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
  • Rear Knife Threat with Control

    Episode 1

    • Semi passive stance
    • Rotate over 180 degrees, wrap and lock
    • Send an kicks to attackers groin
    • When attacker subdued and dropped knife disengage
    • Kick knife away & create space
    • Scan for second attacker

    NB: Always train safely and within your ability

    IMPORTANT: NEVER use a real knife or ...

  • Side Straight Stab V1

    Episode 2

    • Semi passive stance
    • Body defence combined with a low hand and high elbow
    • Stabilise and counter
    • 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 train

  • Side Straight Stab Mid to High

    Episode 3

    • Semi passive stance
    • Body defence combined with a high hand and low elbow
    • Stabilise and counter
    • 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 train

  • Horizontal Reverse Knife Slash

    Episode 4

    • Stabilise
    • Using a double handed block to slash
    • Defend close to attackers wrist and elbow
    • 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 train

  • Rear Knife Threat with Control

    Episode 5

    • Semi passive stance
    • Rotate and under wrap
    • Send an elbow to attackers face
    • Control attackers shoulder and arm or double under wrap arm
    • Counter using legs and knees
    • When attacker subdued disengage
    • Create space
    • Scan for second attacker

    NB: Always train safely and within you...