How to Defend Against a Knife Attack with Nick Drossos

Learning how to defend against a knife attack is scary, but necessary! In this video, self-defense expert Nick Drossos shares a few basic knife defense tips that might save your life.
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Now, let's talk about the knife...
The truth is you may not even see a knife during a knife attack. Someone who knows what they're doing will probably conceal the weapon and attack without warning.
So, the first strategy to surviving a knife attack is to be aware of the people around you. Pay attention!
Second, control the distance between you and the attacker. If the bad guy can't get close to you, he can't stab you.
Third, watch the hands. If someone gets close to you and you can't see one or both hands, presume he's holding a knife.
Third, keep your hands up. You always want to put yourself in a position to attack first if necessary, block, or trap the weapon.
Fourth, prepare for a struggle. Don't believe what you see in the movies! As hard as you try to grab and control the knife, the attacker is going to fight to keep it. So, hang on and don't give up!
Fifth, pin the knife to either your body or to his body. You don't want to chase the knife as it it slashes and stabs. Trap it and pin it down.
Sixth, don't forget about improvised weapons. If you can pick up a chair, a book bag, or anything (!), and put it between you and the attacker, do it!
One more tip. If the thought of a knife attack terrifies you, that's normal! But to be more effective in self-defense, we need to address our emotions in addition to learning techniques. So, make some time to address your feelings about the knife. If you can make peace with it, you'll have a better chance of controlling it.
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[@booxwee3804]

My hand to hand combat teacher in the military always told us that if someone pulls a knife, someone will get hurt.

[@AndoMierzwa]

If you’re prepared for that, it helps!

[@jareds869]

My dad has been in the military for 23 years, his knife instructor asked what do you do, he said run, everyone laughed except for the instructor he said that’s right you run because he’s ready to kill you, unless you are meaner than he is and are ready to get stabbed an cut to win you will die.

[@tsdobbi]

@@jareds869 I was in the Army. I didn't have a "knife instructor". As far as hand to hand and shit, in basic training they basically said don't expect to come out of here being able to kick peoples asses. All thats going to happen is someone who would have kicked your ass before will still kick your ass now, he may just have to kick your ass a little longer before you go down.

[@Godsfollower57]

@@tsdobbi Yeah, that is the same experience I had in basic as well. I wish they would have done an introduction to a little BJJ or Judo throws. If your rifle goes down, or it gets grabbed when you are turning a corner, you need to have some hand to hand combat experience in order for you to get out of that situation alive.

[@eXanova]

@@tsdobbi I think this and any kind of martial arts training serves to make you more conscious in a fight when engaging. Instead of aimlessly punching and kicking you more aware and precise of your and the other person's actions... Which helps especially against someone who doesn't have any fighting background... Like boxers, military or martial artists...

[@jerickogallardo5472]

Finally a Realistic approach

[@lks9988]

@Daniel Romero yeah like if a crazy person swing his hand to the right and u blocked the front,ur damned

[@chaex2246]

@Daniel Romero good thing I'm fast

[@HolahkuTaigiTWFormosanDiplomat]

：）

[@Robrodius]

Just buy a knife, learn how to use it, take it with you everywhere. Defending yourself unarmed against a knife will leave you cut to the bone.

[@ostrich8292]

@@Robrodius I have only 12 but on ebay I buy a telescopic stick and I take it with me everywhere. I don't now will you belive me or not, if someone tell me this I will don't belive him but ok... One day I went to school and one guy in a car is looking a me, he is passed next to me 5 or 6 times and then I pull out my stick and he just past away. I am asking me to this day is he tried to kidnapped me or no.

[@juanmorales4783]

Came here after realizing one of these days I might just have to defend myself from getting stabbed

[@AndoMierzwa]

Hope not!

[@davidtornevski7111]

What happened

[@soleilsonira4467]

ya, i watched a video of a knife attack

[@chunkz3163]

@@soleilsonira4467 shut it you bald

[@legendarygaming5045]

in my country it is 'normal' in certain cities to take a knife with you when you walk in the streets, because there are these groups of teens from 12-20+ who are making it dangerous to walk over the streets, they are bringing a knife with them to defend themselves againts other groups or to rob other teens, yesterday a 14 year old got threatened on a soccer field with a knife and got robbed so now i am starting to learn how to defend against a knife attack, i can defend against someone without a knife like 1v1 but i don't know how to do it against a knife, i watched multiple videos ane visisted websites for help and am practising at home

[@peachy_soul7335]

This is really dangerous. May no one get in this kind of situation. Amen

[@AndoMierzwa]

Amen.

[@Msosbog]

🙏

[@rastooooo]

Amen

[@turtle136]

Amen

[@johnotonashi7741]

Amen.

[@piotrlitwic5935]

Keeping in mind everything my father, a former commando, told me about a knife in a fight, every single thing this guy said and showed is 100% true, he's definitely someone you want to listen to if you want to survive a life and death situation. Thanks for another great video.

[@AndoMierzwa]

The basics never change. Thank you, sir!

[@NickDrossos]

Thanks so much for watching

[@hard935]

Nick Drossos Women would be fu cked trying to spare with a man with a knife like this

[@hard935]

Nick drossos 😆😆 You ALWAYS thought someone was gonna attack you as a doorman? Paranoid doorman. Probably not the job for u

[@ddguy7189]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/qnnMf4WIe8eFmcU check this guy.repel the blade dont fight for it

[@midoriya7451]

Guy: Give me your money My mind: This video Guy: Pulls out gun Me: Well I'm screwed

[@abrickshy1638]

Run in zigzags, dont let them aim at you

[@that._.1guy732]

In real? U think its pubg?

