Basic Knife-Fighting Techniques: Into the Fray Episode 168

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Mike Janich of Martial Blade Concepts shows the Master Technique, the three basic moves that lay the foundation for effectively using a knife for defense. Notice there is no mention of stabbing. Good knife fighting is about taking away the attacker's ability to fight. That means cutting the muscle groups that allow your attacker to wield a weapon or move effectively.
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#knifeselfdefense #knifefightingtechniques #fightwithaknife

[@user-gz4ot6fp2h]

Watching this cause I'm in the UK growing up

[@swagguy4101]

Imagine not having guns😂😂

[@catgoaaaaaaaaaaa6152]

@@swagguy4101 "Oh look at me, I'm laughing at someone who's GROWING UP (most likely underage) AND NOT HAVING GUNS, GEE WILLIKERS, IT SURE WOULD BE NICE TO BUY A GUN FOR MY 4 YEAR OLD FROM WALMART RIGHT NOW AND EAT A CHEESEBURGER

[@Darkest_Soul_187]

@@swagguy4101 Imagine not having mass shootings 😂😂 Wouldn't that be boring huh

[@c4m3r4n2]

@@swagguy4101 ik man imagine not having school shootings

[@ChalkEater419]

@@catgoaaaaaaaaaaa6152 ?

[@skii8809]

Straight up self defense, no cuts to kill or hurt, just “disarming” great video. Love it

[@drened8502]

I'm pretty sure if the situation is dire enough that you need to use a knife, that mf is dying. Unless you spent years practising with your knife chances are, when the actual situation comes around you will be killing them

[@masterbomber98]

@@drened8502 that cut on the leg is lethal and also the one in the arm if the ambulance gets there a bit late

[@drened8502]

@@masterbomber98 Depends what kind of a knife you have. Obviously on bare skin you'll do considerable damage but if the guy is wearing a jumper the cut on the arm will probably not do much

[@masterbomber98]

@@drened8502 It might be. I've been training in knife combat for 3 years now and sometimes for demonstration we use sharp knives on different materials. Probably a less sharpened knife would deal far less damage, but a proper weapon on bare skin is really something I would like to avoid my entire life.

[@unknownplayer1552]

No fun

[@JoseDiaz-wo5rb]

The knife video on where to cut to immobilize someone's abilities to attack you repeatedly was very straightforward and explanatory.thanks

[@Libertad59]

Being someone that has an idea about knives.

[@randallstephens8273]

I'm glad the other gentlemen addressed that military knife fighting techniques It's when your rifle stops, sidearm stops, and you're down to your last tool. A knife is alao employed as a close quarter device should you have to go hand to hand. Yes shooting all the time would be great, blunt force with a rifle would be great. But in the service, we're taught and trained how to use all of our tools that we have available and to always have the will to win

[@Creshex8]

Knives are also easier to make and maintain. They are quiet and never run out of ammo.

[@Navoii.]

@@Creshex8 or do they

[@Creshex8]

@@Navoii. only in Legend of Zelda, Breath of the Wild.

[@BigDaddySwingingMeat]

"Knives never jam and they never run out of ammo" *Takes a puff from an 80 ring cigar and while emitting radiating waves of badassery*

[@WatPoh]

"I don't fight with a knife, I kill with a knife" - GrdMaster Mike Pick

[@mr.postmangrandson881]

bro almost always when u fight with a knife u will prolly end up killing ur oponent

[@el34glo59]

Cool story. You're just so badass.

[@jer6162]

@@el34glo59 would you use a gun to immobilize someone or kill?? Same thing with a knife.

[@yeetfeet1878]

@@jer6162 if you shoot someone they most likely have a knife or also have a gun.

[@jer6162]

@@yeetfeet1878 that's my point if someone had a knife or gun or you felt your life in danger would you shoot just to immobilize or would you shoot to kill??? Same with knife I'm not pulling my knife to immobilize. I wouldn't pull a knife unless my intent was to kill my threat.

[@BillyBob_McSanchez]

Basically he's teaching us how to become a chi blocker with a knife

[@JRV4606]

I refuse to like your comment

[@seanb4386]

Instead of backing away you should move in especially if it something long being swung at you

[@bushwhacker482]

