Knife Defense - Traditional Techniques (YMAA Dagger) Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming

[@JustJay133]

I have quite a few of Dr. Yang's instructional videos. His teachings are excellent, I wish I had his entire library! This one will definitely be added to my collection.

[@johnbrown1314]

Dr. Yang is an inspiration to all and I wish to thank him for his work!

[@Ymaa_Publication_Center]

This is a collection of traditional knife defense compiled from various Chinese martial arts. Think of it as an encyclopedia of techniques. They are not recommended defense for modern times.

[@Ymaa_Publication_Center]

Nothing is 100% effective and you don't want to test your skills in an actual knife fight. Leaving the place where the knife attacker is present is more effective. We recommend modern reality-based self-defense principles: avoidance, de-escalation, etc.

[@CraneTiger2]

I see Tops, Benchmade, and Kabar ;) Nice. Great techniques as well! :)

[@danielkirwan6239]

What happens when one has the blade gripped the opposite way? In my own experience, I found this the most effective way of knife fighting. What are the best defences against this style?

[@KeithOng]

knife attacks don't happen this way...its continuous.

[@lynxord]

Not if you drop them on the first attack... which is the purpose of the attack. Really knife attacks aren't all that difficult to deal with if you're mentally prepared.

[@dannygjk]

Keith Ong The purpose of training is to acquire techniques and practice them until they are second nature. The pupil learns dozens of techniques then later can practice a sparring session to get experience in applying the techniques. It's like when you study any martial art.

[@KeithOng]

Realistic training is the best way to train. Of course, initially, we train slowly to build up muscle memory.

[@johnbrown1314]

+Keith Ong / They're not if they are stopped in short order, that after all is the point Yang is making here....get it?

[@KeithOng]

I hope so.....Real knife attacks are continuous and sudden. Takes great skill to disarm (if that can be done at all)

[@Ymaa_Publication_Center]

@Russell611 The publication date is August 1. You can always see that on the DVD page, link is above, under the video. ymaa.com/publishing/dvd/external/knife_defense_dvd

[@Russell611]

Im buying this when its out! When do you think it will be available?

[@buzifalus]

Know your enemy, know yourself , that's the politics

[@Ymaa_Publication_Center]

@taqjumper This is only in English presently.

[@cleberrobson7820]

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[@Ymaa_Publication_Center]

@SijoJay Thanks a lot! Please help spread the word if you know any knife enthusiasts.