How to survive if you're attacked by a Knife

[@JM-Blackjack]

I agree with the Michael Williamson comment. First: Great channel, great people, realistic fighting moves. These guys are real. I used to be partners in a gun shop in London, The Southern Armoury in the East end. And I used to hang at Elephant's Castle with crazy geezers so, I can tell these guys have been around. I'm an ex-cop from a big American city and have had many real fights, used knives as a cop, am a black belt in Kyokushinkai-kan, was trained by a WWII jiu jitsu instructor and jungle fighter starting as a kid. In a real knife fight, anything can happen and a trained knife person if his wrist is deflected, will immediately circle like a fencer. It also makes a big difference if it is a bowie, a 4" folder or a double edge dagger. I graduated the Koga school course of baton fighting and when I was armed with a regulation baton or blackjack, I don't care who it was, even if they had a knife, they went down and usually had a cracked skull. If they were not close, but needed only a couple giant steps to stab me, I did of course have the convenience of pulling a gun. The few times that situation occured, each offender dropped the knife so fast, like someone pulled it with a string. But please listen: if you have nothing and someone confronts you armed with even a cheap steak knife- Run if you can. Don't try any moves unless you have no way out. Run. No shame in it. It is not a contest and forget knife videos showing expensive knives that pierce car doors- even a 5.00 knife cuts human flesh!

[@mattwalther391]

Another great lesson. I’ve had a few fights over the years but never had a knife pulled on me. In my experience most people that start fights don’t have any training or experience, they’re just aggressive. I feel this bloke should have his own TV show. Highly skilled but also bags of charm and a great sense of humour.

[@deakonanaka2286]

Some people in my town have been jumped and this channel masks me much more confident

[@edi9892]

I immediately liked it. Most knife-defenses focus on the weapon arm, but that puts you at a great disadvantage! It's much harder to stab you, when you keep moving and when the attacker has to think of protecting himself from incoming attacks, whereas when you wait for the attack you give an easy target and you probably fail at catching the arm and you can do only so many blocks or evasions until you get hit... Someone dazed or at least distracted is much easier to grab, hit, or whatever. Just a few words of warning: 1) small knives are meant to be felt not seen. If you're a small woman and try to keep a junky at bay with a tiny blade, chances are he'll straight up ignores it, even if he impales himself, or punches into the blade! On the other hand, if someone tries to attack you with a small blade, you'll probably won't see it coming! He'll attack you from behind and even if you see his attack, it will most likely look like an empty-handed attack, and when you try to block it, you might get skinned! 2) Many people draw knives not to kill you, but to threaten you, either to rob you or chase you off, scare you, etc. Thus, any hostile action from your side might escalate it into a life-and-death scenario, where there are no real winners. 3) if someone comes at you with a knife, your best chances are likely, to either KO him when he still thinks that you'll be only be thinking on defense, or to run away.

[@geea8509]

Damn! I needed this dude by my side when I lived in Oakland getting jacked four times on the streets. Great stuff! Love binge watching this guy!

[@timlowe9346]

This guy is superb, would love him to teach me. Sound like a great guy to have a few beers with also!

[@stephenroche5107]

He don't drink beer dude.

[@meditationgardenofpeace6233]

Best way to survive a knife attack: Have a really fast time in the 40-yard dash. Take it from me, it works.

[@dianablackman4528]

Exactly.

[@somergawlikowski1762]

I have a broken ankle injury I cannot run

[@somergawlikowski1762]

I have a ankle injury so I cannot run I can walk fine I'm also a little overweight so I don't run this is under my mom's account my name is James not summer anyway at one point in my life I was attacked by a person with a knife he was not trained he should take stepping lessons also his girlfriend had a knife and was trying to stab me at the same time luckily no one got injured me or them they did cut my shirt and he was trying to stab me someone broke it up in time so since then I've been trying to learn how to defend myself properly against a knife

[@kodynichols4810]

Or just have a gun and cwp.experienced gun owner who aare trained will beat any knife or shovel or pick are ect.every time. Especially for women against male attackers or agressors

[@jackwoodii4021]