That would be one option. However, then you would be moving to the inside of your attacker, which leaves you open to attack by their other hand... plus their legs which you will now be squarely in front of. You have to keep in mind now the hand with the weapon you are trying to deal with and disarm, and their other hand which you will probably not be able to pay much attention to until you've taken care of the weapon. Allowing the weapon to pass and moving to the outside accomplishes a number of things. It removes the threat of attack from the opposite hand and legs. When your knife meets the flesh of the wrist or forearm on the first cut, you have the combine power of your swing and their swing meeting, the resulting cut will be much more damaging and most likely deeper and longer. Meeting the strike from the inside means you will have to stop/block the strike dead, and then rely only on the power of your own arm to deliver the cut. By stepping outside, you will also immediately be setting yourself up for the follow-up slash to the bicep. With a blade, the flow of movement is everything. The first cut is what we call an Angle 1, at the completion of that cut, your knife hand is naturally positioned to follow up with an Angle 2 or 4 to the bicep area. By moving outside, after you made your cut or cuts, you are now also in position to apply the elbow check as demonstrated. Despite what some of the "experts" in the comments say, elbow checks work very well. By applying constant pressure just above the elbow, you control the limb and are keeping your attacker from being able to redirect their weapon in case your first 2 cuts didn't actually work for some reason. The constant push also keeps them from being able to bring there other hand into play as you are turning their upper body away from you. Turning the body also as the added benefit of turning their hips, which disrupts their stance and takes them off balance. The third cut to the inside of the thigh doesn't have to be directed at that point. The stab could just as well be directed into the front of the thigh and then "comma (C) cut out, to produce pretty much the same disabling effect of that muscle group. Despite what some are saying about needing a larger knife, no, you don't. A two-inch blade will reach just about every major blood vessel and tendon in the human body. The goal in this technique is disable the limb by severing tendons. Once a tendon is cut, it snaps up inside the body and the limb is done for. Its lost some manner of function. The only fix for this is surgery. So tactically, closing inside with your attacker is not ideal with the knife if you can move to the outside. You let them offer you a limb, and you cut that first as far from their body as you can. Then you work your way inward from a safer (outside, with you controlling the attacker as much as possible) position. Chose your targets as they offer them to you and work your way inward: 1) Fingers, Hands, Inside of wrist 2) Inside and outside of forearms 3)Inside of elbow 4) Bicep 5) Armpit Same thing with the legs. In short, whittle them down a bit before stepping in close to go for the body. Cutting the blood vessels in the arms can lead to unconsciousness in 2 to 3 minutes, and to death in 4 to 6 minutes if the bleeding is not controlled. The idea that someone is going to keep fighting for up to 10 minutes in this situation as some said is unrealistic. Most people get real concerned when their limb stops working and they see their blood spurting out of them in a non-stop rush.

[@jamesripley4168]

With a bat I got a fat scare on the back my head from moving In also wrestling and a flight reaction but with out shooting for a take down he could have took my head off and my impact and the downward motion on the bay hitting the back of my head made me unconscious for like a split second but I had top position and gravity and strength on my side one lesson I know is if it’s a fight like that you have ever right to be ruthless as long as ur not it the wrong

[@Handsomeguy-kj2jg]

@@bushwhacker482 it doesn’t matter much about the other hand if you come in and start stabbing his torso or neck, I’m pretty sure he won’t be thinking to land a basass left hook on you either after swinging his long weapon. you typed a lot of things that only have a small chance of going down that way just like this man, it’s obvious a person with a longer weapon would rather be at a farther distance that gives his the most effectiveness and limits your shorter weapon.saying just do a side step is way harder then doing it lol especially when your adding in a simultaneous strike to their arm. The most practical way you would see people doing somn like this is two swordsman doing a parry then arm cut. attempting to do this on an opponent with a much longer weapon, brings the chances way to low to be consistently attempted.

[@flarion00]

You are absolutely correct

[@bushwhacker482]

@@Handsomeguy-kj2jg Humm... except you're forgetting, before you start your stabbing of his neck or torso, you still have to take care of that weapon that is still coming in at you first, otherwise you still stand a pretty good chance of being clocked before you can start your stabbing. Just because you stepped inside and way from the leading tip of the weapon, doesn't mean you are safe from the butt-end of the weapon. You moving inside only changes my original choice of impact points, I still have other options that will work with the weapon's current flow. Add to this, I also have my other hand, and legs as well that you are willing to ignore. Just because you "think" my other hand is empty, doesn't necessary mean it is either. Sure, you can try rushing inside and it might work. You might get lucky and I don't make the change in time with the longer weapon, And my other hand might actually be empty and waiting with just a punch. Or I can't get a kick off to you nuts in time. There's a lot of "ifs" that can go either way. What is almost a sure bet is letting the longer weapon pass, follow and check, and none of those "ifs" matter because you have the tactically superior position where your opponent is completely open and unable to defend themselves. And by the way, I type a lot of things that are basic knowledge and practice in most bladed system, regardless of origin... or the size of the blade.

[@mcmark9780]

In self defense I was told never ever tell someone you are going to kill them, you just do it. I was told this by people who were trained

[@nortesur9504]

I remember back in the 90s when I was a kid I met a man who fought 3 guys at the same time in front of a disco club in my hometown . I didn't see the fight because I was inside the club having fun. But one of my friends who witnessed the confrontation told me that this guy stabbed the 3 bullies and he just got some cuts on her arms.. People in the 90s loved to play with fake knives and challenging themselves who was better avoiding being cut. In this way I think many guys learn how to use a knife in a real aggression. Just memories as a kid. Anything is possible in a fight. In the ring there's a referee. On the streets you're gonna find threats everyhere. Greetings from Colombia South America.

[@renoia3067]

God this is exactly what I needed to write my knife fight scene. Angle 1 defense is precisely what I was looking for

[@A-homo-sapien]

Cool bro, you still writing it?

[@joryknuckles]

You got the audiobook anywhere?

[@andyhayward1261]

Come on man don’t leave us hanging gotta let us know how this knife fight scene turned out

[@martialbladeconcepts6035]

Thank you all for your comments and feedback! I really appreciate it. Please remember that this was intended to be a short demonstration of one of the key skills in MBC; it does not represent the entire content of the system. Do we have tactics for left handers? Yes. Do we also teach techniques to stay inside the arc of the strike? Yes. Do we teach techniques for folks who don't have the mobility to evade the strike and must stay inside to block it? Yes. Can we fit all those into a five-minute video? Unfortunately not. On the positive side, we do have a complete instructional series on the Martial Blade Concepts system. A little Google-fu and I'm sure you'll find it easily. Thanks again for your feedback! Stay safe, Mike

[@schwany6703]

Martial Blade Concepts what if they're a leftie

[@carlbarrs929]

On the contrary Mike, thank you so very much for all you guys do. I am seriously think abou coming there for some urban weapons training. I am not yet a member as I live out country and can't legally carry here without going through their Police gun training.Coming home soon. Bless the USA.

