knife defence drills. Being cocky about your skill, no matter how good you are could get you killed. This isn't a game. If the attack is coming then do what you can and end it as soon as possible. Good luck.
Salaam Peace' be with you... as a teacher of a knife fighting art...(Pentjak Silat) I bear witness that there is no defense against a trained knife fighter if you are weaponless...true power is in speed... and anyone can be inspired to move in a blurr... tru power and speed is the gift of inspiration... who can defend against what they cannot see? wise movement comes from a tru martial arts connection to inspiration
Shihabudeen7 4 years ago 8
This guy is right. If someone to come to you with a knife and he knows what he is doing, and knows how to use a knife, you are done. You are DONE.
Unless you have some chair nearby or something that you can throw at him and then jump on him or something, then it's over. No matter how well you have trained all these flashy techniques.
ZoharJz 4 years ago 6