KNIFE DEFENSE! Filipino Martial Artist VS Grappler

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Brazilian Jiu-jitsu and Mixed Martial Arts are the martial arts growing the quickest in popularity. A big component of each is grappling, which is an ultra-valuable skill set to have. But when it comes to weapons, you see knife defense where people grab an opponent with a knife and use certain skills and techniques to disarm them. GM Oliver shows how grappling an armed opponent can be a very bad idea.
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[@renegadexrngr2527]

I was in the army for a decade and did every level of edge weapon training they have. And he is 100 percent correct you should never ever try to grab someone wielding a bladed weapon. Maintain distance from the knife at all times. And grab the first thing you see you can use as a weapon. That’s the only defense against someone who knows what they’re doing.

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[@cameraduong9886]

Omg same as I think if I'm dealing with someone with knife

[@jatipang]

​@@repentandbelieveinJesusChrist3 where "repent" word in that verse btw? you added yourself

[@specialk5070]

Then you know the “ 3 N’s “

[@Iruleyouforafee]

​@@repentandbelieveinJesusChrist3 Jesus couldn't stop knives either.

[@jaycothesalamander5367]

As a mma practitioner, I think this is very useful. Fighting is a violent sport, but true violence is much more gruesome.

[@Charlie_Tea]

Smh really?! This is what mma produces?! By your comment, you wouldn't survive a home invasion🤦‍♂️. What does a 1st world Westerner know about survival anyway you're 1st world?!

[@adamantiuscloudcat1799]

MMA has caused a lot of deaths because practitioners confuse cage with reality

[@jacksoncamania6064]

agreed

[@miketesla8550]

If real combat is much gruesome than mma, then very scary is an understatement.

[@quincyredd3909]

Yeah it’s much more gruesome because real combat there is no rules unlike boxing, mma, wrestling…

[@Patrick-fk4ef]

As the instructor said, the basic rule of dealing with a knife in a fight is that you are guaranteed to get cut. Accept that fact and end the fight as quickly as possible. Even better, don't get into a knife fight at all.

[@flowrepins6663]

or bring a knife youself then, a bigger one

[@taokodr]

Hear, hear! I had an instructor who told us exactly that. So, the goal is to make sure that you cut better than they do. I remember him teaching us about which parts of the arm were less lethal if they were to get sliced. Grim, but practical.

[@SpaceRanger187]

That's why u carry a gun

[@jed1m1ndtr1cks]

Or wear Kevlar sleeves

[@nourisma1252]

​@@SpaceRanger187 not allowed in most countries believe it or not

[@horizonblack]

I taught weapons for 20 years. This man is absolutely correct. It's refreshing.

[@CaltaTomas]

Yeah me to bro. And im also astronaut.

[@horizonblack]

@@CaltaTomas Yeah, everyone is a liar. The guy in the video is an idiot who knows nothing, and I have no credentials.

[@doca8792]

I took kickboxing as a teen and Jiu Jitsu as an adult, but if I ever see a Philippine brother with a knife, I’m running the other way.

[@markcolt1114]

Dude, if you see any brother with a knife trying to hurt you go the other way

[@doca8792]

@@markcolt1114 good point

[@MuadiDibinga]

@@markcolt1114 facts

[@elnarco4044]

Wise decision

[@trollwarlord4556]

​@@markcolt1114well, if they have a knife and you have a gun

[@hibernopithecus7500]

First line I ever heard out of this guy was,”Irl life there’s no block, there’s no disarm!”. Refreshing to hear from a FMA instructor. Very clear on separating the art from the reality. Edit: Well this proved pretty popular. Thanks for the likes & comments. Few points though. 1. To all the “Yeah, well, of course there’s a disarm” replies; he’s a guro & you’re not. He has a vested interest in selling his art as effective & chooses instead to be honest. The context of the above quote was that blades usually stay concealed & you’ll likely feel them before you see them. You can’t block something you can’t see coming & you can’t disarm someone you don’t know is armed. 2. FMA is, at it’s root, a martial art in the truest sense. Mars wasn’t the god of h2h combat, he was the god of war. FMA is a battlefield/guerrilla art from a time when fencing played an actual effective part in combat. Think of it more as HEMA than wrestling, boxing or MT. 3. I train FMA so I’m not trying to disparage it. But let’s take the guro’s lesson & be fr. There’s no knife combat on da streets. There’s stabbings.

[@solidussnate6348]

This was really good. I don't do FML, I only recently started to while taking JKD. I, however, constantly practiced knife drills. I'm a decent knife fighter, disarms or blocks.... your getting cut. And most disarm attempts I'd switch hands if I didn't cut. It was good to see this, loved it. Total truth.

[@elnarco4044]

@@solidussnate6348 yea I only know 1 disrm that works about 70 %of the time and only after distracting them with a head strike

I've learned a bit of FMA and one of the first things the instructor said during the first seminar was that there are empty hand techniques but he's not going to teach them because you don't have too much chance against a knife without a weapon. So you better grab one. A knife, a chair, your bag, a beer bottle, etc. If you can't run, of course. (And he even discouraged us from knife fighting IRL in general. E.g. by saying things like if you punch each other at the same time then nothing really happens. Best case you KO the attacker and eat a not too strong punch. If you do it with a knife against a knife, you'll probably bleed to death besides each other.)

[@solidussnate6348]

@@elnarco4044 you have to get a good distraction or a blind shot + pain. To get one that works. Your spot on that.

[@Refr619]

There's no mistake. 😂

[@OzAsbjorn]

I spent over ten years learning hand to hand combat. Some under the concept of knife fighting. One of the things that really bothered me was some of the tactics that people taught would clearly not get you very far in a real scenario. I like this quick demonstration of that. Showing that knife fighting in the movies and knife fighting in real life is totally different. If you want to get humbled, wear a white shirt, get a dummy knife and put lip stick on it. Then have someone come at you with it. Chances are you're going to be painted a little bit. It's very hard to defend against a knife attack.

[@ordinarypete]

So did you like this guy’s training?

