Knife Anatomy: Knife Training Methods and Techniques for Martial Artists, #1
4/5
()
About this ebook
The Knife Training Methods and Techniques for Martial Artists series gives the martial arts interested person a solid background on the importance of the knife as a combat weapon, inspires the reader about the benefits of knife training, and provides detailed step-by-step instruction in how to manipulate and defend against a knife with speed, proficiency, and confidence.
Almost any martial art, traditional or modern, can be adapted to knife offense and defense without changing the basic principles of the art. Since the knife is a relatively small and lightweight weapon, many of the same moves and movement patterns you use in your empty-hand art are easily transferable to your knife techniques, and vice versa. The practical lessons you learn by adding knife training to your arsenal include quick reaction skills, physical and mental control, footwork and evasion tactics, distance control, and target precision.
Knife training gives you a decided physical and mental edge and opens new dimensions that will deepen your understanding of the martial arts. Knife Anatomy, the first book in the series, covers the basic characteristics of different blade designs, how to choose a knife that is appropriate for you, and why the knife is deemed a superior weapon.
The full series comprises the following books:
1. Knife Anatomy
2. Knife Carry and Deployment
3. Knife Grip and Manipulation
4. Knife Attacks and Targets
5. Knife Fighting Stance, Footwork, and Dynamics of Motion
6. Knife Defense Basics
7. Knife Defense Dynamics
8. Knife-on-Knife and Multiple Opponent Knife Defense Strategies
9. Knife and Empty-Hand Defenses Compared
10. Knife Training and Advanced Martial Arts Concepts
Save by purchasing books 1 through 5 in the special Knife Offense (Five Books in One) volume, and books 6 through 10 in the special Knife Defense (Five Books in One) volume.
Martina Sprague
Martina Sprague grew up in the Stockholm area of Sweden. She has a Master of Arts degree in Military History from Norwich University in Vermont and has studied a variety of combat arts since 1987. As an independent scholar, she writes primarily on subjects pertaining to military and general history, politics, and instructional books on the martial arts. For more information, please visit her website: www.modernfighter.com.
Read more from Martina Sprague
Fighting Science: The Laws of Physics for Martial Artists: A Complete Compilation of Martial Physics for Personal Training and Fighting Strategy Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsSun Tzu's Art of War: Profound or Ordinary? The Writings of the Great Chinese Sage Reconsidered from a Western Perspective Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsNorse Warfare: A Portrayal of Combat, Raids, and Plunder in the Viking Age Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratings365 Ways to Practice Your Karate, Grappling, and Martial Arts Techniques: The Martial Artist's Daily Pocket Companion Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsScience of Takedowns, Throws, and Grappling for Self-Defense Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratings100 Ways to Become a Better, Prouder, Smarter, Stronger, and More Respected Leader: The Courageous Leader's Pocket Companion Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsLeading with Cheese, Fish, and Carrots: The Propaganda of Team Leadership: How Leadership Euphemisms Demoralize and Destroy Teams Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsFighter's Body, Fighter's Mind: A Comprehensive Guide to Muscular Strength and Endurance Training for Martial Arts Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsFor God, Gold, and Glory: A History of Military Service and Man's Search for Power, Wealth, and Adventure Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsLessons in the Art of War: Martial Strategies for the Successful Fighter Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsUnion and Confederate Civil War Strategies: A 59-Minute Perspective Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsUnderstanding Carl von Clausewitz: A 59-Minute Perspective Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Patriotism, War, and Why We Fight Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsThe Power Trip: How to Survive and Thrive in the Dojo Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsWe the People: New Socialism for a Modern World: A Brief Discussion About Freedom Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsGoing Indie: 25 Things You Should Know Before Self-Publishing Your Book: Writer Talk Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsLeading with Science: The Logic of Team Leadership: How Teams are Formed, Managed, and Maintained Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsAmerica in World Wars I and II: A 59-Minute Perspective Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsLeadership: It Ain't Rocket Science: A Critical Analysis of Moving with the Cheese and Other Motivational Leadership Bullshit! Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsMusashi's Book of Five Rings: A Military Scientific Explanation Made Easy for Modern Martial Arts Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsAmerican Warfare in the Pre-Civil War Era: A 59-Minute Perspective Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsLeading with War: The Fallacies of Team Leadership: How Leaders Distort and Misuse the Lessons of History Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsBest Swordsman, Best Sword: Samurai vs. Medieval Knight: The Classic Debate Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratings
Related to Knife Anatomy
Titles in the series (12)
Knife Anatomy: Knife Training Methods and Techniques for Martial Artists, #1 Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Knife Attacks and Targets: Knife Training Methods and Techniques for Martial Artists, #4 Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsKnife Carry and Deployment: Knife Training Methods and Techniques for Martial Artists, #2 Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsKnife Grip and Manipulation: Knife Training Methods and Techniques for Martial Artists, #3 Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsKnife Fighting Stance, Footwork, and Dynamics of Motion: Knife Training Methods and Techniques for Martial Artists, #5 Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsKnife-on-Knife and Multiple Opponent Knife Defense Strategies: Knife Training Methods and Techniques for Martial Artists, #8 Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsKnife Defense Dynamics: Knife Training Methods and Techniques for Martial Artists, #7 Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsKnife Defense Basics: Knife Training Methods and Techniques for Martial Artists, #6 Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsKnife and Empty-Hand Defenses Compared: Knife Training Methods and Techniques for Martial Artists, #9 Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsKnife Training and Advanced Martial Arts Concepts: Knife Training Methods and Techniques for Martial Artists, #10 Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsKnife Defense (Five Books in One): Knife Training Methods and Techniques for Martial Artists Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsKnife Offense (Five Books in One): Knife Training Methods and Techniques for Martial Artists Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratings
Related ebooks
Knife Carry and Deployment: Knife Training Methods and Techniques for Martial Artists, #2 Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsKnife Attacks and Targets: Knife Training Methods and Techniques for Martial Artists, #4 Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsKnife Grip and Manipulation: Knife Training Methods and Techniques for Martial Artists, #3 Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsKnife Offense (Five Books in One): Knife Training Methods and Techniques for Martial Artists Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsKnife Fighting Stance, Footwork, and Dynamics of Motion: Knife Training Methods and Techniques for Martial Artists, #5 Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsKnife Defense Basics: Knife Training Methods and Techniques for Martial Artists, #6 Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsKnife-on-Knife and Multiple Opponent Knife Defense Strategies: Knife Training Methods and Techniques for Martial Artists, #8 Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsKnife and Empty-Hand Defenses Compared: Knife Training Methods and Techniques for Martial Artists, #9 Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsKnife Training and Advanced Martial Arts Concepts: Knife Training Methods and Techniques for Martial Artists, #10 Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsKnife Defense (Five Books in One): Knife Training Methods and Techniques for Martial Artists Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsKnife Defense Dynamics: Knife Training Methods and Techniques for Martial Artists, #7 Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsBar-jutsu: The American Art of Bar Fighting Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsThe SAS Self-Defense Handbook Rating: 3 out of 5 stars3/5The Art and Science of Stick Fighting: Complete Instructional Guide Rating: 3 out of 5 stars3/5Training for Sudden Violence: 72 Practice Drills Rating: 3 out of 5 stars3/5Fighter's Fact Book 1: Principles and Drills to Make You a Better Fighter Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsNo Holds Barred Fighting: The Clinch: Offensive and Defensive Concepts Inside NHB's Most Grueling Position Rating: 3 out of 5 stars3/5Fight to Win: 20 Simple Techniques That Win Any Fight Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Close Combat Strategy and Tactics: Prevent, Confront, Prevail Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsAll-in Fighting Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5No Holds Barred Fighting: Takedowns: Throws, Trips, Drops and Slams for NHB Competition and Street Defense Rating: 3 out of 5 stars3/5The Ultimate Book of Gunfighting: A Practical Guide to Defending Yourself Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsLee's Street Jiu Jitsu Training Techniques Vol.1 "The Essential Defense Guide to Use in a Street Fight" Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsMeditations on Violence: A Comparison of Martial Arts Training and Real World Violence Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Dirty Ground: The Tricky Space Between Sport and Combat Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsFacing Violence: Preparing for the Unexpected Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5The Tactical Knife: A Comprehensive Guide to Designs, Techniques, and Uses Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Unarmed Combat: Hand-to-Hand Fighting Skills from the World's Most Elite Military Units Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5
Martial Arts For You