[@Xannyphantom905]

that's why you have a gun too

[@kennyimammahardika3868]

@@Xannyphantom905 it's not legal in my country

[@vitspolo3485]

this comment is probably sarcasm but incase someone actually does pull out a gun make sure you get out the way kick them on the leg that will stun them a bit take the gun and aim at the back if they move in there pocket or something shoot them than call 911 and say a guy was attacking me with a gun and i shot him and if your a kid which your probably not have a deep voice so the police dont think your um overprotective i guess or say that your dad shot him

[@czewski602]

My buddy was recently stabbed to death in Tennessee thank you so much for atleast putting awareness out!! Much appreciated

[@AndoMierzwa]

I’m so sorry.🙏🏻

[@bigmike956]

Damnit man I plan on moving there

[@silloweet]

Only the suburbs are safe...for now

[@Msosbog]

🙏

[@therevelator31]

@Silence wench how heavy is the chain mail

[@jaealexander403]

Quarantine Knowledge ✔

[@juangokuz0578]

U mean COVID 19 knowledge

[@ThatOneWeirdCapricorn]

Jeremiah Alexander Lol fr though, thanks to quarantine I finally have time to learn self-defence

[@koiiyhonze9148]

@@ThatOneWeirdCapricorn before shutdown I still looked this stuff up, you never know when its your last day

[@VenixeYT]

*UK Starter Pack*

[@arandomguywith26subs45]

LMAO

[@petediesel9079]

Is knife attack common there? I thought brits fought fair

[@petediesel9079]

@@user-cl2hi9fo6j its sad!! Spread love dear...

[@finlays-j248]

2400 COD points

[@slipperygxpsy3670]

I thought brits fought fair 😂 there are fair and unfair fighters in every country

[@jujuk5478]

I'm watching this because I had a nightmare of being stabbed, and I didn't know how to defend myself.

[@AndoMierzwa]

Good for you! Stay safe!

[@shirin3166]

HAHAH

[@kayaba_atributtion2156]

Same 😭 😭 😭 😭

[@TALKINGtac0]

I'm watching because I bought a pocket knife and felt safer because of it. Last night I had a dream that someone with a knife came at me and when I woke up I realized I wouldn't know what to do in a real knife fight. So i'm browsing through KZbin for knife safety videos.

[@hithere7798]

The only way to defend a knife attack is to.... RUUUN

[@GDgabe]

I never knew I needed this until it finally happened.. I can't express how much I'm grateful, words can't express how much you helped me in this situation!!

[@AndoMierzwa]

Glad you’re OK, Gabriel!

[@georgedove9178]

*watches video* Me: where are my siblings

[@johnpaul3420]

I thought I was the only one lol

[@Msosbog]

😃

[@shocks738]

thank you, absolute truth, ive been faced with a knife a few times and it really hits you hard, your senses go through the roof you hormones and adrenaline starts pumping, and this was by far the most realstic approach iv seen. you're saving lives

[@AndoMierzwa]

Thank you for the positive comment!

[@randomman5188]

I just got one pulled on me today and now I wanna beat the shit out of the dude cause he did it for a stupid reason but I’m afraid he’s actually stab me if i do

[@LeejahTab]

@@randomman5188 carry a gun with you. Now I know, this is a stupid reply but trust me. I got 2 guns in my house and I always carry a gun with me when I go outside. You are not gonna believe but it saved my dog and my life 2 times.

[@nyzss]

@@LeejahTab sorry dude we’re not americans

[@LeejahTab]

@@nyzss who said im american.? Im a frickin asian

[@ronald7746]

thanks man, just had a nightmare of being stabbed

[@AndoMierzwa]

It's always a scary thought!

[@joooo9806]

I survived an attempted stabbing i was lucky that guy was drunk

[@Petaurista13]

Train running. And avoiding danger. 20 years I live in city where few guys were killed by knife, few kidnapped, few beaten to unconsciousness. And I'm untouched.

[@kyzertv8443]

Are you still alive?

[@jaylasanabria3829]

Same

[@unknowngamer8736]

thanks now I can protect myself from the duolingo bird.

[@-.-8337]

LMAO 😂

[@turtle136]

Uh oh

[@grammarpolice3212]

You have to beg for your life in Spanish

[@leonsunu1209]

XDD

[@doctorzecky8862]

Guy: I CAN DO THIS! *Meanwhile* News: A 14 year old boy has been stabbed brutally after trying to fight off...

[@DominiqueOlaniyi]

Just stay alert everyone, don't zone out and always watch people's body actions. If you see someone approaching you in an odd fashion might be time to jet. Especially walking around at night just stay on your toes and make sure you are keeping full surveillance of your surroundings not just at night but at anytime.

[@AndoMierzwa]

Thanks for that!

[@karlmonahan3666]

Totally agree TenderGuitar...The bottom line is to always be aware of your surroundings. Especially when out for a walk with your family or coming out of a movie theater or a shopping center parking lot or in a bar or club. Also, when needed, you need to get into street mode or the "Street Thug" mentality. Holding belts in Aikido, Tang Soo Do, and various forms of street defense arts ie, Krav Maga, Mauy Thai, Kali (hand, stick and knife), for over 30 years, I learned one thing. Some of them work, and most do not in a street situation.The most important thing I learned aside from always being ready, even in the least concerning situations, your mental state is what will help you survive. Remember...A thug approaching you is out to humiliate, seriously injure or kill you.There will be no negotiating, and there will be no time for the fancy spinning back kicks, roundhouses, or flying helicopter kicks we all spent years learning in the dojos. Know and look for an opening of the 6 basic vital spots of the body, (eyes, nose, throat, soloplex, knees, and groin). Watch his hands and NEVER!!! "look eye" (as miuagi says). You already know he's looking at you. Should he invade your space, never hesitate or try to negotiate. There are no cameras or rules on the street, and this is definitely not a movie. This is survival. Strike First... and Strike Hard, then get you and/or your family to safety.