[@sakuraFC3S]

My BJJ instructor gave us sharpies and had us roll. We were covered in ink.

[@ceckolalovia]

There is no defense of a knife atack period. Forget about that you need to hit as soon as possible. Thats why i dont like all the drills which shows some extraordinary thing. Also you cant hit your opponents face or both break his limb cause its training. He can stab you as much as he likes but you cant hit him to get him a concusion or even technical knockdown. If both guys are trained and no one is backing down one is dead

[@Kev80ification]

I've trained Kali for about 8 years. And I love what this guy has to say!!!! He's the truth.

[@Reaper1253]

My dad taught me a very good lesson as a kid. The second a knife comes out, the best way to win is 4 fences and 3 backyards away. Unless there is literally no other option than to fight them, running is always best when knives are involved.

[@Caleb-fm1hp]

Original west side story movie has a decent knife scene.

[@billyscenic5610]

Exactly. Run.

[@sleepdeprivedfox9086]

Best self defense is RUN especially when it comes to a knife fight. No matter how experienced you are at fighting unarmed or with weapon you ain't coming out unscathed from a knife fight. There are only 3 kinds of people in a knife fight, the wounded, the seriously wounded and the dead.

[@ALCRAN2010]

When possible, Smother a gun, Run from a knife.

[@alxbkers]

Your dad is right. Too many times I have seen examples of a knife hitting someone in the sweet spot. Reddit is filled with examples. People underestimate how quickly a small blade can end you.

[@thelastexpress4270]

What an experienced fighter/combatant can do from adjusting their grip, stance, position, or even leverage ever so slightly is mind blowing. Great video.

[@mattjack3983]

Absolutely. This guy definitely knows what he's doing. I feel sorry for anyone stupid enough to try jumping this guy...

[@faasnuhind8578]

Pretty much. I mean, just watching movies where they block knifes just below the wrist or close to it, and they never slice or nick the opponent just doesn't make sense. First thing in this video, dude does similar "block", slices arm.

[@sefin84]

The terrifying is the fact that you dont even need to be experienced. I think that wrist twist would be very natural if someone managed to grab your hand which holds the knife... As was said by many others. Just run or grab something to use as a weapon if you cant outrun your opponent. Lets just hope that we bump only in nice people :)

[@ElevenEleven1969]

I actually just saw a wrist adjustment, that's it

[@mattjack3983]

@@ElevenEleven1969 yeah that's pretty much it, and all it really takes. A knife is a serious weapon and can be used to devastating effect, against a highly trained and skilled individual, by an individual with either very little or limited, or even quite literally ZERO actual training whatsoever. I've been a very dedicated martial artist my whole life, and ive trained extensively with bladed/edged weapons of various types, but knives are one of several important reasons why I also carry a concealed firearm with me. (And for protection against potential assailants armed with their own firearm). But I would not even attempt to try to disarm or fight someone who has a knife. Where I live, that's a deadly weapon, and puts me in danger of serious bodily harm or death, and that's enough to justify the use of a firearm in my own defense. I think that the point this guy in the video is trying to make is that in a real life situation, no matter your training, you are going to get cut or stuck when facing an assailant armed with a knife.

[@adamg400]

I have a black belt in hand to hand combat. The way this officer or civilian is trying to disarm him is the same way i was basically taught. Although this guy is extremely talented with a knife and not someone your likely to encounter in the US or daily life who knows it could happen. The first thing i was taught when training through my belts. “There is no such thing as a fair fight”. Everything is a weapon. Pick that chair up. Pick that pipe up. Hit him with that pipe. Someone is going home to their family. Is it you? One mind one weapon.

[@littlepuss1205]

I got stabbed last year, rogue druggie with a sharp weapon. Kali basic hubad block saved my life.

[@MexicanOREOz]

i know a mcmap instructor when i see one. semper

[@idkwhouthinkuis]

skilled, even YOU can become HIM

[@russelldavis8415]

Thugs and idiots watch these type of videos too, they learn from them to improve their ability.

[@JimCunningham-jr7qv]

a black belt in hand to hand combat ...lol now ive heard everything

[@Mike_Virata]

I bought the Pintados course on Budo Brothers and have been loving it so far.

[@codelessunlimited7701]

The reality is if you have time, space and gut to run away from being killed. Then do not fight, just RUN!

[@guitarnmusic2925]

No.1 best defense is to run!

[@unitechpowercorporation8450]

It's Usain Bolt's kind of defense

[@davidbeckham2293]

Hahahahaha...

[@Versace117]

This is the best thing to do. But unfortunately most of the time the attacker is way more faster than his victim.

[@banqkaiqai5567]

True

[@improfit9945]

Best Knife defence basics ever to be performed on youtube.

[@binoyandpinay777]

Thank you so much for pointing these things out. So tired of flashy knife techniques, Westside story duals, disarming the knife with your arm against the flat of the blade (That one really gets my goat).

[@davidmadrid6913]