[@austinpundit6321]

Love your work, Mike, don't worry about the ass clowns.

[@puppetmastercoaching7388]

Do you feel good about yourself selling this? Because someone may believe your BS one day and get killed. No way for a grown man to make money.

[@jimlowe5433]

@@puppetmastercoaching7388 You are probably correct. But think of it this way, discover for yourself what works (if you have not done it already) and then act on your training in the course that it is required. Difficulty comes with just being on the outside and looking in on some thing. It appears incorrect until you experience it.

[@erikhagler3500]

I am also a Kali practitioner and first off I love the fact he introduces the FMA angling system to help understand the type of attack. Personally, I would result to using FMA to "Defang the Snake", use the Triangle Footwork to gain positioning then proceed to cut or stab any and all open targets. My way of thinking is if it escalates to the level to where you fear for life and have no other choice, better to be tried by 12 than carried by 6.

[@chit2840]

I personally don't want to be judged by 12 people to stupid to get out of jury duty. I won't be carried by 6 either....😉

[@erikhagler3500]

@@chit2840 can’t say I can argue with either points. Best option is to be aware and stay OUT of those situations

[@erllrma]

Although that saying is very common not every single human can handle taking a life in their consciences. You'd have to be some child molester, rapist, murderer or someone really bad for me to justify your death but when it comes to reality I still don't think I could live knowing I took someone else's life when I had the power to end it a different way.

[@erikhagler3500]

@@erllrma that’s understandable. Truth is no one knows if they could if they are put into a situation like that.

[@Bruh-wd4yu]

When you go to war you learn that the best technique is stabbing and not dying

[@jesuriah]

This is like Wing Chun. If you can move three times as fast as your opponent, it works great...but reality doesn't work that way.

[@nquell2255]

That's why you actually take the time to train if you are going to carry a defensive tool and allow some consistent practice to take place. You could make the same argument about those select individuals who receive their concealed firearms licenses without any quality training and then do nothing to better themselves. Just hope they know how to accurately put rounds on target if the scenario ever occurs.

[@drunkanonymous4756]

Practicing over and over until your body moves without thinking will naturally make you faster than youre avg joe. Now if the opponent trained just as hard then the one with the faster reaction and better position will win. But in a fight anything can happen

[@hunglomein8047]

Your average person is clumsy and slow. What has mentioned to be said is this; you can train this combination/counter attack till the it's engrained in you like breathing, but the amount of variables that you could run into are many. Humans are unpredictable when driven to acts of violence, whether it's motivated through fear, anger, jealousy, passion, you name it, you should always expect the unexpected. Your most useful tool's in a situation that's turned confrontational are going to be, awareness and violence of action. Know when your opportunity presents itself and capitalize on that opportunity, you have to think and move on the fly, because chances are your adversaries will be acting unpredictably.

[@goncalobaia1574]

If you can't, you need practice, plain and simple I practice israeli krav Maga, not wing chun, but I imagine the principle is the same with all martial arts

[@VinDcator]

The typical attacker is not a trained, skilled assassin; that's your advantage.

[@VinDcator]

Very interesting. The knife is actually used as an extension of your hand. One slash may be survivable, but two or three cuts are very difficult to manage.

[@njosborne5540]

I like the core message = get off line, close distance and cut. Fighting is never clean or "by the numbers" but you can still train muscle memory

[@marinechapssemperfiout9939]

Great vid. BTW, a Marine always carry’s their knife. A must. Semper Fi, Combat Marine

[@curtisb3000]

That last cut is fatal...there is a artery going down that inner thigh. I practice Kali for over eight years.

[@michaellaracuenti9896]

True that was what I was thinking when I watched the video if you just want to disable the attacker a lateral cut across through the quadricep or tendon would be a much safer technique with a lot lower chance of fatality

[@jazzyjaytee9961]

femoral artery. It's a death sentence, basically.

[@mr.meowgi9876]

Not that far down if you cut the front muscle just enough

[@TheGreenWelty]

Addition to the femoral slang there's a lots of veins in the inside of the arm that first slash is potentially fatal keep in mind you're using a knife it's a Lethal Weapon don't try and tone it down learn to use it effectively it's the most effective tool inside 21 feet

[@danialphaomega]

Arteries are ropey you should know that kali, also its takes an extremely sharp edge to slice that deep by a high end steel. But most people have a $50-$60 china steel knife lol. Also 90% of people don't even know how to hand sharpen a knife to a razor edge polish sharp enough to shave on. But its is possible to learn these skills just not but these jokers.

[@tjnlindaoconchuir1312]

Love how sensible and grounded in reality. I've found in my experience the best way to win against a determined attacker was to also take control of their closest arm and then get your weapon into the fight.

[@StrollaLawDefense]

Martial Blade Concepts was some of the best training I’ve ever done! Mike is an absolute legend!!

[@TheNewBowunter]

After this fails because your opponent didn't swing in slow motion..... just try to stab like crazy!

[@barneymiller7894]

So they can keep beating you for ten minutes while they bleed to death?

[@reckszkingzactivitiesrkat.4134]

facts thats how its done loooool #SelfDefencePurposes

[@barneymiller7894]

I can tell you, with 100% confidence, the absolute MOST EFFECTIVE knife fighting technique of all time! Run like your ass is on fire.

[@austinpundit6321]

If they demonstrated it at full speed, you would be the first to complain that it was too fast for you to see what was going on. That was a completely asinine complaint.

