This guide details techniques for defending against a prison-style knife attack, emphasizing the importance of blocking and gaining two-on-one control of the attacker's weapon. The instruction highlights aggressive counter-offensives once control is established, aiming to neutralize the threat and survive the encounter. The core principle is to transition from defense to offense by overwhelming the attacker and controlling the weapon.
Defend against prison-style knife attacks by practicing blocking the attacker's weapon arm with two hands on one to gain control. Once control is established, immediately become aggressive, disrupt the attacker's balance, and employ counter-attacks like headbutts or knees to neutralize the threat and survive.
This video demonstrates three counter-techniques for when a backhand thrust knife defense becomes jammed. The instructor, with clear authority, explains how to perform an inside check and attack the grip's weak point, or transition to an outside line attack by manipulating the blade. For larger individuals, a direct power collapse of the weapon is also shown. The emphasis is on practical application and training.
This video demonstrates advanced knife defense techniques specifically for extreme close quarters. It emphasizes a series of thrusting and looping motions, numbered 5, 8, and 9, to be applied with pressure. The instruction highlights using the flow of movement to learn and pressure test these techniques, clearing high and low lines, and ultimately turning the tide to terminate the threat.
