You might start thinking glamorous action hero in a movie when it comes to knife fighting, but I'm sorry I'm going to have to shatter that image in your mind.
The best knife fighting advice you'll hear is to avoid it. Run away. Knife fighting is not a game. It's supposed to be the last resort in a self-defense situation. It can be one of the bloodiest experiences in your life.
The second advice is don't use the knife to intimidate or threaten anyone. There are serious consequences, especially if you become the initiator of the conflict. There are legal consequences too, if witnesses see that you were the first to pull out a deadly weapon.
The third advice is, if you do get into a knife fight, you must expect to get cut, and lose some blood. It is almost impossible to get into a knife fight and come out unscathed. Even an amateur opponent with a knife can swing wildly at you and do a lot of damage.
Number four advice is hold your knife as near to the opponent as possible. Don't bring it to the side and especially not to the rear. If you put it there then that means you have some other part of your body exposed for the opponent's own knife, which he may target first.
The knife is not your only weapon. The fifth rule is that you have to use everything you've got to survive, that means using your elbows, fists, head, knees, and even teeth, to come out alive from the knife confrontation. This is especially important to remember when by some mistake you lose hold of your knife in the middle of the struggle.
Number six advice is, and this is only if you really have to fight, have a good quality knife with you. Make sure it has a good grip. Go for functionality rather than appearance. Make sure it's something that you won't drop even if the opponent slashes your hand.
Number seven advice, and the last, know how to wield the knife in different ways. Ray Floro uses his signature reverse grip. Others prefer the hammer grip and the ice pick grip. There are grips which are weaker, which you have to use with caution.
These are things you have to consider when thinking about knife fighting. But I always say first and foremost, love peace, be good to people, don't go looking for trouble. Life is meant to be lived for better things.
The best knife fighting advice you'll hear is to avoid it. Run away. Knife fighting is not a game. It's supposed to be the last resort in a self-defense situation. It can be one of the bloodiest experiences in your life.
The second advice is don't use the knife to intimidate or threaten anyone. There are serious consequences, especially if you become the initiator of the conflict. There are legal consequences too, if witnesses see that you were the first to pull out a deadly weapon.
The third advice is, if you do get into a knife fight, you must expect to get cut, and lose some blood. It is almost impossible to get into a knife fight and come out unscathed. Even an amateur opponent with a knife can swing wildly at you and do a lot of damage.
Number four advice is hold your knife as near to the opponent as possible. Don't bring it to the side and especially not to the rear. If you put it there then that means you have some other part of your body exposed for the opponent's own knife, which he may target first.
The knife is not your only weapon. The fifth rule is that you have to use everything you've got to survive, that means using your elbows, fists, head, knees, and even teeth, to come out alive from the knife confrontation. This is especially important to remember when by some mistake you lose hold of your knife in the middle of the struggle.
Number six advice is, and this is only if you really have to fight, have a good quality knife with you. Make sure it has a good grip. Go for functionality rather than appearance. Make sure it's something that you won't drop even if the opponent slashes your hand.
Number seven advice, and the last, know how to wield the knife in different ways. Ray Floro uses his signature reverse grip. Others prefer the hammer grip and the ice pick grip. There are grips which are weaker, which you have to use with caution.
These are things you have to consider when thinking about knife fighting. But I always say first and foremost, love peace, be good to people, don't go looking for trouble. Life is meant to be lived for better things.
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