[@LordRuckus]

@@barneymiller7894 On the bright side the more effort they exert beating you, the faster they'll bleed out.

[@ThatBlevinsGuy]

Good technique but it reminds of the old joke "How to be a millionaire and not pay taxes: first, get a million dollars." The first part of this technique is the hardest, and it's really hard. Getting out of the way is so much easier said than done. It requires advanced training and has nothing to do with knives. Until you can master the timing and movement to get out of the way, you can forget about that lightning fast arm slash. And there's no amount of solo practicing that will get you there. You must train with a partner and build up to full speed with real knocks on the head when you don't get out of the way.

[@DanteYewToob]

Phil Blevins Nah man, get a string and a pillowcase.. fill it with sand or rice or whatever.. just has to be 10-20lbs.. tie it to a tree and swing it really hard.. Dodge, weave, bob.. add another.. dodge and weave... easy. Only lazy people resign to mediocrity.. put in the effort, get creative and you can do anything. I have cancer, one lung and a fucked up shoulder, so I changed my fighting/defense style to suit those challenges. You can always find a way bro, go for it.

[@juddmutua]

Respect.

[@derpinbird1180]

The upside is it will make you a god at dodgeball

[@nickdantzlerward8567]

So true, Phil. Good comment.

[@Mr.Ut21]

danteelite what you described has almost no utility to fight training. Literally almost no transferability. Better to spend your time learning to move quickly, than convince yourself that the pillow case replicates real-time movement of an aggressive belligerent.

[@jamespisano1164]

Good stuff. Mr Janich is an excellent instructor of reality based knife techniques.

[@3Pillers]

I'm a fan of Mike Janich, this video clip shows why. Thanks for posting.

[@gregbraddy1497]

That's a simple introduction to using a knife in a self- defense mode. I like it!

[@BladeObssession]

Good video. I was actually threatened by someone with a bumper jack but I had a 9 mm. He dropped the jack fast when I told him I would kill him where he stood. So glad he didn't make me. Very tense situation.

[@alexansari2138]

Thanks for this demo. Mike is a total lethal weapon. Great technique and you sir ask the right questions as they are simple and accurate to what the viewer would ask. Great video.

[@yjjeeper90]

Very well presented and articulated. I really like the explanation of the logic behind each individual strike.

[@MrWegank]

Michael Janich is the man! Such a knowledgeable and friendly guy, please keep the awesome videos coming! 👍🇺🇸🍻

[@brianmagsipoc8718]

As a student of Filipino Martial Arts, I enjoyed this demo. I feel like I should point some things out though. These are great techniques but they take a lot of training to get them right. Note how the first cut is to the forearm as the attacker is swinging a tire iron. If that swing is full speed I guarantee you'll be backing up and trying to get the hell of out dodge. He continues moving forward with the second cut to the tricep combined with checking the elbow. In a real life confrontation that can be difficult to pull off. In all the chaos you may miss the tricep cut or the elbow check completely. The third cut is to a rather specific area, just above the knee. Again, in the chaos of the fight you may miss low and glance off the shin or kneecap or you may miss high, which could lead to cutting the femoral artery which is fatal. However that may be the intention, to end the fight permanently. There are also legal implications. Using a knife tends to be looked down upon in court as opposed to using a gun. It may sound strange, but the knife just has bad connotations. Serial killers use knives because they like the intimacy of it - they are up close and able to see first hand every bit of damage they are causing. If you use a knife a jury may see you as being in the same position. A gun puts distance between you and the attacker. In short, I think you should avoid using a knife at all cost for self defense. It's messy and up close and personal. But if it's the only option you've got left these techniques, with a good amount of training, will definitely get the job done.

[@phil494]

Thank you so much for your statement! The beauty of common sense:

[@birthcertificate7223]

attack the front leg as they have swung then slash their tendons

[@jimmywells33]

Good points. Also, most places that don't allow concealed carry have also outlawed carrying a fixed blade as well.

[@redriver6541]

If lethal force (which swinging a tire iron is....) is authorized.... It shouldn't matter. Two to the face, deep rip in the corotid, or F250 to the skull....it is ALL allowed. However it needs to be done amd what means you have available to you to accomplish it.

[@BladeFitAcademy]

Fantastic! These are exact military saber techniques developed and used by men at arms with deadly experience. Well done. To me the key to making it work with a smaller knife vs a saber is committing to the attack with agressive footwork.

[@Haynxs]

Bought a knife to protect myself and others, time to learn to use it properly.

[@CaneFu]

Great video. I really like the philosophy that there is no need to stab with deadly force with a knife, just disable with the least damage possible and get away. In fact it is my hope that just flashing a knife at an attacker will cause them to rethink what they are doing and find an easier victim.

[@roneystapes]

Same thinking here, what knife are you carrying, I rotate betwen SOG Flash II and Spyderco Resilience.

[@StarlightEater]

If u wanna learn 2 knife fight go to prison. You'll learn the master techniques of 'stab like crazy' and 'try not bleeding to death'

[@ijiih8334]

bra I'm in prison wrap that towel around your four arms .. fools not even holding bangers like that I'ma stab you all in your neck and face eyes and all..

[@deekay336]

@@ijiih8334 damn you got four arms?

[@viciousKev]

@@ijiih8334 what would be a banger like that like stab a few inches deep sharp metal

[@dfgdfbsdfvv832]

@@ijiih8334 Jeans are better for the forearms but a 2 towels overlayed and twisted and wrapped around the neck is the best

[@stefanh5699]

@@deekay336 it's goro from mortal Kombat and he's gonna bang us or something I couldn't understand his writing.