I am a 50 year old I gain a lot of weight and now I'm 30 lbs. Lighter and I'm starting to body build I got hit by a bus on my motorcycle broke my neck and back but I'm walking and talking sorry I was in a hurry I have been watching your videos they are great and well informed I'm currently looking for a place in Tennessee that teaches this style of self defense with everything going on I'm not going to be a helpless victim I faught to walk again and lift again I refuse to be a victim to all this nonsense going on. Thank you for the inspiration

[@jackwoodii4021]

@Brian p yes but then had to pay all the medical bills with what was left I put into annuities and it's enough to pay my bills every month

[@jackwoodii4021]

@Brian p man I'm sorry to hear that how are you doing is everything ok

[@TR-qq7jq]

... According to Hick's law the reaction time is the time interval between the presentation of the stimulus and the beginning of the response to it. In layman's terms, when presented with a stimulus, your brain seeks options to engage the stimulus. So, not knowing when and how the knife attack will come, means you will either overestimate the attack, underestimate the attack, or accurately engage the attack. So this give us, roughly, a 33% chance of blocking any assault. If you are engaging a trained knife player, you will get shredded because no knife attack comes in one move. I think this might work for the Sensei against someone untrained, but the best move against a knife assault, if possible is to run. I do think, that empty hand defense, Aikido can greatly benefit the practitioner. I did Aikido for quite sometime and moved to MMA simply because I wanted a broader range of skills.

[@kurrie3280]

I have never been in a knife fight thankfully but everything I have seen or read indicates that even if you are the victor, you will suffer damage unless you can avoid it entirely, as you have written.

[@captainskippy6622]

Basically Hick’s Law says the more response options you have the longer your brain will take to select the “proper” response. Therefore commonality of training is a must. kISS rule.

[@gonzo2495]

@ Shut up, his way from his hand with the knife to his feet is less than your way, so in most cases your foot will get cut.

[@NabilAbdulrashidComedy]

I watch this religiously for weeks then all of the sudden forget aikido flow for some months and then I come back and there is even more amazing content

[@mseawright5919]

As a single woman, who is usually alone as I run my errands, I feel that it is good to have at least some knowledge about self-defense just in case I ever need it. Thank you for these videos.

[@johnbrownettiii40]

I so appreciate Aikidoflow. I'm getting older but I'm not ready to leave martial arts behind. I look forward to learning. All aspects of martial arts should be executed with integrity. I have great respect for all of you. Thank you.

[@texasaggiegigsem]

I've had a fair amount of weapons training, including open-hand against knife, but want to add that the majority of the time when dealing with someone with a knife, simply run. It isn't glamorous, and it does take real practice controlling one's own ego, but it is effective and everyone goes home that night. Having said that, if there isn't an option to get away, knowledge is lifesaving power.

[@grantmclachlan1]

Sweet ! in this increasingly violently times with people who have no scruples about using deadly violence. I appreciate your inspirational video's and easy to follow techniques. I know they require further training and practice, but you instil a confidence and a desire to learn more, a brilliant anecdote to the victim mentality, thank you.

[@azuspointofview5110]

You are welcome.

[@jesus1111jqiudd]

Oh my fucking god u really believe on this martial arts technique full of shitloads

[@BornAgainDude]

@@jesus1111jqiudd do a better vid

[@substrate001]

FACT 1: My Uncle was in 'Nam. He worked in Okinawa, Japan as a self-defense instructor. FACT 2: My Uncle(sifu) says: "If you bring fists to a knife-fight, it's like bringing a knife to a gun-fight". Decoded: "you'll probably get cut; be READY & do not let your concentration address your wound" ---- Focus on & Disable attacker *_FIRST..._* . FACT 3: Beautiful, advanced lesson, AikidoFlow! Moral of the video lesson: TRAIN, TRAIN, TRAIN & then start training some more. When you instintively resort to training, emotions & fear cannot inhibit you, nor freeze you into inaction. Peace & Namaste, fellow students...

[@jamieoliver7947]

Mushin.

