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    Knife Carry and Deployment: Knife Training Methods and Techniques for Martial Artists, #2
    Knife Carry and Deployment: Knife Training Methods and Techniques for Martial Artists, #2
    Knife Carry and Deployment: Knife Training Methods and Techniques for Martial Artists, #2
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    Knife Carry and Deployment: Knife Training Methods and Techniques for Martial Artists, #2

    By Martina Sprague

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    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 Carry and Deployment, the second book in the series, covers different ways to carry a knife, why you might choose one carry position over another, and a number of factors you must consider when deciding to deploy the knife. It also enters into a discussion on the importance of seizing the initiative and keeping track of the location of the opponent’s hands and, therefore, his 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.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherMartina Sprague
    Release dateMar 25, 2018
    ISBN9781386747406
    Knife Carry and Deployment: Knife Training Methods and Techniques for Martial Artists, #2
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    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.

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      Knife Carry and Deployment - Martina Sprague

      INTRODUCTION

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      A reason why martial artists should train with knives is to gain an understanding of an edged weapon’s capacity to harm. Merely displaying a naked blade gives you power, and an adversary will unlikely be willing to engage you in a fencing type battle. The odds are that both of you will get severely injured if not killed, and can easily be verified in training scenarios, for example, by putting lipstick on the edges of a training knife and dueling with your practice partner. If faced with a knife-wielding opponent, you will probably feel more inclined to try to talk your way out of the confrontation than deploying a knife and engaging him in physical battle to the death. This demonstrates the psychological power of cold steel.

      Training with knives teaches the martial artist about the small tolerance for failure in your defensive techniques. Defense must be swift and precise and preferably rely on gross rather than fine motor skills. Knife training helps you sharpen your empty-hand defensive skills. Learning how to carry and deploy a knife also gives you insight into the element of surprise; it teaches you how to recognize when an adversary might be carrying a knife, the strengths and weaknesses of each carry position, and how best to defend against a sudden decision by an opponent to deploy the weapon.

      As illustrated in Book 1 of the Knife Training Methods and Techniques for Martial Artists series, knives come in a variety of sizes and shapes. When practicing knife offense and defense in the training hall, think about the strengths and weaknesses of the blade you are using. Blade design is supposed to make the knife useful for a particular purpose. The knife is not a multi-purpose tool. Although any sharp object can cut and pierce, awareness of knife design allows you to use the knife the way it is intended and in the most efficient way possible. It also allows you to understand how best to defend against a knife attack.

      As further explained in Book 1, the Knife Training Methods and Techniques for Martial Artists series has three objectives: The first few books focus on getting to know the knife, its strengths and weaknesses, and on manipulating and using it. The next few books focus on defending against knife attacks. The last few books focus on implementing empty-hand martial arts skills into your knife training, and include scenario-based exercises intended to bring your knowledge into perspective and give you a solid understanding of your strengths and weaknesses when faced with a knife-wielding assailant. Each book starts with an introduction. You are then given the lesson objectives, along with detailed information and a number of training exercises aimed at making you physically and emotionally ready to participate in traditional martial arts demonstrations involving a knife or, if fate will have it, in a real encounter. Remember that it is your responsibility to know and comply with all federal and local laws regarding the possession and carry of edged weapons.

      An additional point of interest before we proceed: It was mentioned in the introduction to Book 1 of the Knife

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