Shihan Ali Abdul Karim (Empty Hand)

Demonstrating open hand against a knife stab. The focus is on the criss-crossing hand movements to deflect the knife (view from 1:40). Ronald Duncan Cross Training Summit, August 2007. Storm King School, NY. (Compliments of Star and Crescent School of Essential Knowledge)

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[karim1950]

As you know there are hundreds of methods to repel attacks, as there are attacks.This is just a variety of application that exist.Remember, when you are in combat,everything doesn't always go according to how you plan your response,just realize there is never one way of doing anything.Thank for the input,PEACE!

[kogamono]

very true.

techniques and their variations are limitless. This video shows knife deflecting. and as 'wenaolong' said, it can be against gun also. this can actually be applied against any weapon.

there may be scenarios where using this technique is not the best. but there may be other scenarios where this will work perfectly. it comes down to what openings do you have and what split second decisions can you make.

Its good to know the various options one has and the pros and cons of each. thanx

[blinkblinkblinkkdd]

never knew that t-pain does ninjitsu!

[riggs169]

the world wont hold still long enough for that type of disarm... unless youre a complete idiot.

[Maniacforce1]

I have a question, this technique only works if the opponent is just threatening with the knife still, if he is really with the intention of sticking it will not stop and the harder he is untrained movement will be fast making it impossible to disarm...

[Maniacforce1]

Tenho uma dúvida, essa tecnica somente funciona se o oponente estiver apenas ameaçando com a faca parada, se ele for realmente com a intenção de furar ele não vai parar e por mais que ele seja destreinado o movimento sera rapido tornando este desarme impossivel

[aikidunk]

when this technique fails as it does several times in this demo the attacker is still holding the knife & wont be holding it out for you to try again

[EndoftheRd]

@riggs169 you are absolutely Right !!!

[halfhausaman]

@aajcem looooooooooooooool

[halfhausaman]

@jimbarrettonbass filipino kali uses similar techniques and I've disarmed people with similar methods,, if you doubt a technique have someone who knows an art show you

[johnx1974]

@riggs169 For a former practitioner of different martials and ninjutsu, I understand what you mean. But for purpose of demonstration it is done so that you understand the movement that needs to be done to disarm your attacker. But in a real situation you'll have to be fast else you'll die. Notice the stance he take when facing an opponent with a knife. He prepares a kind of gap to allow for the guy to come in, and then one step retreat to avoid and counter attack.

[ItalianMuscle88]

LOL

[dukepuddingdale]

I like this... a lot. The pressure on the leading edge of the knife is something that a random attacker might not be able to compensate for while he/she is slapped on the wrist, and because of the open palm strike the worst wound you might come out with (if done properly) is a shallow slice across or a prick in the palm. Personally, it's a very effective way to disarm a knife attacker.