Jim Wagner my self-defense instructor: How to cut and stab with a knife

[@97GoldDust]

My left ear likes the tactics.

[@RafaelGarlan]

What if my opponent has arms?

[@thienpham778]

You chop them off.

[@qwertylink9066]

of course they have arms... you have arms too. left arms, right arms... gege

[@robertattong1407]

OMG!!! how dumb are you man??? he is teaching the basic on how to use a knife only in this video , not defense and attack not advance military knife fighting skills, BASIC! BASIC!! BASIC!!! on how to use the knife for beginners.

[@alfredmolnar5541]

@@robertattong1407 r/whooooooosh

[@shibravikneshwaranair1531]

No matter 3hat arts u learn boxing should be ur base so u will know the basic slips dodges and punches... From there u won't be worrying much about their arms

[@nazeemoftheclouddistrict7205]

Thanks i need this. A lot of weird people come to my city lately.

[@HeartsXoXd]

Thank you for taking the time to make this. I appreciate it very much.

[@ryangunwitch-black]

The videos with the simplest production and dirty blackboards for backgrounds seem to have the most accurate and useful advice. Kudos for putting a clean shirt on the dummy.

[@pags363363]

I've always preferred a knife as a CQ weapon, it never needs reloading. Thanks for the info, I prefer the point down hold with the fist grip because it allows for a little more concealment and the element of surprise.

[@ASMRcigarlounge1865]

Right on. Me too! I've been telling people that for years! No reloading. And in close combat, I can cut the attacker before he can draw his pistol. I also like Jim's 10 angles method. The ONLY thing I'd add to make it better would be the ol'e 'pull the shirt over their head' NHL trick just prior to cutting them to ribbons!

[@mouthfulloffeces]

I was going to criticize his audio but I am afraid he will skin me alive like Buffalo Bill.

[@ThelastWales]

It puts the lotion on its skin...

[@BBE22OOOWH]

To use one myself. Jim, you are the real deal. I own your self defense knife too, which is also very good, very efficient design. I and alot of people would love to ser you in the Netherlands for a seminar. I hope to learn from you in real life someday!

[@albthe7891]

what does he use for his audio? it's really good.

[@omghalo3rocks]

A Mr.Coffe coffee maker.

[@albthe7891]

@@omghalo3rocks holy shit i wrote this comment 4 years ago i don't even remember it lol

[@fdert]

AirPods

[@davidbydefault6333]

@@albthe7891 lmao

[@powerplay4real174]

@@albthe7891 well it nice to see that your still holding it down after all those years , Jim Wagner would be proud of you. Keep Rocken Pal.

[@Aerox90]

Next tutorial: How to properly set up your audio recording

[@krissyramsey3934]

Not the worst I've ever heard, by a long shot

[@unleashingtheself4443]

Now that's a wise owl 🦉🦉😂

[@paulrudd1919]

this really helped my um hobby thanks my friend

[@zgSH4DOW]

Thanks a ton! There's plenty of tutorials on how to fight against a knife wielder, but most are not on how to fight WITH a knife.

[@ASMRcigarlounge1865]

Great stuff, Jim. This adapts perfectly with my over 40 years of Japanese katana training. And yes, you are correct. Only 10 angles of attack. Respectfully, Mark

[@jimwagnerrbpp]

Thank you. I thought I'd present a video to make people "think outside the box." BE A HARD TARGET

[@ASMRcigarlounge1865]

@jimwagnerrbpp You done an outstanding job, Jim. Perfect! And keeping it simple was just icing on the cake!

[@drhkleinert3245]

I allways looking for real and good Anti-Knife-Defense and you are on of the best and most serious teachers i found. Its really usefull and works against SERIOUS attacks (not that fancy and non realistic rubberknife dancing mambojambo like in too many Martial Arts). But: If you defend yourself with a knife here in germany you came to jail...to carry a knife on street is illegal (there are really restricted laws about) and not even against multiple attackers its allowed to use a knife (a lethal weapon). Of course i can handle a knife after nearly 30 yrs in FMA and of course i would use it in a real danger situation but the consequenses can be really tough here in Gangstas paradise germany.

[@brabrabo]

can make a video about push dagger usage please, Jim ?