[@JugglesGrenades]

Under the armpit is the axillary artery (which becomes the brachial artery) I was trained in the use of a knife first by a motorcycle gang member. Later, the U.S. Army gave me their views on the subject. But I really didn't become truly dangerous until I took anatomy and physiology under the tutelage of an emergency room physician while becoming a paramedic.

[@dzhellek]

From what I can tell it's like fencing in the sense that it starts at your feet. Balance and the footwork to move when and where you need is where it all starts.

[@jazldazl9193]

“He who fights and runs away May live to fight another day; But he who is battle slain Can never rise to fight again.” ― Oliver Goldsmith

[@bushwhacker482]

Lots of interesting comments. The one thing, these techniques are basics for several blade systems. They have been around and have worked for several centuries, for a number of different blade cultures. Blade on blade fighting is a slightly different animal, but for this topic, I will stick to the knife defense against a club/tire iron scenario presented in the video. Many seem to like the idea of stepping into the attack with a club-like instrument instead of stepping away. Yes, that would also be one option on how to handle this scenario. Keep in mind that the technique demonstrated here is only one of many possible responses. However there are things to also consider then you move to the inside of your attacker, which leaves you open to attack by their other hand... plus their legs which you will now be squarely in front of. You have to keep in mind now the hand with the weapon you are trying to deal with and disarm, and their other hand which you will probably not be able to pay much attention to until you've taken care of the weapon. Just because your attacker is using a weapon, doesn't mean they also won't be employing their empty hand, elbows, knees and feet at the same time as well. Allowing the weapon to pass and moving to the outside accomplishes a number of things. It removes much of the threat of attack from the opposite hand and the legs. When your knife meets the flesh of the wrist or forearm on the first cut, you have the combine power of your swing and their swing meeting, the resulting cut will be much more damaging and most likely deeper and longer. Meeting the strike from the inside means you will have to stop/block the strike dead, and then rely only on the power of your own arm to deliver the cut. By stepping outside, you will also immediately be setting yourself up for the follow-up slash to the bicep. With a blade, the flow of movement is everything. The first cut is what we call an Angle 1, at the completion of that cut, your knife hand is naturally positioned to follow up with an Angle 2, 4, or 10 to the bicep area. By moving outside, after you made your cut or cuts, you are now also in position to apply the elbow check as demonstrated. Despite what some of the "experts" in the comments say, elbow checks work very well. By applying constant pressure just above the elbow, you control the limb and are keeping your attacker from being able to redirect their weapon in case your first cuts didn't actually work for some reason. The constant push also keeps them from being able to bring their other hand into play as you are forcing their upper body to turn away from you. Turning the body also as the added benefit of turning their hips, which disrupts their stance and takes them off balance. The third cut to the inside of the thigh doesn't have to be directed at that point. The stab could just as well be directed into the front of the thigh and then "comma (C) cut out, to produce pretty much the same disabling effect of that muscle group. Or you can chose a completely different target, as the elbow check will have opened up a number of target to you. Despite what some are saying about needing a larger knife, no, you don't. A two-inch blade will reach just about every major blood vessel and tendon in the human body. The goal in this technique is disable the limb by severing tendons. Once a tendon is cut, it snaps up inside the body and the limb is done for. Its lost some manner of function. The only fix for this is surgery. So tactically, closing inside with your attacker is not ideal with the knife if you can move to the outside. You let them offer you a limb, and you cut that first as far from their body as you can. Then you work your way inward from a safer (outside, with you controlling the attacker as much as possible) position. Chose your targets as they offer them to you and work your way inward: 1) Fingers, Hands, Inside of wrist 2) Inside and outside of forearms 3)Inside of elbow 4) Bicep 5) Armpit Same thing with the legs. In short, whittle them down a bit before stepping in close to go for the body. Cutting the blood vessels in the arms can lead to unconsciousness in 2 to 3 minutes, and to death in 4 to 6 minutes if the bleeding is not controlled. The idea that someone is going to keep fighting for up to 10 minutes in this situation as some have said is unrealistic. Most people get real concerned when their limb stops working and they see their blood spurting out of them in a non-stop rush.

[@gud2go50]

Thank you. I will use this technique.

[@staylor1244]

I appreciate this. There’s been an increase in dog napping where someone approaches you in a friendly manner, you chat a bit, then goes for the lead and tries to take your dog. There a many videos demonstrating how it happens. Sometimes they have backup that joins in the fight and you lose your dog forever. Lose them for their next fix, or for pennies as a bait dog, or big bucks to a dog napping ring. Statistics show that in most cases, you will never see your dog again. Children allowed to walk their pets must be taught to be vigilant, even unfriendly. It’s more common than we think. Most of the missing pets’ on flyers tacked on lamp posts are not runaways, they are stolen. It’s big business. I want to learn these knife techniques because I may need to protect my dog one day. I would love to see a video on someone like me, an elderly woman being attacked while holding a leash with a medium sized dog. I have only one free arm. Do I bring my dog closer to me, or put distance between us? I’ve read to drop the leash so he can run, and they’d have to catch him. Not easy. This video helps me, but not sure I would have the upper strength to wield the knife at the biceps. Hurts just to raise my arm 😂 and I’m in great shape. I walk my dog a lot. We sit in the park, at the beach, and mostly alone. I am vigilant, and stay within earshot of a house or person. But at the beach the other day, My dog and I were the only ones there. I ordinarily would have loved it, but I felt vulnerable because of her. I could never protect her in that situation, so I left.

[@anonymouse7394]

Save immobilization techniques like this for when u have the element of surprise.