Even thought there are valid points here. I would like to share my thoughts on this. I was in the military here in Colombia, due to most fire weapons are prohibit, most of the cases (Fights, Homicides, Rooberies) are done using knifes. In the military, we took a course from a Brazilian comander that specialized in knife conflicts. Id like to point out a few things: 1. Best option is always running, RUN, man, even if you are tough as JVD, there are several crucial veins and arteries thorugh your body, neck, arms, legs, and not to mention your vital organs, any stab can be deadly, no matter if its in the leg. So RUN. 2. If you are asked to give your things, just do it man, fuck it. Just throw away your shit and keep with your life. Nobody needs to get hurt. 3. If you are going to fight, prepare to see your own blood. You will get stabbed somehow, somewhere, how deep and bad depends on your actions, but you will definetly get stabbed. Now, about the video. Unless your oponent has real experience using knife (And that´s not the same of had stabbed multiple people, but knowing how to use it in a fight against a person that knows how to defend himself or against another person with a knife) they won't change hands. The reason of that, is because when you are on a life-death situation, your cortisol levels skyrocket, your brain changes to animal instict, your cognitive levels decrease almost to none, therefore, your abilitie to think and perfom complex tasks (Such as visualizing possible outcomes, performing combos, or switching your knife) are very low, not to say 0. Unless, like i said before, you have a great deal of expirience in this situation (And not just that you have taken several martial arts courses, or you have fought several times, real experience is war type shit, against people that know how to hurt you badly and deadly within seconds). Having said that, always watch their hands, and get your feet and body in position to fight, raise your hands to your body, so you are able to move them fast enough. If you dont see one of his hands, assume they have a knife, dont take any chances. There are two possibilities, either they make the first move, or you do. In case they attack you first (Which is going to be the most cases), put your arm firmly between you and him, like a wall, so when he tries to stab you, his hand is not going to be able to fully reach you. If they are grabbing your with his other hand, it means they are unprotected, you could try to punch him, elbow him... I would tell you what the commander said, go for the eyes, use your other hand and fingers to push their eyes as if you wanted to crush them or take them out, this will make him back off instantly, and will give you time to either RUN, or take your chances finishing the fight. In case you attempt to grab it, which could be effective as well, keep either glued to his body, or yours. (The man in the video says that he would change the angle of the knife and cut your arms. 1. Thats not going to happen, in real life you wont be able to think and perfom this actions. 2. In case its done, due to the angle of the knife, and how close is to your body, the cuts are going to be superficial and you wont feel them thanks to the adrenaline.

[@thetimeiscoming]

Still this guy's knife skills are freaky

[@gabsterrivera5674]

About the improvised knife defenses below your paragraph, yea they may not deal as much damage as the opponent can feel but if trained enough can cause problems. Not saying they're really effective nor vice versa, there's a sweet balance you just have to get to make it successful

[@shadowmaster452]

Fellow colombian, not military but I've done extensive research on knife fighting and other self defense situations typical in our country such as machetes with realistic sparring. I agree completely on everything you said and there's also a big point to make: Most potential attackers are people with no real training at all, in colombia you see that in most fights for example, people use a pickaxe grip with somewhat of a fencing style, sometimes even with a jacket or hoodie wrapped around the other arm. This is the context where us colombians gotta defend ourselves in and it's something important to keep in mind. Most people here are not gonna face a filipino master, they're gonna face a skinny thug with no formal training who''s not even aware of the fact that he can hold the knife upwards to increase his stabbing range, similar principles apply for people in other countries. The rest... well you explained it all perfectly, specially the hand switching, ALMOST NO ONE will switch hands because the brain during a fight will naturally try to strike using the highest damage option, it's also why a lot of people during a street fight will barely use their non dominant hand for punching, a knife attacker will pretty much forget they can switch hands because they're focused on stab stab stab, if you quickly take control of the wrist and arm unless you take too long they won't even remember they can use the other hand for striking or switching the knife, they will simply struggle and try to break out so they can keep stabbing like a rabid dog, this is always what happens in those videos where people die from a knife attack: they barely manage to take control of the attacker's arm, the attacker breaks free and instantly returns to stabbing, they don't switch hands, they don't punch or kick, they simply break free and keep stabbing. The angle switching won't happen for the same reason, lack of training and adrenaline brain fog. Distance is essential as you said, with distance the attacker needs to perform longer motions to try to reach you, the basic principle is: knives keep distance, machete stay close, the closer you are to the attacker, the faster he can stab you with small movements, this is lethal since it's almost impossible to effectively parry a knife from up close due to how they barely move their arms to stab you from all angles at a short distance. Finally the key is always dirty fighting, eye gouging, genital strikes, throat strikes, headbutts, it's all valid. While I'm aware that it's much better to grab something or at least use your belt as a weapon, people should still practice for these unarmed scenarios just in case, hell, you don't even need to disarm the opponent and beat him up, just be able to at least parry and dodge to create an opening to escape. The less risks you take the better, so the best defense is always to avoid dangerous people and places in the first place, as you said: give them your belongings or deescalate the situation before it turns ugly.

[@Glenox21]

Im a Filipino and it's so sad to see that most Filipinos don't appreciate their own National martial art and sport, they tend to learn from other martial art, which I have no problem with, instead of the martial art that was built for self-defense ever since our history of being colonize which really teaches you to defend your self and the right mentality to do so.

[@wrbk19]

I'm proud of our martial arts. I went to HS in the Philippines, and they taught us Kali in PE. Since then, I've always appreciated the realistic approach of our martial arts.

[@DingLaDong]

Because it’s bs… this is like aikido for knife. You should be glad that most Filipino are smart enough to trained in something that actually works.

[@ch3ckm8]

because it's considered for "poor" people. It's street fighting tbh. Filipinos want to get out of the streets and poverty

[@markgilrosales6366]

​@@DingLaDong what aikido?fma is the exact opposite of aikido.

[@wrbk19]

@@DingLaDong You do realize US militaries train in Filipino martial arts right? That includes special forces. To think it has no use is asinine. As the instructor said, this is reality. There are no rules on the streets or in war. Get it together.

[@emmanpedida136]

"THERE'S NO BLOCK IN REALITY" and that's true. I've witnessed with my own eyes, guys fighting with fist. The other guy has no match to the well trained guy in martial arts. So he pull out his knife ang starts attacking. In just a split of seconds blood all over his body and cuts in his hands. Mma guy died instantly in that moment it was terrible. Everything went so fast. There's no take 2 or pause.. Everyone around is shock, it happened so fast. We thought it was just a fist fighting.

[@infowtf]

Reality

[@rjsmith5339]

This is why you just pack a gun. Don't start any fights, walk away from all conflicts or people talking smack and kill anybody who corners you looking to hurt you. I don't care if all I see is just your fists. You should probably just leave me alone or you're gonna end up springing a leak. I feel bad about that guy who stood his ground, fought and died to a hidden knife attack, sorry you saw it happen.

[@marcadriano4568]

​@@rjsmith5339 it depends, not everyone has access to firearms like in the US but yes, it's the most effective tool for self defense.

