Karambit and the 12 strikes

[@chrisfoto4782]

2020 and this is exactly what I was looking for.

[@luisangelsolanoreyes2012]

Jaja me too

[@Vincent-pd9vo]

0:13 me when seeing a wasp

[@FCautodesigm]

Do this dance at the disco! Minus the Karambit ofc

[@filipinokalieducator4620]

Thanks for the comment. I'll remember that when i hit the clubs. Take care and be safe 24/7/365.

[@highaudiophidelity3198]

BEST COMMENT EVER!

[@evadetheblade55]

Hello! Thank you for the comment. I never mentioned targets in the video, only the path of the strikes. I teach my students the skill of "Tendon Termination." This skill emphasizes to attack the biceps, triceps, and the knee. The hands or the hands that hold a weapon, is the primary target. I teach them to "Never bite the hand that feeds you, but destroy the hand that attacks you." I do teach heavily the concepts of defensive knife in these terms. Thank you for the comment!

[@nickramundo6720]

Do you have a school?

[@user-wo7mm9so3r]

Thank You for being my Teacher.

[@evadetheblade55]

11 comes from the left side, emphasizing a trapping motion. 8 emphasizes the cut on the right side. Great question

[@keithrichardson3057]

This is without a doubt the best instructional video on the karambit I have EVER seen. Mas Guru Dennis Ocampo is a truly amazing teacher. As a first generation student of his I have learned more from him in the time I have trained with him than than my total combined martial experience of some 40 years. It is truly an HONOR to train with him !!!

[@limeyndixie]

Thank you very much for this detailed introduction. I recently bought a training karambit, being quite taken with this effective and fascinating weapon. I look forward to making the 12 strikes the foundation of my training regime.

[@glenncoleman5356]

I've just been introduced to the karambit, and while I have practiced with it in close-range self-defense scenarios, I hadn't seen a structured set of strikes like we do with the bastones from arnis/eskrima/kali. This is a great foundation for practicing basics, and your explanations of positioning and movement are very clear. Great stuff!

[@evadetheblade55]

Hello Glenn. Congratulations on your karambit. Thank you for the comment. My videos I place on my channel are based upon requests. So if there is a particular skill or review you would like to see, it would be my honor to share with you what my teacher has shared with me. Continue training offensively and defensively with your karambit. Take care and be safe 24 / 7 / 365! .

[@racoon6756]

Thank you for this video. I just started to learn karambit and really appreciate you for your videos and your channel !

[@evadetheblade55]

Hello Jackson. Thank you so much for your comment. According to the dictionary, a nerd is "a ​person who ​lacks ​social ​skills, esp. someone ​interested in ​technical things" Thank you so much! A compliment that actually works to my advantage. Most people don't like nerds which is an advantage because people will leave me alone... if they don't then my "technical" skills will protect me. If you think I am a bad ass... then thank you again. Looking like a bad ass and being a bad ass is two different things... since you think I look like one, that's good.. that means no one will mess with me...Thank you again for your comments. Take care and be safe 24 / 7 / 365!

[@jamescarnes2586]

SinaTirsiaWali Kali Awesome video, I just got into Silat and Kali and I am using this for drills. Subscribed and thanks again!

[@robertbates1910]

Bro, Jackson's comment seems to be deleted, using context clues i gather that he insulted u, if so, id like to commend u on how u handled it. There are alot of aholes in KZbin comment sections, some content creators take it to heart, they get upset over it, but u handled it perfectly! Peace brother.

[@jayrose4748]

Is this how indonesian kill us chinese?

[@johnlbales2773]

Thank you, Sir. And thank you for the multiple perspectives. I have always wanted to learn from an instructor that would use multiple camera perspectives; front, left, right, back, and from above to observe all body part motions so that the student sees all motion of appendages. Imagine learning the poetry of motion, acting as one, from the instructor to the student.

[@evadetheblade55]

Hello John. You are so welcome. I'm glad you are finding the different angles beneficial to your training. If you want to see other material or see the karambit from another angle in a differ skill, let me know. Take care and be safe 24 / 7 / 365!

[@zaldumbide13]

You are to kind sir, thank you for the pearl of wisdom.

[@KOP1968]

Thank you so much for your well illustrated video.

[@evadetheblade55]

Hello Michael! You are very welcome. Take care and be safe 24 / 7 / 365 !

[@sarge712]

One of the best instructional videos on the karambit I've seen yet. Thank you

[@evadetheblade55]

Hello Sarge712. Thank you for the compliment. Be sure to watch other Karambit instructional videos on this channel. If you have any other questions, let me know. Take care and be safe 24 / 7 / 365! Thank you for your service!