[@mtgtips1463]

knife fighting doesnt require finesse it requires speed and aggression once you get in turn him to minced meat

[@CoastalConservancy]

My first view on your channel and I love it because after that first movement there's so many opportunities for separate attacks, a lot can even be done without a knife at that point, or to use lethally.

[@willkeppler2408]

these are good concepts. hes focusing more on distance and attacking appendages to disable attackers in a self defense context. ive seen sword instructors who have a similar strategy. closing the distance is not the only option. especially since the environment was left completely out of context. he was teaching concepts so you learn what you can, take what works for you and makes sense for you and keep training.

[@cxptain3vil193]

I’m scared that when the day comes, my knife wouldn’t be sharp enough to cut that deep into flesh

[@wickedhouston5538]

get a better knife. pay more get more

[@cxptain3vil193]

@@wickedhouston5538 that’s the thing, not everybody has the money to afford but I guess when it comes to a life or death situation you can never go wrong with a better self protection.

[@bigfrank2959]

Sharpen it... tf

[@cxptain3vil193]

@@bigfrank2959 sharpening any knife won’t necessarily make it sharper. Cheap blades are made with cheap Chinese steel so even if you sharpen it, it will become very dull very quickly. Whereas stronger steels like damascus will stay sharp for a long time without having to sharpen it very often. But the benefit of Chinese steel is its cheaper and Damascus is very expensive.

[@dodkatt591]

Any knife Will cut, even ir ITS not really well sharpened, but id you want It sharp, sharp It by yourself, learn how to do It, or get a Better knife

[@1964JEDAGI]

that's some cold hard stuff.

[@BrotherNkosi]

Thank you and I respect your view. I ALWAYS have the knife to the rear NEVER to the front. To each his won but thank you.

[@MrCoreyRobert]

that was the best cold open in the history of internet videos. very well done.

[@user-wo7rp6bc6t]

great move in fast motion. cut cut cut

[@TheRealAnthym]

Great video! A question about the first strike to the elbow: it was clearly no sweat for a quick pro, but for a novice or someone who isn't as quick, wouldn't it put them at risk of being clocked on the forearm? I know I'd be much too slow to pull that off.

[@edgeofreality1883]

I’m over here in America and to tell you the truth I hate guns so I always carry a small knife with me. I’m more comfortable and confident with a blade. This is a good video. I don’t wanna hurt anyone only if I have to to survive. Thank you for showing me how just in case.

[@Mark-zk7mv]

Excellent video. Thank you

[@flannelflax8078]

These kindergarteners don’t have a chance...

[@Jalterra]

Lol

[@Julian1999psx]

Yo, chill

[@robertnolan1951]

Will there be a full video series for edged weapons?

[@USCCAOfficial]

That is a great question, Robert! I'll have to grill Kevin on that one!

[@davidcatanzaro8838]

Yes please

[@christopherlee5950]

Thank you for this video, it was very informative and clear.

[@chrisweir3848]

It’s pretty good I used the pary and side step usually to the unloaded side and checked the shoulder under pressure and it gives you the upper hand in a fight every time .Even larger aggressive attackers over commit and if practiced the evasion is very effective.Add a knife to this and take control, I used arm bars take downs neck manipulation etc so yes this works but it’s unnatural to move side ways or towards an attacker laterally while being attacked so practice and speed it up .

[@leeharris2120]

No...no...Noooooooo!!!! Dodge & precision slash?!? This demo requires YEARS of martial arts practice and is still HIGH RISK. Protect the head, close the distance and decimate the torso.

[@MrMrGAsMASK]

Lee Harris they never showed where my feet should go

[@goncalobaia1574]

True, i mean, nothing wrong with training for years and years but teaching this as self defense to non trained people as one of the first moves is not very smart

[@egzitwoond6391]

It's something cool and flashy to sell the class. The "this is the first thing we teach our students" isn't saying "So they can use it to save their lives" it's saying "So they want to come back to my class"

[@soulfulfool]

yep close the distance is the key

[@philsterboyy]

Lee Harris. You're so right. Personally, I would try to close the distance when they broadcast the swing and use my grappling skills to take them down.

[@LilWillforChrist1998]

Maybe it's my training in Isshin-ryū Karate. But in the first example with the knife and tire iron, why are you stepping away from the attacker? There are numerous counter attacks, by closing the distance, and taking control of the attacking hand. Leaving the attackers neck and front of shoulder very exposed, and both have major arteries.

[@sigsig9240]

This dude with knife some Sheppard type dude I love it 😂

[@chadhouse1375]

Great explanation and demonstration!! Thanks

[@TheWingsoffury]

you should be training and teaching to not have your knife in you hand, not many people will tell you I'm going to hit you with this weapon.

[@schwany6703]

What if he left handed tho

[@redriver6541]

South paws are a whole other ballgame man.... I am one.....amd it has given me an advantage in almost every contest of physical ability I've ever been in.... That and being 6'4" 195 and above average athletic and coordinated. But really a good deal of it lies in the heart and soul of the person. I've seen 5'2" 130 pound dudes jack up guys twice their size....because they had grit and courage.

[@goncalobaia1574]

This is just a demo, if hes left handed the technique will be different (unless he decides to use the right arm) the same way it will be different if they decide to kick

[@viciousKev]

Just reverse the moves. His first cut was a chop and second a backslash. Backslash the left forearm and come back with the chop to the left bicep

[@mtgtips1463]

close the distance and kill this guy has an incorrect concept of knife fighting. if you ever need to use a knife chances are you arent going to be thinking about how to preserve your enemies life

[@nathanemerson5487]

You would be able to do the same thing, I'm a leftie it isn't that hard, ik you mean attacker but it the same thing

[@brianjensen1905]

Good info. I like the attack on the appendages and not the torso. Not trying to kill somebody but dismantling them quickly.