[@PengyDraws]

@@rjsmith5339 A gun is incredibly useful until a guy with a knife shanks you while you aren't expecting it

[@rjsmith5339]

@@PengyDraws of course a ninja assassin could shank you while you're taking a piss or a similar situation. The art of war still applies no matter the weapon for sure. masters with sticks beat novices with swords

[@AyameKana]

More from this teacher please ❤

[@perrychambers]

Thank you. I keep seeing these videos about how to disarm blades and guns and I immediately think they are going to get someone hurt. Best option when dealing with a weapon is to find one of your own or flee.

[@lifestylezwaks-jiujitsuand3690]

I am a Filipino, I train Kali and have been doing BJJ for 9 years (purple belt). This is true, the only way to disarm a blade is with a blade, then the game begins on who has better, faster, and better skills at (defanging the snake) slashing fingers and wrist will win. Barehand fighting a guy with a knife is always not or last(est) option. Running away is always first.

[@sisu1138]

Reyneeeee

[@f.k.4904]

don't forget about timing and mental void.

[@SL4PSH0CK]

love how its taught for close quarters arnis, and kali for military.

[@simonzendel1122]

I trained with a guy in college who traveled Europe training with different weapons and we used to drill knife fights and the reality was no matter how good you were you always got cut (we used long sleeves white t shirts and markers to demonstrate to the students, the main difference was those that had more experience and skill took less fatal cuts/slashes but regardless they all got cut. I laugh at 90% of thar tik tok BS.

[@A-Pa-s-Plainjane]

@@r.m.strong real good advice, thx for that. Its really all about spirit.

[@charlesmendez4686]

People just have to understand that when the knife comes out, you are just going to get stabbed. How you react afterwards, could save your life. I might get stabbed once, but the second time there is no second time. We might just both meet our makers at the same time.

[@user-vp6cq4sv3d]

​@@user-oj9iz9sr2yThe body isn't fragile. People are.

[@nobbystylez]

Yeah we did the same with a knife expert in the uk, I was the dummy for the class (brown belt) and in about 10 seconds I was covered in black marker - best thing he said was big knifes are for show, small knifes are about damage (scalpel etc). If you can run - run!

[@DSquareDSquare]

Good awareness,and its very critical that concerning with our day to day life!!!

[@jeffreyjackson5229]

I love how he emphasizes and then constantly reiterates training and reality. While, thankfully, I have not had many fights, the ones that I have had definitely showed me that there is difference. With that said, I think that's why there is always this issue about what arts and what arts don't. In my opinion, all arts work if the practicer knows how and when to apply them. It's all about adaptability.

[@xcelr8108]

Your right I trained both and Muay Thai . Reality is different it’s unpredictable because there is no rules in the streets.

[@MMALAB]

Way back when I was in special forces there was a guy an associate of mine there who had an encounter close quarters, a fight, in a room, he shot his opponent but couldn't "finish" him, then he got multiple lacerations and stabs and he was bleeding to death before he even knew it. He was in a coma for a period, and when he recovered, he was grateful that he survived. The odd fact is the guy that got wounded was also a skilled martial artist/knife expert. But in this particular fight, the odds turned upside down for him. It is interesting how uncontrolled a fight can be and how many factors, almost like rolling a die every time, that can change the outcome. I always remember this incident, just to keep my feet on the ground. Nice video, by the way, showing the reality.

[@CB-pi5hc]

Shame he didnt stay in the coma

[@gabsterrivera5674]

It is true, whenever a fight occurs you ALWAYS roll a die no matter how skilled you are. You can only reduce the times you roll the die the more prepared you are in a conflict

[@mattb6539]

I always said that Kali or Escrima is by far the scariest to fight against for me. I'd go up against pretty much anything else, but I absolutely fear these guys. Even with the sticks. They can cause so many breaks in the span of seconds

[@elnarco4044]

Yea, I totally agree with you, Filipino má were used to defend several foreign invasions

[@mattjack3983]

I've been training in Kali for almost 7 years now. Getting hit with a rattan stick..like really hit hard..is just awful. It immediately takes whatever will to keep fighting right out you lol. It only takes one time to respect what that stick can do. In the past 7 years I don't think I've gone a single week with a nasty bruise or welt of some kind. I've been training in martial arts for over 25 years (Judo, Kyokushin Karate, BJJ, and Muay Thai) and FMA training has improved my overall skill more than anything else ever has. I highly recommend it to any martial artist looking for something a little different to give them an edge (no pun intended lol) As far as real world self defense goes, there's really nothing better. Like every martial art tho, unfortunately, there are FMA McDojos out there that you will want to avoid. But if you are already an experienced legitimate martial artist, it's not very difficult to recognize when you are being taught some nonsense tho. Real genuine self defense is always going to be "weapons based". And when it comes to weapons, there's nothing better than FMA.

[@tsqm112]

@@mattjack3983 Totally agree with what you mentioned about the plus of FMA. What I can shed is the speed, impact, balance, coordination, awareness, confidence and real-time dynamics that is benefited this art. You can apply most of those attributes to your existing self-defense to make you an overall fighter.

[@Lethalbanter]

Kali is only dangerous with a knife or a weapon. You can pretty say that about anyone armed with a knife. Empty Hand to hand kali is absolute dog shit and impractical

[@Zoran69]

Kali, Bushido, etc. The only real martial arts left. Everything else is either turned into sport or diluted by the enemy so I can't be used against them.

[@thetruthproject9642]

Maximum respect - good and hard training - Blessman

[@file66]

Wow, great share - combat is different than games - this was also the combat philosophy of Sigung Wong Shun Leung. Look forward to more - thank you for sharing your experience

[@kmstirpitz4285]

Often we witness fights in movies as like a dance but in real life, it's a messy uncomfortable and quick event. I'm glad he said that there is no disarm and block. One must end the fight as quickly as possible. There isn't any blade locks where you talk to your opponent like in Star Wars.

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[@jensz9360]

EXACTLY. Most fights are over in under a minute. There is no time to do fancy nonsense. I think using MA is not practical if a crazed lunatic comes at you, but I think MA does train your mind to not panic and remain calm and deploy certain basic fighting principles like creating distance and gauging the opponents movement and countering. It gets you comfortable with engaging with someone and not getting scared like most people would.