[@brooksolney3250]

Very practical and informative lesson. I really appreciate you making these videos and making them readily available to anyone who is willing to take the time. Thank you sir.

[@evadetheblade55]

Hello Brooks. Thank you for the comment my friend. Thank you for taking the time to view the video. Hopefully this can help you in learning better ways to defend yourself. Defensive blade is so important. If you have any questions or want to see a particular skill on video, please let me know and I will gladly film it. Thank you again and take care. Be safe 24 / 7 / 365.

[@TimothyArmstrongLoa-HuKungFu]

That was helpful Thank you. I am now teaching the Karmbit simple basics with awesome body positions so you can correctly line up the natural cut lines of the blade.

[@evadetheblade55]

Timothy, you are very welcome. I am very glad you are incorporating what I have shown to your training. If there is anything you would like to see, please let me know. I have a list of video requests that I will be filiming very soon. So let me know if there is anything you would like to see. Take care and be safe 24 / 7 / 365.

[@TimothyArmstrongLoa-HuKungFu]

Can you check out our Hu bods and tell me what you think? I have done a lot of practice on them. As I study your motion with body placement "solid "I also would like to put together single stick with Karambit drills to teach placement of hands and feet during combative motion. Thanks for your Help I greatly appreciate your Knowledge.

[@evadetheblade55]

Hello Timothy, it would be my honor to view them. I will view all of your hubad videos and let you know my thoughts.

[@TimothyArmstrongLoa-HuKungFu]

Thank You.

[@evadetheblade55]

Master Tim, first I would like to say congratulations on your Hall of Fame recognition. I am sure it is well deserved. Your hubad videos are very well done. The empty hand skills in the video are impressive. They are very simular to that of the Filipino martial arts siniwali patterns used in empty hand defense/offense/ and counters. Very impressive skills against the unskilled attacker which we find out in the street. The movements are simular to what I am doing with the non karambit hand which we call the 9th hand. Your movements are similar to the concept of our system minus the angular footwork we emphasize as the primary defense. Your students are very lucky to be training with you. Keep up the great work and sharing your knowledge. Again congratulations on your Hall of Fame recognition. Take care and be safe 24 / 7 / 365.

[@diggerdoodle7311]

Thank You For This Video, You're Truly A HUGE Inspiration To Me And My 6 Siblings. I Hope To Be Like You One Day!

[@dennisocampo9956]

You are welcome. Practice as much you can! Remember, perfect practice does not make perfect... perfect practice makes permanent.

[@acemcknaves]

I have been carrying a karambit every day as a necklace ready to be pulled if needed. My training goes way back in Arnis taught in high school. I use the sinawali approach. This video is a good addition to my training. More power and blessings in the martial way brother.

[@evadetheblade55]

Thank you Michael. I am glad to hear that it can visually help you in your training. Take care and be safe 24 / 7 / 365!

[@evadetheblade55]

Great question. The ring culturally was used to manipulate other tasks while still having the blade ready for its usefulness while cutting such things as vegetables. In terms of self-protection it is used for deployment from your pocket. When deployed, some practitioners use it to hold the karambit. Use what is best for you. Finger in or finger out, how you hold it is not as important as important as how you use it if you have to protect yourself or the ones you love. It is an alternative way of holding the karmbit like peolpe have altrnatives to different stances and beliefs in firearm training....Practice what is best for you. Take care and be safe 24 / 7 / 365!

[@Proxyincognito]

finally a video showing an exercise to learn the basics with. All ive been seeing lately fancy stuff and advanced applications.

[@aldenmann8399]

Sweet! I got my first practice knife today and your video is the first I’ve watched. Aloha & Mahalo Pare!

[@groovinrooben]

Wow this is awesome! I just ordered my first karambit today and I can't wait to get it and practice this technique.

[@evadetheblade55]

Hello Rueben! congratulations on your order of the your karambit. Remember you are only as good as your practice so when you do get it, practice as much as you can. Practice soft and slow first, then practice hard and fast. Again, congratulations! If there are any other skills with the Karambit you want to see, please let me know and I will be glad to film it for you. Take care and be safe 24 / 7 / 365!

[@evadetheblade55]

Great question alto141! Yes this can be implemented with a foldable pocket Karambit. The type of Karambit is not as important as how fast you can deploy it when needed defensively. The pocket foldable Karambit is a formidable self-defense tool to use and have. Thanks for the great question!