[@jimwagnerrbpp]

Krigg1836, it is always better to develop good habits by using forward momentum and the torque of the body to assist the cut or stab due. Just like bullets you need "stopping power." What happens if a leather jacket needs to be penetrated? Speed alone is not going to do it. Be A Hard Target.

[@BBE22OOOWH]

Excellent instruction. People who say this doesn't belong in self defence need a reality check, any kind of martial art or weapon technique could be self defense if the cause is just. Putting this video online is no more dangerous for kids to watch them then for instance an instruction video of how to punch correctly. All info can be used or abused. Besides that, i am krav maga practitioner and we always focus on defending knives which is great, but now it's much more clear how i can use one my

[@jimwagnerrbpp]

ValentinMobbinTV: yes, this particular video is all about defense. And yes, you are also correct that one needs to learn "offense." The old proverb states, "The best defense is a good offense." If you want complete instructions on knives you can go to my official website where I have a couple of books and plenty of DVDs on the subject. Be A Hard Target.

[@coppersandwich]

What year did you reserved your rights, Jim? Your system is from the movie called A Grande Arte (1991), with Peter Coyote and Tchéky Karyo. Greatest film about knife fighting, by the way.

[@one-of-us9939]

Thank you very much my brother.

[@jimwagnerrbpp]

I'm glad you got something out of it. BE A HARD TARGET

[@gomergilligan]

you can still make a quasi-fist grip with your thumb on the back of the blade - but your fingers will be tucked in (like a fist) - not outside on the palm.

[@gomergilligan]

there's an old saying - "block to defend - strike to win".

[@krissyramsey3934]

Outstanding instruction, sir. Thank you!

[@jimwagnerrbpp]

Thank you Krissy. BE A HARD TARGET

[@dexternorman6355]

do u know anywere in Atlanta i can take knife classes great video its very helpful to me please get back with me

[@jimwagnerrbpp]

crosshairjunky, for smaller edged weapons, like the Boker Wagner Urban, or even a writing pen, you use a MODIFIED FIST GRIP. You have the point down and your thumb on the end of the shaft or if you prefer point up you have the end of the shaft against the palm of the hand. Great question. Be A Hard Target.

[@AntagonisticEnemy]

Hollywood grip ? I was looking up the james williams crkt hissatsu folder grips. Thumb capping the end of the knife in icy pick grip and them palming the butt of your knife in the palm of your hand supporting the butt of the knife for stabs. What are your thoughts

[@nicholasaguilar4444]

Best angle: the element of surprise.

[@jimwagnerrbpp]

redbull90, thank you for your comments. I'd love to teach again in The Netherlands. The last two times I was only teaching the Amsterdam Police Department. Be A Hard Target.

[@marklayton3516]

Thank you. Really found it interesting. Keep them coming. Mark UK.

[@Deputy276]

This is AWESOME! Exactly the info I've been looking for. Do you have any DVDs available on knife fighting?

[@jimwagnerrbpp]

Yes, Black Belt Magazine and Budo Magazine sell my knife fighting DVDs that have more information on them. BE A HARD TARGET

[@gratitude62]

good information and clarifying, thank you.

[@1x1HealthyEnergybyAndrew]

Someone reply or reupload with corrected audio or subtitles

[@OzarksUSA]

Does anyone know how to find self defense classes using a cane or knife? I'm disabled and get really scared walking alone at night. How would I go about finding a class like that? I have no clue where to start. Thanks!

[@Scrxtch]

+OzarksUSA Hey, I just found your comment. It's not exactly an answer to your question, but if that really worries you, I would suggest imagining the kinds of bad situations you'd be most likely to find yourself in if they really happened, and what kind of techniques would be effective in protecting you, based on those situations. Identify techniques you could perform effectively; researching various martial arts will help with this. Perhaps carrying defensive aids like pepper spray might be worth considering, anything that helps you defend yourself and make an escape. Also, remember reasonable force - if you attack someone in self-defence, you'll have to be able to justify it in court after the police find out about it. Then, find an art based on all those ideas and try to find something similar locally and adapt it to your own capability any way you can. I think learning to defend yourself is a mental journey as much as a physical one. Hope that helps :)

[@ricolib6867]

is this censored? what happened to the sound. got the opening tune music then it went silent ?