[@ahmetbilgin4350]

Yes, but this is a bit unreal, don't you think guys? People cannot stay in alert all the time. Also, (I am not an expert on the subject.) what is the possibility to develope a paranoia from this?

[@suicidaltendencies2173]

Ahmet Bilgin I never paid attention to my surroundings until the first and last time it almost got me killed. I learned a lot that day.

[@kingkyleiv7960]

And bring a nuclear

[@dannyrosa6801]

I've already seen this video before and I only remember the part to look at the person's hands.and that saved me from getting stabbed today at the park! He was getting close to me and he was trying to shake my hand.but before I did I saw a pocket knife in his right hand he was hiding it behind his arm and once I saw that I froze for a sec. and I looked at him and he just smiled at me I backed up and started to walk away I started to walk backward so if he tried to attempt to do something ill just run away. I got my stuff and I left the park.lucky he didn't follow me and I left without a scratch.can't believe there are sick people who would do that.and to top it off I'm 16!and he looked like he was in his twenties. Thank God nothing bad happened to me.🙏 and thank you!for this video. gave me a big heads up!

[@AndoMierzwa]

Wow! Thank you for sharing that. Watching the hands is definitely a good policy. Stay safe, my friend!🙏🏻

[@petediesel9079]

@Lady Trek2space buy a gun and be alert

[@petediesel9079]

@Lady Trek2space you can learn anytype of martial arts...the main thing is to focus on the actual application of the technique you are learning

[@iachilles3697]

Stop lying

[@shirin3166]

Phew.. if you didnt notice you could've died in a young age!

[@stuartgraham1065]

How come I look up "London" and this is the result...

[@patmoitry4397]

The weaker your body is, the more it masters you. The stronger your body is, the more it will obey your will. Greetings from Greater Paris, Ando!

[@AndoMierzwa]

Thank you for the comment! Greetings from the USA, Pat! 👍🏼

[@Lucarusful]

Thank You! Finally someone acknowledged the fact that 1-2-3 looks fancy during drill but it wont work in a real life situation!! And your opponent is not going to flash his knife before attacking, hell, he wont even going to let you know that he has a knife, let alone where! Great video :)

[@AndoMierzwa]

The truth ain't pretty, is it. Thanks for the comment!

[@NickDrossos]

Made tons of videos about this, scary thing is it gives people a fake sense of security or that it will be easy and that can get you killed. Thanks for watching.

[@Fufutae]

The 1-2-3 shouldn't be how you train all the time. In fact, it shouldn't be what you do when you're learning the basics - the basics should be blocking and evasion drills. Wrestlers and judoka use the 1-2-3 method! You can't question that it works! The reason though that they are able to spar the way they train is because they don't train exclusively with the 1-2-3 method. Let me explain. The 1-2-3 has its usefulness because it teaches you what to do if you are able to achieve a certain condition. For example, in wrestling, if you are able to successfully arm drag your opponent, you can use that to funnel to a get-behind, life your opponent, take him down to the mat, then pin him. That's a 1-2-3 method. That's excluding the possibility that your opponent can actively counter, but it includes the possibility that he WON'T counter - because let's face it, they don't always know how to counter. Wrestlers train in all sorts of different ways but they use it too, having wrestled in college, I can't deny that it does help build muscle memory. The same goes for knife defense. IF you are able to parry a knife stab, you can simultaneously strike him in the jaw with your other hand, then use that to funnel to a wrist control followed by a wrist lock. That is when we get to the most important part: the "IF". Obviously you can't count to 2 or 3 if you can't count to one first. Thus it is paramount in knife defense that you first focus on the 1. If you can't even consistently parry a stab, if you can't even consistently block a slash, then don't even think about fancy locks and disarms. It's just like in wrestling. You first learn how to sprawl. You first learn how to lower your center. You first learn how tie-up. You're not going to be taught any takedowns or throws until you master the basics. Can't run if you can't walk. Can't walk if you can't even stand. Start with the proper basics - first master blocking and parrying, then add in striking, then add in footwork, and only then think about doing 1-2-3s. This is the way we do it in the Filipino martial arts, and we know it works because our masters actually did fight with knives. (Knife dueling and carrying knives was completely legal here in the Philippines up until the late 80s.) I'd make a video, but my camera's not really working right, but I'm sure just by reading this, any martial artist can figure out what I'm suggesting. :)

[@dwayneeutsey8162]

I think 1-2-3 drills are good maybe for developing reflexes and eye-hand coordination, but I definitely think Nick's approach to knife defense should be at the heart of your training.

[@dwayneeutsey8162]

Nick, I've watched your videos for a while and really like your approach. It's good to see you here with Sensei Ando.

[@pieceofbread5686]

"Two hundret foot kicks quickly one after another in opposite direction" as an experienced martial artist once told me. Also called running.

[@AndoMierzwa]

HA! 😄

[@Msosbog]

@ANM BEATS Hi ☺. That's quite a blanket statement for a highly situational dependent scenario. Are you saying that, if running is in fact a viable option, one should not run but instead always fight? Not challenging you, but seeking clarification. Thank you!🙏

[@Jonnell01]

@ANM BEATS Depends where you are. If you're in an open space you bet your ass you should start running if you have the chance. If he already got close try to back away and if he already pulled the knife you focus on his hands

[@bikersoncall]

@@AndoMierzwa Running in circles in the elevator, but really fast.. ha ha, yeah, I see..