[@robertwilcox2225]

All true said practice makes perfect im a black belt in style shuri ryu Okinawa style with Akita mixed in it soft and hard blocks iPhone tizunes and kihones to and weaponry

[@Дмитро-ы8ю]

Hi! I am a fan of AikidoFlow. Highly appreciate these videos, that are clear, simple and effective. I used to attend an aikido dojo in my district, but I quit. The reason was that all moves were very complicated and complex from the first training. Noone could repeat them properly. It sucks when instructors are idiots like in my district. So I am very happy and grateful to study your stuff on the Net. It really helpful, effecient and funny. THANK YOU!!!

[@kbtken]

Cool video. After you block a knife attack be ready for a reverse slash, low kick or head butt. Not everyone is going to reset their stance after the first block. Attackers with training use combinations and keep attacking through blocks or getting counter punched

[@rachelcaullay172]

As soon as you said "I should not show you" I had to watch Lol.😆 Thank you for sharing.

[@markleduc4206]

Another great lesson.

[@attygarland6909]

Since watching the video, I have run across other KZbin videos depicting a very scary and uncommon type of knife attack, typical in prisons and such .. nicknamed "the sewing machine". As named, it involves the attacker rapidly thrusting their knife back and forth at their victim repeatedly, akin to a sewing machine needle being used to sew something. I did see various defenses to such an attack presented in KZbin videos, including at least one using traditional Aikido techniques (which, IMHO, I believe might prove to not be effective/practical on the street). Would be curious to see what our Aikidoflow boys come up with to defend against such an attack. Based on those videos out there and the past A.F. videos on knife attacks, I would envision it involving using the "x-block" with the forearms to stop the initial thrust, then grabbing the attacker's wrist forcibly with both hands to immobilize it, possibly a well-placed knee blow, and then finally finishing with the execution of a joint lock/throwing technique of one type or another to (break the arm? wrist?) and disarm the attacker. ? KEEP GROWING, AIKIDOFLOWERS!

[@JJ-sx6de]

Bro you need to hook me up with some lessons to sort the wife out lol.

[@azuspointofview5110]

🤣🤣🤣 Anytime bro and if you have trouble taking her down, I'll come and back you up.

[@liamworthington5863]

😂😂😂

[@jamiepearce8489]

Use the frying pan to get her into line bro!

[@dwighthasbrouck8993]

Funny but I'm a domestic violence survivor I'm thankful that as a cop I learned effective skills which worked when my ex wife went for the 8" kitchen knife

[@russellnerche8789]

Lol. 😂🤣😂🤣

[@eoindee7007]

New subscriber from Ireland here. I'm loving these videos, please keep them coming. They're very informative and helpful. When the covid crisis is over I'm planning to start krav maga with my two kids and these videos give an excellent insight into self defense. I did a little boxing as a younger man and after seeing these videos I always end up giving it loads here at home on my own punch bag. The presenter is brilliant and I love the chill out music in the videos! Thanks for posting them!

[@marlonjohnhackenburg5093]

This guy knows his aikido

[@khayruddin7067]

You’ve really changed my life

[@StatmanRN]

First rule of a knife fight: your opponant should not know you have one until after they have been cut. Second rule: You are going to get cut. Third rule: There arent any rules.

[@towag]

Precisely!!

[@darkfoxstories9541]

Do you have video how to do this rightly because I wanna watch it

[@faraleakyfaucet7517]

First Rule in a knife fight...Use a Gun or RUUUUUNN

[@gindante]

That 2nd rule is not necessarily true. Just be prepared to react if you do get cut.

[@JoeMac1983]

UK - You carry a knife and the police automatically assume you intend to cause someone harm. Anywhere in the US outside of California and NYC - Everyone carries a knife and gun and cops couldn't care less.

[@neutrino78x]

"UK - You carry a knife and the police automatically assume you intend to cause someone harm. " Yes, that's common sense "Anywhere in the US outside of California and NYC " So, like five people?

[@JoeMac1983]

@@neutrino78x How does it feel to be neutered?

[@neutrino78x]

@@JoeMac1983 "ow does it feel to be neutered?" I'm not because I have studied some martial arts. Not Aikido, but I did ITF Taekwondo for 2 years, and I'm fairly confident in my ability to defend myself. I have had to use it a few times over the past few years, and it worked well. 🙂

[@Donna-vh5ym]

I so thrilled I found this channel. You're awesome in every way. Great teacher. Thanks so much.

