TANTO JUTSU -The Art of Knife Handling, Manouvering, footwork, & tactics -Techniques

In the world of knife attacks and defense,Tanto jutsu focuses on the mechanics of knife handling. This incorporates all of the essentials components of knife tactics.

[@seanharrison5045]

I think a lot of the comments on this video are forgetting the beauty behind practicing a martial art, learning and understanding all its movements and techniques steeped in tradition. It's not just a tool for self defense, but an art form in itself.

[@retromagic5020]

Yes, a craft that one finds their self in., and it will help guide you as well

[@stevenc7877]

not gonna lie this dude smooth af with that knife

[@Mr.Miyagi907]

True. He can fight 100%

[@Cab0408]

It’s a demonstration kids. A DEMONSTRATION. Of course no one is going to attack like this. Anyone who has trained in anything understands that sometimes when you practice you have to go S-L-O-W in order to get the technique. Then you progress. Then you add resistance and improvisation.

[@karim1950]

Thank you for your understanding.

[@karim1950]

Listen,there no absolute in anything one does,you have your way and I have mine.I don't need you telling what works and what doesn't!

[@drh8480]

Everybody’s raggin on this dude. I’ll tell you somethin...I wouldn’t want to cross him.

[@flytheskymyway]

Best way to survive a knife fight is to buy a good pair of running shoes and check your ego.

[@InfamousWolf89]

What's wrong with those ninja socks? :p

[@RyugaChan]

THIS!!! It's actually rule n° 1 in kali, if you can totally avoid the fight and run, do it. Knife fights are never like that and movements are much faster and shorter.

[@isrealgottachill8744]

You still forgetting the times when running is not an option

[@chadmaxson1802]

All the people complaining that it's not realistic that an attacker would hold still, of course not. However, I would suggest that the sensei is teaching how to handle a knife, not how to defend. It's all in the context of the instruction.

[@rhymenepnep2262]

That isn’t how you handle a knife if you were to do that shit you would be dead.

[@jimforgrave6365]

hmmm. seems accurate. If your attacker over lunges at you & freezes like that, you probably will have the opportunity to cut & stab him at your leisure.

[@gurpremsingh]

Nah, easy just move at the speed of light.

[@tobiasbraam3544]

He's probably just showing what you *could* do if someone did something like the demonstration, it's not always supposed to be realistic.

[@purplskies]

@@tobiasbraam3544 I agree

[@aliabdul-karim2684]

One man's opinion,I don't live by other people's opinions,I abide by experience and practical knowledge!

[@sneakzz3714]

A knife fight would not be like this

[@footsteps_of_the_Father]

Exactly... this is total unrealistic

[@alexfire4216]

Because most people aren’t trained.

[@footsteps_of_the_Father]

Gavin Wall no... an enemy would not attack with a stab like this... People who attack with knives are cutting and stabbing fast and wildly. Period

[@alexfire4216]

That’s exactly how it’d be if you’re dealing with the average person, but things are different if you’re dealing with a trained soldier.

[@stingscorpio9350]

Dumbass who dont understand martial arts would see this as stupid. But he showing the areas you can get in from the attack. As you notice it not technique based. So no of the moves he does are already determined. He is just showing possibilities that slow so people can see the openings

[@inu7561]

Skill?: 3/10 Survival?: 1/10 Acting?: 4/10 Playfighting?: 10/10 Hotel?: trivago

[@joneslarvell2075]

hahaha.... I peed myself at trivago, lol!

[@cian729]

@@joneslarvell2075 LMAO

[@anthologymikasa5342]

Yes mr attacker only strike once then freeze and don't use your other hand so I can look good

[@karim1950]

The late Prof.Ronald Duncan,Style Koka/Koga Ryu,Hanshi/10th Dan and yes I respect and recognize Hatsumi.

[@TREEHUGGAH1]

Much Respect Sensei

[@derkelte4871]

Really some good technics 😊👍

[@djradar]

you people commenting know those are just drills right?

[@PaulewingStHelens]

No knife attacker lunges forward with a single thrust. Most stabbing are where the knife is concealed, the attacker walks up and uses rapid stabbing movements. This fellow is depicting a totally unrealistic scenario.