[@delfeth]

GOSH,IM ON THAT PART OF THE INTERNET AGAIN

[@AntonioGuamil]

Depends on whose teaching and what style of FMA his teaching.

[@RomanBelvedere]

In my experiences I was taught to keep the weapon (In this case the knife) tucked in by my side (using an upwards angle) until I was ready to strike. Do you agree with this pointer? Roman

[@stefanobio7045]

Hi Roman....... It depends on who the instructor is and what system he is teaching. Try both in your training and use the one that suits you best. Best regards, Stefano

[@jhanks2012]

i like to become one with my opponent and then go after his hamstrings and achilles' tendons with draw cuts. and it's hard to defend against something going on behind you.

[@michaelleahy123]

Yes It is hard to defend from behind. I would also be trying to use a combo of street and Muay Thai, slashing and gouging as I go. I do like the Achilles approach and think of that as my go to, then onto the arterial highway 💯🥊🥊

[@jakefuentebella4352]

What organ do i have to stab for a quick kill? Not including those that are covered by bones

[@jakefuentebella4352]

Considering that he doesnt know youre gonna kill him

[@jhanks2012]

+Jake Fuentebella most if not all organs are protected by bones. I think what you want is a major artery or vein.

[@brailwolf]

yester day walking from the store 2 black men blocked my path there was 20 feet between us. they just stood their said nothing but their fist was clinched and they looked at me as if they want to do me harm. i set my bags down drew my knife spun it as I drew it after seeing that they backed off,,,,, went and stood by their car talking trash. sometime just demonstrating how well u can handle a knife is enough to back a would be attacker off. in my case 2 would be attackers twice my size half my age and twice my weight. so I would like to say thanks to those on you tube who bring us these tutorials.

[@brailwolf]

the1grape sometimes you don't have to fight. why risk injury to yourself or risk killing someone if you don't have too. its called restraint,,, but if I have to fight then I fight to kill.

[@Samanthax1221]

+brailwolf thats a brilliant point, you gave me an idea there, intimidation is very good, but i always thought of intimidation as having an intimidating weapon, so you made an excellent point you can also intimidate by demonstrating your skill level, they saw you spin the knife and thought, oh fuck, bruce lee LOL

[@brailwolf]

Sebastian Caine thank you

[@user-kh4we2ti9z]

Sebastian Caine jeez guy.. poe's law is in full effect with you

[@Samanthax1221]

ᅚ common sense, decency and being an honorable person is in full effect with me, its what makes this country great,

[@thefenixzoneglitches7243]

Thanks a lot brother, greetings from Argentina

[@zSnorts]

test dummy : i hate my job

[@startygernebulla2088]

He already looks like he hates it.

[@22mikelwho]

Anyone who loves and cares about their family, country.. world.. planet, or anyone for that matter should not ignore the virtues presented herein.

[@Lithuanianpilietis]

right ear is so lonely

[@knightingalesaid]

Thanks. you made that very simple..

[@TheFilipFonky]

I love this tutorial but the audio is terrible. What happened?

[@heli400]

Legend has it, those that have complained about the audio are now missing their right ear and now find the audio perfect! 👂👌

[@jimwagnerrbpp]

Legend is right. This was put up in the days, way back when, as I was still learning how to edit. I've improved quite a bit since then. BE A HARD TARGET Jim

[@roblow89]

I was watching true detective on HBO and a women cop had this exact set up with duck tap on a block of wood practicing these strikes over and over as a work out always thought it was pretty cool

[@bjalexhasstoppedstreaming508]

im here bcos i sleep alone and im paranoid and yes im 15 yr old girl, i only have my knife

[@terri6342]

Good video. New sub. This is very good info for training with an edged weapon.

[@MassimilianoBiagetti]

this guy is a really professional

[@cafu8012]

Great upload! Thanks! The sound? It's sh.t. Sorry.

[@CanItAlready]

Funny. Some people watch this video and see a guy teaching them how to kill someone. Some see a guy teaching them how to protect themselves from someone who's trying to kill them. The first group frightens me.