[@daviddennis7317]

Very good lesson. Thanks for sharing, much appreciated.

[@guns4freedom]

This is what a real instructor looks like.

[@delicrux]

Great video what do you say about the jacket defense against knifes that Jackie chan likes to use to trap the knife. I am not saying it is something people should try but im saying if i was stuck in a corner against someone who had a knife how viable is it for trapping.

[@ironmikehallowween]

Luckily most people don’t know how to use a knife like this gentleman. My brother knocked someone out cold who pulled a knife on him with one punch. I have had several encounters with knives while bouncing in Baltimore. Now, they all just use guns. They walk away from you when confronted to provide distance before turning to shoot at you. They never stay close anymore. That’s reality.

[@_the_Necromancer]

Damn.

[@snakeeyes6737]

Your lucky your in Baltimore.. 😂

[@jagermode6564]

Dude with the knife didn't harbor any real intentions on using it. Probably flashed it and got sacked immediately. Lol.

[@carlosfabianortega8419]

Its a good story, It makes sense, of course not for all cases, but It seems true.

[@Gieszkanne]

I would even say 99.9% of the real knifde attackers are not skilled at all and many techiques that wouldnt work on him maybe work on them.

[@leviefrauim1425]

Bottom line- if you're ever in a knife fight, you're gonna get cut... or worse, especially against someone with solid knife fighting knowledge like a Filipino knife fighting expert.

[@SL4PSH0CK]

hella true

[@isaiahholmes9928]

OMG! Just found this channel! About to study and train all year!!!

[@MEGKID]

Parabéns, é o que sempre falo quando discuto esse assunto!

[@leoagullana1645]

Damn, I can feel his aura coming outta my screen.

[@firetop9532]

Awsome dude looks like a brilliant teacher some one I'd like to learn from one day,straight to the point real no bs listen or feel vibe 👍

[@JadedJet]

Training to defend against a knife was one of the scariest and eye opening experience I've had in martial arts.

[@FlipLoLz]

In my 20 years of martial arts, I've learned the best defense for a knife is sucking up your ego and running away. All an unskilled novice has to do to kill you with a knife is get lucky one time.

[@JadedJet]

@FlipLoLz Yep. We would train with practice knives covered in chalk so we could see where we'd been "stabbed" and it was pretty much impossible to defend and not get marked up.

[@Baneslayer]

vs a gun is even worse 😂

[@JadedJet]

@Baneslayer™ if used as a distance weapon like intended, yes. Much rather defend against a gun than a knife if right on top of me

[@Baneslayer]

@@JadedJet You would change your mind vs a real gun I assure you.

[@dedhead9322]

you are the first person talking about knife attacks that hasn't pissed me off within the first minute. * I watched your full video and I was impressed. Our mindset is identical. People keep acting like there are some kind of rules in fights. The only fight that has rules is not a real fight, they are combat sports. I don't care how someone trains, what type of martial art they study, the only thing that matters is your mindset when you are in a fight. If someone pulls a knife, you will get cut, it's all about where and what opening that gives you to finish your opponent. Take a knife in the arm to prevent it from getting your guts, then take an eyeball with your fingers. What can you sacrifice and still be able to finish your opponent? Because calling 'time out', or 'not ready', or 'UNCLE' just ain't gonna do the trick.

[@Arrowtone]

Just had a sparring match last weekend where I let the guy cut my leg as he lost balance so I could trade him a stab to the chest. Hell yeah I took a cut, but I can tourniquet and move on. Not so ease to tourniquet your chest in the 2-3 minutes you have left.

[@michaelblack9458]

My Kali instructor used to emphasize the same thing doesn't matter how good you are if you actually deploy a knife you're going to get cut

[@cristan7525]

where can I train Kali in Manila?

[@jbullfrog81jw]

Best knife fight video I have ever seen.

[@Triththaus]

Been in the martial arts for over 30+ and he is 100 percent correct do not think for one second you will get that knife you will not. Not from someone who's skilled with edge weapons. The moment you grab that hand they flip that blade cut you and if your not lucky bleed you out. Get away look for something if you must. If not get the heck away and fast. It is better to run. You live another day. Excellent video really amazing information

[@imthebestthingsinceslicedr5400]

"Sports is different from combat reality" no truer words spoken. Sports has referee and rules. Combat doesnt so anything goes and the object is to finish the fight quickly

[@JohnDoe-mt8rf]

My father trained in the Philippines in 1970 and 80's he was in the military then and thee marshal arts was call Sphinx . The instructor name was if I can spell it right was Rick mendoza.

[@datheat2854]

Love the honesty- “ There is no block “

[@babbyyellow8748]

Combat have rule, ins the street no rule, you rigth coach... respect

[@chokhou]

Excellent demonstration 👍

[@jedmcdonald4695]

I would like to see a video addressing how to deal with the most common knife attack. The grab and stab where the lead arm without the knife comes first and holds the victim.

[@Donky_Kongs_Baby]

It's called grab a weapon lmao

[@gagworks]

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[@gagworks]

Here you go! kzbin.info/www/bejne/jp-nmpeGhr6VY6c

[@kickinrocks6055]

Be aware. Keep distance so grab is not possible. Deploy tool. If fail, deflect the grab. Create distance. Deploy tool. If fail, deflect weapon hand and go for control. Deploy tool. Or takedown. All are high risk. Best to avoid dangerous areas, dangerous times, and dangerous people.

[@gagworks]

@@kickinrocks6055 that's the game! Nicely put. A grappler will try and close the distance, the eskrimador will try to keep distance. It's a contest.

[@CeeTeeUSA]

I like that from the start, he warns you how a knife is not easily defended and movie crap doesn't work..

[@whiteguyomg1601]

Many might complain or freak out about the live blade but in reality look how no one wanted to try him. This has to be the first time where an expert gives everyone a reality check using the real thing

[@philipbacani9400]

As they say, those who have an intent to hurt or kill you will not follow rules. So you better get 1 step ahead of them.