[@arialexander6694]

I have NO places near where I live to learn this, and I was sold on Karambit (and Kali) when I saw some vidoes. I cannot thank you enough for taking the time to make this video. I loved it and I look forward to learning more from you in the future. I do have to say that I'm extremely rusty and so strike 4 is really confusing me but I shall certainly keep going! Keep up the great work and thank you once again.

[@evadetheblade55]

Hello Ari. I hope you are doing well. Thank you so much for your comment. It's person's like you that motivate me to make videos like this. I too was rusty in my practice so do not worry nor give up. Keep practicing my friend to the point of no thought. Let the counter strikes flow from one strike to another. When you feel comfortable with all strikes in the learning order, then free flow from one different strike to another. Remember to use your footwork, body mechanics and how you strike when practicing. Number 4 strike is a challenge so practice it as much as you can and be sure to implement the body into the strike and not just the arm. If there are any other specific skills you want to see, let me know my freind. Take care and be safe 24 / 7 / 365!

[@evadetheblade55]

Hello Lennart, thank you for your comment. I'm not reinventing the wheel. I'm just making a point of what I have noticed in doing hundreds of seminars. Skilled karambit handlers tend to "twirl" the karambit around out because it looks "cool." ....

[@cymundcababan4405]

Awesome drills! Thank you!

[@kamaha2424]

I liked the way the instructor broke down & explained each movement. Very easy to learn & practice the moves!

[@evadetheblade55]

Hello Katana...thanks for the comment. If there are any other videos you are interested in, let me know . I would be glad to do any footage on your question you may have. Take care and be safe 24 / 7 / 365!

[@KrigRaseri]

Thank you for your time making this video I found it very helpful, especially since I can't afford to go and learn it.

[@631bacho]

Very nice video , thanks now i can training with my first karambit.

[@evadetheblade55]

Hello 631Bacho. Thank you for the compliment. I am glad to see that you will be training with your new Karambit. The key to your success will be to practice as much as you can. Practice the skills and practice the deployment of your karambit as well. Take care and be safe 24 / 7 / 365!

[@MrFridaysChild]

In a Kali style fight, with that weapon, you are fighting for your life, if you are disarmed, it is likely a broken finger will be the very least of your worries. I personally like to keep the index finger in the ring just far enough to allow for retention and control, to double the range of the karambit, while being able to remove the finger if necessary...

[@gosukiwi]

Thanks a lot for sharing! Very good instruction indeed. I do have one question though, I noticed some instructors, in strike #2, do curve the hand and try to hit using the sharp part of the Karambit. What's opinion on that? Cheers!

[@sernalu1965]

Thanks for sharing... wonderful drill teaching and demonstration...!!

[@danishwazir2483]

hands down the most plainly simple informative and to the point karambit tutorial on youtube!!! 🤩

[@evadetheblade55]

Hello Danish Wazir. Thank you so much for the compliment. I truly appreciate it. I hope the information in the video helps you in your training. Take what you can and disregard what you feel does not work for you. If all or some of the skills in the video enhances what you already know, practice as much as you can. Share my video and channels to others who may find the information useful. Thank you again! Take care 24/7365 and always remember to keep your head on a swivel, watch your six, and keep your back against the wall.

[@h3Xh3Xh3X]

If you are disarmed, a broken finger is the least of your worries. The point of the finger ring is to put your finger in it, so why are you reinventing the wheel here?

[@transatlanticsilkcottonfabrics]

Sh*t happens. If you are any good. They shouldn’t be able to get a hold of your tool for carving and method of defence. See how he is returns his hand back on each movement? It’s like when you draw a blade. Keep that sh*t close to your body. If they are stupid enough to run at you. That blade is right there snug. And... if your waving the blade around way out in front. It becomes an easy target for a kick, or something that will disarm you. And. You’re not building grip strength relying on a little metal loop. Another benefit is that you have something to “hammer fist” with, more so than if your finger was in there. As well as the pointy bit out the other end of your hand. Just some observations. From someone who is not trained.

[@transatlanticsilkcottonfabrics]

Oh yeah and if it’s stuck on your finger... it’s a lot harder to throw the thing away should you need to start using your empty hands. It’s a possibility. You may need to throw the thing to get it out of their reach and your own. If it’s looped around your finger... harder. Like my dad taught me while using a machete, if you feel yourself falling... you do not want to fall on that blade. Chuck it away from you. You can pick it up later rather than impaling yourself if you fall out of a tree for instance... (I guess if you needed to get it out their reach, you could, theoretically, use them a pin cushion, jam it in the back of their leg or bum cheek, they’re gonna be hurting, they’re not so able to reach it, do what you need to do with your hands, retrieve the blade after, better with a straight blade maybe. But maybe you just need to get it out of the situation for a minute, easier if it’s not looped around a finger?) I like his simplicity? No fancy flashy bs spinning it around and all that. Just move bam move bam . Out of there. It’s so important to practice with really bad implements? Maybe the only thing you have is a pencil to hand? And you have 1 maybe 2 shots with it, before it breaks and becomes useless. Make em count. And be aware of when a tool has out lived its purpose and usefulness. To know when it is the better part of wisdom to ditch it and that you’re better of without it... and what to do after that. To know when you know it is the better part of wisdom also. (You may only be granted seconds, if that.) 🙏

[@transatlanticsilkcottonfabrics]

Seems like a strong system. Yes the loop is handy for drawing it. But I can see the sense in not relying on it.

