
Integrated Martial Arts Strategies
Hand to Hand | Hand to Weapon | Weapon to Weapon
Offensive/Defensive Knife Fighting

Course Focus
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In a life-or-death encounter, edged weapons demand decisive action and refined technique. This course provides comprehensive knife training, combining both defensive survival tactics and offensive engagement strategies rooted in real-world application.
Students will learn how to effectively deploy, control, and use a knife under stress, as well as how to defend against armed threats, including scenarios involving multiple attackers or weaponized environments.
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What You’ll Learn
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✔ Knife Deployment & Retention – Draw your blade quickly and securely under pressure while preventing disarms
✔ Defensive Knife Tactics – Intercept, counter, and escape edged weapon attacks with blade control and timing
✔ Offensive Knife Applications – Target vital zones with precision and apply cutting mechanics for lethal or non-lethal outcomes
✔ Reverse Grip vs. Forward Grip – Learn grip transitions and when to apply each for maximum control and adaptability
✔ Defending Against an Armed Attacker – Train disarm techniques, evasion footwork, and last-resort counters
✔ Multiple Opponent & Weapon Threat Scenarios – Apply knife tactics under pressure when facing groups or mixed weapons.
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Who Should Take This Course?
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🔹 Security & Law Enforcement Professionals – Gain critical edged weapon skills for both offense and defense
🔹 Martial Artists & Self-Defense Practitioners – Build functional, adaptable knife techniques rooted in combat realism
🔹 Concealed Carriers & Armed Civilians – Understand how to integrate a knife into your self-defense plan—legally and effectively.
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Why This Course Works
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Knife fighting is not about flashy moves—it’s about fast decisions, gross-motor skill, and functional control under stress. This course balances legal awareness, tactical efficiency, and real-world survivability, making it ideal for anyone serious about edged weapon defense and application.
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🔹 Train smart. Train Real. Train for Survival.