[@FlipCard]

i would love to train under him! such a great teacher with interesting personality

[@thainhaines2853]

Thank you for teaching me how to successfully pull off a home-invasion

[@koamoonlightkoa4969]

My favorite comedian/aikido teacher

[@drmang3907]

Love your channel. Martial artist here as well.

[@davidwayne9982]

I have high ranking black belts in 5 arts, 40 years experience and ranger training and experience- and you know as well as I do- no matter what you KNOW- or how freakin fast you are- in a knife encounter your chances of surviving it- are SLIM TO NONE-- it will be a damn pure miracle if you EVEN SURVIVE.... don't get giving people FALSE HOPE.. now I'm all for being prepared and training, etc.- but always put the warning in that - NOTHING is a guarantee-- and in fact the only guarantee in a knife situation is YOU"RE GOING TO GET CUT-- and very probably killed!!! PERIOD!!

[@jeromesparrow4182]

Thank u man...for giving us simple moves to learn

[@johncrouch8988]

Don’t fight, run!!

[@MrRobertFarr]

Yes, begging for mercy also. I tried to teach my daughter how to beg for mercy. She was like 'No! I will snatch the gun' 'You don't understand', I try and explain. 'I will snatch the gun'!' Hopefully my other daughter might have more brains!

[@th.burggraf7814]

The first shown block is a very dangerous one in a real knife fighting because an advanced opponent will pull the knife back and slash your wrist. Nonetheless, Aikidoflow rocks! 👍🏻

[@noshsheriff5543]

Most people arent skilled tho

[@gonzo2495]

@@noshsheriff5543 But a knife gives you such an advance, that this nearly doesnt count. Every good-self defense instructor would say in such a case, that the best way is to run away.

[@jf6059]

Its to fast to react man

[@th.burggraf7814]

@@jf6059 an advanced knife fighter *never* deliver a single stab but a whole series of stabs and slashes to certain points. So the first stab comes with the intent to pull the knife back (he doesn't have to "react" to the block) and to continue with his flow.

[@alpheendomination]

@@gonzo2495 You can't always run, unless you have a clear path and you are a good few meters away, it isn't worth it, no matter how fast you are.

[@exposingthedarknesswiththe9190]

*OUTSTANDING MOVES!!* *MUCH APPRECIATED!!*

[@nervo6321]

Great presentation as usual...nice calming voice never flustered...

[@pablogaeta3815]

I see missed opportunities to take out the knee, as the first slash is coming in and right after. (at 5:30 and 5:34). Also, i see huge opening for the knife to be pulled back at 5:49. Knife disarming practice is great for improving your technique. Actual knife defense requires a brutal attack of the knees, imo.

[@eliolopez3107]

I've got footage of early Segal Sensi performing randori in the dojo with a live knife. Quite a demonstration.

[@phil3038]

I do like your philosophy on not wanting to over harm the attacker. It's a great point as there are 2 times I have been involved in someone with a knife. Both of them were mentally ill and completely intoxicated on drugs. I knew neither of them personally, I just interviened because I have a death wish and also seem to loose all fear when I see someone scared and in danger.

[@attygarland6909]

LOL @ the Deputy Barney Fife crossed-forearm knife block @ 5:14 .. Actually, that is a common knife block technique from traditional Jiu-Jitsu. I've always thought it to be pretty risky, though .. if not executed with precision (and superior strength) a real danger of sustaining a serious lacerating and incapacitating injury to the arm(s). 😟

[@attygarland6909]

Oops - upon review, Barney does not actually use the "x" knife block technique, but the bent arm "block and lock" technique .. as seen in this skit kzbin.info/www/bejne/bJy1iHygmtiGgsU 😆

[@mscir]

Good message. Looking forward to your future work. You're good at sales.

[@DoubleplusUngoodthinkful]

I have been around knives all my life, and not one has ever attacked me.

[@jamiepearce8489]

As always a joy to watch AZU......Joey from Adelaide Australia....Love your work bro!