[@karim1950]

Let me say something to you naysayers, one thing I and my students have learnt and that is to ignore people, when one claims, what attacker will and will not do, there is never one way of any attacks and furthermore this a teaching moment. I teach all scenarios and I have testimony from students that have applied the principles I teach in real time and life situations, including deadly attacks with knives and clubs. So go peddle your input somewhere else, it will be disregarded here!

[@xinfinity8532]

+karim1950 Sorry to say this but its true, if you look at real people being stabbed the attacker is hiding his knife, and will stab you repeatedly. I am not saying this technique will not work at all, its a 50/50 chance. Look at the youtube channel nick drossos he will tell you why these techniques arent the best

[@senseiruss]

I am with you on this. Respect!

[@djmay5588]

Most are not straight assasinations , problably a robery or mugging

[@Godisgood818]

Paul Ewing That's the prison way.

[@TheSaneHatter]

"The best way to survive a knife fight, is to never get in one." - Major Kira Nerys, DS9 I think that ANY style's greatest master would agree with that sentiment; the rest is just details.

[@gabrielmartinez5325]

The same William E. Fairbairn, who was a former anti-riot policeman in a red light district in Shanghai, who created his own combat system called Defendu, a system somewhat forgotten, but still used by the FBI , CIA, MI6, using techniques from different martial arts in the street, he compiled the ones that worked in several books, he even trained British, Canadian and American troops in the second world war, his system is known for its effectiveness, he said that a knife is the deadliest weapon to face, he created his system after he was cornered and stabbed among many, that made him study more martial arts, like boxing, kung fu, judo, etc.

[@logandoughty2675]

Your indexing is smooth. Very fluid...I like it. In Arnis, we index with "snap"...and to change style or potential attacks. Indexing at contact distance (in my system) is a no-no, simply because I might drop my weapon since my opponent will be moving unpredictably, or attempting a disarm. When we have the protective gear on and things are moving fast, I wouldn't index unless there was a "lull" or some distance. That said--there is material here I have never seen. Very interesting.

[@karim1950]

Thank you for your input.

[@brynn217]

Hello.. Well, i was actually looking for Sensi Hayford on the Internet... found something that made me remember him.. He was the most amazing instructor I ever had... and it was just a weekend seminar that my school in Baltimore had come up for... in 1988/89.. was wondering if he had ever recorded any of his classes like this... but of course, like my own school.. it is now in the past. Chin-Jitsu Dojo in Baltimore, with Sensi Will Daniels.. (also passed now)

[@aidan4028]

Sorry to hear about their passing

[@wehrewulf]

Sensei, not sensi.

[@bennubird0]

Yes indeedy brother Karim I agree with you. I will be purchasing this dvd asap. Then I will follow up by purchasing volume 2. Thank you for the wisdom in using the knife technique brother Karim.

[@wesleyblack8302]

tech n9ne!

[@zach9680]

Wesley Black I thought about the rapper from Death Grips.

[@Callsign_Kishin]

If the hood go crazy, this dude goes ninjitsu on a motherfucker. 😂

[@karim1950]

Yes knew Terry for years before passed.

[@HerbWalker]

Straight arm lunge is expected in a training situation, and easily defended. In a bar room or dark alley it will come at you like a BUZZ SAW! :)

[@Raktaarion]

The art of war painting in red 🐾👹

[@sheenaandrews1686]

STILL dope! Master Karim is a badass!

[@cult4208]

Thank you for sharing this lesson

[@DioDiablo702]

These tactics would be way more effective with a karambit than a tanto due to curvature

[@LucasAndrade1992]

Nossa, você é muito bom, Parabéns! Você tem a mesma habilidade e agilidade usando a outra mão? =)

[@alexmcgregor2854]

Smooth.

[@carlosandreslopezzuluaga3332]

He has beauty footwork

[@Kevin_drinks_Lead]

Yes. You can definitely cut the guy 7 times, and step behind him in the time it takes for the opponent to move his arm once. Of course

[@a_perez_e6835]

He's just showing u different options you can use in one attack, he's not going over what u can pull off in one move. It's wise to know the difference

[@Kevin_drinks_Lead]

@@a_perez_e6835 you still can't reposition your entire body as fast as moving one arm

[@a_perez_e6835]

@@Kevin_drinks_Lead that's why he says you have to manipulate it. If you notice he's also attacking the arm as he angles himself. Apache's used the same tactics and were known as exceptional knife fighters using these tactics. Cutting and angling will allow your movement to be successful in this way. Otherwise our green berrets and SF brothers wouldn't have adopted them if it didn't work. If you're searching for more clarity i reccomend watching snake blocker. He trains soldiers and i believe he was also in the field, again same concept.