[@MaxLohMusic]

@ANM BEATS Even an expert in knife defense can only improve their survival chance against a truly committed attacker from maybe 5% to 15%. You're going to take those chances over the chance you can outrun your attacker, really?

[@amosp9411]

This guys being so friendly actually made me happy for some reason.

[@AndoMierzwa]

Glad to hear that! 🙏🏻

[@amosp9411]

@@AndoMierzwa xD

[@Msosbog]

It's an infectious disease...It has caused me to start from the beginning and watch all his videos in order. I'm now so happy my face feels like the Joker. Beware!

[@b.t.8618]

Now I know to always stay away from someone with a rolled up newspaper...

[@Harry-qw7sc]

A few years back I found myself in this exact situation, it’s not always possible to run away from an attacker if you’re caught off guard, you may freeze or an escape route may not be accessible without going around the attacker. If that’s the case, do not try fancy moves to disarm as some people say, this guy puts it perfectly you must attempt to control the situation. In doing so you might get slashed in arm or the hand as I did, but that certainly better than body or even neck! Top tip, if someone is mugging you throw your wallet or phone behind them, this will give enough distraction to make a quick escape - it’s not worth risking your life, stay safe.

[@AndoMierzwa]

Absolutely hand over your phone or wallet... and run! Thank you for the comment!

[@MrFacundo7]

You could carry your wallet and an extra wallet (empty), so you throw that one and you cheat the thief👌👍

[@chavale2]

@@MrFacundo7 you carried 2 wallets always ? Unlikely Dude as you have twice the attacks !!

[@MrFacundo7]

@@chavale2 How would you have twice the attacks only for having an EMPTY extra wallet? An empty wallet that you could use as a bait, throwing it to the ground for the robber to pick it up, so you'd 'got time to run or something else

[@chavale2]

@@MrFacundo7 The Math never lies brother....hahahh

[@a.h.z2830]

By far the best knife defense video and the most realistic one aswell

[@AndoMierzwa]

Thanks for the support!

[@chid9278]

I wonder if any neighbors thought they were actually fighting lol

[@AndoMierzwa]

There’s always one!

[@shirin3166]

@@AndoMierzwa i hope they didnt call the police lol

[@AndoMierzwa]

@@shirin3166 :D

[@jackwayne2339]

a few months ago i got myself a pocket knife, today i started to watch some knife protection vids. this is my first one i ever watched. thank you for the help. looking forward to more vids

[@AndoMierzwa]

Thanks for the kind words, sir!

[@elijahortiz7000]

Good tips to know , always watch a person's hands and try to stay out of striking distance .

[@AndoMierzwa]

Yes and yes!

[@sirrivet9557]

Watch their hands is so important and no one talks about it.

[@bumblebunny9493]

Knife defense = gun + distance.

[@thinkforyourselfjohn3163]

Lol. You got that right!

[@abc456f]

I agree wholeheartedly. Although always not possible, don't allow an attacker into your personal space. Once they're close enough to use a knife, it then becomes more difficult to get to your gun since you're using your hands to defend. In the time it would take to draw your gun you could get stabbed or slashed repeatedly. Keep that distance at all costs which will give you the opportunity to draw your gun. If it gets to a close quarters situation, you need to go hard and fast and unrelenting. Rip their f'ing eyes out of their head. Groin, throat, knees next. But I'd certainly prefer to pepper spray and run as fast as possible.

[@hard935]

Women would be fu cked trying to spare with a man with a knife like this

[@heythere4970]

Guns are quite often a false sense of security. You need to know how to use your hands.

[@ricksterdrummer2170]

What if You’re not American and live in a country where guns aren’t “just to get”

[@Chatrunner1967]

Best realistic explanation I've seen online to defend yourself against an attack with a knife!

[@tevesjuliusrey]

The most practical and truthful tutorial ive ever seen in youtube!

[@AndoMierzwa]

I appreciate that. Thank you! 🙏🏻

[@taiirvan1563]

I love Nick Drossos. You interviewed all my favorite. The biggest lesson I learned from Nick is what it means to deescalate a situation. As a young martialist i used to get into a lot of fight by saying "I don't want to fight and apologize". Nick thought me how to deescalate tension. And I saw my dad do it in real life. Respect...

[@AndoMierzwa]

That’s awesome! Keep being a peacemaker!

[@Msosbog]

🙏✌

[@ChristisLord]

Yes, you must get control of the knife hand and then strike while maintaining control of that hand...but it's important to know what type of strikes to use in this situation. Due to the risk of losing my channel in our politically correct environment, I won't elaborate on what kind of strikes are necessary, but perhaps someone else will. Just remember...it's not a fistfight that's being discussed here...you're fighting for your life. God bless.

[@AndoMierzwa]

I appreciate your restraint. Thank you for the comment!

[@timmac700]

Thanks mate it's definitely something to remember

[@jimbean1371]

Basically use that nice knee cap or foot and hit them right in the cajones as hard as possible

[@lukeethanboswell6338]

@peroh ye fr

[@bry-guy4177]

Christian Sermons and Audio Books you’re gonna lose your channel if you describe how to defend yourself in a knife attack???

[@brucermaco6590]

Robber:*is about to attack me with a knife* Me who watched this Video:Oh, so you're approaching me?

[@graceykline6253]

Me- gets in this situation after watching this video and gives them my wallet Me- later that day “God damn it!”