[@transatlanticsilkcottonfabrics]

Also by building your grip strength, the skills are almost pretty much transferable to a straight blade in that grip. Haha excuse me thinking out loud. Stay dangerous ✌️

[@monostone7171]

lol its incredible that you answered something from 10 years ago that the author probably forgot to say ​@@transatlanticsilkcottonfabrics

[@freetobefreerb168]

Very good instructional video bud ... I got a lot out of it ... just learning the karambit and this helped a lot thx

[@evadetheblade55]

Thank you for the comment "free". I am glad this video has helped you. Remember this is a guide so make it part of you and work what is best for your skill set and ability. Watch my other karambit videos and apply the other counter strikes and the foot work. If you have any other questions or want to see another video, please let me know and I will another instructional video based upon your question. Take care and be safe 24 / 7 / 365!

[@freetobefreerb168]

Thx "sina" first of all for responding to my comment I look forward to your other videos

[@hawaiivolcanosquad3322]

This is a great video! Thank you & I subbed to your channel. Aloha from Big Island!

[@cindygohsman9424]

Very good stuff. Thank you for sharing so that others may learn.

[@austinkane9293]

I just recently purchased a Karambit and was very confused because I couldn't understand how people could possibly fight with it, this video definitely helped!!!

[@evadetheblade55]

Hello Smartypants. I hope you are doing well. I am glad that I can shed some light on the defensive usefulness of the Karambit. Practice as much as you can. You will only be as good with it as the time you put in practicing with it. Take care and be safe 24 / 7 / 365!

[@billythekid1729]

Thank you for the answer! Now I know something I didnt know yesterday!!

[@Dany888000]

Thank you, Sir. That's exactly what I was looking for! 🙏

[@dennisocampo9956]

You are welcome

[@Berzerker911]

Very effective and useful video! thanks!

[@evadetheblade55]

Thank you Berserker for the compliment. Keep a look out for other practical, tactical and applicable videos coming soon. Take care and be safe 24 / 7 / 365.

[@johnrowe4223]

I've had a few karambits and watched a few videos as well. This is by far the most informative - thank you...

[@evadetheblade55]

Hello John. Thanks for the comment! If you are interested in any certian skills, let me know and I will be glad to put one up on this channel. Take care and be safe 24 / 7 / 365!

[@johnrowe4223]

thanks dude - my goal is to just learn as much as I can and hope that I NEVER have to use it...

[@evadetheblade55]

Hello John. I too hope that you never have to use it to protect yourself or the ones you love. My teacher always told me... "it's better to know it and not need it, then need it and not know it." In other words, it's better to know the knowledge and skill and never need to use it to protect yourself, then be in a situation where you have to protect yourself and not have any knowledge or skill to survive. Always remeber that our goal is to go home and be with the ones we love. Take care and be safe 24 / 7 / 365!

[@johnrowe4223]

absolutely agree! i'd rather know and never need it than be in a situation where i wish i did and not...

[@Arijoy86]

Thank you Sir!

[@grayghost1031]

Excellent video!!! your very fluid in your movements. Respect your knowledge. Keep the videos coming . Gray Ghost

[@tylermoore7320]

huge fan great video, i practice nightly. what is the brand and model of that particular fixed karambit in this video please.

[@shihanvictorfomin]

Well done and clearly presented. Thank you, master!

[@evadetheblade55]

Hello Victor. Thank you for the comment. It is people like you who motivate me to do these videos. Take care and be safe 24 / 7 / 365!

[@onagihanzo9881]

Id like to thank you for this video. I recently bought my first Karambit. While i do have Eskrima training, and most of it translates great to the knife. It still felt surprisingly alien to me. The strikes you show here make a lot of sense now.