[@anotherknifelover]

Knife to knife - a shark attack is more common. This is art - martial art, and that should be pointed out.

[@HeavensBladeTM]

in some parts of the world it is more common than you think. you'd be surprised.

[@Fufutae]

In many parts of Latin America, it's part of day-to-day life. I'm a native of the Philippines, and let me assure everyone reading this, it happens a lot here too, as most fights here are armed instead of unarmed, and knife duels are common among street gangs.

[@houseboatrob4238]

Almost looks like there dancing a real knife fight is fast wild brutal and messy in one word chaos

[@karim1950]

+House boat Rob what you see is kata( form) tai sabaki( maneuvering),I know the mode of real combat but I'm in a teacher's mode,what you are witnessing are Mechanics, one aspect of Martial Art disciplines,most schools have abandoned these disciplines and foregone ancient principles where all fighting arts have originated from,I haven't. I have survived because of the Almighty and these Fighting Sciences and I will continue to teach them to whomever wants to learn them!

[@karim1950]

+House boat Rob kzbin.info/www/bejne/qIG6nJKtbbiBnck

[@jamessholtz6016]

How many of you "commenters" have had ongoing edge weapons training in the USMC? Months of such? Probably none. Ever sewn Jerry Miculek shoot? Every thing this man does can be done with full speed. Whom of you have practiced this hours a day for a couple of years? Knife manipulation takes years to learn with ongoing practice. Maybe a year at 22 years old - 4 hours a day. Ever shot 500 rounds a day for years? Than you don"t know.

[@reapering125]

does this guy have a jihad beard or what

[@karim1950]

russell What the hell are you talking about.

[@The1towatchout4]

Wow, very nice moves! Great information.

[@imabunnyson8384]

What's up with the silly hand motions? Just dodge and then stab I'm not trying to make a masterpiece

[@karim1950]

+I'm a bunny son! you teach your way and i"ll teach my way!

[@mblack6528]

+I'm a bunny son! run up on Master Karim and see how carved up you end up, then you will see what all them motions are for "bunny"

[@asianshaft]

Do you have any good excercizes that don't need anouther person.

[@SYRDAR98]

The problem is: Yes, maybe his defenses are realistic against these attacks. But the attacks themselves are NOT. The attacks are kind of very static. You won't find this in street fight!

[@tsunderella5826]

When it comes to fighting in general, I think if your disciplined enough you will have an advantage towards your opponent... but what do i know, i haven't been in a fight in my entire life.

[@tsunderella5826]

this is also just a demonstration

[@moafu]

Its demonstration real fight is mess and noone will try to have good form, but automatic reflex to, block, strike... will be there.

[@th1andonlyyy]

[DO YOU STILL CONDUCT THESE CLASSES?]

[@arminarmini4597]

mr karim who is your master? what style of ninja do you work? what is your dan? do you recognize hatsumi?

[@chrispiggott8386]

Good thing your attacker just stands still following one attempt.

[@a_perez_e6835]

He's just showing u different options you can use in one attack, he's not going over what u can pull off in one move. It's wise to know the difference

[@nickallen8333]

I know right I was starting to think this was bull shit

[@JoeLozano214]

Where is the music in this musical dance ? They forgot to press play

[@dji1101]

Excellent presentation, did you know or ever train with the late Shihan Terry Hayford of the Dai Gakko No Bujutsu Kai, Phila., PA?

[@alexandrecosta8024]

very nice

[@jokersushi1316]

Poor guy sounds like he's trying to talk over everyone

[@AlvinEugene11]

good shxt do you have techniques for a kunai-like knife

[@karim1950]

Haven't as of yet.

[@jeffcon123]

Ya so like real fight they ain't gonna stop they make it look lillike yep do this hand motion to this hand motion but man he may know how to guard or fight back and it will be a much different story

[@doofiTV]

Too much movement and you'll miss the demonstration. This isn't real life fighting.

[@ozonekami]

jeffcon123 you’re missing the point he’s just showing you the possibilities of a counter for that initial strike a knife fight wouldn’t last long so the most important strikes are the first ones thrown or countered that would literally determine the outcome 💯

[@Justin-wd2vy]

"No, Mr. bad guy. You have to stab me this way..."