[@Samanthax1221]

+CSharp i think there joking, but anyhow, people need to learn this shit to defend themselves and their families, most people are decent and wouldnt harm anyone, we good people outnumber the bad by 100 - 1, so we just need to learn this stuff, and be ready for anything

[@macie20077]

i’m only trying to learn this stuff for self defense hahah

[@AK--yx7vj]

hey +Jim Wagner where did you get the punching dummy, hope u can mail me back thx u in advance ;) and yeah i subscribed to your channel you got interesting things uploaded, good work like to see more in future =)

[@jose.brother]

why you say that this is not self defense? if someone enter in your house and the only thing you have is a knife. what would you do?

[@MrHo0ly]

i did the 10 angles on my piza, it worked!

[@TOREIKAN]

Very good.

[@katherinei2928]

the sound quality i- now my right ears feeling a little left out

[@unleashingtheself4443]

Thanks 👍👍

[@jimwagnerrbpp]

Welcome 👍

[@genin69]

awesome, we have this exact same system in my style. its always interesting to see (now finally on youtube) that people from across the world can come up with the same idea without ever having met. nice work sir

[@startygernebulla2088]

I think the arm that you're not using is for helping you stay in balance when you go for the attack.

[@jimwagnerrbpp]

Yes, it can be. BE A HARD TARGET

[@tobywigley5220]

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[@AndrewHolland01]

And in response to your question, it would depend on the circumstances, but I wouldn't stab a person who broke into steal a few things, most thieves avoid conflict

[@apositivelight8567]

Great video, but should have better audio to it.

[@jeffgothro1147]

This is just confusing since strikes are already based on the clock system.

[@bjarnhedur]

Thanks these tips worked great on my wife

[@ididntask4905]

She still alive or? Lmao

[@najeebmmarker2013]

very useful, thank you.

[@Wolfenkuni]

looks very similar to Fiore de Libere (13th century )

[@journeyCD]

Jim Wagner number one demo strike looked like a mid to long distance boxing hook instead of a true knife thrust ...elbow aligned with shoulder in attempt to hit chest , throat, or face with your head stretching away from the target could be a fatal mistake should it miss. good knowledge of knife grip though. more power

[@edwardtindel3312]

GREAT STUFF

[@jimwagnerrbpp]

Thank you Edward. BE A HARD TARGET

[@stephen8433]

Thanks.

[@onetaothree]

Damn!! The Filipinos say to put your thumb on the back of the blade, so I've been doing that forever, but now you've ruined it for me!! You're right, that fist grip is stronger!!

[@pigsticker5764]

I'll try it!

[@FUNKACHELI]

Butter knife .... not just for spreading butter any more . AKA IHOP defense .

[@cMaXeJIJIo]

Sir, please disregard the whining liberals who's only real problem in life was, probably, an empty cell phone account. Thank you for your instruction and the work you put into what you do.

[@sammybaby1192]

what does it have to do with being liberal shut the fuck up dawg

[@davidbydefault6333]

@@sammybaby1192 lmao I love reading comments

[@crosshairprofessional]

How effective is this teqnique with a smaller knife like the Boker Urban and is there any changes in the tecnique for a knife like that?

[@ShaNagmaImmuru]

the "holywood" grip is called a pistol grip or a saber grip and it is NOT weak. If you learn how to use the knife its preferable in many cases. Fist grip is fine of course, they both have advantages and disadvantages but dont shit on shit you dont understand

[@jimwagnerrbpp]

ShaNagmalmmuru will teach you everything you need to know on his KZbin channel. BE A HARD TARGET

[@IshanDeston]

Drawcuts with anything below 5 inch will probably not even manage to cut through a regular T-shirt. Teaching draw cuts with these knives, which are most likely the most common knives you'll see in a self-defense situation (nobody is gonna whip out their Crocodile Dundee sized knife, with a "that's not a knife, this is a knife"-line, in a EDC situation. You are not going to run around with a mini machete in your every day life.), is just pointless and potentially dangerous. Many places also do not allow knives in excess of 5 inch of blade length (some even as low as 3,5 inches). So really, those swipes are really quite useless unless they are wearing a really, really thin T-shirt. I'd say it would be quite impossible for you to make any sort of worthwhile cut through that hoody you are wearing. Maybe you'd be lucky and get a tiny nick or something, but you'll not get any sort of threatening damage with anything shorter than a chef's knife with those swipes. And might i say the audio is screwed up towards the end.

