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
  • Low to High Knife Slash V2

    Episode 1

    • Stabilise
    • Burst forward
    • With closest leg block slash using shin
    • Keep toes up and leg at 90 degrees
    • 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

  • Rear Knife Threat to Throat with Control V2

    Episode 2

    • Stabilise
    • Using U-grip pluck and pull down and control arm
    • Using other arm to help rotate body stepping deep diagonally backwards
    • Continue to counter with legs
    • Bend attackers arm behind his back
    • Perform a 'GI' choke control and control/escort
    • Scan for second attacker

    NB: Al...

  • Knife or Handheld Weapon Disarm 2

    Episode 3

    • Control with C-grip
    • Rotate attackers arm
    • Strike attackers hand
    • Create space or continue to attack
    • Scan for next threat

    NB: Always train safely and within your ability

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

  • Knife or Handheld Weapon Disarm 1

    Episode 4

    • Control with C-grip
    • Second hand forms T-grip
    • Rotate attackers arm
    • Extending arms drive their hand towards their bicep
    • Pressing the attacker to the follow
    • Strip weapon from hand
    • Create space or continue to attack
    • Scan for next threat

    NB: Always train safely and within you...

  • Rear Knife Threat with Control

    Episode 5

    • 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 ...