[@evadetheblade55]

Hello! I am glad that you enjoy the video. I enjoyed creating it for enthusiasts such as yourself. Also congrats on your new karambit. Yes the strikes are very different so practice as much as you can utilizing the strike pattern I have modeled for you. The more you practice the more it will be less alienating to you. You are not alone on that one. Please subscribe to bothe evadetheblade55 and Filipino Kali Educator as see more of the effectiveness of the karambit. If you want to see a particular skill, let me know and I will be glad to film an instructional video for you. Take care and be safe.

[@onagihanzo9881]

SinaTirsiaWali Kali Done LOL i guess now it would be cool to see the block/counters for these strikes. Been practicing. got the strikes down. but i don't quite have the form nailed like you do, practice. but its funny every different FMA system has slightly different angle numbers. keep up the good work

[@evadetheblade55]

Thank you! I will create a video just for you regarding the blocks and counters for the strikes. Look for the video in the weeks to come on Filipino Kali Educator. Thanks again and keep practicing. Take care and be safe!

[@filipinokalieducator4620]

Thanks you for the comment onagi. If there is anything special you want to see on my channels let me know. Take care and be safe 24/7/365!

[@joelh5445]

Great video sir. Thank you for the useful info.

[@craigdamage]

If you are disarmed....having a broken finger is the least of your concerns. I love the loop hole in my Fox Karambit 479. Great for quick deployment and it feels really secure in my hand when I leave my finger through it. My adversary will have to break my finger completely off in order to disarm me. Maybe my hand is different than yours. cheers bro.

[@evadetheblade55]

Hello Craig. Great point. I am very glad the usage of the hole in the Karambit works for you especially if it feels very comfortable in your hand. Use the hole.. in the long run it really doesn't matter where your finger goes... what matters how you use it to defend yourself and the ones you love. Take care and be safe 24 / 7 / 365!

[@MrAds213]

I'm having trouble moving forward from 1 -2 it's an X motion right? One has you with the curve pointing down to cut and then 2 is when you use the part that isn't sharp going up?

[@Typhon47666]

very good style sir, you have great fluency, thanks for the upload

[@superdupermoto3549]

Thank you for the video. You have a great presentation presence. I would love to see this with a training partner to watch the flow of the traps and slashes.

[@evadetheblade55]

No problem!. thank you for the suggestion. I will film the application of each strike with the target. thank you. take care and be safe 24 / 7 / 365!

[@tomjeffersonwasright2288]

Very nice video. It has meaty instruction with no distractions.

[@filipinokalieducator4620]

Hello Tom. Thank you for your comments and/or subscribing to the SinaTirsiaWali Kali channel! Look ahead to more informative training videos and video highlights to workshops and seminars that I have conducted. If you are interested in subscribing to my FREE SinaTirsiaWali Kali monthly newsletter, email me at [e-mail]. Thanks again!

[@XGR76]

Excellent video, supremely informative!

[@clbjeezy]

that opening montage of him just swinging the knife with absolute confidence and flicking his hand out after every attack XD

[@dennisocampo9956]

Thank you for your comment. You obviously do not know the importance of the left hand. Take care amd be safe.

[@clbjeezy]

@@dennisocampo9956 in which way are we saying the left hand is important?? 😭😭

[@Geekman333]

That's awesome. Great video. Thanks for the upload.

[@evadetheblade55]

Hello Geekman333. I hope you are doing well. Thank you for the comment. Take care and be safe 24 / 7 / 365!

[@Geekman333]

Thank you. I'm doing well thanks. I hope you are too. Best wishes and greetings from Australia. :-)

[@KOP1968]

Your most welcome master Dennis. Keep up the great work.

[@NaihanchinKempo]

the spyderco civilian and harpy can be used as good replacements for these techniques as well as the ring isn't used to 'flip"the knife

[@superkool7]

notice that left hand always going nutty! thats the hardest part in my opinion, keeping that left hand going at all times

[@filipinokalieducator4620]

Hello Derek. Yes as one progresses in the FMA, the left hand is just as important as the weapon hand. In my system that was taught to me, it it known as the 10th hand because it has 10 purposes. This hand must constantly be in movement. Thank you for the comment. Keep practicing your skills.

[@nuangel]

Thanks so very much for sharing your technique. One thing that occurs to me: If you don`t like to use the ring, then isn`t it more of an impediment in this case ? For my hands, it just gets too tight on the grip / my hand gets too close to the blade. Besides, the ring isn`t the ring meant to be a striking tool also? So I`m thinking maybe the ideal blade for your preferences is one that doesn`t have a ring in the first place.... Just wondering. Otherwise, this is really awesome to give structure to the handling of this very menacing blade. Thanks so much again.

[@joanofmarc28]

Thanks for the video..i salute you sir! i want to learn more using karambit

[@evadetheblade55]

Hello Marco! I am glad to see that this video can help you. Remember to practice as much as you can and develop what works for you.