[@kenmastersmaster]

+Kajan451 i carry a 4" you can kill someone with just a stab to the neck, or down low to the knee.

[@IshanDeston]

kenmastersmaster You forgot the eye-socket. You can punch it right into his brain through his eye socket.... That is assuming you are not trying to shank some unsuspecting idiot in a prison yard. 'Cause, unless the person just stands there and doesn't defend themselves, you will not reach any vital area like that. Even untrained fighters know which areas to protect instinctively. You're chances are higher that they will expose the inside of their arms while trying to defend themselves, than them letting you get in a position to stab their neck or knee with a 4 inch blade.

[@IshanDeston]

kenmastersmaster I am madly impressed with your 1337 skillz and snake like reaction. I am sure you would kill me dead quicker than i could realize you killed me dead.

[@SEFesq]

Hmmm. You must be used to pretty blunt knives. I use a Sharpmaker on mine, and they're scary sharp. Even my 3" blades will stab or slice through a leather or denim jacket like it's not there. So I disagree that you need a big knife. What you need is a GOOD knife.

[@sarge712]

The worst cutting I've ever dealt with was with a 2 1/2 inch Old Timer pocket knife. A big drunk started beating on a man and his wife in their home during a party and the husband cut the drunk bully off of him. The small knife sliced through the victim's neck and t-shirt like a scalpel. I prefer a larger knife myself but that incident showed me that even a small blade is deadly.

[@TheTruthseeker1231]

At first, I thought it was two twins standing there!

[@eugenebell83]

Of course, I would prefer a gun, but that is not always available. I think that if there was a 12 ounce ball peen hammer on the table and a k-bar knife on the table, I would choose the hammer if I had to fight for my life. However, knife can still be a very good friend if you have nothing else, a knife can be a very effective self defense tool. But you have to know where the targets are. Most people don't. I like this video,.

[@davidfellner1119]

This is really a great, informative video if you didn't already know that vertical, horizontal, and diagonal are different directions

[@ourochroma]

This channel is the bets thing i've found

[@jimwagnerrbpp]

I'm glad you found it. BE A HARD TARGET

[@TheMatrix-lc8ey]

" When you kill with your own hands there is a reverence "...... Quote from the movie 'The Hunted' (2003) !!!!

[@Noone-rt6pw]

Look up Colorado Kool Aid by Johnny Paycheck, he talks about use of a knife that's kind of funny.

[@alexjackson1130]

thanks mate

[@jimwagnerrbpp]

Petru Geneva, you can win very few battles if you fail to strike the enemy. Be A Hard Target.

[@enderhart6923]

My left ear now knows how to cut and stab with a knife

[@jhanks2012]

+ENDERHART42 doubt it

[@Superdan187211]

I like (point down) you cant cut your face and neck if you fall or get knocked down

[@Superdan187211]

and you get more power on the edge (point up) the blade is 3'' above your wrist down its right at the pivot point

[@PhysicsViolator]

i have a methood that is impossible to block without getting stabbed and its none of those angels in the drawing

[@apache9743]

très bon leçon

[@MrScar665]

Real good!

[@jamesvergara5979]

Great video but sound is bad.

[@gods1hell1spawn10011]

the hand without the knife is just as important. and you don't block, you intercept ;)

[@drisszyani3497]

Filipino system is the best for knife but jim Wagner is good.

[@JoaoKorreiaa]

using your hips will create more explosive power, muay thai for example

[@jupitereuropa-e3w]

When the order you placed finaly arrives 7:24

[@NaihanchinKempo]

its good basics. but they need to be smaller these moves are so big they can blocked maybe not well but they can be blocked . Id rather just do fast repeated stabs. like p'kal style

[@OzayMora]

Why would you learn defense ONLY ? offense is also needed to stop a enemy from hurting you

[@erwinacedillo7209]

I usually used 9 strike...

[@audreyholmes551]

Anyone else hear weird noises in there house and so now you're locked in your room clinging a knife? Or is it just me lol

[@stevewelding828]

Audrey Holmes was there a murderer in the house ? Or are you still alive ? It’s been a year since you posted this so I might be too late .