[@mcal9320]

Reality is you are easy to kill. If someone is going to do it, youll probablly never see it coming.

[@shifuironbuddha4741]

This dude is so deadly, it literally gives me the chills.

[@user-pc7wb2si6u]

Bravo. I learned about the same 30 years ago after training for over a year in aiki-jujutsu -- a few knife sparring lessons on the side made me realize that most of what I had learned in terms of open-hand techniques were very dangerous to use in a real fight (at least at my level of skill), especially when a blade was used against me. Got the same tips as here and similar warnings from an experienced police officer teaching knife-defense in his off-hours. He discussed prison-style assassination blade and stabbing attacks, and also how fast a knife wielder can travel and strike before a gun bearer typically can bring a pistol into play (assuming then that the gun wielder could hit the attacker and that the shot/s stopped the attack -- depends on many factors, not all in the gun bearer's favor in many real-life situations). Does anyone know/remember the ACDC knife defense acronym? Avoid Control Destroy Cover -- with Control open to what works best for the defender not to be cut, but grappling is not advised, unless you are certain to immediately Destroy something (i.e., cripple or completely distract the attacker) to end the threat or buy enough time to let yourself (and anyone with you) escape to safety. One might wish to add "R" to the end of this acronym -- for Run; but I believe that was assumed in the original, after Cover -- meaning to be sure you are not re-attacked while leaving (or in much rarer cases, holding down a disarmed attacker while waiting for the cops). BTW, everyone dies someday, but I personally dread having to protect someone who is with me as much as perishing to leave someone close to me traumatized, bereaved, and (hopefully not) alone. That is why I continue to study and practice when I can and think of improvised weapons and escape scenarios all the time, while keeping my eyes open to Avoid before an attack might materialize (the best defense is never to get into a position where you must defend h-2-h, if you have that ability to anticipate ahead of the immediate scene before you). Any idiot can come at you with a blade. I always envision it and try to have some sort of potential weapon available (does not need to be a lethal or illegal item -- no sense in getting into trouble when attacks are as rare as lightning, though always just as possible and often unpredictable).

[@jeanpierrepolnareff9919]

Yes, very insightful comment. If you are at lounge distance with someone and he has a knife already pulled out and your sidearm is still on its sleeve, create distance before trying to shoot. It is very likely that in the interval that you reach for the gun, remove the safe and aim at him he already has stabbed you a couple of times. Weapons have always worked like this, you want to put yourself in a scenario where your weapon of choice is at the most advantage. This is why soldiers in medieval times carried both a pike and a sword, the moment the galnis closed and you are at arm's reach with the enemy, you drop your pike and pull out your sword

[@newdiary6978]

You'll be shock if I tell you that you can disarm a person with a knife IF he don't know how to use the knife.

[@equilibriumfiles5768]

I Love this Video High Respect FMA Kali is the Martial Arts used by the Armed Forces of The Philippies,Army,Navy, Marine,and Air Force...

[@d3mist0clesgee12]

Always wanted to learn Kali or other Philipino knife arts, great video.

[@davidfillary]

My Kali instructor used to joke about other martial arts that have pressure point moves with specific areas to strike. He pointed out that with a knife, everywhere is a pressure point! Nothing is safe when you are dealing with a knife.

[@devonpeterkin7760]

Knowledgeable 👍🏿💪🏿

[@mrsbootsworkouts]

Very impressive!

[@MishtahPoog]

I think that if you're in a situation where, for some reason, you have no other option than to deal with someone with a knife while you are unarmed, you have to accept that unless you can just run away, you're going to get cut. In this instance, the grappler retreated as soon as he was about to be nicked slightly by the knife, but in a real life-or-death situation where he's cornered, he'd have to just commit to it. Grab that wrist, get cut a bit yourself, and then still take them to the ground. If that's the only option, you just do it anyway.

[@Tutorp]

Yeah. That's why I disagree with what's said in this video. In reality, there IS a block, but the purpose of the block is, essentially, to have your arms cut up instead of your vitals pierced.

[@codelessunlimited7701]

Never take risks. Unless if you are cornered and no where to run.

[@enjayflave]

I went on a rabbit hole of a whole bunch of stabbing related deaths caught on camera. What I will say is this. If u can run away always run. It’s way too easy to be fatally stabbed even by an untrained assailant. With a trained one, running is the absolute priority.

[@joshforeman1723]

@@enjayflave where did u saw those videos, I want to see them too

[@MishtahPoog]

Others here have reiterated what I already implied: if you can run away, you should always do that. There's also another perspective that I forgot to mention: the defender with a knife. What if the attacker is drugged up and charges you anyway -- they may not care or even notice that they got stabbed or cut. In those cases, unless the knife-user has good footwork, there's a chance they could be taken down and still beaten. The attacker may die later due to the knife wounds, but the knife-wielding defender doesn't want to get pummeled or disarmed in the present by someone who feels no pain.

[@omartech110]

Maraming salamat po ❤️

[@Jayson_Tatum]

He makes the point we all need to hear: no matter what, you get cut. You can disarm sure, but you aren't getting out without a cut.

[@stathis549]

Its nice to hear the truth for a change! 🙏🤙🔥

[@strokerta1986]

The Indiana Jones scene where the swordsman brings a sword to a gun fight comes to mind lol 😆

[@kylevalucky1003]

Gun fu is the deadliest.

[@Zeppathy]

It helped that the guy with the sword just stood there doing power ranger moves. 😂

[@danidan6486]

I heard that Indiana Jones was supposed to fight against him with a sword in that scene but most of the movie staff caught the tourista and Harrison Ford was too weak to fight so he suggested to get his gun and shoot and you know what's next 😂

[@willm7994]

The best self defence is the ability to assess a situation and the ability to run very fast from dangerous situations

[@kamilkoposki5280]

If Syrio Forel was a real person. Thanks for video and knowledge,i wish all good to you.

