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Self Defense Against a Knife Attack
Am Shooting Journal ^ | 8/8/2017 | B Richardson

Posted on 08/08/2017 8:36:19 AM PDT by w1n1

Knife Defense techniques has been around since the early centuries. With the use of firearms for self defense, defending against a knife has taken a back seat.

However, in some countries like the United Kingdom their stats of knife attacks happens every 4 seconds back in 2008 (dailymail.co.uk) this is more knife attacks per capita than U.S. gun attacks at the time.

Regardless, knife attacks do exist and here we will introduce functional knife defense that was design to be taught to the mass, learned in a few minutes, but needs to be honed. The more you practice the better you get.

There are many cases where a knife attack occurs, it can be from a distance (21 feet) where they come running madly at you with a blood curling cry. Or, you're in a fist fight and the next you know you feel sharp pains on your body or arms.

Yes, there are many self defense system out in the market. Take a look at this fella Sal Mascoli a USMC veteran explaining his way of handling a knife attack. Check out the full footage on self defense against a knife attack here. How about you all come across any good self defense system?


TOPICS: Hobbies; Military/Veterans; Outdoors
KEYWORDS: knife; selfdefense
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1 posted on 08/08/2017 8:36:19 AM PDT by w1n1
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And how do you defend against an acid attack - this is rapidly becoming the muzzies preferred type of attack in the UK.


2 posted on 08/08/2017 8:39:30 AM PDT by circlecity
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3 posted on 08/08/2017 8:41:15 AM PDT by Red Badger (Road Rage lasts 5 minutes. Road Rash lasts 5 months!.....................)
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Sorry, but you’ll never win. Knife fighting is usually a savage attack and not some gentleman’s martial arts class.

Your only real defense is distance and a gun; break contact and shoot.

Few people can successfully engage a knife fight and not come out damaged or dead.


4 posted on 08/08/2017 8:41:47 AM PDT by CodeToad (AA)
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That is what my Marine hand to hand instructor taught me. You’re going to get cut. Best defense is running. Distance.


5 posted on 08/08/2017 8:44:18 AM PDT by Oldexpat
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6 posted on 08/08/2017 8:44:52 AM PDT by lacrew
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To: Red Badger

Dang it. You beat me to it.


7 posted on 08/08/2017 8:46:23 AM PDT by Responsibility2nd
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To: w1n1

What about fresh fruit?


8 posted on 08/08/2017 8:46:40 AM PDT by Oratam
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Favorite scene for many. Notice he shoots above his head and the guy still drops:)


9 posted on 08/08/2017 8:46:44 AM PDT by Cold Heart
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Bump for later reading/viewing


10 posted on 08/08/2017 8:49:59 AM PDT by Vermont Lt
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To: w1n1

Wow. He makes it look easy, but I wouldn’t stand a chance.


11 posted on 08/08/2017 8:55:47 AM PDT by trisham (Zen is not easy. It takes effort to attain nothingness. And then what do you have? Bupkis.)
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12 posted on 08/08/2017 8:57:58 AM PDT by ETL (Obama-Hillary, the REAL Russia-US scandal (UraniumOne Deal, Missile Defense, Nukes) See my home page)
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To: CodeToad

Exactly. In the absence of a gun the best defense against knife attack is RUN.


13 posted on 08/08/2017 8:58:17 AM PDT by wastoute (Government cannot redistribute wealth. Government can only redistribute poverty.)
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Seems London better worry about defense against acid attacks


14 posted on 08/08/2017 8:58:28 AM PDT by bigbob (People say believe half of what you see son and none of what you hear - M. Gaye)
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To: CodeToad

Even if you’re good with a blade, you’re gonna get cut in a knife fight. Distance and a pistol is your best bet.


15 posted on 08/08/2017 9:00:02 AM PDT by Noumenon (Can you imagine if Islam were NOT the religion of peace?)
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To: Oratam

Or a point-ed stick!


16 posted on 08/08/2017 9:00:59 AM PDT by mewzilla (Was Obama surveilling John Roberts? Might explain a lot.)
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17 posted on 08/08/2017 9:01:52 AM PDT by Snickering Hound
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“...Few people can successfully engage a knife fight and not come out damaged or dead....”

Yep. Learned that the hard way many moons ago. And now at 67 years old, obviously I’m not about to “engage” any muzzie, or anyone else for that matter, with any kind of bladed weapon. I’m just gonna pop em right between the eyes with a .357SIG round and call it good.


18 posted on 08/08/2017 9:05:52 AM PDT by lgjhn23 (It's easy to be liberal when you're dumber than a box of rocks.)
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Even with distance and a gun the risk is high.
19 posted on 08/08/2017 9:08:11 AM PDT by bankwalker (Immigration without assimilation is an invasion.)
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you have got to be physically strong and quick with reflexes. A knife fight is way too up close and personal. I am not strong so I have to rely on being alert, aware, and a fast runner. A “pocket protector” ain’t bad idea either. And remember Obama said “if they come to the fight with a knife, we’ll bring a gun” mmmm


20 posted on 08/08/2017 9:08:43 AM PDT by ghostkatz (catslivesmatter....all 9 of them)
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