[@dannobarley8811]

Right to the point and simple.. thanks

[@EdBender]

Never, ever back away from a swinging weapon. Close the distance when the attacker loads the swing. Backing away will get you killed. Not to mention you must alredy have the knife im hand. Very unlikely. Not mention that most blades wont cut through clothing, even jeans, and muscle. If someone swings at your head, that s deadly force, and you can stab to kill. Dont get fancy if you want to survive. This video is terrible advice, sorry.

[@goncalobaia1574]

He sounds like a serious master ken

[@Ijustwannagohome0212]

gonçalo Baia lieutenant ken?

[@andrewclix..photography3146]

Wow .. Definitely learned something to save my life possibly.. Thank you 🙏

[@cwsmith17]

Great video. Knife defense videos are very eye opening

[@andresec100]

That quadriceps cut, if it goes as medial as shown, could result in a femoral artery cut, which could lead to a bleed out, and death.

[@rogergarcia797]

To my understanding of Anatomy, I agree with (andresec100), from watching the video, it looked like if that knife was real it would nick or cut the femoral artery, which is a major artery and it can take just minutes to bleed out and cause death. I know there are laws that can protect you if you end up killing your attacker in self-defense. To be realistic, you will have to prove that in court and that is not an easy thing to always do, especially if you were trained on cutting that area that would indicate you knew you were providing a lethal cut that can cause death. I'm not saying that you should not defend yourself, but to keep in mind your actions could have a negative effect in court, this is something we should be aware of with any form of self-defense.

[@UtubeProdigy]

2:10 he's leaning back and keeping his arm down and close to his body when he swings for the inner forearm. The attacker isn't going to stop his initial swing and might just clip your arm if he's carrying something sharp. Imagine how fast you have to practice in order to have the muscle memory to protect yourself using this type of proactive fighting technique

[@Anthony-my6ef]

Straight to the point. Love that

[@KiJin1567]

i sorta have a problem with this...with clothes the actual edge of a knife even very sharp cant cut through most clothes and jackets this would only work in like the summer...

[@cryhavoc9748]

Go to www.coldsteel.com , I carry the Canadian belt knife. While it was designed to remove the hide off of everything from a mouse to a moose, I have no doubt that it would slash right through a leather jacket and continue till it hit bone.

[@barneymiller7894]

Not even a little bit true, a fairly dull knife will slice right through a heavy jacket or pants when swung with authority.

[@carlbarrs929]

@@cryhavoc9748 Here in Barranquilla, Colombia I carry a utility knife. Used it twice and both times Colombian Police just laugh and give it back. Two men both times but second guy runs first sight of friends blood.

[@austinpundit6321]

CHeck out his video clips on Porkman for a demonstration of the cutting power.

[@goncalobaia1574]

True, but you can always get a very sharp blade, orrr forge one, win a 10k check from doug marcaida and start training

[@apfhugh4446]

His “getting out of the way” move looks pretty strange. Perhaps dictated (hampered) by keeping knife out front. If I thought I would ever have to rely on this tuff, I would move where I could carry a more effective weapon,

[@rebekah-chriss-k4872]

awesome video thanks for sharing

[@DenisOhAichir]

Excellent thanks.

[@ambidextrousshooter6463]

You won't cut far enough into the flesh to disable if you did it that fast in the way he did it with the weapon he used. Not going to work that fast.

[@jkbee6274]

What happens if you use strength and speed, would it be a different story or would it have no difference?

[@jkbee6274]

Does it also matter if you have a short or long knife?

[@sarge712]

"...a system that I developed..." I liked how he takes credit for techniques and tactics that have been around for millennia when he's done is rehash and re-label pre-existing material. I'd recommend Jared Wihongi, Doug Marcaida or Dan Inosanto over Janich. They teach closer to the source material than "Mr. I Created This."

[@TheShortySosa]

replying to come back to this

[@viewlo2804]

Right

[@austinpundit6321]

Janich has taken a whole lot of techniques from various places and integrated them. He is quite open about this in his videos. He did invent the system that he teaches, and the teaching methodology. But he regularly gives credit to the original systems. It is a synthesis of different systems, although he does modify some stuff, like his instinctive hubud. As far as I know that is his own. It is also more modern in the way it uses bio-mechanical cutting, rather than some purely lethal techniques. I have no problem with what he does and what he says about it.

[@Colodrake13]

Believe it or not this video has saved my life I live in a very low income area in America surprisingly not many people in my neighborhood have guns most people in this neighborhood use knives I got attacked by a drug addict he was armed with a rusty ass kitchen knife and I used the thing in the beginning where the guy cut the vein in the arm to dis arm him thank you for uploading this video 🙏🏽

[@lbulletsl4419]

Man appreciates this video still 🙏

[@ChickenNuggetBtw]

Im only watching this is cus someone was at my door

[@mr.postmangrandson881]

LOL SMART MAN

[@swagguy4101]

I think In that situation be ready to use your legs, you’ll have range and power right?

[@AhmedRazaAli_2009_pk]

*Loads 12 Gauge*

[@TacticalCanner]

At 3:35 why wouldn't you just stab them in the throat or eye socket. The person just swung a lethal weapon at you and is still a threat. I think it is risky to cut a leg muscle hoping for incapacitation versus going after the head when you are right there. Maybe the head is a more difficult target? Good video either way.

