Knife Pathways Why most Knife Training is an Epic Fail.
Knife Pathways: Why most Knife Training is an Epic Fail. Today it is time for a small dose of harsh reality. And I am sure this will flair up some ego. But, truth is truth.
Almost everything taught today that calls itself "knife defense" is an epic fail, based on Hollywood fantasies and the false belief that martial arts black belts are self defense experts. This is dangerous thinking.
Now I am not saying that you should listen only to me and forget the vast numbers of courses and seminars on knife defense. What I am saying is that you should not believe this information will save your life. And if the instructor tells you it will they are being negligent. First off techniques do not work, EVER. Because this is a one size fits all approach. And it is based on the idea of what the defender wishes to do.
There is also a fantasy of standing and fighting someone with a knife. Only if you want to bleed to death is this a good idea. "The knife you do not see is the knife that cuts you." I strongly suggest read this article written by former Detroit Police Officer Kara Borshuk call 13 Misconceptions about Knife Attacks. And she HAS BEEN STABBED. Understanding knife pathways it the way forward.
Knife Pathways
First you need to forget the Michael Myers Hollywood bull crap out of your mind. And also the "combat" knife defense. Street is not a military combat situation. It is great to learn, but the nutcase on the street looking for a fix is not a soldier facing another soldier in a kill or be killed situation. You need to focus on what is going to happen on Woodward Ave in Detroit, not a military theater in a war zone.
On the street the attacker has chosen you because they believe they will get what they want easily. They are not expecting to lose. Military is kill or be killed. Street is survival.
Knife Pathways is a different approach to knife. It is not about reacting to a knife attack with a technique. And I will restate this, "the knife you do not see is the knife that cuts you." In knife pathways you are not learning to defend against a knife. You are learning to attack with one.
Unless you master how to kill with a knife, and making sure they knife is never seen, and no one has a clue what happened, you will never be able to defend against one. You must have a deep understand about everything "knife." While there are many who understand and train this way, they are the minority.
This image is NOT what happens in reality. It is fun to train, but this is not how a street situation is going to.
All knowledge is good, but it must be kept in a balanced understanding.
"the knife you do not see is the knife that cuts you."
Knife Pathways - How does this work?
The majority of martial arts taught today are reactionary martial arts. I teach a preparatory martial art. One that teaches not just what to do, but when and how to do it. Using the natural laws that govern all movement. Based on responding to what they attacker is going to do.
But in this case with a knife concealed in your hand. Follow this link to learn more about my Kosho Ryu Knife Pathways.
Knife Pathways in Conclusion
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