[@joanofmarc28]

Thanks very much sir!

[@professorsnape9607]

0:13 me when my mom wakes me up for school

[@evadetheblade55]

Hey Rick... I know what you mean. .. just make sure you don't have any blades in your hands when you wake up. Take care and be safe 24 / 7 / 365 and always remember to keep your head on a swivel, watch your six, and keep your back against the wall.

[@levipieterowner]

beautiful

[@paulsimpliciano]

Thank you sir!

[@evadetheblade55]

You are welcome! My pleasure.

[@chief755]

global elite right here :3

[@evadetheblade55]

Great question Thelema9331! You are correct!The type of Karambit you use is not as important as how fast you deploy it when needed defensively. The pocket foldable Karambit is a formidable self-defense tool to use and have. So, any karambit is useful. How you use it defensively is just as much important then the type of Karambit you have. Thanks for the great question!

[@jcintron8314]

thank you for the new knowledge looking forward for your others karambit videos

[@evadetheblade55]

You are so welcome! If you have any other questions, let me know. Take care and be safe 24 / 7 / 365!

[@polimorfonuclear]

Really useful video. Thanks a Lot

[@Ryan-vt5lw]

Excellently made video, I’ve been trying to find something without all the flashy tricks and knife flipping nonsense. Thank you

[@lordskeletor7246]

Very nice!

[@abscrete]

hi whats the advantage of the karambit curve blade to hold an restrain an enemy ? it seem that because of curvature could be nice for that especially if you hold some ones throat and you are behind , im not saying to kill but to restrain in an effective way, thanks

[@evadetheblade55]

Hello abscrete.Thank you for your comments and/or subscribing to the SinaTirsiaWali Kali channel! I totally agree with you! Look ahead to more informative training videos and video highlights to workshops and seminars that I have conducted. If you are interested in subscribing to my FREE SinaTirsiaWali Kali monthly newsletter, email me at [e-mail]. Thanks again!

[@adamsorenson1]

Good stuff very informative. Very clean technique very small use of motions and great recovery too defense stance.

[@evadetheblade55]

Hello Adam. Thank you for the comment. When utilizing the karambit, the shortest distance between two points is a straight line. Keeping everything in and close allows me to go from one point to another offensively to defensively and vice versa. Great observation. Utilize what you can from this video and make it work for you. Take care and be safe 24 / 7 / 365!

[@kam075443]

Thanks dude for sharing ur techniques and movement.Kerambit/Karambit is well known traditional weapon in our Malay and Indonesian community especially among womens sometimes ago when they performed dance infront of our king/sultan.Some people call this weapon "kerambit or kuku rimau(tiger claws)".

[@chrishatton865]

Thank you for the reply, I will be looking forward to the upcoming tendon termination video, I'm sure you will answer all my worries, thank you again

[@harvestblades]

What karambit do you use in this video? I would like to find a budget friendly, fixed blade that is preferably carbon steel and under 3.5" Thanks.

[@hansdiqueed9327]

Not OP, but as a chef who works with carbon steel on the daily, if you aren't into maintenance, probably go with stainless, or stain resistant carbon steel. As far as budget friendly, a little digging on eBay might be worth your while, if for no other reason than to figure out what exactly you're looking for. If you're concerned with legalities, mantis makes a good few decent single edge blades if you don't mind the 50-80$ range, and as I said earlier, eBay is a treasure trove for getting decent stuff in general on the cheap.

[@bigoxtailbone2]

the karambit is just a plus to your punches. Use it like you would punching. You definitely have a point about the ring around you finger because it can stress the finger. But when used as a punching device like a roll of quarters with a cutting edge you will get better results.

[@evadetheblade55]

Thanks Mr. T! Hopefully these defensive moves can be integrated in the video game! Take care and be safe 24 / 7 / 365!

[@dseednorwayn47]

@ Microphunktv: well really depends on the situation you are in and where on this planet you are hanging out.. good video btw, coming from kick and thai boxing myself, the karambit feels natural in movements and a real extention.

[@evadetheblade55]

Hello dseed. Thank you for your comments and/or subscribing to the SinaTirsiaWali Kali channel! Your absolutely correct! It does feel natural. Look ahead to more informative training videos and video highlights to workshops and seminars that I have conducted. If you are interested in subscribing to my FREE SinaTirsiaWali Kali monthly newsletter, email me at [e-mail]. Thanks again!