[@armynurseboy]

because in this situation, attacking a large incoming target, like an arm, is easier and safer to do than to enter and try to hit a small target like the eye. If you are already inside and can easily hit the eye, by all means do so, but entering specifically trying to hit a point target is not good tactics. you go after big targets with a high probability of getting a hit.

[@noobguy9973]

But still throat is deadly just slash him there ı mean you would kill him/her but he/she attacked you in the first place

[@angel6635]

TacticalCanner u can but it helps in the court room to not kill someone if you don't need to if u can't do what this guy did after all those cuts the attacker ain't gonna be able to do anything

[@1Blkkato]

Unless its multiple guys with weapons attacking you using a knife to kill someone can get you in trouble with the law. I'm a knife fighter myself and defended myself by cutting 2 guys trying to hurt me in an underground parking garage. Even though I was right the fucking judge tried to throw me under the jail! It cost me $7000 to get out of it.

[@michaellaracuenti9896]

Good one lol

[@reckszkingzactivitiesrkat.4134]

that cut to his wrist was mad slick and quick loooool omg.

[@teddyedwards5259]

great video learn alot

[@karate357]

“First, I’m going to have my knife out”. Wow how convenient, in my neighborhood the cops may kill me first before any “attacker” may.

[@TheGreenWelty]

So carry a fixed blade or a folder with an Emerson wave so you can cut on the draw

[@sisterlavender1188]

Maybe stop attacking people, robbing n threatening women w rape etc

[@nosoulalpha2763]

Fake self defense.... if your attacker has a blunt object, MOVE IN with big, gross motor movements. Throw yourself in their arm, stab torso, run. You WILL get hit in a real fight. Might as well be close and strike sensitive areas. Attacker is stunned or disoriented for a split second, you RUN after that

[@rikertvonfulton16]

I think I agree with you. Clothes are probably a decent barrier to a slicing motion. Stab will penetrate clothing better.

[@coffeebro287]

You close the gap removing their ability to strike. They wont have room to hit you well when you are up in their face. From there stab away. This is pretty much fake self defense and will get someone killed if they try it.

[@HanSolo__]

@@rikertvonfulton16 If knife is sharp clothes are nothing if its not a thick biker jacket. Even if you have such a jacket, you just run away, nothing else.

[@oldiowan]

I'm asking this same question of several teachers of knife techniques on KZbin - HOW MANY real life knife fights has this instructor been in? I'm close to 70 and have been around a little but to me this is the very FIRST question I would ask of ANY instructor of knife techniques - I am NOT trying to be a JERK!!

[@michaelspyrou1784]

very right.thanks.

[@atotheg1991]

0:02 "Let's see what happens if I try to hit Mike in the head with this tire iron." *WTF? WHAT DID HE EVER DO TO YOU?*

[@jesuslaurie9791]

i'm not convinced

[@DiazMTacFit]

First guy I see that´s not playing fantasy knives. Very good cuts and teaching. I´d prefer going for the deltoids muscle instead of the triceps, but still very good.

[@axelfoleyt]

This is actually pretty awesome

[@edwardhellwig4501]

And if they are left handed???

[@masterkeep]

Edward Hellwig Then there is a simple modification to cover that. He just covered what would be the first three attacks in a simple system with the next three to cover the left side.

[@edwardhellwig4501]

masterkeep Don't forget attacker left-handed, attackee left-handed, both left-handed

[@DanteYewToob]

Run away? Throw your girlfriend at him and then run away? Orr.. Flip the knife to ice pick grip, as his arm comes down lean/step to the outside of his strike, use your left hand to trap the wrist and deflect/push his arm/weapon away.. at the same time bring your right arm straight across your body from right to left across his arm slicing his cubital fossa (arm crook, inside elbow) now you should be in a strong stance, with his arm pulled uncomfortably across his body off balace and arm sliced open, while your knife is in prime position to gut-stab, back slice his throat or bicep in a quick retracting motion or continue to force him forward onto the ground with your knife at his throat to subdue him. Then you throw your girlfriend at the cops and say "She did it! She sliced this dudes Cubital Fossa! She's a monster! Arrest her!" ... and run away.

[@saidjuma1433]

Edward Hellwig s

[@wernerswanepoel5634]

Why can't you block the move and go for the neck

[@matheomeyer6695]

Prepper 101 You dont want to kill the fucker

[@onefortunateson6345]

Prepper 101 You are trying to incapacitate them, Then turn them in to authority's rather than. Kill them though you would be justified.

[@counterterror101]

with a tire iron or anything with weight, that strike will most probably crash through whatever block you will have.

[@nousquest]

once you go for the neck your whole torso is open

[@J0z3man3]

wow he's so fast with that knife!

[@darkshadow54332]

I gotta knife collection and i always carry one for self defense thanks for the video now i can defend my self better

[@rickmarquez9088]

Wow great video great information :)

[@landseverywhere2155]

the logic is key , wonderfully put. you cant just stab someone in self defense or go for a throat shot, it's inexcusable..., anyone can be immobilized....unless they have a gun. treat it like any other sport , practice makes perfect....look at mike...flawless like a symphony

[@mikebenoit6648]

Nice easy moves with the knife

[@lynngarretson]

Reminds me of training my SIFU taught years ago. Advanced self defense past the regular animal Kung fu styles. Still remember and appreciate the muscle memory training, 65 , aging, but still got it 😎

[@deadlyphantom51]

Could you train me

[@marinechapssemperfiout9939]

Outstanding!