[@esamaddinm.o7451]

Usfeful tips, clear and simple , thank you so much!

[@richardsager1723]

You guys are awesome! thank you for the knowledge, God bless all of you!

[@ChrisPBacon-ok7ir]

Nothing is forbidden in a fight for your life!

[@ChrisPBacon1434]

Front kick and run away as fast as you can to a public area or to a car so you can drive to the closest fire station with 911 on the phone. If you managed to not get harmed, then you should drive to the nearest police station.

[@rogerhudson9732]

That defense is stage 2, if you can't do knife defense 1 (RUN) because of lack of escape route.

[@dogsoljer]

Good and realistic technique

[@martinhblake]

This is wonderful.

[@schuggy4408]

Keep it up. Will be joining your class.

[@_coachalbert7444]

Sir, please modify your first block. Our FMA training doesn't like that block because it's dangerous when he pulls it back into your hands. Very nice training BTW.

[@scottmaasmedia]

"Your Moms wooden spoon". Awesome! I could never outrun that spoon man. ---- Great demo mate!

[@carlosbonefontphd2591]

Great contribution 🙏🏽

[@DawidNaudeIrishSettler]

Nicely done, Y'all always make look so easy...🤠

[@gcsecommonentrancesciencem3586]

Thank u SO much I could not beat someone with out ur help thank so much bye

[@rainlesure4690]

I can tell you for a fact that the two handed block for the 🔪 does work and what's also great is he doesn't try to capture that arm like every single self-defense instructor will tell you if someone is coming after you with a knife I don't care how hard you try you're not going to grab that arm in a way that isn't going to get you stabbed now in my personal opinion the sidestep really wouldn't work on someone with any kind of training because they're going to know that they should turn to present you their weapon

[@edgryff]

Why do you tie up two hands on the first block when the attack could be a feint?

[@letsplay3728]

6:51 😫 😁😄😄😄😄you guys are amazing

[@epicnessproductionsllc.7638]

I was watching this video and started thinking "wow this move is so unrealistic" Then I had a realization. It's not about how he does the moves, how realistic the situation is he proposes, size, height, speed none of that but the technique. Watching this he talks about moving the head in a circle to throw the opponent off balance and a way to break the arm and now I can take these concept and apply them to the moves I already know. That's why this channel is so important and these lessons are important, they share a concept and concepts can be reimagined in whatever way makes sense to you.

[@KutWrite]

Plus, usually, knowing you have a plan in your head gives you confidence which shows in your walk, head posture, manner of looking around ("SA" = Situational Awareness." Most predators see that and look for someone likely to be an easier target.

[@AlbanianRebel98]

I fought a guy once in my life and he pulled out a knife on me he was trying to cutt my throat and I grabbed his hand an he was so powerfull that I couldn't move his hand and I gave him a right hook and knocked him out so boxing is the propper technique. But the best technique is to avoid the fight.

[@elhood4060]

Go train your legs so you can sprint faster instead lol

[@gonzo2495]

That's the best action if you confronted with a knife. This bullshido just builds up false confidence.

[@jacobcoryell8258]

@@gonzo2495 Fist is beaten by knife but knife is beaten by guns.

[@gonzo2495]

@@jacobcoryell8258 I'm not a gun fan. Maybe because i live in an advanced country and not 'murica.

[@jacobcoryell8258]

@@gonzo2495 Understandable but I'd rather bring a gun to a knife fight than my fists.

[@gonzo2495]

@@jacobcoryell8258 Thats for sure. lol

[@kenperrin8582]

Great as usual love your videos and just purchased a t shirt 😄

[@crazycraigy01]

Mums wooden spoon..or wooden heeled shoe...😂😂

[@Godislove225]

Thanks for this video great technieks

[@bikermikevlx6008]

I was really lucky once. A guy who often used a knife had lunged at me with a knife. I saw it coming so I was able to turn sideways. The knife and his arm went passed me. The opportunity I saw was to grab his wrist with my right hand, my left hand onto his elbow and pushed him down to the ground by his elbow. At first he wouldn't let go of the knife.