[@AndoMierzwa]

HA! 😄

[@romukauppias]

Thanks for this video! I've got a knife pulled out on me two times and it's always a scary situation... First time I had to fight my way out of it and second time I was able to talk myself out of that situation. This video can save lives 👍

[@AndoMierzwa]

Thanks for sharing your scary experiences! Stay safe!🙏🏻

[@fengsanlian6514]

I've never seen or felt anything more realistic than this ...the more i see the more learn and it really indicates something a knife holder would do....it only tells you how experienced these guys are!!!

[@AndoMierzwa]

Thanks for the support!

[@vincentomictin9020]

Run, my first option. Experience is the best teacher.

[@Damo1981]

This is so real world thinking. I've seen some crazy approaches to knife defence training in my time so it's nice to see some actual realistic attitudes to it

[@AndoMierzwa]

Thank you for the comment!

[@fash2314]

thank you for this one. I am living in London and I am afraid of knife attacks now. this city is becoming more and more vulnerable day by day.

[@AndoMierzwa]

That’s what I’ve heard. Be safe! 🙏🏻

[@ToxicVaccines_HivHoax]

A knife attack is vicious, brutal and MERCILESS. In order to have a chance to survive, the defender needs to at least match or surpass the level of brutality he/she is faced with. I say attack the attackers eyes by FEROCIOUSLY sticking your fingernails in to the attackers eyeballs. The sharp pain caused by your finger in the attackers eyes and his/her inability to see you, greatly increases the odds in your favour. However "FEROCITY" is the key essential for the deffender to succeed. A half-hearted defence is going to allways be a failure.

[@AndoMierzwa]

"A half-hearted defence is going to allways be a failure." Agreed! Show less

[@softwavy5974]

That’s what I did when someone trying to kidnap me before

[@xxhardedxx4226]

@@softwavy5974 Damn...may I ask what happened exactly?

[@idekxd6332]

On Britain that will get you arrested the most you can do is run, or you'll be arrested for assault

[@GoldKingYT]

IDEK But I Animate not entirely true, if you get sent to court they will ask you if you could’ve avoided the situation by running away etc... if you say yes you’re guilty but if you feel like you had no other choice then you are not guilty i don’t entirely agree on the self defence laws in the UK but it is what it is

[@billwilliamdexter2300]

Nick your technique is quite realistic.We need more knife attack defence scenarios.Cheers.

[@mariooddtosee2748]

I've been working on a new novel for a good bit of time now, and this has been one of the best resources to see/describe real hand to hand/knife combat. Thank you so much for a very accurate demonstration and descriptions of the situation, hope everyone stays safe out there thanks to this video!

[@AndoMierzwa]

Cool! Good luck on the novel!

[@viper1320]

With all the news of people being stabbed, either my home town or out of town, I feel that it’s important to know how to defend myself. Your video has given me the knowledge and understanding of what to do. Your thorough and realistic lesson have made me confident and well aware of the situation. Thank you for sharing this 🙏🏾

[@AndoMierzwa]

I truly hope you’ll never need any of this information, sir! 🙏🏻

[@viper1320]

Ando Mierzwa I truly hope so but I want to be ready and prepared for whatever happens. The streets are not safe or nice. Thank you for your comment and take care.

[@rafaelbogdan9307]

This content is very helpful for writing fights as well as surviving them.

[@JyzYorkeManifestKidd]

This happened to me last week. I did the same thing locking my hand onto his knife now I wanna learn the intricacies. Thank you.

[@AndoMierzwa]

Glad you’re OK!

[@cringeyidiotterry]

Damn, did it work?

[@JyzYorkeManifestKidd]

@@cringeyidiotterry yessir it's just a matter of confidence and changing your mindset

[@cringeyidiotterry]

@@JyzYorkeManifestKidd Outstanding, thank you for the heads up sir, and great work out there!

[@JyzYorkeManifestKidd]

@@cringeyidiotterry cool stay safe out there, remember the battle starts in the mind.

[@jakefrost8605]

Best knife self defense video ive ever watched lmao, ive never been convinced whenever i see someone teach how to defend against a knife and demonstrate in a "number 1 do this, then number 2 do this, then step 3 do this" manner, now i do believe some of them will work effectively in specific scenarios like if the bad guy points a knife at you with no intent to kill but just to scare you so youd hand over your wallet, but if the bad guy has the intent to kill then this is the best video about knife defense in my opinion

[@AndoMierzwa]

Thank you for the comment!

[@xSnoweyexp]

even the biggest morron can stab the greatest fighter on earth. I'm jkd practicionar/boxer and once I had a krav maga teacher telling all kinds of self defences against knives. I stood up and told him that shit aint gonna work, he felt offended because i was insulting his style but i wasnt. This is about life and death. If you teach people something, make sure it is the truth. This video is already way more realistic than 9 out of 10 bullcracp knife self defense videos on the internet. Dont get fooled people, everbody can get stabbed, make sure nobody gets close to you. It can be over withing a split seconde

[@AndoMierzwa]

"Everybody can get stabbed." Amen to that! Thanks!

[@nunyabusiness6533]

Ando Mierzwa True dat mane.

[@charliemares7908]

xSnoweyexp lol

[@iansinclair6256]

Everyone has a plan until they get stabbed hay. ;)

[@houselightkell]

xSnoweyexp actually krav maga does a good job at this. like Auren Millule for example. does a push kick to keep them at bay

[@saintgarluth]

anyone here Paranoid enough and On-Gaurd 'cause of Anxiety?

[@footymagic4411]

I have anxiety but now I'm100 percent sure someone has tracked down my phone's location and they'll get me on the way to school and stab me or just beat me up

[@noname52768]

Aquack Aquak get a flip phone you can take the battery out of. Once the battery removed it can’t be traced. Whenever you get paranoid take out the battery. Job done.