[@MrCarmenator8]

the movements are okay, but its not practical to finger grip a knife as you maneuver between slashes. youll just graze the person or do nothing at all. a knife fight is not like a sword, gun or fists, its much harder to train for a knife fight. these moves are just flashy, not effective.

[@karim1950]

You are entitled to your own opinion, which has no bearing on what effective in a technique because of my years of training, teaching and real time combat, I will continue to teach and apply my principles!

[@AntonioMartinez-sf5wm]

@432fuuzz So if you're honestly questioning his skill set that must mean you would have no problem taking this guy down I highly doubt you have the type of experience this guy has shown in 6 mins which was just knife demonstration you prolly never had to fight in your life!

[@AntonioMartinez-sf5wm]

@432fuuzz I'm going off the fact that anyone with a knife is a threat but knowing he is trained with using them he just showed how effective he can be at a slower pace speed imagine him full speed he would stop most ppl and you gotta think not all attackers will even have a weapon so they will regret the day they mess with this Tanto Jutsu Master go back to the drawing board with your criticism!

[@AntonioMartinez-sf5wm]

@432fuuzz Ok so was Bruce lee a real Kung fu master or just a Hollywood screen fighter?

[@AntonioMartinez-sf5wm]

@432fuuzz Ok mister miyagi settle down now. I'm sure Bruce lee is your idol as well as most martial arts followers, but I think we can both agree he couldn't hang with the ufc fighters of today. Oh and unlike you I've defended myself plus others multiple times in real life situations!

[@nangidkram8652]

Dem Gal in the background 'aint scared of Ninja Brothers with knives? They must be nails!

[@JamesWilliams-cd5kc]

Warning Teacher you are using real knife that can kill students if you are not careful .

[@siratalsaif]

Masha Allaah! I love the deceptive tactics.

[@actanonverba1385]

Very interesting I love this video thank you for the upload

[@soulfulfool]

he is a dancer not ninja

[@bendjintk8117]

Who talking in the background

[@torejardine1774]

Hey, it's Tech 9.

[@tmorente]

Yeah, I can do that, no problem. This guy...

[@faard]

nice shadow(ninja)

[@inu7561]

When weebs go too far

[@sharkfinbite]

I wish the people would be more quiter while he is talking.

[@monicaguerrero6837]

These are narcissist shows. Nothing to do with real combat. Everything is arranged, the "master's" opponent is especially bad at holding the knife.

[@sixthessensse9965]

it's Aikido basic stance

[@othala7540]

I heard a real ninja onces said. Throwing stones is more effective than thowing ninja stars. And less exspensive

[@sakuracardcaptor4709]

Do you say Tanto knife, or just tanto?

[@karim1950]

Just tanto,it means knife

[@sakuracardcaptor4709]

karim1950 Ah, cool.

[@aliabdul-karim2684]

I made my point!

[@MagicalPorkStudios]

>But but thats a very unrealistic knife attack I once had a motherfucker hit me with the handle of a fucking knife. I'm not excluding anything as a possibility.

[@kingroyal1522]

There is really no Difference between a short sword and a knife u use them in the same way tbh if you know how to use a katana training with a knife u will be using the same movements with a short sword or the katana footwork that is

[@karim1950]

What is practical is in the hand of the beholder,there is no absolute in any system or else everyone would be practicing one art.All techniques have been battle tested. Evidently you have no idea of the method of approach of Shinobi no Jutsu.

[@ilqarkarimli7943]

mashaAllah ceyyid. master

[@pigscanfly5555]

The talking in the background was kinda rude

[@southpaw214]

You lack reach, control, a good defense with this style.

[@jackmichal1000]

Master Karim do you fb or email?

[@sunflowerisland]

Nothing a 45 wouldn't take care of LOL!

[@az40758]

Hahahahahahahahaha no.

[@Nismogtir1]

TBH if an attacker has a knife concealed ready to stab you while standing next to u, you will not have time to pull out your pistol, unless you got ur pistol in ur hand ready to point n shoot.

[@shadowhunter791]

@@Nismogtir1 your absolutely correct, to the point the cia agrees

[@juliocezarg3]

quase matou o 50 cents

[@jamieferro8872]

This looks more like a dance on an off Broadway show. Real fights never go like this.