[@SGDYT]

1:41 "moms slipper is made to hurt somebody" noice

[@dwighthasbrouck8993]

Love this guy A+🥊🥋💪👍

[@theunknownpassenger552]

I love this channel very much

[@gilbertwilson895]

Jolly good show mates.

[@chiccancook2512]

This move was really fun to watch!

[@wolfgangmelchior4624]

Best Infos my new good friend ! Great , thanks a lot !!!

[@SoUtHMeMpHis]

How was this version of the theme song created and who does the vocals?

[@AnkurWow]

He should choreograph action stunts in movies/ TV shows.

[@azuspointofview5110]

That would be a dream come true.

[@rafaelsanntana4796]

@@azuspointofview5110 thanks for video...From Brazil.. Group Shikanai Sensei

[@Givemeafinname]

Looks like a Canadian Maple Leaf on your vest..It's Canada day on July first but the weather in your video looks like January.

[@Givemeafinname]

@@TimLake No wonder everyone is so upset in London..

[@brendawolf1688]

What happened to the reverse grip attack? You started to show it and then forgot about it.

[@Jazzman-bj9fq]

Would it be desirable to grab the chin in order to twist the head opposite of the attacking arm?

[@richpurslow3283]

love this channel.

[@dimble3]

This is just outright dangerous now

[@alphonsofrett2757]

Thanks again for sharing! What about a combat cane?

[@jeromesparrow4182]

Can u create an app for phones for us easily to watch the videos anywhere

[@iatsd]

It's called KZbin and you can install it quite easily

[@kinklesstetrode]

Thanks

[@mrmack3772]

I am 69 yrs old, walk with a cane and do not have the mobility of a young man. I am an easy mark for an attack. Are there techniques for older more vulnerable people or even overweight people ?

[@gonzo2495]

Get a gun.

[@jasalyx_7414]

I love your videos :D

[@azuspointofview5110]

Thanks brother, mean a lot.

[@danielmay1974]

The self confidence flows from you bro .how do you teach that..

[@murithidennis525]

Where is your school in Nakuru or narok please

[@jaxflfreebird]

That intro move scenario is greatly facilitated by the aggressor wearing SOCKS. Not too many guys in socks starting fights you know.

[@thejwb1]

Wouldn't their arm be permanently crippled after an elbow break?

[@meditationgardenofpeace6233]

And? That person was trying to kill you.

[@doctormcgoveran2194]

how do you get the guy to stop the sewing machine attack and switch to something easy to defend?.. when you block that kind of attack in prison it repeats...if you get lucky and catch that cross block you need to grab that hand or push it farther back so you can grab it.I am not talented enough to give away ground like that. Here you can draw you knife back farther away from my hands catching it and controlling it, is not my style.

[@brucegrit8928]

What about knife attacks in the dark?

[@markoveral1149]

Wow this guy forced to be reckoned with, scarry stuff

[@awiggins7031]

Great!!!! Thanks!!!!

[@gotama570]

I love the music so relaxing ha ha

[@tarrantcountykid]

What is the fighting style of the character Jason Bourne in the movies?

[@meditationgardenofpeace6233]

Hollywoodkido. Matt Damon's fight choreography is designed to look similar to Southern Chinese kung fu styles like wing chun or hung gar, but it's actually just a pre-ordained series of simulated blows. Donnie Yen, who never studied wing chun used similar fight choreography (movie "fights" are almost literally a sort of dance, they even have a rhythm so both actors can get the whole sequence right, which no real fight ever does) in the Ip Man films. It looks superficially like wing chun to those who don't practice Southern fighting systems, but it's just a planned series of moves.

[@markhann2871]

Really need your help I am continued getting bullyed and getting destroyed by everyone please help me iam a middle aged man who gets picked on by everyone

[@rainlesure4690]

A better technique two-handed block like he did in the first video segment physically push him back or backhand him to the temple if you have a firearm back up quickly draw and fire if not run away

[@redlywaxer]

You inspire me to get some defensive skills!

[@itsChris65]

Is that Victoria Park Road?

[@Aikidoflow]

It’s our secret Batman location 😊

[@romanpabianczyk8870]

I couldn't fight bare knuckles with guy with knife. I could fight with steel self-defence baton stick.