[@Msosbog]

@@noname52768 and the sim card just in case they built in a secret battery backup. Small bandaids also work great to cover the camera lense(s). 🙏

[@robin3840]

Great, great, great video man. Before coming to this video I watched and scoffed through 4 others where they teach you techniques etc but this is really the important and realistic stuff. From paying attention, positioning, concealment of the knife, to running not being the wisest thing to do etc. The only thing not mentioned is that if you're in a fight and someone pulls a knife you WILL get cut or stabbed unless you manage to outrun the fucker. Again, great video. Keep it up.

[@AndoMierzwa]

I appreciate that. Thank you! 🙏🏻

[@cringeyidiotterry]

6:23 "I used to talk to people like this" **demonstrates interview stance** Just so you know; the stance where you have your arms up at chest level in a way that looks nonviolent, non-threatening, and humble is known as the "interview stance." It's a great starting position for punch defense as well, and it's the reason why Police Officers are always seen holding the shoulder straps of their plate carrier vests.

[@athenkosintola1307]

wow this video is so realistic unlike the others I have watched.

[@AndoMierzwa]

Thanks for the feedback!

[@NickDrossos]

Thanks for watching

[@nein4063]

Wow, Probably the dumb noob who Always Fails to defend themselves from a Baby having a knife, go back watching wreslting, this comment is meant to be against you and no this is not fake, "Unrealistic" more People say "Realistic" than your shitty answer, you might get sliced but you will win, watching soo many realistic knife self defense Videos but saying "This is unrealistic" what Kind of waste must your life be?

[@paulbrown9009]

Real shit I've been slash and it's true what he said half off.the time you don't know where it's coming from

[@user-dn8kg1yk6x]

IMO "knife attack defense" is a misconception. A more accurate description would be "knife attack survival". Almost every preemptive strategy for fending off a knife attack doesn't work because practically all of them don't account for how such a scenario starts; the "defense" usually only begins after the attacker has already landed the first slash/stab, maybe even 2 or 3. By that time most people react by curling up into themselves trying to gain a little distance, with striking back or grabbing the attacker completely out of the question. The best defense is prevention through awareness, but one can't live their life in constant preparation for an attack. Better use of one's awareness would be realizing time is best spent on maintenance of one's health and fitness, along with maintaining a good personality. I don't have specific stats to back it up, but I'd still wager jerks get stabbed more often.

[@TunaBagels]

100eyes yeah, and people who hang out with jerks too.

[@AndoMierzwa]

Lots of truth there! But I'd say it's still better to train than not to train.

[@TunaBagels]

Very true Sensei Ando! Being even slightly prepared seems to me much better than not being prepared at all. What 100eyes said touches on a cornerstone of (competent) martial arts training: Be a respectful person, and hopefully you'll never find the need to deploy the rest of what is being trained, except in organised competition/sport of course.

[@AndoMierzwa]

Absolutely. Be cool and keep your cool. That's the self-defense 101!

[@AndoMierzwa]

I think so!

[@dustincaldwell2354]

Other than the bit on parrying, it seems very practical. The energy is on point. All around, a very good video in my opinion. Entertaining. Educational.

[@MrChrisgilbert1977]

Unfortunately it is our fight or flight that deems if we run or not. Great video mate. Definitely one of the best I have ever seen. If anyone elses fight system stops them from running then this is the video you need to be watching, and also learning a martial art. Stay safe x

[@AndoMierzwa]

Thank you for the kind words, Chris! 🙏🏻

[@VincentMMALife]

Yeah! I have followed Nick for years now and it is a awesome thing to see you two in a video together!

[@AndoMierzwa]

I feel the same way! Thank you, sir!

[@NickDrossos]

Yeah it was a great collaboration, we have Ando teaching on my channel as well.

[@NickDrossos]

Thanks for watching

[@WynnofThule]

So basically pin the knife to him or you, then it's a wrestling match

[@NerdestGamaer]

That seems like the safest bet, I got a good wrestling history so it suits me

[@AndoMierzwa]

It’s one piece of the puzzle.

[@nolderine]

in Scotland knife attacks are pretty common so we learn to headbutt. Its not very elegant but effective . unlike the US we are more used to very close quarter fighting as we have pretty much no guns In the clinch just bat them with your nut and its like a hammer , stun them long enough to take control but usually they are floored with an impressive nose fountain then go and enjoy yer haggis .

[@mightytattz6752]

cam mciver hahaha enjoy ye hagis

[@Msosbog]

Be aware of the violent return of the knife. AKA the strong pull-back of the knife hand.

[@ill8485]

When growing up in England, learning to disarm a knife is mandatory. Lol

[@jeffeverett830]

See told ya, no huge karate move or flips and weird shit, trapping or running or using your environment is the key...this guy is honest and smart!!

[@AndoMierzwa]

Thank you for the comment!

[@akashneelim8773]

Wow! Finally! *FINALLY* ! I've watched tons & tons of videos on knife defence. & this one has arguably the most realistic approach to the topic. #Respect 🙏 Thank you very much Sensei, for not only enriching our knowledge of the arts with your long honed experience, but also for introducing us to these great martial arts channels & artists. Please carry on with the good work. 🙂 Now gotta check out Mr. Drossos.

[@NickDrossos]

Thanks for watching!

[@AndoMierzwa]

I love hearing that! Thank you for the comment, sir!

[@akashneelim8773]

Thank you very much for replying Mr. Drossos & Sensei Ando. I'm honoured. ☺

[@arielesquilona9782]

Akash Neelim .