[@bman6502]

I recommend the Tennessee crossover.. I’ve been using that method sense 1921, when I was in the military (special ops)…. I still see action to this day…

[@johnwelsh7524]

This is not a sport. This is not an octagon. Everyone on here, he may have just insulted your "style" but only a fool would try to counter the truth with a crappy block. "The most dangerous and wise masters have only their hands and all tools are but toys to them. Granted they take care of those toys but they also know the toys will take care of them properly taken care of. The only toy that cannot afford to be broken ever is the body but that is the masters ultimate tool. The mind is battery, the style is the blueprint, the action is the plan. The plan cannot afford to fail when their are no rules."

[@gagworks]

It's a classic strawman. There are good disarms and strategies against a knife attack. He's using the crappiest one and focusing on that.

[@johnwelsh7524]

@@gagworks The point made in the video was that in real life more than not the attack is good with a knife in ways a dojo cannot prepare you. It's a toy to the attacker so what good is it to disarm when the closer you get the more control the attacker has for they have been where you are going. You don't have time to block and rarely to think. Any block that brings you close enough to the edge of a knife is not a block. You just the opponent a target. You might be able to parry or counter but speak softly and carry a stick is not a sentiment most people practicing grapples and hoping a submission will stop a bullet have.

[@gagworks]

@@johnwelsh7524 nobody trains that way, and no jiujitsu based self defense coach(at least the good ones I know of, including myself) will teach to block that way. So the point is moot. We are very clear that going close to a knife will cut us. It's a life or death situation, and a good dojo can and should prepare you for the worst. We know how unpredictable any street altercation can be, and training the right way can give you a fighting chance. Nobody sensible will bet against a knife, but it's not entirely hopeless.

[@giovanniecordero4655]

This video confirms why I study Judo.....Judo-know that I got gun. getting shanked is not on my agenda bro's. Love this dudes technique and practicality but you'll never know the unexpected

[@MadGamer_666]

I think I saw some video online that said , if you are fighting against a knife, you are gonna get cut. So, the best scenario is to protect your vital areas. And if possible, run. If you cut your arms, you can recover. Not so much if you get a knife to the face. Or torso.

[@ucandelicious]

Kuya spittin some truths. Been doing jiu jitsu and kickboxing way longer, but like dudes are saying here as well as the instructor; someone is going to get cut employing a knife. As a pinoy brother and prior service marine, this vid resonates with all the times we did knife sparing with training knives and chalk, you’ve gotta commit, you’ve gotta be precise, you’ve gotta accept that someone is going to get cut.

[@LarryArrojo-cz8qu]

YOU'RE 100 💯 excellent Sir.More power sir

[@Sprite-cp9ko]

U have 2.4 million views. Don't talk about social media. You are the king of social media!

[@JoseSanchez-ir1hn]

Los españoles ya sufrimos en nuestras carnes el increíble valor de los filipinos, y su fantástico manejo de las armas. Durante los 333 años de asentamiento español en Filipinas, pudimos descubrir la letalidad de sus sistemas de combate. Mi máximo respeto y admiración desde España por mis hermanos filipinos.

[@vamingxiong4376]

IRL you should avoid any fight unless it's not possible. I've seen a 5,5 guy beat the crap out of a 6,4. I've seen 1 guy kill 2 and wound 3 orher. The truth is you don't know who you're about to tangle with. Best way to stay alive is avoid avoid avoid. There are no rules in saving your life or your family. Stay ready at all times and know your outs.

[@attier28]

Facts

[@emptybottle1200]

yea man, i agree.

[@horiturk333]

Love this guy, great job

[@Baneslayer]

This is solid advice and information for guys.

[@maxwhite8470]

Amazing if there are no laws in your country that prohibits the use of blades. Amazing martial art. I am fascinated. Love the Spyderco by the way

[@gabriels5105]

There are laws against murder everywhere but a piece of paper isnt going to block a knife.

[@peterharrell7305]

I've always said this. The first rule of knife defense is YOU WILL GET CUT. The only other rule of knife defense is CREATE DISTANCE. You're basically just screwed if you don't have a firearm.

[@LORDVADER357]

A person kills not a weapon. If you are better will prevail. Knife has advantages but also disadvantages. Oponent have sharp blade thats advantage but at least one hand is busy holding the knife which is huge disadvantage.

[@johnnycage6676]

@@LORDVADER357 😂

[@garyc.4545]

The arm/wrist mechanics in escaping the knife grab are practiced in Bagua/Aiki, just applied differently. But concept is there.

[@zeusnuevo1855]

I am Zeus Immanuel Nuevo, I am 20 yrs old, from the Philippines. This happend at 7 pm at Tondo Aplaya. I was nearly robbed but then suddenly my instincts activated when I watched your videos back then. Although I got slits in my neck with a Knife but I successfully parried and defended myself using my umbrella.

[@mcal9320]

In a knife fight, one person goes to the hospital, the other to the morgue.

[@twerkgaming6013]

Tama sir masusugatan at masusugatan ka sa totoong buhay ksi sa totoo lang Pag intention ka ng Taong saksakin mas aggressive pa sila.

In reality , the best art of knife defense is parkour

[@_the_Necromancer]

Yea

[@Zeppathy]

Cardio comes in at a close second.

[@michaelscarborough7011]

True!! I leaned never mess with someone who "plays" with their knife and when two come out.. no one wins.

[@scottmawson6873]

Very interesting to see. I would like to know how you would respond to a block under the elbow against the downward stab? Given it is nowhere near the knife I am guessing you would drop it to the other hand but that is a fair distance.

[@la5081]

Thanks for posting! This is why studying self defense (and working with other styles is key). There are some grappling moves that make no sense in a street fight/self defense setting - like rear naked chokes. Why the hell would I commit both of my hands to a move and allow you free reign of yours? People have died trying this move. Also, I want to learn this art - the trapping, the knife and stick play. I think it's great for any age.

[@bassdeaf2935]

Plus in a real fight if you put both your hands around someone's throat and try to cut their oxygen supply they can legally pull a knife out and stab you to stop it it's attempted murder

[@nephilim2051]

I trained with filipino Arnis and kali for years. It was required in college PE as well. Now my hands when armed with anything, can attack and defend in one motion.

