Posted on 03/19/2015 9:58:24 AM PDT by w1n1
Knife attacks from the front can be scary, many knife attacks are psychologically personal. Ryan Hoover of Fit-to-Fit Krav Maga goes over some simple principles and tactics to defend against a frontal knife attack.
First Method Re-Direct/Stun
Control The second method is based off of the first in regards to creating a better angle and redirect. But what if the opportunities and dynamics of it all isn’t the same as in the first scenario, but wind up having to fight with this knife attacker. And, the struggle is now to control the knife to minimize any injuries.
Two on One Two on one is a term taken from Greco-Roman wrestling, where you have control over an arm with both of yours. The ideal positioning is to stand on the outside of the aggressor, so that it’s easier to defend from than standing in front of the aggressor. When you’re in front you have to deal with all four of his weapons (2 hands, 2 feet).
So basically, Ryan demonstrates this 2 on 1 control as being more dominant than trying to grab the knife with one hand and manipulating it into a wrist/joint locks. The rest of the knife survival story here.
Krav Maga teaches that even for the fit, because a charging knife will kill within twenty feet even if you have a pistol drawn! ... it buys time and places the perp in a more awkward position while allowing the chance to draw your weapon. You might get cut, but you will win the fight if you keep your head/don’t panic.
That was my answer. Shoot.
The Sixteen-Ton Weight is rarely handy when you need it.
Doesn’t do any good if the knife has nicked your aorta.
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