[@catherinenavarro5035]

Ariel Esquilona

[@kristersstraumers5935]

I just learned Im fucked in Knife fight 😂

[@AndoMierzwa]

HA! I understand. :)

[@t100base]

just carry a knife. lots of nice knives out there

[@TheWildBuckOutdoors]

OR just carry a gun. :P

[@tprnbs]

Valentin Bozhilov by the time you draw the gun you will be stab/kicked/punched so many times

[@joyoflearning3532]

i love how he is still replying to all the comments thankyou for this vid who knows it could save someones life

[@AndoMierzwa]

I’m still here! Thanks for adding a comment!😁

[@joyoflearning3532]

@@AndoMierzwa :D

[@kalcrow5194]

This is by very far (so far) the best vid I've seen on this topic.

[@AndoMierzwa]

Thank you very much!

[@mrtoolegittoquit2]

Not happening. If I'm with friends or family, I'm a hundred percent not running

[@AndoMierzwa]

Exactly. Sometimes you gotta fight.

[@BayaniMagtanggol]

with family, yes. but with a friend? i'm not sure if it's worth risking your life for a friend. it depends.

[@loadapish]

I would.... im much faster than all of them 😂

[@BWater-yq3jx]

"I don't need to be able to outrun a crocodile... I just need to be able to outrun YOU!!" But seriously, this is something the 'run-fu' advocates seem to miss. I remember telling my wife years ago, if we're ever out and faced with a knife-wielding attacker, I want HER to run! 🏃‍♀️ 👋

[@Ella_Marc]

Exactly if i im alone im going to haul ass while screaming like a dying sheep, but if friends or family or really anybody vulnerable around me im not gonna run im gonna try to protect them and myself at the same time

[@IceC1]

Whoa...two of my fav self-defense guys actually got together and made a video O_O! Awesome job.

[@AndoMierzwa]

So glad you liked it! Two more videos over on his channel, by the way! Thank you!

[@IceC1]

Ando Mierzwa I already checked em out =D. you're welcome

[@NickDrossos]

Thanks for watching, was lots of fun to bring this to you guys.

[@NickDrossos]

Thanks for watching

[@sikkunt3658]

schools almost starting, and a new row of year 7's are comin, I need preparation

[@israel8258]

Dude this is so realistic! I love how realistic this is speaking from experience!💪💪💪

[@AndoMierzwa]

Thank you very much!

[@mrchrislikestolaugh]

Freakin amateur night with these clowns. Experienced people know that when someone pulls a knife on you you're supposed poop your pants and roll around. Overwhelming your attackers senses and not giving him a stationary target.

[@Fufutae]

Seeing a tinge of brown in somebody's white pants is enough to deter any knife attacker.

[@AndoMierzwa]

I spit up my coffee. :)

[@ToxicVaccines_HivHoax]

+ mrchrislikestolaugh - Haha! You clever SOB!! 😂

[@alwaysready6017]

mrchrislikestolaugh 😈🤚🏼 HAHAHA

[@arctodus6859]

Agreed

[@psyience3213]

That's good stuff. I've wondered for a while about the effectiveness of a 2 on 1, such as kimura grip in this situation.

[@AndoMierzwa]

There’s a time for everything. Just keep training and hope for the best!

[@madwebber]

I was stabbed a year ago (not badly just in the leg) but this is the most realistic approach, thank you, this could save lives ❤️❤️❤️

[@Juppie902]

Damn I was always doing this with keeping my hands up just in case unknowingly. Now this explains some stuff to me.

[@AndoMierzwa]

Thank you for the comment!

[@michaellaracuenti9896]

Great video and you brought up one of the most important points,MAINTAIN A SAFE DISTANCE , a coward will always try to attack you from concealment and reaction is always slower than action, watch those hands it can happen in an instant, also great advice on using environmental weapons a garbage can cover probably saved my life once

[@AndoMierzwa]

Glad you survived, sir!

[@rocco2611]

My strategy is to tactically run for my life

[@AndoMierzwa]

+Unrelated Popcorn Fire Serpentine! Serpentine! :)

[@Msosbog]

@@AndoMierzwa 😂 You might want to add a disclaimer for all the bjj flip-flop wearers.

[@newvibes789]

Good Stuff Nick!!! Thanks!

[@francoismorin8721]

Very interesting approach to self-defense against a knife. Especially the first and second sequences of identifying the threat, then raising your hands to trap. Then it depends on your skills. I would probably control the arm with the knife if I already got it trap. I learned something from this video!

[@AndoMierzwa]

Thanks for sharing your notebook, François! 🙏🏻

[@AndoMierzwa]

LEARN SELF DEFENSE with Nick's HERO Training Program! www.nickdrossos.com

[@AZTigerMMA]

Ando Mierzwa bro really ? You know who is good at self defense and who is untrained man. When you link your “credibility “ that attaches to you

[@AndoMierzwa]

@@AZTigerMMA Thanks for caring, my friend. :)

[@raul76603]

That's why people should avoid night clubs at all cost because they are satans playground

[@AndoMierzwa]

HA! And I can't dance.

[@williamwatkins1996]

Super T Rev no one checks in out town lol we have multiple stabbings at night clubs here one dude got cut down with a machete in the parking lot.

[@williamwatkins1996]

Super T Rev you must have never been stabbed. Not being some where, where you need it? Cause I didn’t need it on the school bus where I shouldn’t have been huh? Fact is if someone is gonna stab you 99% of the time your not gonna see it comin just like I didn’t.

