Tanto Jutsu - The way of the Dagger.

[Harkon72]

The Dagger or Tanto has a massive following historically all over the world. From the poison blades of the Hashishin to the American Bowi Knife. I saw my father and his friends train with blades just after leaving the army. The cliche of the knife defense technique taught in most MA classes is interesting if not always realistic. A flashy display is not required, your opponent should feel the steel before he sees it. Does anyone train in the use of a blade that's shorter than 10"?

[JohnnyB]

Sounds very interesting. Although i would presume that most MAs teach you knife defence against a foe with no particular training in knife attacks.

[Harkon72]

This is exactly the point, you will feel the point of the blade of a trained attacker before you see it. Many Knife Defense techniques rely on the fact that the assailant has no idea how to handle a dagger. The John Wayne knife duel hardly ever happened, it is a weapon of stealth. My father showed me the reality of knife play, if you are unaware you have little or no defense.

[Tzu-Logic]

The Filipino style, Kadena de Mano does a lot of knife training. There are many different styles of Eskrima, many of which offer extensive knife drilling and close combat drills.

Thank you.

[darksoul]

I train AGAINST it. As for training WITH it, no. What is the point in being trained in a weapon that will land you in jail whether it is used in self-defense or not?

In Canada, defense with a weapon is EXTREMELY hard to defend in court.

I do, however, see this as very good training for military. Our Canadian Forces are well trained in dagger combat during their CQC courses.

JTF2 are stupid good with just about everything with a blade, a blunt end, a round end, a fuzzy end, or an end that expels projectiles... but that's JTF for you.

[bushido_man96]

There was a duty knife course put on by our law enforcement training center this month, but due to my injury, I wasn't able to go. I wanted to so bad. Like, so bad...

Maybe next time.

[MasterPain]

I train AGAINST it. As for training WITH it, no. What is the point in being trained in a weapon that will land you in jail whether it is used in self-defense.

To be a better uke.

[andym]

Tanto Jutsu - the martial arts dirty little secret. First rule , know you're up against a knife. A scar on my leg reminds me of this.

[Harkon72]

My Father's blade training was with the British Special Forces in Malaya. They used Kukri and the Fairbairn-Sykes Fighting Knife. I was just taught the reality that if you see it, you have a chance. If he waives it about in front of your face, keep your head and you will likely survive.

[bushido_man96]

My Father's blade training was with the British Special Forces in Malaya. They used Kukri and the Fairbairn-Sykes Fighting Knife. I was just taught the reality that if you see it, you have a chance. If he waives it about in front of your face, keep your head and you will likely survive.

That's good advise. If I had to use a knife, I think the best idea would be to let him know you have it by letting him find it in his side.