knife techniques?

[Pajarito21]

I carry a folding pocket knife with me at all times, everyday. The main reason for me to have one is that I am a aerospace maintenance worker and a pocket knife is extremely useful as a tool. But, since I carry a knife at all times why not start to get efficient at using it as a self defense tool. The only way I know how to use it this way is by holding it blade down and using it as a punching and slashing tool. Any videos, literature, or comments on how to use a knife would be great.

[Toptomcat]

The Filipino martial arts are known for their knife and stick work. I would advise you to start there.

[Kuma]

Michael Janich is a good person to research on. I like his knife work a lot.

[Davisonsensei]

Concealment. Keep it close to your body as to not let the enemy see u with it. Learn cutting angles and stabbing techniques. Tantojutsu Techniques from a qualified instructor will serfice. Pratice practice practice:)

[BladeSmartNY]

You want to train in Kali (Filipino Martial Arts). It's a system that specializes in edged weapons.

Learning the basics will make you more competent than the average individual in a self defense situation.

[Ashley]

There are many videos on youtube on how to "work" with a knife. But you need to practice along that in real life with someone else as your partner/opponent.

[shihansean]

A very wise decision to seek knowledge of the knife. many people just think because they have a knife they are already doing good. Thats just not the case. More times than not the knife is usually taken from the person defending themselves or they cut themselves during the conflict. You are correct in wanting to know how the blade operates. Knife culture is growing more an more each day. There are alot of civilians who know how to handle the blade than there was 5 years ago. Again, excellent decision. As far as training goes be very careful where you choose to train.

[bLikeWater]

google 'knife fighting tactics of the us marine corps'. There's a short pdf covering basic practical concepts that I've found quite useful. As already stated, Kali is excellent. Good training is of course key, but even just learning the basic slashing movements from some competently done youtube videos and practicing them over and over again (I recommend using a stick to help you get comfortable as well as a blade) would be better than nothing. Worth keeping in mind though, is the common opinion that I thoroughly agree with is to always avoid going against someone else with a knife if it's even a remote possibility. The greatest flaw in knife training is that it gives people too much confidence in their ability to fight against an edged weapon. If someone pulls a weapon, regardless of whether you have one or not, escaping should always be first priority, with fighting back as an absolute last resort.

Cheers