[@williamwatkins1996]

Super T Rev you’re missing my point what I’m saying is you don’t know when or where it’s gonna come. Of course your more likely to get stabbed in a club than on a school bus. But I wasn’t the first person to be stabbed on a school bus in my town either it’s happened more than once. You have to understand that some people have no choice but to grow up in cities/towns like mine you can’t exactly up and leave when your 12. You learn to adapt to your surroundings best you can and hope things stay in your favor.

[@williamwatkins1996]

Super T Rev this adapting means watch where you eat and get gas/diesel in the daytime. These fuckers here killed raped and a hung a 13 year old girl in her own back yard... and the cops ain’t done shit and they know who it was. I’m tellin you some places don’t matter night club or not you ain’t safe on your own home. This is a city of only 100k people.

[@themaskedman6253]

thanks this was very informative and helpful

[@AndoMierzwa]

Thank you very much!

[@atharvajadhav2570]

I came here because in India, a woman got stabbed in the crowd and no one bothered to take action cause he was armed... SHE DIED THEN AND THERE... I REALLY NEED TO LEARN SELF DEFENCE.

[@myst1cd4g0n]

That is an excellent video guys my two favorite instructors, I truly now understand what Mr Drossos is saying about knife defense! I also understand why a couple of my instructors in the past wouldn't teach the knife defense in martial arts because they don't make sense and I pressure tested knife defenses 15 or so years ago and they failed because they were traditional knife defense in Tae Kwon Do that I learned! Well done guys and Thank you for exposing the truth and myths about actual knife defense!

[@AndoMierzwa]

I'd say many martial artists skip knife defense because it's so hard to look good! Important lessons we should all practice, though. Thanks for the comment!

[@myst1cd4g0n]

Your welcome sir and Thank you

[@NickDrossos]

Thanks for sharing

[@myst1cd4g0n]

your welcome sir anytime

[@jhessahipe1054]

M ystical Dragon s 7

[@electro_liam5637]

I like how he doesn’t just say they are going to stay still or not have reflex’s he is realistic

[@AndoMierzwa]

Right!

[@TurnpikeWesleyan]

We have so enjoyed your videos! I have all six kids at home due to the NY quarantine and we train with you everyday.

[@AndoMierzwa]

You just made my day, sir. Happy training to you all! 🙏🏻

[@weshouldsaveourselves6780]

People in the Middle East especially the gulf region are so blessed. Low crime is indeed a big blessing

[@BLACKOPS6391]

how to survive a knife attack *pull out a cold steel espada XL*

[@turtle_food8774]

fucking badass

[@IronBodyMartialArts]

Such dangerous topic for the student/ anyone.. however some principles can help. So many people have different views.. but i agree with many of the points here.. good topic will do a vid response of my own i think...

[@AndoMierzwa]

Awesome! Always interested in other points of view!

[@NickDrossos]

Thanks for watching

[@ConservativeGenX]

Thank you gentlemen this was very informative!

[@AndoMierzwa]

Thank you for the kind words! 🙏🏻

[@k_siluni4101]

This is helpful.thank you sm

[@modanmardaanye]

No way! The trivago guy with white hair teaches defense, amazing!

[@AndoMierzwa]

Yes. I have some free time. ;)

[@michaelvendick2785]

Daniels Mardones yeah, and he can help you get a great deal on a hotel room too!

[@Msosbog]

Self-defense? Ando. He makes it easy...😁

[@ponpaerostar]

Me : it seem dangerous to do this, I guess I will not doing this then. Also me : Throwing my Flip-flop may work.

[@mindofthewarrior1487]

This is one of the better knife defense videos, thank you.

[@AndoMierzwa]

Thank you for the positivity!

[@mindofthewarrior1487]

@@AndoMierzwa so many terrible ones out there. Thank you for posting!

[@Hsound]

Great video ! Love your open mind, thanks !

[@AndoMierzwa]

Thank you for the kind words! 🙏🏻

[@davetheteen1]

I'm sorry, but watch active self protection lesson videos. It shows actual murders of all kinds and defense. And it can go either way. Basically Dominate that hand and keep away his leveraging Arm. Most stabs happen fast and the attackers use leverage. Counter and dominate that knife hand, go with everything you got. And you might have a chance.

[@AndoMierzwa]

Right. There are no guarantees. Sometimes you're just gonna die! Thanks, David!

[@motivator5295]

I also watch active self protection and David is spot on. Deflect, dominate, distract being key but when it comes to knife attack its first and foremost awareness, watch the hands, keep distance, don’t let people close, run if you can, defeat leveraging arm. Fight for your life with everything. If ur very lucky you might survive

[@motivator5295]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/bIC8koewg6iGjNk Shows the reality

[@ToBeKing]

I seen John wick stab him self and broke the dude’s arm just to kill

[@Msosbog]

Yeah, never really understood that often used technique in movies. Seems like a direct contradiction to knife defense imo 😁

[@MaxiDoesStuff]

Thanks man, finally a vid that shows what its actually like. Came here because of *_previous_* experiences.

[@AndoMierzwa]

Let’s all stay safe!

[@MaxiDoesStuff]

@@AndoMierzwa Yes exactly, thank you!

[@lunar1821]

Great video. Your not showing stupid moves that most people would not know how to do.

[@AndoMierzwa]

I appreciate that. Thank you! 🙏🏻

[@Assassin-zb5sp]

Did he just say as a doorman he was ready to strike them 💀💀💀

[@MeloKing]

Thanos must have watched this against Loki

[@neelasholay3780]

Lol

[@BlackOne7225]

Thanks man found myself in the hood in New Orleans I forgot my act of denfense so I appreciate it

[@kaitlynhickman9000]

Great video, very informative!