[@transatlanticsilkcottonfabrics]

I was going to say, I appreciate the methods. The finger ring not being utilised in the technique. No spinning or messing around. This is business and improving that grip strength on the handle, without relying on the ring. Good idea to practice. And with the cuts he always seems to bring it back to his zone, in tight or out of reach of who ever. Move, 1, move, back up on a 4/5. Move. Get out of dodge. Liking this channel. It seems reasonable to not use the ring while using the tool, in a situation, aside from drawing it. After creating space. I guess, the argument could be made. No matter how good you are. Everyone is a gangster until a real gangster shows up. And you may be disarmed. Or. You may need to get the weapon away from the altercation, but, it’s wrapped around a broken finger, and not easily ditchable when, the tables may have turned and you’re gonna get a beating, and it’s best no one has the knife. Especially the guy sat on top of you. Better it be held in a manner in which you could throw it out of reach while you used your hands, then got it afterwards. ✌️ stay dangerous.

[@evadetheblade55]

Thank you for the comment! Great points you made. Keep enjoying the channel.

[@hugotorres8458]

Thanks, Sir.👌👐

[@jeffbarkley7373]

Excellent instructional video...thank you.

[@bangabruhh8291]

Is the support hand (his left hand) moving as deflections from opponents strikes? Or just to throw the opponent off guard moving your hand around like that?

[@Ttran778]

In application, it's meant to block and deflect. In theory, it could probably work as a distraction.

[@evadetheblade55]

Hello chris! Thanks for the comment/ question. The left hand at times is just as dangerous as the hand that holds the self defense weapon. In our system we call this the 10th hand because it has 10 purposes. They are as follows: Check, block, disarm, parry, control, pass, strike, distract, deploy, and sacrifice. The 10th hand is always in motion 10 always ready to counter defend. Great question chris! Let me know if you have any other questions. Take care and be safe 24 / 7 / 365!

[@amosrubi]

Very, very good Master Dennis, congrats and hug from Brasil.

[@cliftonthomas1500]

How do the 12 strikes in Kali work compared to the 6 strike theory with Silat?

[@stephanwatson7902]

It's way more difficult to disarm with the finger in the retention ring, especially while you're handrolling (trapping) and slashing/stabbing their hands then immediately their face/throat. If someone is trying to disarm, I'd rather risk my finger getting broken, in order to better keep the weapon they could kill me with, away from them. Life>broken finger....that's why the ring is there

[@stephanwatson7902]

I also lock over the thumb and support it with my index finger, like when making a fist or holding many types of sword

[@vitocarbonara7770]

Bro...you're a great disco dancer. John Travolta style!!!

[@clarky4492]

do you recommend single or double edge? nice video

[@evadetheblade55]

Hello Clarky. Sorry for the late response. 4th of July was a busy weekend. I would suggest a single edged karambit only because it can be utilized as a folded blade which is more conceal able. Check your local blade laws first. Thanks for the great question. Take care and be safe 24 / 7 / 365!

[@GCasey]

Very easy to understand

[@samiulalim7125]

burglar enters house to rob.... sees this guy making this youtube video.... burglar: ' oops wrong house! im sorry! please have a great day"

[@user-wo7mm9so3r]

Great!!

[@sarge712]

Do you ever use it in the forward grip?

[@evadetheblade55]

Hello Sarge712, Thanks for the question. It a great one! sorry for the late response. Yes I often do practice with the blade forward. This video can be implemented with the 12 strikes using the blade forward. Follow the path of the strike from the video and implement the 12 strikes. Take care and be safe 24 / 7 / 365!

[@Dwilson1282]

My only quibble with this video is that if you're in an edged weapon situation, getting a finger broken during a disarm is probably your last and least worry. But I really like the vid.

[@evadetheblade55]

Hello David. Thank you so much for your comment. I totally agree with you. It is the last thing to worry about in an edged weapon situation, but I sure know that it would for one moment stop the initial thoughts of continuing the threat. At that moment, that is the premier time to take advantage of the situation defensively. All it takes is a moment of distraction. Not physically but mentally. If you have ever broken a finger, which I have it stopped my intentions at the time which was in a basketball game. I hesitated for a moment when the initial pain shock occurred and reality hit when the finger was bent in a unorthodox way which would make the normal stomach of a person turn in discuss.... So with that in thought, I agree with you. My goal is to stop the thought of the attacker from his true intentions so I can stop the threat. Thank you so much for your thoughts. Take care and be safe! Be sure to visit my other channels of evaderheblade55 and Filipino Kali Educator share these channels with others.

