So you have just gotten back from your karate training and are feeling confident that you are all ready to disarm an assailant with and edged weapon if the situation arises....or so you think. Unless you like blood loss...and I am referring to your own, you had better take a moment to rethink your strategy. In my opinion, the best defense against an edged weapon is to put distance between you and the person wielding it, period. If you are not carrying a weapon that trumps a knife in the hierarchy of weaponry, and you have the opportunity to run, GET THE HELL OUT OF THERE!! Most knife disarms taught by traditional karate schools are not realistic and actually dangerous in real life situations, and could get you seriously injured or even killed. If you are cornered and have no option but to engage, make sure that you have a reality based understanding of edged weapons and how to deal with them effectively while guarding your vital areas from the attack. Here are a few snippets that may assist your understanding:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=d8AoywlwCB4&feature=related
www.youtube.com/watch?v=S6QP7MKHXIo&feature=related
www.youtube.com/watch?v=t9xJejkInvE&feature=related
www.youtube.com/watch?v=-khKU9l18Zs&feature=related
www.youtube.com/watch?v=9PWmRWjDhYw&feature=related
Back in the eighties, I reviewed a video titled "Surviving Edged Weapons" which demonstrated the reality of what one is up against when engaging an attacker with an edged weapon. I do not know if it is still available, but I would highly recommend it. In recent years there has been a heavy influx of people into the U.S. who come from countries where edged weapons are a large part of their culture. I have always been a firm believer that today's preparation insures tomorrow's success, so I would recommend that everyone get a realistic understanding of what this very real threat entails, how it unfolds, and the best strategy to deal with it effectively.
Also be sure you watch these for a further reality check:
12 Cuts in 1.5 seconds: Ray Dionaldo
www.youtube.com/watch?v=fll10R1o16Q
Ray Dionaldo working with a blade
www.youtube.com/watch?v=IZDTD2QfqXA&feature=related
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