Tai Chi In 10 Weeks: A Beginner's Guide Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsThe International Boxing Hall of Fame's Basic Boxing Skills Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Hidden in Plain Sight: Esoteric Power Training within Japanese Martial Traditions Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Mastering Muay Thai Kick-Boxing: MMA-Proven Techniques Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Tao of Jeet Kune Do: New Expanded Edition Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Bushido: The Samurai Code of Japan: With an Extensive Introduction and Notes by Alexander Bennett Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5A Guide to Improvised Weaponry: How to Protect Yourself with WHATEVER You've Got Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5U.S. Marine Close Combat Fighting Handbook Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Prepared: The 8 Secret Skills of an Ex-IDF Special Forces Operator That Will Keep You Safe - Basic Guide Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5A Fighter's Heart: One Man's Journey Through the World of Fighting Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5How To Think Like A Spy: Spy Secrets and Survival Techniques That Can Save You and Your Family Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Bruce Lee Artist of Life: Inspiration and Insights from the World's Greatest Martial Artist Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Krav Maga: An Essential Guide to the Renowned Method--for Fitness and Self-Defense Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Spotting Danger Before It Spots You: Build Situational Awareness To Stay Safe Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5The Tao of Wing Chun: The History and Principles of China's Most Explosive Martial Art Rating: 0 out of 5 stars0 ratingsComplete Krav Maga: The Ultimate Guide to Over 250 Self-Defense and Combative Techniques Rating: 2 out of 5 stars2/5Bushido: The Classic Portrait of Samurai Martial Culture Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Scientific Self-Defence Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5The Fighter's Mind: Inside the Mental Game Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Be Water, My Friend: The Teachings of Bruce Lee Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Sun Tzu's The Art of War: Bilingual Edition Complete Chinese and English Text Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Meditations on Violence: A Comparison of Martial Arts Training and Real World Violence Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Training for Sudden Violence: 72 Practice Drills Rating: 3 out of 5 stars3/5Bruce Lee: A Life Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5SEAL Survival Guide: A Navy SEAL's Secrets to Surviving Any Disaster Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Prepper Guns: Firearms, Ammo, Tools, and Techniques You Will Need to Survive the Coming Collapse Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Instant Health: The Shaolin Qigong Workout For Longevity Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5
Reviews for Knife Anatomy
1 rating0 reviews
Book preview
Knife Anatomy - Martina Sprague
INTRODUCTION
––––––––
The purpose of the Knife Training Methods and Techniques for Martial Artists series is to emphasize how tradition and culture have affected our views of the martial arts and bring increased understanding of the knife as a weapon of offense and defense, while simultaneously strengthening the empty-hand skills of the martial artist.
Traditional martial arts take a philosophical as well as a combat approach to resolving issues of violence. As a result we study self-defense. Offense is looked upon as a last resort when all else fails, and the value of training in knife offense can prove controversial. However, two concepts should not be confused: First, no respectable strategist says no thanks to knowledge. Learning all you can about yourself, your opponent, and your weapons (whether knives or empty hands), makes you a wiser martial artist, combatant, or defender of self and others. Second, education, clear-sightedness, and ownership of your abilities with edged weapons does in no way imply that you are aggressive, macho, cruel, careless, or out looking for a fight. Learning about knife offense does not detract from the traditional martial art mindset of defending against assault by walking away or doing the least amount of harm possible.
The typical idea of a knife fight is of two people pitted against each other in an enclosed area, street corner, alley, bar, or in the jungles of warfare, knife against knife, attempting stabs and cuts at each other until one person emerges victorious. This type of scenario is a rare occurrence. There is really no such thing as knife fighting per se. There are defenses against knife attacks and muggings; there are uses of the knife to dispose of an opponent quickly or as an equalizer in an assault; and there are times when the knife is deployed as a threat; for example, in a hostage situation or to coerce the victim into giving something up. The person armed with a knife has a definite objective in mind: He or she wants your life or your body, or some other thing of value. But he is not interested in sparring
with the knife. No two people in their right minds would go knife against knife, because the odds are that only one can survive the fight, and that the survivor will at best be severely injured.
According to the National Crime Victimization Survey, 1993-2001, conducted by the U.S. Department of Justice, While victimizations involving knives comprised 6% of all violent crimes resulting in an injury, these victimizations accounted for about 24% of all serious injuries experienced by crime victims.
By contrast, victimizations involving firearms comprised 10% of all violent crimes resulting in an injury, but only accounted for 13% of all serious