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    Knife Fighting Stance, Footwork, and Dynamics of Motion: Knife Training Methods and Techniques for Martial Artists, #5
    Knife Fighting Stance, Footwork, and Dynamics of Motion: Knife Training Methods and Techniques for Martial Artists, #5
    Knife Fighting Stance, Footwork, and Dynamics of Motion: Knife Training Methods and Techniques for Martial Artists, #5
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    Knife Fighting Stance, Footwork, and Dynamics of Motion: Knife Training Methods and Techniques for Martial Artists, #5

    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 Fighting Stance, Footwork, and Dynamics of Motion, the fifth book in the series, covers basic ways to move when advancing and retreating, compares the benefits of holding the knife in the lead versus rear hand, defines and discusses how to attain superior positioning against a knife-wielding opponent, and introduces the reader to basic defense with the knife against kicks and punches. It ends with a discussion of the physics of the stab versus the slash and the dynamics of motion and penetration depth.

    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 26, 2018
    ISBN9781386711841
    Knife Fighting Stance, Footwork, and Dynamics of Motion: Knife Training Methods and Techniques for Martial Artists, #5
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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 Fighting Stance, Footwork, and Dynamics of Motion - Martina Sprague

      INTRODUCTION

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      Now that you have learned a bit about carrying, deploying, manipulating, and attacking with the knife, we will talk about stance and footwork as related to maneuvering into position for using your previously learned skills.

      Stance and footwork give the martial artist the ability to control distance and protect vital areas against enemy attack. Stance and footwork give you control of the engagement, regardless of whether you are up against a knife-wielding or empty-handed fighter. Stance and footwork enable you to change the direction of the attack, flee, or evade an opponent’s counterattack. Stance and footwork have a major effect on your safety. I caution against getting too fancy with the footwork, however. Remember that knife fighting is not like a sparring match in a controlled environment; it is not about exchanging blows. Your intent is to finish the fight with a single strike if possible.

      The particular stance and footwork you use depends to an extent on the size and primary usage of the weapon. Some bigger fighting knives, such as the Nepalese kukri, are designed for heavy chopping and are capable of severing limbs with a single blow. These weapons are therefore extraordinarily difficult to defend against. The use of smaller knives, such as folders and certain daggers, require the use of good footwork to help the wielder attain a position that is beneficial for executing a quick stab or slash, or a series of stabs and slashes. Although the knife is a touch weapon and a single stab or slash with a small knife can prove devastating, a single cut does not necessarily end the fight if aimed at a secondary target (as discussed in Book 4 of the Knife Training Methods and Techniques for Martial Artists series). If the opponent is prepared to meet the attack and also has a weapon, it complicates the situation even more.

      As a general guideline when training with the knife, use linear footwork and direct attacks and single chops if wielding a bigger knife (kukri, Bowie, machete), and a combination of linear and circular footwork and combined stabs and slashes if using a smaller knife (folder, dagger). Regardless of the length and design of the weapon, practice seizing the initiative and pressing the attack to place your opponent on the defensive and in retreat. If you find it necessary to retreat to avoid an attack, be aware that it is very difficult to move back in a straight line at a speed faster than your opponent can advance.

      As 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

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