[@grantstowell197]

Agreed! Finally a comment I can agree with. The video shows the defender going to the attackers inside all but at the end doing the same thing over and over. The teacher here is supposed to be an expert in knife fighting I believe. I've been a master teaching for almost 35 years now and I would never hold my knife as he demonstrated. Knife is always best held in a fist blade along the outside of my forearm. Makes defense far more difficult. Plus allows me fist strike, slice and then stab. Arnis technique allows for effective defense for both knife and gun within 3 feet and defender acts first. I run thru pistol drills with my advanced students using the same combo arnis techniques and the right hand block sliding to attackers wrist for the lock and twist is almost 100% effective to for defense ending up with attacker being shot by defender with his own gun by my ring or pinky finger pulling the trigger as the wrist lock gets the barrel or blade facing the attacker. That is until I've shown the technique and the attacker knows what's coming.

[@jonathansoliano9867]

miron ba dito sa pinas yan ang ganda mag pa train gusto ko matuto talaga pra lng sa self defense

[@thelaggaifunk5688]

Thanks for sharing

[@dasallmaechtigeJ]

Every serious instructor tells you the most important thing in knife defense is RUN.

[@has25252]

Haven't seen this perspective voiced much - there is no block, as such. He's right. You won't "block" the attack. A better response is to break the attack, and he mentions this. In the drill you might touch the wrist or forearm to block but in reality you have to break the hand so it can't be used.

[@grantstowell197]

Or if you use Arnis, you can go to outside of attacker at 45 deg right hand blocks at forearm with rapid slide to his wrist, thumb under hand over, wrist lock and twist, while left hand strikes attackers face. Then your right hand pushes knife now facing attacker into abdomen while left hand pushes his elbow or shoulder towards the knife. Within 3 feet if you react first, 99% of the time works with gun as well. More than 3ft not gonna win.

[@TheSkullCrossbone]

where do I find this course they speak about at the end?

[@jasonb4954]

Wise words my friend, you speak truth

[@adam28171]

I love this guy! But in UK we can’t use the blade for self defence so I’d really love to see the empty hand material applied against resisting opponents attacking with street assaults as well as grapplers and boxers. Also would love to see the strikes of FMA against striking pads registering the power development. Keep bringing out the cool videos 👍🏻👍🏻

[@elnarco4044]

When it comes to empty hands the technique remain the same. Although some boxing experience will help

[@adam28171]

Not sure if hammerfist has same KO power as boxing punches but would like to see the open hand strikes used.

[@elnarco4044]

@@adam28171 I can honestly say that I had to use a hammerfest to a person's nose in defence and was surprised how effective it was. They literally fell like a plank of wood. I was holding a unopened softdrink in the same hand and the person was also throwing their body weight forwards while trying to strike me. A hammerfest is outlawed in boxing and even muay Thai. You can see the effects of it in mma matches, often used to stop attacks or end fights.

[@zyfryth]

There is no such thing as blade for self-defence. A blade can only make you a murderer

[@Ambusher1st]

@@zyfryth Ur an absolute tool if you really believe that.

[@MS-jz2pq]

Title is a click bait. The video isn't really about FMA vs "a grappler". It's about a man showing how hard it can be to grab a hold of someone with a knife.

[@discipleaj]

Strictly speaking, anyone who tries to grab you, is grappling. No matter how undisciplined and unrefined it may be, they're still trying to grapple with you. Grappling as a discipline is something different. Also, we can't presume the attackers background- he could have been 6 months into BJJ, that still makes him a grappler by discipline; a beginner, yes, but a grappler nonetheless. It's all in the details 😎. And no BJJ black belt I know would have done any better. The best way I've seen to show damage done is where the Filipinos use a red marker/painted on the edges of a training knife and then go at it. Then you really see just how much people get cut - and cut/punctured fatally, very quickly. Be blessed in Jesus name and stay safe. 🙏🏻

[@volatileepiphanies5547]

Weasels will try to make excuses. There is a gulf of difference between a "grappler" and some idiot who just grabs your wrist.

[@MS-jz2pq]

@@discipleaj Well, the only thing I am saying is that the title is click bait. When you click, you expect to see a grappler actually using grappling techniques trying to fend off a knife attacker. Not someone standing and grabbing the instructors wrists at his command and then just complying.

[@discipleaj]

@M S It's cool, I understand. Thanks bro.

[@nelsonkingman8516]

This is specifically why craig douglas prefers a clinch pick because it is difficult to grab and disarm when someone goes for a knife grab, it is a reverse blade design. At the same time he also mainly employs greco roman wrestling techniques and grappling as a basis for a majority of his weapons and knife training as well. However most of his training has much less to do with disarming the knife attacker but more about controlling it and limiting the amount of damage it does to you while winning the fight for yourself.

[@captainjaxx3728]

Amazing,,, where can I find a school in my area?… I live in Dallas Texas, thank you 🙏

[@amiralkook1]

The “reality “ is without any weapons.

[@Chunda8]

I came to FMA after training extensively in other arts....it's been a real eye-opener. These beautiful arts come from experienced combat vets returning from successfully decimating the Japanese invasions of World War 2. It should be more widely known, but the Japanese lost more than 250,000 troops invading the Phillippines. You MMA, BJJ folks, all karateka, even Shaolin or Wing Chun, you will get filleted and most likely die. If you even see the blade, count yourself very lucky and run like hell. If you did not see the blade, you then see the blood, next you realize it is yours, goodnight. In other words, that wasn't a punch. This is not being cocky or douchey or thinking life is an action hero movie- this is actual warfare. The same principles also work empty-handed, so I don't want to hear anything about "Let me catch you without the blade..." You won't like the answer to that. You're welcome.

[@monokheros5373]

SPORT is great for teaching stress management, that may save your life, following SPORT rules in comat may cost yiu your life Excellent video

[@KaliSikaranInternational]

Nice work I like the video