[@gurpremsingh]

Yeah the movements are too exaggerated. With a short knife you should always be quick and never go for large swinging actions. They take up time.

[@gurpremsingh]

Like at 2:30. You are going to have to be able to stop time to pull that off

[@Jedi_Jed]

This definitely won't work. You need to spar my friend.

[@MattHenderson108]

Silly.

[@karim1950]

+Matt Henderson Silly,why because you don't believe in the method,silly is a word that have no substance from critics with empty words of people they have no connection with, outside of viewing a video,go peddle your nonsense someone else,your words mean nothing to me!

[@karim1950]

And for a grown man you lack wisdom,you expose yourself to be childish,if you had something concrete to say,I'm all ears,instead you make an unintelligent remark out of nowhere and expect me or my students to gain from it,it shows your lack of discipline as a Martial Artist, more less an instructor!

[@MattHenderson108]

I think your knife work is silly, and your explanations are half-baked. I don't think you know what you are trying to say.

[@karim1950]

+Matt Henderson Well that's your opinion,it has no bearing in facts,your comments are based in being bias,you don't know me and the words you choose to use are personal attacks,so I dismissed them.I've been in the Fighting Arts for Half a Century and taught by the best,I've been teaching for 40 years and my methods have been battled tested and are appreciated by 100s of students.So I don't need any arrogant detractor such as you to characterize what I do,based in your childish mind.You made your point but it like dust in the wind,not stable.My students and many of my Martial Art colleagues understand me,I have no time for a prejudice mind!

[@kristiannesbeth2414]

+Matt Henderson I think you're incapable of comprehending how capable this man is with a knife. His motions are fluid, he is never off balance and most importantly, he is in control of not only his movements but those of his opponent. I could only dream to learn such an art and be as good as this man

[@marciomendonca7854]

Bomberman

[@Moodo76]

Very effective against a cooperating puppet but it will not work in any real life situation...

[@hydrochem1000]

Ya están hueviando, con ataques estáticos. El atacante lanza un cuchillo, y se queda estático media hora para que el gran maestro le de 10 cortes más . Lo mismo que me sucedía con las artes marciales. No sirven para la realidad.

[@themadhatter196]

Verified

[@robertobarrale8900]

Cazzate. Copiate meglio.dal Kali.escrima.

[@frederickumipig7711]

Just buy a pair of Wolverine claws,Rrrrrrrrrr!! jk;) as a Master Swordsman i love his Knife style very practical and tactical:D

[@fussions65]

....in the Philippines, PATAY KA AGAD!!!!!!!

[@smile_jpg6673]

What the fuck is this 💀💀💀

[@crossbowuk]

very graceful but id watch real knife fights on here.. dont think this is anywhere nrsr the real world

[@schlooonginator1227]

+crossbowuk Agreed, this is the problem with nearly all knife training. The aggressor always attacks in a very stereotypical fashion and the instructor always "allowed" to do whatever fancy dance they want while the aggressor just plays along. Completely unrealistic. For example the bad guy whos armed hand gets locked never uses there other hand to defend. Never tries to pull the weapon back which is an instinctual reaction when someone attempts to trap. Withdrawing a knife can severly damage anyone attempting to lock the weapon hand. I could go on but I would love to see how they defend against the very basic and effective prison yard rush where the attacker literally runs into you and stabs like a sewing machine with a solid hammer grip. Basic, neanderthaul, not fancy but hella effective. I am sure that these exercises could help with balance foot work and knife handling but I would hope no one seriously thinks this is really a practical technique. Besides, engaging in a knife fight is completely crazy and should never be done unless absolutely stuck there. Its a no win situation.

[@karim1950]

+schlooonginator You people don't know when you see a teaching moment!

[@karim1950]

+crossbowuk You people don't recognize a teaching moment!

[@crossbowuk]

probley not.. but nor do people who attack with knives.. seriosly pissed you of that much you wanted to stab them to death.. would you step forward and thurst then stand there like he does ?? theres not much point in practising what will never happen

[@karim1950]

+crossbowuk Evidently your philosophy of life and fighting is extremely flawed,I've been in this life and Martial Art long enough to know what needs to be taught, 'so to each its own!

[@majormitchell01]

Hahahahahahaha