[@georgemendes6844]

Hello, man! Would you mind answering a little question for me? I'm watching strikes eight and eleven. I found them very similar to each other. What are the basic differences between strokes eight and eleven? Thank you in advance! 😃

[@cjohn1914]

Thanks for the info. This will fit nicely in my tool box. Keep up the good work. By the way, the way you respond to the critics on your post is very professional. Glad to see you don't let the crab mentality pull you down.

[@evadetheblade55]

Hello cjohn1914! I am glad I can add to your tool box. Just make sure your tools don't get "rusty" so practice them as much as you can! Thank you also for the compliment on the professionalism. Yes, I do answer all comments in that manner regardless of what is mentioned and how it is mentioned. I tend do bypass the negatives of the questions and try to answer their question comment, or suggestion the best I can. It seems to work. Thanks again and be sure to visit my other channel "Filipino Kali Educator." Take care and be safe!

[@darksidecarnival5385]

great presentation! Thank you

[@evadetheblade55]

Thank you for the comment. I hope you will be able to utilize these skills defensively. Take care and be safe 24 / 7 / 365!

[@robertproctor5347]

Can you show the strikes left handed please ? I would like to make sure I am doing them correctly. your video is greatly appreciated. Thank you.

[@markmasonsusee5283]

Thank you for the upload, bro. Now I have more ways to practice. Think these techniques will work with a KABAR?

[@evadetheblade55]

Hello Mark!. Thank you for your comments and/or subscribing to the SinaTirsiaWali Kali channel! I am glad this video can add to your tool box. Look ahead to more informative training videos and video highlights to workshops and seminars that I have conducted. If you are interested in subscribing to my FREE SinaTirsiaWali Kali monthly newsletter, email me at [e-mail]. Also, go to my new channel called Filipino Kali Educator which is a more informal channel that explains a lot of the tactics and philosophies of the Kali system I teach. Thanks again!

[@evadetheblade55]

Hello Mark! Yes the key is to practice as much as you can. The KABAR would definitely work with these movements. Try them out and let me know how it goes. If you have questions on it, let me know and I can do a featured video on it on my other channel "Filipino Kali Educator" Take care and be safe. I look forward to hearing from you!

[@BakuBanzai]

Very informative.

[@BVBforeverful]

Saw a couple people wondering how karambits fare in real life or street combat. Think of how much force you put into a strike. Now think of how much the force is amplified by the blade sticking out from your fist. No knife or style of knife is going to be a guaranteed fight winner, but each knife shape can be used in a certain way depending on the curvature (slashing, hacking, stabbing, etc.) the karambit is good for close quarters. However, it's the persons skill that determines the fight.

[@filipinokalieducator4620]

Great point! I totally agree! The blade is not the concern... it's the person who holds it that is.! Take care and be safe 24/7/365

[@aracsgo]

Thanks! I got my self a practive, and real karambit. I love the style of them! I'll probably never use it in battle just for fun!

[@evadetheblade55]

Hello balloon boy. Congratulations on your new karambit. What type did you get? Just remember that the type of karambit is not that important. What makes any karambit useful is the person who uses it offensively and defensively. If you have any questions and want to see a particular skill just let me know. Take care and be safe 24 / 7 / 365!

[@aracsgo]

SinaTirsiaWali Kali I really don't know karambit brands, I just ordered it off Amazon.

[@evadetheblade55]

Brand again is not as important as the person who uses it skilfully. Congratulations again my friend.

[@aracsgo]

SinaTirsiaWali Kali Thanks! I'm buying a practice body, with similar flesh to humans! I will test it.

[@aracsgo]

SinaTirsiaWali Kali It's a Hawkbill Neck karambit if you're wondering. :P

[@spodz3092]

Very good and practical lesson :) I just got a black honshu karambit.

[@evadetheblade55]

Hello Flappy. Thank you for the comment. The key to this video is practice and repetition. Otherwise it's just another video. Congratulations on your karambit. Practice as often as you can so that the movements become part of you ... without thought. If you have other questions regarding the karambit or you would like to see another video on a particular skill. Please let me know and I will film one just for you. Take care and be safe 24 / 7 / 365!

[@RoyalCaoCao]

spodz I just gotten the rainbow honshu karambit. But I felt ColdSteel was stronger.

[@evadetheblade55]

Royal congratulations on your honshu karambit. Now the next phase is to practice as much as you can defensively and offensively. Practice the strikes in the video to the point where you are no longer thinking about them. Then make your strikes based upon your natural attributes. Work with what works for you and practice.... you are only as good as the practice you put in. Congrats again. If you need to see any other skills on video, please let me know and I will be glad to film the skill asset for you. Be sure to subscribe to my channels filipinoeducator and evadetheblade55 on KZbin. Take care and be safe 24 / 7 / 365!