Knife Defences

Knife Defences

4 Seasons

Various techniques and advice when face with an attacker or threat armed with a knife or sharp short implement.

Knife Defences
  • Side Oriental Stab

    Episode 1

    • Semi passive stance
    • Using nearest arm in a 90 degrees angle
    • Move body away as block attack
    • Block as close to attackers wrist as possible
    • Create space counter if needed
    • Scan for second attacker

    NB: Always train safely and within your ability

    IMPORTANT: NEVER use a real knife...

  • Charging Attacker with Knife V2

    Episode 2

    • If unable to escape
    • Face attacker
    • Stepping out of the channel
    • Execute a front snap kick to attackers groin
    • Create space
    • If threat over scan for second threat

    NB: Always train safely and within your ability

    IMPORTANT: NEVER use a real knife or sharp object to train

  • Charging Attacker with Knife V3

    Episode 3

    • If unable to escape
    • Face attacker
    • Stepping out of the channel
    • Execute a side kick to attackers outer knee
    • Create space
    • If threat over scan for second threat

    NB: Always train safely and within your ability

    IMPORTANT: NEVER use a real knife or sharp object to train

  • Front Oriental Double Knife Attack

    Episode 4

    • Semi passive stance
    • Using nearest arm in a 90 degrees angle
    • Move body away as block attack
    • Block as close to attackers wrist as possible
    • Using double arm to block second attack
    • Create space counter if needed
    • Scan for second attacker

    NB: Always train safely and within your a...

  • Front Straight Knife Stab Low V2

    Episode 5

    • Semi passive stance
    • Body defence combined with a scooping defence
    • Stabilise and counter using same hand
    • Continue counter if possible and create space
    • Scan for second attacker

    NB: Always train safely and within your ability

    IMPORTANT: NEVER use a real knife or sharp object to t...

  • Low to High Knife Slash V1

    Episode 6

    • Stabilise
    • Burst forward
    • With closest leg use a stop kick to attackers wrist
    • Counter and create space
    • Scan for second threat

    NB: Always train safely and within your ability

    IMPORTANT: NEVER use a real knife or sharp object to train